Media
Force of Nature

Students research the life of an environmental activist, focusing on his life and views as an environmental activist. Students then listen to a 3-part documentary on the topic, take notes while they listen and answer discussion-based questions based on the ideas presented.

Reading
The Curitiba Experience

Students think and discuss transportation issues within a city. Then read the article to find the answers.

Taking the Power out of Wind

Reading comprehension and discussion activity based on an article about offshore wind farms and hurricanes.

Use of English
The Living Planet

A unit introduction discussion activity about the unit theme.

Defining and Non-Defining Relative Clauses

Students review what they know about defining and nondefining relative clauses and practice with a collection of exercises.

Reduced / Participle Clauses

An activity that focuses specifically on reducing relative clauses and participle clauses used as adverbials. Participle clauses and the ideas they express are practiced.

Vocabulary Focus

Discussion and activity about rainforests and the environment. Jumbled expressions are used to lead discussion.

Word Building: Rainforest Concern

Students complete a text about the world’s rainforests using the correct form of words provided.

Phrasal Verbs

Students study phrasal verbs that are derived from the word “away”.

Word Study: Prefixes

Students learn about common word beginnings and practice changing word forms with prefixes.

Writing
The Opinion Essay

Students learn the basic structure and key elements to produce a clear and concise opinion essay and go on to write their own 300-word essay.

Thesis Statements

Students learn the importance, structure and components of the thesis statement within an essay and go on to brainstorm and write their own with supporting points.

In Your Own Words

Students develop their ability to paraphrase and express one idea in multiple ways.

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