This lesson plan for teenagers and adults at CEFR level B1 and above looks at the theme of vegetarianism and helps students develop their reading and speaking skills.

Introduction

This lesson raises learners’ awareness of some of the reasons for vegetarianism and helps them develop their reading and speaking skills.

In the lesson, learners first think about their own eating habits before discussing their initial thoughts and ideas related to vegetarianism. Then they do a jigsaw reading task with an article about vegetarianism, with each learner reading a different section and making notes before regrouping to share what they learned. Next they plan arguments for and participate in a role play, before exploring vegetarian recipes as part of a mini-project. 

Aims:

  • To develop reading and note taking skills
  • To develop speaking and persuasive discussion skills
  • To raise awareness of some of the reasons for vegetarianism
     

Age and level:

Teenagers and adults at CEFR level B1 and above

Time:

90 minutes (the lesson can be spread over two classes)

Materials

The lesson plan, student worksheet and reading text can be downloaded below in PDF format

 

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