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BUGS    and    INSECTS
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Vocabulary Memory Game (with spelling practice)
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BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

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​Complete the words below with vowels.  Then memorize the words in the boxes.

Individual or pair work

Time: Approx 20 - 25 minutes
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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!
​Listening Lesson
BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate


Page 1
  • Getting Ready
  • Vocabulary Preview
  • Listening Comprehension
Page 2
  • Listen again and write the missing words. Read aloud the dialog with a partner.
Page 3
  • Work with a partner. Extend (write)  the dialog with your own ideas and perform for another pair of students.

With Notes and Answer Key attached

Total Time: 45-55 mins

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60-minute Lesson Plan
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BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate

"How to Cook Giant Spiders"

Multi-page lesson:
  • Vocabulary Preview
  • Grammar Practice
  • Reading Comprehension
  • ​Discussion
  • ​Writing Practice
  • ​Answer Key attached
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Pair Work Discussion
BUGS and INSECTS
Level: Elementary to Intermediate


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20 different questions about bugs and
insects - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Time: Approx 15 minutes
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​Listen to Student 'A' Questions
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​Listen to Student 'B' Questions
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Discussion Practice
BUGS and INSECTS
Level: Elementary to Intermediate 


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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 

​Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes
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​Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!
'Find Someone Who' ​Activity
BUGS and INSECTS
Level: Elementary to Intermediate


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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

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Ultra Teacher Bonus     Ultra Teacher Bonus
You may need to refresh your browser if the game doesn't immediately appear. :)
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​EMAIL to your learners!
https://wordwall.net/resource/67044582
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Word Bank
BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

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24 names of bugs and insects

Write the correct name of each bug or insect next to each picture; with Answer Key.

Time: Approx 20 minutes


​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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24 Essential Words About Bugs and Insects
​ant
bee
beetle
butterfly
caterpillar
​centipede
​cicada
cockroach
cricket
dragonfly
​flea
​fly
​grasshopper
ladybug
millipede
mosquito
moth
​praying mantis
​scorpion
spider
spider web
termite
tick
​wasp
Try the interactive version of the above worksheet!
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​EMAIL to your learners!
https://www.riddle.com/view/352232

Ultra Teacher Bonus     Ultra Teacher Bonus
You may need to refresh your browser if the game doesn't immediately appear. :)
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​EMAIL to your learners!
https://wordwall.net/resource/66594941

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Worksheet
BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

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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.

Time: Approx 20 minutes
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​ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Consider breaking your class into two teams and see which team can come up with the most (correctly spelled) words within a given time limit.

Also, consider giving this worksheet to your students for homework.

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​​(1) First, play the video for a couple of seconds, and then pause it.
(2) Then, left click on the download icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
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​Permission is granted to share with your learners, either by email or shown in-class (but not uploaded onto any video sharing platforms).
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Vocabulary Quiz
BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

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14 vocabulary items about bugs and insects

​Watch the Answer Key video!

Answer Key attached

Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes
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​Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Try the interactive version of the above quiz!
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​EMAIL to your learners!
​https://www.riddle.com/view/386282

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Word Search
BUGS and INSECTS

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

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10 bug and insect vocabulary items (students use the pictures to find the matching hidden words)

Answer Key attached

Time: Approx 15 minutes
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​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 ant warfare on my Learner Listening site - click on the image below! 
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