CEFR B1readingteens 45 min 0
Environmental Issues — Reading Comp
Plastic in the oceans
A 350-word reading passage on ocean plastic, 8 comprehension questions, key vocabulary, and a discussion prompt with debate structure.
Lesson objective
By the end of this 45-minute lesson, students will be able to use the target language confidently in the reading domain at CEFR B1.
Warm-up (5 min)
Open with a quick discussion question or vocab review to activate prior knowledge.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the new language with visuals and clear examples.
Practice (15 min)
- Controlled practice: gap-fill exercise
- Semi-controlled: pair work
- Free practice: role-play or written prompt
Production (10 min)
Students use the new language in an authentic communicative task.
Cool-down (5 min)
Exit ticket: one sentence using the target language.
Homework
Reinforcement activity tied to the lesson objective.