‘The Truth about Fast Fashion’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Lies that Sell Fast Fashion and the theme of the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions. Students learn vocabulary related to the impact of fast fashion, discuss quotations about the impact of fast fashion, talk about the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
Check out the lesson plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Lies that Sell Fast Fashion and the theme of the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions. Students learn vocabulary related to the impact of fast fashion, discuss quotations about the impact of fast fashion, talk about the impact of fast fashion and possible solutions, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.
Language level: Advanced (C1) – Proficient (C2)
Learner type: Teens and adults
Time: 90–120 minutes
Objectives:
- To explore the impact of fast fashion on society, the economy and the environment
- To expand vocabulary related to fashion, consumerism and ethical issues
- To improve discussion skills by debating the ethical concerns of fast fashion
- To enhance viewing and listening comprehension through a real-world video
- To enhance reading comprehension through an article
- To improve writing skills through creative tasks
- To practise roleplay and persuasive language in a professional and ethical context
Topic: The impact of fast fashion and possible solutions
Language: Vocabulary related to fashion, consumerism and ethical issues
Watch the short video.
Check out the lesson plan
Remember that Individual Membership and Institutional Membership of Film English Club allow unlimited access to all 700+ Film English Club lesson plans, viewing guides and other teaching material.
Upgrade to Film English Club
We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.
Kieran and the Film English Team
