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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Climate change |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| Class size | 1 |
| What curriculum | ielts |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Climate Change
Adult Courses (18+)
English
30 minutes
1
IELTS standards
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce the topic of climate change; ask the student about their knowledge and opinions on the subject. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Building | 5 minutes | Discuss key vocabulary related to climate change; provide a handout and practice pronunciation. |
| 3 | Reading Activity | 10 minutes | Ask the student to read an article on climate change; encourage note-taking on key points, facts, and opinions. |
| 4 | Discussion | 5 minutes | Hold a discussion about the article; explore the student's insights and thoughts on climate change. |
| 5 | Writing Task | 5 minutes | Assign the student to write a brief opinion piece about climate change, using vocabulary from the lesson. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 minutes | Assign a related article for homework. Request a summary and personal reflections to be submitted in writing for feedback. |
"Hello! Today, we will be focusing on a very pressing topic: climate change. To start off, I’d like to ask you, what do you know about climate change? What are your thoughts on it?"
(Pause for the student’s response and encourage them to share their opinions)
"That's very insightful! Climate change affects us all in various ways, and it’s crucial we understand both its causes and its consequences."
"Next, we are going to build our vocabulary related to climate change. I've prepared a vocabulary handout for you. Let’s go through some key terms together.
(Hand out the vocabulary list)
"I’ll say each word, and I would like you to repeat after me to practice pronunciation. The first word is 'greenhouse gases'. Repeat after me—'greenhouse gases'."
(Continue with the list, providing definitions and contexts for each word)
"Great job! Make sure you take note of these words, as we will be using them later."
"Now, we will move on to our reading activity. I have an article on climate change that I would like you to read. Please take a moment to read through it carefully. While you read, I encourage you to take notes on key points, facts, and any opinions that you think are particularly interesting."
(Allow the student to read for 10 minutes, observing if they have any questions)
"How are you finding the article? Feel free to underline anything important as you go along."
"Let’s discuss the article you just read. What are your main impressions of it? Did it change or affirm your perspective on climate change?"
(Encourage a back-and-forth dialogue, guiding the student to elaborate on their thoughts)
"I’d love to hear your insights—were there any facts or sections that stood out to you? Why do you think they are significant?"
(Engage in a deeper exploration of the student's thoughts and feelings on the topic)
"Now it’s time for you to express your own thoughts in writing. I would like you to write a brief opinion piece about climate change. Use the vocabulary we’ve gone through today. You can respond to the article or share your own views."
(Provide paper and writing tools, set a timer for 5 minutes, and encourage the student to focus on structuring their opinion clearly)
"Remember, you can reference the article or include any personal experiences that relate to the topic."
"For your homework, I’d like you to read another article on climate change. After you’ve read it, please write a summary along with your personal reflections. You can submit this either electronically or in print for feedback.
"Ensure you use some of the vocabulary we discussed in class. This will help reinforce what you've learned today. Do you have any questions about the homework?"
(Clarify any doubts before concluding the lesson)
"Thank you for engaging so well with today’s lesson! I look forward to reading your thoughts on the homework. Have a great day!"