The Plogging Race at IES Fernando III
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Expected Learning Outcomes
Aim: To introduce students to the concept of plogging and its importance for health and the environment, while practicing English reading, vocabulary, speaking, and writing skills.
Objectives:
● Understand what plogging is and where it started
● Describe the plogging race organized by IES Fernando III, including categories, materials, and objectives
● Learn and use relevant vocabulary (litter, gloves, race, awards, environment, sustainability)
● Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills
● Practice speaking and writing through discussion, role-play, and creative tasks
● Express opinions about environmental responsibility and sports
Student knowledge
● Students may know about running or environmental activities but may not know the term “plogging”
● Some students may be aware of local events like school races or community clean-up activities
● Students have basic vocabulary and can understand short descriptive texts in English at A2 level
Classroom Organisation
● Organization: Whole class, pair work, small group work, individual activities
● Infrastructure: Standard classroom with tables arranged for pair/group work, projector or whiteboard for text display, printed worksheets, pencils, markers, and paper for poster creation
Software & Hardware
● No specific software required
● Optional: projector for displaying the text or instructions
Description
● Warm-up (5 min): Whole-class brainstorming about environmental or sporting activities in their town
● Reading comprehension (10 min): Students read the text in pairs and answer questions
● Vocabulary in context (10 min): Individual exercise filling in blanks using a word bank
● True/False activity (5 min): Quick check of understanding
● Discussion (10 min): Small groups discuss benefits of plogging and personal experiences
● Role-play (10 min): Pairs simulate explaining the race to a tourist, asking and answering questions
● Creative task (10 min): Groups design a poster for the next plogging race, including title, date, purpose, and illustration
Additional Information
● Mixed-ability groups to support weaker students in comprehension and creative tasks
● Use of visuals (illustrations, real-life photos of plogging) to aid understanding
● Clear instructions and word bank for vocabulary support
● Flexible outcomes in poster task allow different levels of creativity and language use
● Extension activity: more advanced students can write a short paragraph promoting the race or explaining its environmental importance
