B2-Level: Unit 8 Society and Global Issues

B2-Level Lesson: Unit 8 – Society and Global Issues

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to debate social issues, discuss global challenges, and explore cultural diversity, use social issues vocabulary, global problems terminology, and cultural awareness vocabulary, comprehend news articles, opinion pieces, and case studies on social and global issues, listen to panel discussions, TED talks, and interviews on societal and global topics, and write opinion essays, letters to the editor, and proposals for social change.

 

Materials Needed:

  1. News articles, opinion pieces, and case studies on social and global issues
  2. Audio recordings of panel discussions, TED talks, and interviews on societal and global topics
  3. Writing materials for students
  4. Visual aids or images related to social issues and global challenges

Duration: 90 minutes

 

Warm-Up (10 minutes): Start the lesson by asking students about their thoughts on current social issues and global challenges. Encourage them to share their perspectives on topics such as inequality, climate change, or cultural diversity.

 

Speaking Practice (20 minutes):

  1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups and provide them with debate topics related to social issues and global challenges.
    1. B2 Unit 8 Debate Topics on Social Issues and Global Challenges
  2. Encourage students to engage in debates, presenting arguments, and counterarguments on various topics.

Vocabulary Exploration (15 minutes):

  1. Introduce social issues vocabulary, global problems terminology, and cultural awareness vocabulary to the students.
  2. Use visual aids or images related to social issues and global challenges to facilitate vocabulary learning.
  3. Practice pronunciation and usage of the new vocabulary through interactive exercises and discussions.

Reading Comprehension (20 minutes):

  1. Distribute news articles, opinion pieces, or case studies on social and global issues to the students.
  2. Have students read the texts individually or in pairs, focusing on comprehension and identifying key information about the topics.
  3. Lead a class discussion about the texts, asking students to share their thoughts, reactions, and opinions on the issues presented.

Listening Activity (15 minutes):

  1. Play audio recordings of panel discussions, TED talks, or interviews on societal and global topics related to social issues and global challenges.
  2. Have students listen actively and take notes on different perspectives, solutions proposed, and insights shared.
  3. Discuss the audio content as a class, focusing on comprehension and sharing personal reflections on the topics discussed.

Writing Practice (10 minutes):

  1. Assign students to write an opinion essay on a social issue or global challenge of their choice, presenting their viewpoint and supporting arguments.
  2. Alternatively, ask students to draft a letter to the editor expressing their opinion on a recent news article or opinion piece related to a societal issue.
  3. Provide writing prompts or templates to guide students in structuring their writing.
    1. B2 Unit 8 Writing Assignment—Opinion Essay Writing Prompts

Wrap-Up (10 minutes): Conclude the lesson by reviewing key vocabulary and phrases learned during the lesson. Encourage students to stay informed about social issues and global challenges and to actively engage in discussions on these topics.

 

Homework: Assign students to research a global issue or societal challenge and write a proposal for social change addressing the issue. Encourage them to propose practical solutions and advocate for positive change.

 

Assessment: Assess students’ speaking skills through observation of their participation in debates, their ability to articulate arguments clearly, and their use of vocabulary related to social issues and global challenges. 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 coherence, persuasiveness, and relevance of their opinion essays, letters to the editor, or proposals for social change. Provide feedback to help students improve their language skills and achieve their learning objectives.