Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for ESL students explores electric vehicles. This English class material uses a video to spark discussion on technology and the environment, perfect for an advanced lesson.
This ESL lesson plan examines the pros and cons of electric vehicles. Students begin with a warm-up discussion before moving on to key vocabulary. They then watch a short video about an economist's view on EVs and answer comprehension questions. The lesson includes a grammar focus on the Zero Conditional, a review of useful phrases for expressing pros and cons, and culminates in a group role-play activity where students debate government subsidies for electric cars, applying everything they have learned.
Activities
- Students watch a short video where an economist discusses the unexpected downsides of heavy electric vehicles, such as increased pollution from electricity consumption and higher fatality risks in collisions, challenging common assumptions about their benefits.
- The lesson includes vocabulary exercises to define and use words like 'subsidy,' 'downside,' and 'collision.' Students match terms to definitions before using them in context to complete sentences, reinforcing their understanding of the topic.
- A structured role-play activity challenges students to debate a proposed city policy on EV subsidies. They take on roles like an environmental activist or a car dealer, using phrases for discussing pros and cons learned earlier in the lesson.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson focuses on vocabulary related to technology, economics, and environmental impact. Key terms include 'to purchase,' 'subsidy,' 'downside,' 'collision,' 'fatality risk,' 'centerpiece,' 'dramatically,' 'consume,' and 'pollution.' Students learn these words through matching exercises and gap-fill activities to ensure comprehension and correct usage in context.
Grammar focus
The grammar point is the Zero Conditional (If + Present Simple, ... Present Simple). Students learn how to use this structure to talk about general truths and scientific facts, such as 'If an electric vehicle has a large battery, it tends to be much heavier.' The lesson includes a targeted practice exercise where students complete sentences using the correct verb forms.
