Small Steps to Save the Planet
ESL Lesson PlansSmall Steps to Save the Planet

Small Steps to Save the Planet

This ESL lesson plan introduces young learners to eco-friendly actions through engaging reading, vocabulary, and writing activities in a 45-minute group session. Ideal for A2-level students, it covers everyday practices like reducing plastic use, recycling, and conserving energy. Kids will learn how small changes can help the planet, answer comprehension questions, and finish by writing a short paragraph and drawing a picture of themselves taking action.

Skills

  • Can understand the main points of short texts dealing with everyday topics
  • Can produce a series of simple phrases and sentences.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Read the dialogue between Lila and Joey.

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Lila
Hi Joey, look at my new water bottle.
J
Joey
Nice, it's beautiful. Why do you have a new water bottle, Lila?
L
Lila
My mom says we need to protect nature and use less plastic. I can use my bottle at school, in restaurants, or on picnics. This way I don't use plastic bottles.
J
Joey
That is a good idea! My dad always says to use less plastic.
L
Lila
Do you know any other ways we can help save the planet?
2

Discuss the question below.

3

Unscramble the words to find actions that protect the planet.

4

Complete the text using words from the previous task.

5

Mark the sentences about the text are True or False.

6

Discuss the questions below with a partner. Then, write a short paragraph about actions to help the planet and draw a picture of yourself doing one of these actions.