Ancient Civilizations that Vanished
ESL Lesson PlansAncient Civilizations that Vanished

Ancient Civilizations that Vanished

In this 60-minute ESL lesson, students will delve into the mystery of ancient civilizations that disappeared unexpectedly, focusing on the ancestral Pueblo people. Through reading comprehension, listening exercises, and group discussions, students will explore the challenges faced by these ancient communities. They will practice using the modal verb "might have" to make historical assumptions about the factors that contributed to their downfall, such as social, political, and environmental influences.

Skills

  • Can follow the essentials of lectures, talks and reports and other forms of academic/professional presentation which are propositionally and linguistically complex.
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Work in pairs and interview each other. Take turns asking and answering these questions. Then, compare your answers, note down any interesting points your partner mentions, and share them with the class.

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What do you find most fascinating about ancient civilizations?
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In your opinion, what factors or conflicts contribute to the decline of a civilization?
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How and where do you think ancient people used to live?
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Glossary

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Watch a video about The Ancestral Puebloans and choose the right summary.

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Watch the video and together with a partner, answer the questions.

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Read the text to learn how to make assumptions about the past. Then, fill the gaps in the sentences.

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Fill in the blanks to discover different assumptions about the Ancestral Pueblo people.

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Brainstorm these questions in pairs for 5 minutes. Then, choose one answer to share with the class.

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