Animal Tongue Adaptations
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Animal Tongue Adaptations

This ESL lesson plan introduces C1/C2-level adult and teen learners to the science of unique tongue adaptations in animals in a 60-minute group session. Through vocabulary matching, an informative video, listening comprehension, and structured discussions, students will explore the biological phenomenon that is tongues. Designed to build comprehension and speaking skills, this engaging lesson encourages learners to discuss how the evolutions of animal appendages can help them survive in nature.

Skills

  • Can understand a wide range of recorded and broadcast material, including some non-standard usage, and identify finer points of detail.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Let's Warm Up!

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Think about the title of the lesson, "Animal Tongue Adaptations". In small groups, brainstorm as many ways as you can think of that animals might use their tongues, such as for eating, hunting, or communication. After five minutes, share your top three uses with the class.
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Match these words to their definitions.

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Watch the video. Then, pick the right summary.

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Pick the correct answer to each question.

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Answer the questions based on the video.

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Discuss these questions in pairs.

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Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?

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