What to Teach This Week

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Last year, Mattel introduced nine female athlete Barbies. Now it's time for some "Kenbassadors!" Try this week's That's News to Me lessons (Low Int, Int) about this latest role model doll: LeBron James. And what do you think of these Ellii team dolls?

In this latest Discussion Starters lesson (Int – High Int), students learn about Blue Zones (regions where people live longer, healthier lives). Together, explore and discuss the lifestyle habits that may support longevity and the role of community and life purpose in healthy aging. This lesson includes a review of adverbs that are used to make generalizations.

April 22 is Earth Day! Find lessons, resources, videos, and flashcards in our ready-made collection on the Environment. If you're teaching beginners, Ellii recommends Happy Earth Day, a popular Word Bank Reader! For higher levels, try this listening challenge. While you're browsing, visit this related collection where content is focused on the Sustainable Development Goals.

What are your thoughts about billionauts? This week's Current Events video features a recent space launch of the rich and famous, including Katy Perry. We recommend pairing this video with our Discussion Starters lesson on Space Tourism. You could also use this footage to spark a conversation about stepping out of one's comfort zone. 

Today is National Tea Day in the UK. Try our ready-made Famous Things lesson about Tea, which includes a mini grammar lesson on the tricky target prefer vs. rather. Follow up (or start) with our Ellii Poll of the Week on Beverages. Do you prefer coffee or tea?

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