The thin red line

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – cultivate sophisticated vocabulary related to armed conflicts through targeted enrichment exercises and reading analytical texts that explore warfare themes and their societal impacts;
• – strengthen comprehension and analytical abilities by watching intense war film footage, examining brief informative texts about conflicts, and responding to carefully crafted questions that explore key ideas and motifs;
• – develop advanced speaking and critical thinking skills through thought-provoking discussions about conflict causes and effects, engaging in post-viewing conversations about war’s psychological impacts, and participating in comprehensive discussions that encourage deep subject matter engagement.

In this C2 ESL lesson, the focus will be on broadening vocabulary around the theme of armed conflicts and their impacts.

Warm-Up 

The lesson begins with thought-provoking questions designed to initiate a conversation about the causes and effects of armed conflicts.

Video

Students will watch a video entitled “The Thin Red Line | Madness.” Post-viewing, a discussion will follow with specifically crafted questions to bolster speaking abilities.

Exercises

Learners will participate in exercises tailored to enrich their vocabulary concerning armed conflicts.

Reading

A brief, informative text on wars will be provided for reading. Subsequent analytical questions will explore key ideas and motifs, aiming to improve reading comprehension skills.

Discussion

The lesson concludes with a comprehensive discussion, encouraging deep engagement with the subject matter and promoting active involvement from all students.