This ready-to-go lesson is designed for Grade 4-6 learners. This lesson was designed with Chinese in it as the L1 of the learners, but after purchase and download the PowerPoint can be edited, so all Chinese can be removed or changed into any language.
What materials are recyclable? → Paper, plastic, glass, steel, cardboard, aluminum.
What products are made from _____? → Books are made from paper. We must recycle them!
Lesson Overview: This upper-elementary ESL lesson introduces students to environmental responsibility and recycling vocabulary while building real-world speaking, reading, and writing skills. Through clear visuals and interactive slides, students learn how trash is managed, what happens at landfills, and how to reduce waste using the 3 R’s. The lesson connects environmental science with everyday English use, encouraging meaningful conversation and reflection.
The lesson includes: ✅ Warm-up and discussion questions about trash and pollution. ✅ Step-by-step introduction to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle with illustrated examples. ✅ Vocabulary and comprehension practice about recyclable materials and products made from them. ✅ Multiple game modes – Flying Words, Slow Reveal, and “Name the Material!” – to reinforce learning through fun competition. ✅ Writing tasks that push students to explain recycling in their own words and apply vocabulary in context. ✅ A review and reflection section to summarize key ideas and personalize learning.
Perfect for Grades 4–6 ESL learners, this PowerPoint builds awareness of global environmental issues while strengthening descriptive, question-and-answer, and written English skills. It’s designed for large or small classes and keeps students engaged from start to finish.
