Recycling 101
ESL Lesson PlansRecycling 101

Recycling 101

This ESL lesson plan introduces students to the essential steps and practices of recycling in a 45-minute group lesson focused on writing. Geared toward B2-C1 learners, the lesson explores how to sort and process materials like paper, plastic, metal, and glass. Through vocabulary exercises, structured discussions, and a writing task, students gain an understanding of the recycling process, practice describing complex procedures, and learn sustainable habits to support environmental responsibility.

Skills

  • Can produce a detailed description of a complex process.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

How does the recycling process work? Discuss the following questions.

1
Give one example of an object you have that is made from these common recyclable materials: paper, plastic, glass, metal.
2
Brainstorm and list the steps you think the recycling process involves for each object.
2

Match these words to their definitions.

3

Fill in the blanks in the text with the words from the previous exercise.

4

Match the material with the recycling instructions.

5

Describe the recycling process of an object.