With this lesson, students will explore thought-provoking vocabulary like predator, vulnerable, befall, and apprehend while discussing why people are fascinated by true crime. Perfect for building confidence in advanced vocabulary, critical thinking, and engaging conversations!
lesson overview
This B2-C1 ESL lesson explores the fascination with true crime stories while helping students build vocabulary related to danger, criminal behavior, and psychological curiosity. Through a variety of engaging tasks—including video analysis, vocabulary practice, and discussion—students will develop their ability to express opinions, analyze crime narratives, and use advanced vocabulary in context. The lesson is available in both printable format for traditional classrooms and an online presentation. The user-friendly digital format allows easy navigation in presentation mode with just a click of the spacebar, requiring no additional software.
Target Audience:
- Level: B2-C1 (Upper-Intermediate – Advanced)
- Best for: Adults, older teenagers
Content Breakdown:
- Warm-Up Activity
- Antonym Match-up
- Fill-in-the-Blanks
- Video Exploration
- Vocabulary Quiz
- Video Comprehension
- Discussion Questions
- Final Speaking Task
HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):
Video and Quiz:
Watch a video on forensic science and answer follow-up questions about investigative methods like Locard’s principle and forensic entomology.