Adnan & Leslie’s Smoking Unit Plan
Posted by Leslie Hayner on March 7, 2013
SMOKING UNIT PLAN
Lesson 1
1. Video of a smoker/ old cigarette commercials
2. Groups of four- discuss smoking norms in their own countries
3. Homework: read text and highlight unfamiliar words
Lesson 2
1. Warmup- vocabulary matching game
2. 4 Groups of 4- each group is in charge of sections (i.e. 1-3, 4-6,7-9, 10-11)
3. Groups create posters and then present to group
4. Homework: Write questions for the guest speaker in upcoming lessons
Lesson 3
1. Guest speaker- physician Q&A
2. Debate preparation- watch internet video of debate, vocabulary, Internet research, use charts and figures for support
3. Whole class debate on topic: Should the government ban smoking in public places? How much freedom should people have with their own health? Consider the negative impact on society versus the freedoms given by the government.
Lesson 4
1. Write a one-page written reflection on your personal experiences with smoking. Swap papers with others in group and comment on peers stories.
2. PSA for smoking cessation project- brainstorming, script writing, role-playing,
Lesson 5
1. Group presentations of PSAs