Introduction
Where were you when you heard about ...? There are some news stories which leave nobody in any difficulty when answering this question, so even allowing for sensitivity to certain subjects in a classroom situation, there are already dozens of things most people can talk about.
Topic
News
Age
Teenage/adult
Level
B1+ (can be adapted)
Timing
Up to 2 hours
Aims:
- To develop fluency through a range of speaking activities
- To introduce related vocabulary
Materials
Lesson plan: guide for teacher on procedure.
Worksheet: The worksheet contains:
- Identifying meaning from context
- Deciding on the news
The plan and worksheet are downloadable and in pdf format - right click on the attachment below and save it on your computer.
Copyright - please read
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