Why Leaves Change Color
ESL Lesson PlansWhy Leaves Change Color

Why Leaves Change Color

This fun and educational lesson, Why Leaves Change Color, helps A2-level kids learn about the beautiful changes that happen in nature during the fall. Through matching, video comprehension, and discussion activities, students discover why leaves turn red, orange, and yellow, and what happens to trees as the seasons change. The lesson builds vocabulary about autumn, weather, and nature in an engaging way. Children will also practice listening and reading skills while exploring how trees save energy and prepare for winter.

Skills

  • Can follow the general outline of a demonstration or presentation on a familiar or predictable topic, where the message is expressed slowly and clearly in simple language and there is visual support.
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1

Match the sentence halves to see what happens in the fall. How else does nature change?

2

Do you know why leaves change color? Watch the video and choose the right answer to each question.

3

Fill in the missing words in the summary of the video.

4

Discuss these questions with your group.