The Natural World Around Us
ESL Lesson PlansThe Natural World Around Us

The Natural World Around Us

Explore our engaging ESL lesson about the natural world around us designed for teens at the A2 level. This 45-minute individual lesson focuses on developing reading and speaking skills through a variety of exercises. Students will analyze a quote, read an article about Macapá, Brazil, answer comprehension questions, and fill in the gaps with vocabulary. The lesson concludes with a discussion about the students' own environments, allowing them to practice describing their surroundings. Perfect for enhancing language skills while learning about the natural world.

Skills

  • Can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters.
  • Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Warm-up

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Do you know what the word 'nature' means? Brainstorm and write down as many words or phrases related to nature as you can.
2

Read this blog post about a guy who lives in Macapá, Brazil.  How is this city different from the place where you live? Would you like to live in a place like Macapá? Why?

3

Read the text again and pick the right answer.

4

Fill in the gaps with the words provided below.

5

Match these halves of the sentences.

6

Now, answer these questions. Use phrases from the info box if necessary.

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Info Box: Useful phrases to describe your home

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