The thin red line

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.