Lesson Overview

In this B2 ESL lesson plan, students explore the topic of plastic pollution and discuss whether plastic is a necessary part of modern life or a serious environmental problem.

Students then watch an engaging video about the impact of plastic waste on oceans, animals, and ecosystems.

They learn useful vocabulary related to plastic pollution, environmental issues, and solutions, including how to discuss the causes of plastic waste, describe its effects, and suggest ways to reduce pollution.

Finally, students take part in a variety of conversation activities, including ranking plastic solutions, debating different viewpoints, and making decisions about how individuals, companies, and governments can tackle the problem.

1. Warm Up: Fact or Fiction?
2. Video: Key Words
3. Video: Comprehension 
4. Video: Key Facts
5. The 4 R’s
6. Discussion 
7. Debate
8. What Would You Do?
9. Plastic Solutions: Rated

Homework

There is an excellent homework task to supplement this awesome B2 ESL lesson plan on plastic pollution. Students are challenged to write detailed answers to topic-based questions. Activity layout:

1. Writing Task: Questions