B2-Level Lesson: Unit 5 – Environment and Sustainability

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to talk about environmental issues, conservation efforts, and sustainable living, use environmental terms, eco-friendly practices, and conservation initiatives vocabulary, comprehend articles on climate change, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development, listen to environmental podcasts, interviews with activists, and discussions on green living, and write campaign posters, letters to local authorities, and articles on environmental awareness.

Materials Needed:

1. Articles on climate change, wildlife conservation, and sustainable development
2. Audio recordings of environmental podcasts, interviews with activists, and discussions on green living
3. Writing materials for students
4. Visual aids or posters of environmental issues and eco-friendly practices

Duration: 90 minutes

Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start the lesson by asking students to share their thoughts on environmental issues they are concerned about. Encourage them to discuss the importance of conservation and sustainable living.

Speaking Practice (20 minutes):

1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups and provide them with discussion prompts related to environment and sustainability.
   1. B2 Unit 5 Conversation Prompts—Environment and Sustainability
2. Encourage students to discuss environmental challenges, share ideas for conservation efforts, and brainstorm eco-friendly practices.

Vocabulary Exploration (15 minutes):

1. Introduce environmental terms, eco-friendly practices, and conservation initiatives vocabulary to the students.
   • Unit 5: B2 Vocabulary Embracing a Sustainable Lifestyle
2. Use visual aids or posters of environmental issues and eco-friendly practices to facilitate vocabulary learning.
3. Practice pronunciation and usage of the new vocabulary through interactive exercises and discussions.

Reading Comprehension (20 minutes):

1. Distribute articles on climate change, wildlife conservation, or sustainable development to the students.
   • Unit 5: B2 Reading Environment and Sustainability
2. Have students read the texts individually or in pairs, focusing on comprehension and identifying key information about environmental issues.
3. Lead a class discussion about the texts, asking students to share their thoughts, reactions, and opinions on conservation efforts.

Listening Activity (15 minutes):

1. Play audio recordings of environmental podcasts, interviews with activists, or discussions on green living related to environment and sustainability.
2. Have students listen actively and take notes on conservation strategies, environmental initiatives, and sustainable practices.
3. Discuss the audio content as a class, focusing on comprehension and sharing personal insights on environmental awareness.

Writing Practice (10 minutes):

1. Assign students to write a campaign poster advocating for a specific environmental cause or conservation effort.
2. Alternatively, ask students to write a letter to local authorities expressing their concerns about an environmental issue in their community and proposing solutions.
3. Provide writing prompts or templates to guide students in structuring their writing.

Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Conclude the lesson by reviewing key vocabulary and phrases learned during the lesson. Encourage students to take action to protect the environment and to promote sustainable living practices.

Homework: Assign students to research an environmental organization or initiative and write a short report or presentation about their work. Encourage them to explore ways to get involved and support environmental conservation efforts.

Assessment: Assess students’ speaking skills through observation of their participation in speaking activities, their ability to express ideas clearly, and their use of vocabulary related to environment and sustainability. Evaluate their reading comprehension based on their responses to comprehension questions and their contributions to class discussions. Monitor their listening comprehension through their notes and participation in the listening activity. Assess their writing skills based on the clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of their campaign posters, letters to local authorities, or articles on environmental awareness. Provide feedback to help students improve their language skills and achieve their learning objectives.