Do you know anyone who has had a run-in with the law? In this lesson, students will discuss crime and prison life. This lesson features a video that describes the difference between a Norwegian and an American prison. Students will learn and practice the simple past tense, the past perfect tense, and vocabulary relating to this topic.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will focus on the application of "gerunds and infinitives," understanding how to use them correctly in sentences to express preferences, obligations, or plans.

Listening: Learners will enhance their listening skills by focusing on video content describing prison life in Norway compared to the United States. They will practice identifying main points and details related to crime and rehabilitation.

Speaking: The objective is to improve conversational skills through discussions on the concept of crime, the justice system, and prison life. Students will express their opinions, share experiences, or speculate about the topics presented.

Vocabulary: Students will learn and use new vocabulary related to crime, justice, and prison life. Examples include "recidivism," "vandalism," "trafficking," and terms related to prison facilities and rehabilitation activities.

Homework: Learners will be tasked with exercises that involve correcting spelling mistakes in sentences related to crime, matching sentences to complete thoughts on prison life, and using new vocabulary in context. They will also complete sentences using the past simple and past perfect tenses to solidify their grammar skills.

Video

The United States is responsible for 25% of all the prisoners in the world. How different are prisons in other countries? Watch this video to learn about the differences between a Norwegian prison and an American one: heated floors, living rooms, and recording studios. The differences are shocking!