Level 2 Unit 5:
City Kids

Lesson 1: The Busy City
Students are introduced to the hustle and bustle of city life. Through comics, vocabulary exercises, and stories, students will learn about different elements of a city, including buildings, streets, and traffic.

Lesson 2: Getting Around
This lesson focuses on various modes of transportation in the city. Students will learn vocabulary related to transportation and practice using simple present tense.

Lesson 3: City Sights
Students explore different city landmarks such as parks, zoos, museums, and more. The lesson includes vocabulary exercises, speaking activities, and a story about navigating the city.

Lesson 4: Work in the City
Students learn about various city jobs and where people work. Vocabulary includes professions like police officers, firefighters, and teachers.

Lesson 5: Community Helpers
This lesson focuses on community helpers such as bakers, farmers, dentists, and librarians. Students will learn about the important roles these individuals play in the community.

Lesson 6: Weather Basics
Students explore basic weather concepts and vocabulary, learning to describe different weather conditions.

Lesson 7: Extreme Weather
This lesson covers extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Students learn safety tips and vocabulary related to these events.

Lesson 8: Changing Seasons
Students learn about the four seasons and related vocabulary. Activities include role-playing and describing seasonal activities.

Lesson 9: City Life vs. Country Life
This lesson compares city and country living, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each. Students practice using conjunctions and vocabulary related to both environments.

Lesson 10: Review #1
A comprehensive review of the unit, covering all topics learned. Students engage in various activities to reinforce their understanding and practice new skills.

Lesson Details

Lesson 1: The Busy City
Students are introduced to the city with vocabulary such as “city,” “building,” “street,” “traffic,” and more. Activities include speaking exercises to describe the city and a story about a trip to New York City.

Lesson 2: Getting Around
Focus on transportation modes like cars, taxis, bicycles, and subways. Students practice asking for and giving directions, and there’s a strong emphasis on the simple present tense.

Lesson 3: City Sights
Students learn about landmarks like parks, zoos, museums, and libraries. Activities include asking and answering questions using “WH” words and a story about navigating to a museum.

Lesson 4: Work in the City
Introduction to various city professions and workplaces. Vocabulary includes jobs like police officer, firefighter, and doctor. Students discuss where people work and what they do.

Lesson 5: Community Helpers
Focus on community roles like bakers, farmers, and dentists. Activities include role-playing scenarios such as visiting the dentist and checking out books at the library.

Lesson 6: Weather Basics
Students learn about different weather conditions and how to describe them. Vocabulary includes “sunny,” “cloudy,” “rainy,” and “stormy,” among others.

Lesson 7: Extreme Weather
Covers vocabulary for extreme weather events like floods and tornadoes. Students learn how to stay safe during these events and practice using “How” questions.

Lesson 8: Changing Seasons
Introduction to the four seasons and activities associated with each. Students discuss their favorite seasons and participate in role-playing exercises.

Lesson 9: City Life vs. Country Life
Comparing the pros and cons of living in the city versus the country. Vocabulary includes “quiet,” “noisy,” “farms,” and “skyscrapers.” Students use conjunctions to form sentences.

Lesson 10: Review #1
A review of all the lessons in the unit, reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, and concepts learned. Activities include speaking, writing, and comprehension exercises.

Features

• Interactive Activities: Songs, comics, speaking exercises, and role-playing activities to make learning engaging and enjoyable.
• City Vocabulary: Focus on city life, transportation, landmarks, and professions.
• 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.