Introduction
This lesson is designed to describe the definition of climate change, its causes, and consequences and to analyze what we could do about this problem. We will learn how to use modal verbs of advice to give suggestions, vocabulary related to climate change, and how to design a well-structured information brochure.
Task
You will watch a video and read an article about climate change, your job is to pay attention to the video and make notes of the important aspects and analyze the information presented in the arctic in order to carry out the final product.
Process
Activity 1
What is climate change for you? Brainstorm with your classmates and then write a general definition in the following link:
https://padlet.com/pamelaecasa2001/xafaeclyr7gkelai
Activity 2
Watch the video
Pay attention to the video, and make some notes. Anser the worksheet below:
https://quickworksheets.net/e/720299df
Activity 3
Carefully read the following article: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20181102-what-can-i-do-about-climate-change
Analyze the information and synthesize the most important points into a list of advice on what can be done about climate change.
Use modal verbs of advice ("should," "ought to" and "had better")
Example: You should turn off lights that you are not using.
Write your list below:
https://padlet.com/pamelaecasa2001/Bookmarks
Activity 4: Final Outcome:
You are supposed to carry out an information Brochure/Pamphlet on “Things you can do about climate change”.
:Include your concept of climate change, your notes about the causes and effects of climate change and your advaces.
- Use the Modal verbs of advice.
- Be creative (Use: pictures, colors, carboard, markers, crayons, etc.)
- Can be done by hand or computer
How to design a Brochure/Pamphlet?
https://www.wikihow.com/Design-Brochures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNf9LXwPvA4
Evaluation
Assessment:
Completion of Activity 1: 2 points
Completion of Activity 2: 2 points
Completion of Activity 3: 2 points
Completion of Activity 4: 3 points
Language Skills: 1 point
Total: 10 points
Conclusion
This is an important topic that we all should know and care about. I hope you enjoyed the class!