Learning Objectives

• Identify common ecosystem vocabulary in the target language.
• Use simple sentence frames to describe an ecosystem.
• Classify plants, animals, and natural features as parts of an ecosystem.
• Participate in guided speaking and partner practice using new words.

Materials Needed

• Picture cards or slides of ecosystems
• Board or chart paper
• Markers
• Student notebooks or handout
• Vocabulary cards
• Exit practice slips or oral prompt cards

Support

• Use visuals, gestures, and repetition for each new word.
• Provide sentence frames on the board for all speaking tasks.
• Allow students to answer with one word or point to a picture if speaking is difficult.
• Pair stronger speakers with developing speakers.
• Offer first-language support or translation for key words when needed.

Challenge

• Ask students to add an adjective in the target language, such as 'big forest' or 'dry desert.'
• Have students compare two ecosystems using a simple sentence frame.
• Invite advanced students to say two ecosystem elements in one sentence.
• Ask students to create their own ecosystem picture label with 2-3 vocabulary words.

Checks for Understanding

• Thumbs up/down for vocabulary recognition.
• Quick oral repetition after each new word.
• Teacher listens for correct use of sentence frames during partner practice.
• Ask students to point to the correct picture when a word is spoken.

Closure

Students review the vocabulary by naming one ecosystem word they remember and one place where it might be found. The teacher ends with a brief chant or repeat-after-me review of the target words.