This C1–C2 reading lesson for adult ESL learners focuses on the topic of Smartphone-Free Childhood, encouraging critical thinking and advanced text analysis. Students start with engaging pre-reading activities that activate background knowledge and build prediction skills. They then work through multiple-choice comprehension questions and examine key language through targeted vocabulary tasks, followed by a gap-fill activity to reinforce new lexis. The lesson concludes with a discussion-based opinion task, helping learners evaluate different viewpoints and develop confident, fluent arguments — ideal for teachers seeking advanced ESL reading materials and critical-thinking classroom activities.
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