Lesson Overview

This lesson explores the controversial ‘War on Drugs’. It is a deep topic which this lesson does a great job of unpacking into numerous fun, engaging activities that are sure to entertain and educate your students!

The content is aimed at advanced learners who are open to exploring and discussing a contested topic. You and your students will love delivering this lesson as it stimulates debate and encourages students to think deeply about a complex issue. 

Through the video, we designed many activities based on the topic. Firstly, the vocabulary activities allow students to study new words in an innovative way, before being encouraged to use the language in debates and discussions. There are also reading and listening tasks which are educational and inspiring. We hope you love the class, and we are excited to hear your feedback! Activities: 

1. Warm up. 
2. New words. 
3. Video: Listening activity. 
4. Video: Discussion. 
5. Slang terms. 
6. Article 
7. Article activities. 
8. Picture round.

Homework

In the excellent homework task, students are sure to be stimulated to write detailed answers to the questions posed after reading an article. We believe that all learners will be motivated to write and think deeply because the article, about Pablo Escobar, presents thought provoking ideas. The article exposes students to new words and information which will challenge them. Activities: 

1. Article: Pablo Escobar’s Legacy. 
2. Vocabulary exercise. 
3. Writing task.