Zero Waste Christmas
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Zero Waste Christmas

This lesson plan engages B1+ ESL students in discussing sustainable holiday practices. The 30-minute lesson includes brainstorming, gap-filling activities, and a structured discussion, helping students express and support their opinions on eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas.

Skills

  • Can give or seek personal views and opinions in discussing topics of interest.
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Brainstorming

Split into pairs. Come up with as many creative ways as possible to reuse wrapping paper instead of throwing it away. After 2 minutes, share your ideas with the class.
2

Watch the short video and fill in the gaps.

3

Fill in the gaps with the phrases below.

4

In pairs, discuss these questions. Use phrases from exercise 3 and express your opinion.

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