This lesson plan for teachers of teenagers and adults at CEFR level B1 explores the theme of music and music festivals. Students will develop their reading and speaking skills.

Audience at a music festival with hands in the air

Introduction

This lesson is about music and, in particular, music festivals. Students begin by discussing their music preferences and the role of music festivals in their culture. They read a text about a music festival in the UK and develop the skills of reading for gist and for detail. They discuss a dream festival in groups, and prepare to give a presentation. The students’ own experiences and opinions form the basis of much of the work in this lesson. 

Topic:

Music and music festivals

Learning outcomes:

  • Identify the meaning of vocabulary in the context of music festivals
  • Find out information about a UK festival while practising reading skills
  • Participate in a discussion about what makes a dream festival
  • Give a presentation about a dream festival

Age and level:

13-17, Adults (B1+)

Time:

Approximately 65-75 minutes

Materials:

The materials can be downloaded below.

  • Lesson plan
  • Student worksheet
  • Presentation

Plus chart paper and markers (optional)

Downloads
Lesson plan115.43 KB
Poster5.54 MB
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Comments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 16:06

Glad you found it :)

Submitted by KamiloOrtega on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 19:15

Thank you so much for this lesson-plan! Very useful 

Submitted by INTIMA on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 07:55

Thanks for this. Greetings from Vietnam.

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