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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers
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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
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"Bertram and the Empty Quarter"
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​Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate
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​Multi-page lesson:

Vocabulary Preview
Spelling Practice (Vowel Gap)

Reading Comprehension
​Grammar Practice
​Discussion

​Writing Practice
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​Answer Key attached

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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
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15 desert-related vocabulary items

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes


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15 Essential Words About Deserts
arid
barren
cactus
camel
​climate
oasis
rainfall
Sahara
​sand dune
​sandstorm
scorpion
shade
sunburn
temperature
​thirsty

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'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

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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
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Board Game
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30 questions about deserts

For groups of two to three players

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Dice required
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Rank and Discuss
​Opinions

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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
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​Pair Work Discussion
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20 different questions about air travel - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

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Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Approximate Time: 15 minutes
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Discussion Practice
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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
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Worksheet
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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
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