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 Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate "Bertram and the Empty Quarter" 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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Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!
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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 15 desert-related vocabulary items Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Time: Approx 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 |
Try the interactive version of the above worksheet!
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EMAIL to your learners!
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Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!
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'Find Someone Who' Activity
DESERTS Level: Elementary to Intermediate Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Board Game
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 30 questions about deserts For groups of two to three players Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes Dice required Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!
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Rank and Discuss Opinions
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 12 statements about deserts Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Pair Work Discussion
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 20 different questions about air travel - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts Pair work Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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 Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Worksheet
DESERTS Level: Intermediate to Advanced 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. Time: Approx 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Have your learners try the Advanced Level Listening exercise and learn about the Pyramids of Giza on my Learner Listening site - click on the image below!
