Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a short documentary/interview and do a listening exercise about a Native American from the Navajo Nation reservation in Arizona. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Native American life and culture. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes an activity on unscrambling vocabulary and a CCQ discussion activity based on vocabulary featured in the video. The grammar section features the usage of "There + [present perfect] + [noun]". There are additional speaking tasks included, in addition to an interview activation. There is a quiz and review section included.

Video Description

Here's the story of a Native American man named Donovan, who comes from the Navajo tribe of Arizona. He gives us a glimpse into his culture and lifestyle, which I think is important for us all to know about.

Lesson Activities

Speaking

Native American Culture, Indigenous Culture

Viewing

Discussion Questions / Short Answers, Matching

Vocabulary

Nouns, Images, CCQ Discussion, Unscrambling

Grammar

Usage of "There + [present perfect] + [noun]"

Additional

Quiz & Review

Lesson Topics

Native American Culture, Indigenous Peoples