Language Adventure Phase 3
Speaking – Nature
1- Read the text in the bubble and talk.
2- Look, read and talk.
What do you think when you hear the word “nature”?
What are the differences between the city and nature?
How was nature “many moons ago”?
What is the most amazing thing in nature? Explain.
Do you prefer enjoying nature while being indoors or outdoors? Explain.
many moons ago = a very long time ago
How could people “steal the thunder” when someone is talking about nature?
How does being in nature make you feel? Why?
What bad and sad things that affect nature negatively are we doing?
What does the Earth say to humans; if it could talk?
Where would you rather live? Nature or City? Explain.
stealing my thunder = making people pay attention to you
What is pollution doing to our environment?
What can we do to improve our natural environment?
Why do people live in cities, where there is almost no nature?
How much nature is there where you live?
What would life be like without nature?
How can we include more nature in cities?
In 50 years from now, what nature differences do you think the world will have?
How good would you be at living with no technology and just in a natural environment? Explain.
3- Click on the pictures – They will take you to some sites that show nature phrases, idioms, and words.
- Check out the new phrases and lexis you can use.
- Take notes on phrases or words you don’t know or don’t remember.
- Choose your favourite phrases/idioms and think about when you can use them.
- Share with the class.
4- Watch the video and take notes.
- Have you ever heard of this lexis?
- Did you know any of the words presented?
We don’t own the rights to this music. Audio Source: keep thebestalive – on YouTube.
Song: Immigrant Song
Band: Led Zeppelin
Writers: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page
5- Look and talk.
- According to the pictures, discuss the following questions:
- Where do people enjoy their vacations best?
- How can people connect with nature?
- When did people start affecting nature?
- What could people do to stop the bad effects of pollution?
6- Read and talk.
- To resume, what are the pros and cons of pollution?
- How are we having an impact on nature every day?
7- Watch the video and take notes.
- Listen carefully and analyze the idioms.
- Write some idioms that you would use when speaking in a regular conversation.
- Pause the video when you need to.
- Share with the class.
We don’t own the rights to this video. Video Source: Interactive English – on YouTube.
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8- Look and think about a plan to reduce pollution.
- Why do you want to create this plan?
- How can you ask for help to get better results?
- What are the pros and cons of this plan?
- What would the benefits of connecting to nature be?
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9- Share the information you got for your plan.
The teacher will comment on your sharing.
Some classmates will comment on your sharing.
Take notes on the comments.
You will need the comments to make some improving changes to your planning.
10- Watch the video and take notes.
- What are the three golden rules?
- How do you reuse, reduce, and recycle garbage?
- What do you need to do to maintain your cars in good condition?
- How can you help the environment by maintaining your car in good condition?
- Instead of burning leaves, wood, or garbage, what would you do with that? Why?
- Is smoking good for our environment? Why/Why not?
- How can using public transport, bikes, or walking help us to reduce pollution?
- What does “Energy Star Products” mean?
- Mention other ways to reduce pollution.
We don’t own the rights to this video. Video Source: Knowledge University – on YouTube.
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