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- It provides essential vocabulary that’s\u00a0catchy and easy to remember<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The three R’s have a mini pronunciation lesson<\/strong> built right in, thanks to the alliteration and variety of vowel sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The three R’s give students a glimpse into English culture and education<\/strong>, as this concept is well-known in the English-speaking world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Fortunately for English educators, the popularity of the three R’s also means there are many relevant resources you can bring into an Earth Day ESL lesson. Below are a couple of our favorites, for both younger and older students.<\/p>\n
“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, to Enjoy a Better Life”<\/h3>\n
<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n This video<\/a> from the Happy Learning English<\/a> YouTube channel is great for young learners. Since the video was created specifically for ESL students<\/strong>, the language is simple and easy to understand. The narrator speaks slowly and clearly, and there are plenty of visual aids to help students better understand the context.<\/p>\n
The video also gives a number of great examples of how we can apply the three Rs<\/strong> in everyday life<\/strong>. After playing this video in class and talking briefly about the principles it covers, have your students talk about ways they can reduce, recycle and reuse.<\/p>\n
To practice writing,<\/strong> have the students write three paragraphs, one for each R, on how they plan to reduce waste, recycle more and reuse items lying around the house.<\/p>\n
“PSA Recycling Ad”<\/h3>\n
<\/lite-youtube><\/p>\n This video<\/a>, which tells the story of a plastic bottle that goes from the trash to the recycling center, is great for teens and adults<\/strong>. It does a great job demonstrating the importance of recycling and reducing waste.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After watching the video with your students, have them practice their speaking<\/strong> by talking about the clip and its relation to the three R’s. You can get them talking by asking questions like:<\/p>\n
\u2022 How can you reduce trash so there aren\u2019t as many plastic bottles?<\/em>
\n\u2022 Why is it important to recycle plastic bottles?<\/em>
\n\u2022 What are some ways to reuse plastic bottles?<\/em><\/p>\nThen you can let your students get some writing practice<\/strong> using the video as inspiration. This way, they\u2019ll be able to think more critically about ways they can help protect the planet. Some examples of good writing topics include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Why is it important to recycle?<\/em>
\n\u2022 What happens if we don\u2019t recycle?<\/em>
\n\u2022 What are some ways you can reuse and recycle more?<\/em><\/p>\nInteractive Environmental Videos<\/h3>\n
There are many other interactive environmental videos you can use to add a multimedia aspect to your Earth Day ESL lesson and immerse your students in English. Just a quick Youtube search will bring up many options.<\/p>\n
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- The three R’s give students a glimpse into English culture and education<\/strong>, as this concept is well-known in the English-speaking world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- The three R’s have a mini pronunciation lesson<\/strong> built right in, thanks to the alliteration and variety of vowel sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n