LESSON DESCRIPTION

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a short news report video about the impact of marijuana legalization on the workplace in the USA. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about marijuana legalization and marijuana use. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes activities on a quote from the video, writing definitions of some vocabulary terms used in the video, and rewriting sentences. The grammar activity features the usage of the separable phrasal verbs. There are additional speaking tasks included with a bonus vocabulary task, as well as a quiz and review section.

VIDEO DESCRIPTION

As the USA’s support for marijuana legalization grows, some employers are now looking at the once-taboo subject of weed and work differently. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports.

LESSON ACTIVITIES

• SPEAKING: Marijuana Legalization, Marijuana Use
• VIEWING: Video Information (discussed / not discussed), Short Answers
• VOCABULARY: Phrases, Image, Context Usage
• GRAMMAR: Separable Phrasal Verbs (with direct object)
• ADDITIONAL: Quiz & Review

LESSON TOPICS

Marijuana, Legalization of Marijuana