Should Minor Crimes Be Punished?
ESL Lesson PlansShould Minor Crimes Be Punished?

Should Minor Crimes Be Punished?

Are small offenses really serious? This B2 ESL lesson plan for adults explores minor crimes such as littering, fare evasion, graffiti, and illegal downloads. Students learn essential vocabulary, read an article on proportionate punishments, and complete exercises including matching, gap-fill, error correction, and discussion tasks. The lesson develops reading, speaking, and critical thinking skills while debating alternatives to traditional punishment, making it perfect for classroom use, homework, or online English learning.

Skills

  • Can express their ideas and opinions with precision, and present and respond to complex lines of argument convincingly.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Listen to people talking about punishment for minor crimes. Write down the points you agree with. Share your noes with the group.

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Your answer:
2

Match the words to the definitions. How common are these offenses in your country?

3

Match the words to their meanings.

4

Complete the sentences with the correct words.

5

Work in pairs. Decide what the best consequence is. Explain why.

6

Discuss:

7

Work in pairs or groups. Prepare arguments. Then discuss.

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