Level 2 Unit 6:
Tend Soil on the Farm

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Welcome to Level 2 Unit 6: Tend Your Soil! This unit is designed to help young learners explore various aspects of farm life, food, and related activities. Each lesson is filled with interactive activities, engaging stories, and practical exercises to make learning about farm life an exciting adventure. Let’s dive into the details of each lesson!
Lesson Fly By
Unit Overview
Lesson 1: On the Farm
Students are introduced to life on the farm with vocabulary related to farm animals and equipment. Activities include speaking exercises to describe the farm and stories about a farmer’s daily routine.
Lesson 2: Delicious Food
This lesson focuses on different types of food and how they are prepared. Students learn vocabulary related to food groups and cooking methods.
Lesson 3: Camping Time
Students explore camping-related vocabulary and activities. The lesson includes phonics practice and a story about a family camping trip.
Lesson 4: Farm Fun
This lesson dives deeper into farm life, focusing on specific farm animals and activities. Students engage in speaking activities to describe the farm and practice phonics.
Lesson 5: Food & Cooking
Students learn more about food preparation and cooking methods. Vocabulary includes kitchen tools and cooking verbs, with activities to describe the kitchen and cooking processes.
Lesson 6: Back to the Farm
A continuation of farm-related topics, this lesson focuses on farm animals, equipment, and farm activities. Students practice describing the farm and using “can” for ability.
Lesson 7: Let’s Cook
This lesson centers around cooking and kitchen vocabulary. Students learn to describe kitchen activities and follow a story about baking a birthday cake.
Lesson 8: Farmer Life
Students revisit the farm, learning about various farm jobs and animals. The lesson includes phonics practice and comprehension activities.
Lesson 9: Picnic Time
The final lesson focuses on preparing for a picnic. Students learn picnic-related vocabulary and practice describing food and picnic activities.
Lesson Details
Lesson 1: On the Farm
- Vocabulary: Barn, Tractor, Cow, Chicken, Sheep
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe farm animals and equipment, phonics practice with the blend “BL,” and a story about a farmer’s life.
- Story: “A Farmer’s Life” – A day in the life of a farmer, including feeding chickens, driving a tractor, and resting in the barn.
Lesson 2: Delicious Food
- Vocabulary: Meat, Vegetables, Fruit, Grains, Dairy, Sweets
- Activities: Speaking exercises to discuss favorite foods, phonics practice with the blend “CL,” and a story about cooking dinner.
- Story: “Cooking Dinner” – Preparing a salad, grilling chicken, and making s’mores for dessert.
Lesson 3: Camping Time
- Vocabulary: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Campfire, Lantern, Hiking, Fishing, Bird Watching
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe camping activities, phonics practice with the blend “FL,” and a story about a family camping trip.
- Story: “The Family Goes Camping” – Setting up a tent, hiking, bird watching, and making s’mores around the campfire.
Lesson 4: Farm Fun
- Vocabulary: Pig, Pig Pen, Horse, Stable
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe the farm, phonics practice with the blend “GL,” and a story about visiting a local farm.
- Story: “Visit to a Local Farm” – Meeting horses, harvesting crops, and enjoying a hay ride.
Lesson 5: Food & Cooking
- Vocabulary: Bread, Milk, Cheese, Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Fish, Rice
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe kitchen activities, phonics practice with the blend “FR,” and a story about chefs in the kitchen.
- Story: “Chefs in the Kitchen” – Preparing ingredients, cooking a meal, and serving guests.
Lesson 6: Back to the Farm
- Vocabulary: Cow, Chicken, Sheep, Pig, Horse, Duck, Goat, Turkey
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe farm activities, phonics practice with the blend “GR,” and a story about a day on the farm.
- Story: “Welcome to The Fresh Farm” – Feeding animals, riding a tractor, and planting seeds.
Lesson 7: Let’s Cook
- Vocabulary: Boil, Fry, Grill, Bake, Chop, Mix, Stir, Peel
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe kitchen activities, phonics practice with the blend “PR,” and a story about baking a birthday cake.
- Story: “Sally’s Birthday Cake” – Gathering ingredients, mixing batter, baking, and decorating the cake.
Lesson 8: Farmer Life
- Vocabulary: Tractor, Plow, Shovel, Rake, Milk, Eggs, Wool, Grains
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe farm activities, phonics practice with the blend “DR,” and a story about farm work.
- Story: “Return to Fresh Farm” – Feeding animals, collecting eggs, and enjoying farm life.
Lesson 9: Picnic Time
- Vocabulary: Picnic, Basket, Sandwich, Lemonade
- Activities: Speaking exercises to describe picnic activities, phonics practice with the blend “BR,” and a story about packing a picnic.
- Story: “Packing a Picnic” – Preparing food, packing a basket, and enjoying a picnic on the farm.
Features
- Interactive Activities: Songs, speaking exercises, role-playing, and phonics practice to make learning engaging and enjoyable.
- Farm Vocabulary: Focus on farm life, food, cooking, and related activities.
- Practical Exercises: Activities designed to help students apply what they’ve learned in real-life contexts.
- Engaging Stories: Relatable stories that illustrate concepts and provide reading comprehension practice.
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Conclusion
Level 2 Unit 6: Tend Your Soil! offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning about farm life, food, and related activities. With interactive lessons and practical exercises, students will build a strong foundation in English while exploring the dynamics of rural living. Ready to get started? Join us in Level 2 Unit 6 and discover the excitement of farm life and food preparation!
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