This lesson plan for ESL beginners focuses on common flowers in Alberta gardens. The lesson includes activities for vocabulary development and practice (including learning singular and plural noun forms), a short video, information about annuals and perennials, and understanding bloom times. The session also encourages interactive learning through discussions and reflection.
Category Archives: Alberta
Week of May 5/25
This lesson plan teaches ESL students the names for seasons and months, with a focus on the seasons in Alberta. Activities include identifying and describing seasons and months, discussing appropriate clothing for each season, and comparing Alberta’s weather with their home countries.
Week of Feb. 10/25
This lesson plan will teach your students the names, pronunciation, locations, and some basic facts about each Canadian province and territory. The lesson includes three short videos as well as other activities for vocabulary acquisition and geographic understanding.
What’s new: Week of July 1/24
Three new ESL lesson plans! First, guide advanced beginners through getting a driver’s licence in Alberta. Second, teach students vocabulary for going through airport Customs. Third, focus on airport check-in vocabulary using role play and other practice activities. Two new videos are included in these lesson plans.
What’s new: Week of June 17/24
Teach your students a great Canadian (and Albertan) song for Canada Day. Students will hear examples of the Ian Tyson song, work on understanding the lyrics, and then practice singing the song themselves. Your students in Edmonton will also understand the role of the song in the Edmonton Folk Festival.
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