How Crunchy Are You?
ESL Lesson PlansHow Crunchy Are You?

How Crunchy Are You?

This engaging ESL lesson plan introduces the concept of the crunchy lifestyle to B1–B2 learners in a group setting. Through interactive tasks like a lifestyle quiz, vocabulary matching, listening comprehension, and makeover planning, students will explore sustainability, natural living, and health-conscious habits. The lesson targets speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills while encouraging learners to reflect on eco-friendly behaviors. Students work collaboratively to compare lifestyles and create realistic makeover plans based on holistic values and environmental awareness.

Skills

  • Can give clear, detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, expanding and supporting ideas with subsidiary points and relevant examples.
  • Can understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job-related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided people articulate clearly in a generally familiar variety.
  • Has a good range of vocabulary related to familiar topics and everyday situations.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
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Take a quiz to find out how "crunchy" you are.

Being "crunchy" is not about being like a potato chip. It's a funny way to describe someone who loves nature, enjoys organic food, and cares about the Earth. Are you curious about how crunchy you are? Find out with this quiz! 1. When you go grocery shopping, do you bring your own bag? a. Yes, I bring my own reusable bag every time. b. Sometimes I remember to bring my bag, but often forget. c. I just use the store's plastic bags. 2. Have you ever tried making your own cleaning products at home? a. Yes, I love making natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar and baking soda! b. I've tried it once or twice, but usually just buy them. c. No, I don't make cleaning products; it's easier to buy them. 3. What's your usual choice when buying clothes? a. I mostly shop at thrift stores or buy sustainable brands. b. I buy second-hand sometimes, but I also shop at bigger stores. c. Fast fashion is my go-to; it's convenient and affordable. 4. How do you feel about recycling? a. I recycle everything I can and encourage others to do the same. b. I recycle when it's easy, but I sometimes forget. c. Recycling isn't something I really think about much. 5. Do you have a small garden or grow any herbs or vegetables? a. Yes, I grow my own herbs and vegetables at home. b. I've tried growing a few plants, but it's hard to keep up. c. No, gardening isn't really for me.
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Quiz Results

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Discuss the following questions.

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Match these words to their definitions.

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Watch the video and decide if the sentences are True or False.

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Watch the video again and fill in the gaps.

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Read about Jake and Sarah's lifestyle.

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Create a "crunchy makeover" plan!

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