Lesson 1: “Mystery Box” — Describing Objects &
Guessing Words
Age: 10–15 Group: Pairs / small groups Time: 20–25 min
Objective: Practice using descriptive vocabulary and functional phrases to explain unknown
words.
Target Vocabulary:
shape · color · material · soft · hard · light · heavy · round ·
square · plastic · wood · metal · cloth · use / function
Useful Phrases:
1. “It’s something you use for…”
2. “It looks like…”
3. “It’s made of…”
4. “You can find it in…”
5. “People use it to…”
6. “It’s bigger/smaller than…”
Scenario:
Students work in teams. One student secretly picks an object card from the Mystery Box (or
chooses a real classroom object).
They must describe the object without saying its name, using the target vocabulary.
The others guess what it is.
Steps:
1. Prepare picture/object cards (e.g. umbrella, watch, chair, phone, pencil, etc.).
2. Student A describes the item using target words.
3. The rest of the group guesses until someone finds the answer.
4. The student who guesses correctly gets a point and takes the next card.
Example of Dialogue:
A: It’s small and round. It’s made of metal. You can use it to tell time.
B: Is it a clock?
A: Not exactly. You wear it on your hand.
C: A watch!
A: Yes!
Lexical Focus:
Descriptive adjectives, materials, shapes, and function vocabulary in real communication.
Lesson 2: “Save the Planet Challenge” —
Environmental Vocabulary in Action
Age: 13–17 Group: Teams of 4–6 Time: 30–40 min
Objective: Use environmental vocabulary in problem-solving and presentation tasks.
Target Vocabulary:
pollution · recycling · renewable energy · waste · protect · reduce · global
warming · ocean · plastic · climate change · solution · save · planet
Useful Phrases:
1. “We should / must…”
2. “Let’s create…”
3. “The best way to solve this problem is…”
4. “Our planet needs…”
5. “If we reduce…, we can…”
Scenario:
Students are Eco-Rescuers solving global environmental crises.
Each team receives a problem card (e.g. Plastic in the Ocean, Air Pollution, Energy Crisis).
They invent a solution and present it in a short “press conference.”
Example of Dialogue:
Presenter: Our problem is ocean pollution.
A: We’ll build solar-powered machines to collect plastic.
B: They’ll recycle waste and produce renewable energy.
Lesson 3: “News from the Future” — Innovation &
Technology Vocabulary
Age: 12–16 Group: Teams of 3–4 Time: 35 min
Objective: Activate vocabulary connected to technology, inventions, and the future.
Target Vocabulary:
invention · scientist · robot · machine · artificial intelligence · device ·
progress · communication · future · prediction · discover · improve
Useful Phrases:
1. “In the future, people will…”
2. “Scientists have discovered…”
3. “This invention helps people to…”
4. “Our device can…”
5. “Technology makes life easier because…”
Scenario:
Students act as journalists from the year 2050.
Their task is to prepare a news report about a new invention or discovery.
They must include at least 8–10 target words in their story.
Example of Dialogue:
Reporter: Today scientists have created flying shoes!
Guest: They use artificial intelligence to avoid traffic.
Reporter: Incredible! Technology is improving every day.