
Lesson Overview
ESL lesson that looks at the topic of intelligence in animals. Students will look at how scientists study animal cognition and how they measure animal intelligence.
It focus on practicing key skills related to reading, speaking, collaboration and critical thinking. You will need at least 90 minutes to complete this lesson, if used as a flipped ESL lesson. However, lesson can run up to 3 hours ( consider two 90-minute lessons or for university teachers adjust as needed).
While targeting intermediate and upper-intermediate language learners of English, it is highly adaptable as it have been purposely designed to faciliate mixed-levelled classes. This includes in a tertiary institution such as a university or within a professional environment, targeting professionals.
Lesson Includes
- Teachers PDF Lesson Plan with corrections
- Student's fillable PDF worksheet
- Interactive lesson slides for online.
- Interactive digital activities for LMS or teaching online.
Quick Info
- Type of lesson: news-based reading
- Level: Intermediate/Upper intermediate (CEFR B1-B2)
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Theme: Animals and Science
- Learners: Young adults and professionals
- certificates: IELTS, FCE, CAE
- Tags : animal intelligence
- STUDENT WORKSHEET
- TEACHER LESSON PLAN
- TEACHER LESSON SLIDES