Look at the big picture

This lesson plan is designed for Upper Intermediate learners with the goal of expanding their vocabulary on astronomy and helping them become adept at using distancing expressions.

Warm-up

We’ll start with an engaging activity where students can express their views on space exploration.

Video

Following the warm-up, students will view a video titled “Solar System 101.” They will then answer questions focusing on the main ideas presented in the video.

Grammar

During this segment, the focus will be on mastering distancing expressions. Students will be provided with straightforward examples to aid their understanding.

Exercises

This portion involves practical application. Learners will rephrase sentences to include distancing expressions, and pair vocabulary terms with their

definitions.

Reading

Learners will read an article about the solar system, followed by a set of comprehension questions.

Discussion

The session will conclude with a discussion stimulated by a famous quote.