The Importance of Protein
ESL Lesson PlansThe Importance of Protein

The Importance of Protein

This ESL lesson plan is designed for adults/teens at the B1 level, focusing on the importance of protein over a 60-minute group session. The lesson aims to enhance listening skills through varied exercises, including pair discussions on balanced diets, evaluating the pros and cons of protein, and engaging with a video presentation. Students will follow a structured format that promotes collaboration and critical thinking, making the learning experience both interactive and informative.

Skills

  • Can follow a lecture or talk within their own field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the presentation straightforward and clearly structured.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
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1

Discuss the questions in pairs.

1
How important do you think a well-balanced diet is?
2
What nutrients are needed for a well-balanced diet?
3
How important do you think protein is in our daily diet?
4
What is your experience with eating healthy?
2

Read the list of advantages and disadvantages of eating protein. In your opinion, does eating protein have more pros or cons?

3

Watch the video and fill in the gaps.

4

Watch the video one more time and choose the correct options.

5

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why? Is protein important after all? Discuss in pairs.

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