Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers
DESERTS
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Satellite photo of Rub' al Khali (the Empty Quarter)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Empty_quarter_Arabia.PNG
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60-minute Lesson Plan
DESERTS "Bertram and the Empty Quarter" Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate Multi-page lesson: Vocabulary Preview Spelling Practice (Vowel Gap) Reading Comprehension Grammar Practice Discussion Writing Practice Answer Key attached Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below! 
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
DESERTS 15 desert-related vocabulary items Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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15 Essential Words About Deserts
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arid
barren cactus camel climate |
oasis
rainfall Sahara sand dune sandstorm |
scorpion
shade sunburn temperature thirsty |
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'Find Someone Who'
Activity DESERTS Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Board Game
DESERTS 30 questions about deserts For groups of two to three players Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes Dice required Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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Rank and Discuss
Opinions DESERTS 12 statements about deserts Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Pair Work Discussion
DESERTS 20 different questions about air travel - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts Pair work Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
DESERTS 16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity. These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Worksheet
DESERTS Brainstorming and dictionary practice Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below. All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given. Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Are you a student? Try this Advanced Level Listening exercise and learn more about the Pyramids of Giza, on my Learner Listening site - just click on the image! ~Robert :)
