The Felt Supermarket

Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Art
Media
Video
Level
C1 Advanced
Grammar
Dependent Prepositions
Focus
Grammar, Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
C1-28
Lesson Time
45 minutes
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ESL lesson plan for an online class titled “The Felt Supermarket”.

Lesson Description

How state of the art! In this lesson, students will discuss the topic of modern art. This lesson features a video of a British artist who created tens of thousands of everyday products made out of felt and presents them in a pop-up supermarket in Los Angeles. Students will learn and practice dependent prepositions and vocabulary relating to this topic. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets that have been developed for adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives


  • To discuss the topic of modern art

  • To learn and review dependent prepositions

  • To develop speaking and listening skills

  • To learn and use new vocabulary relating to the topic


Video

Have you ever bought handsewn groceries? Do you miss the familiar comforts of home? Watch this video about a British artist who has created tens of thousands of everyday products and food out of felt, presented in a pop-up supermarket in Los Angeles.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

felt [noun]: a thick, soft cloth made from a pressed wool mass
brainchild [noun]: something originally invented by someone; an original idea
evoke [verb]: to cause someone to feel an emotion
hands-on [adjective]: involving direct involvement or active participation
up for grabs [idiom]: available and ready to be taken or bought
inclusive [adjective]: for many different types of people
frenzy [noun]: excited and uncontrollable behavior, sometimes might be violent
bodega [noun]: a small store selling food and other household items, especially in a Spanish-speaking community
Big Apple [noun]: nickname for New York City
exhibit [noun]: a collection of things shown publicly for people to enjoy
hark back to something [phrasal verb]: to return or remember something from the past
Lucky Charms [noun]: a brand of cereal
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