The unit below, contains five distinct
lessons through which students are
exposed to basic vocabulary and enriching activities that can strengthen their English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The unit also offers a creative and engaging project that students can ultimately take home. In addition, there are numerous extra worksheets (word searches, puzzles, riddles, mazes, etc.) which may be utilized for either weaker or stronger students as needed. These additional resources could also be used as items to engage students who complete other activities quickly.
While many of the activities in the unit were created for this program, a number of activities were found on various internet sites which can easily be accessed by the user for further inspiration. Individuals are invited to use any part of these units as desired with the expectation that they may also adjust activities or ignore them as best fits their teaching needs.
Lesson #1
Learning Focus: Vocabulary (45 min)
Activities:
- List of words: endangered, survive, nature, food, habitat, at risk, climate, rainforests, hunting, affect, extinct, destroy.
- Create flashcards with the students – one for each word and one with a picture of each word. Depending on the level of the students, you can pre-print the words or have the students write them. Students can cut out pre-printed graphics or they can draw the images themselves. Cards can be used in a variety of ways such as memory games, matching games, alphabetizing the cards, etc.
- Worksheet:
