LESSON PLAN: Drugs Addiction in Young People,











School:
 Mafambisse Secondary School

Grade: 12th
Teacher’s Name: Adremane
Topic: Drugs Addiction in Young People
Unit: 11

Anticipated Problems

Throughout the lesson, Students may be shy to discuss a sensitive topic, some vocabulary may be difficult.

Possible solutions

Pre-teach words with visuals/examples and check understanding through gap-fill.

Use role-play to allow them to speak through roles rather than personal experiences

 

Broad Aims

1.      By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

·        To raise awareness about the causes and consequences of drug addiction in young people.

·        To develop vocabulary related to health, addiction, and social issues.

·        To improve students’ reading comprehension and speaking skills.

·        To encourage critical thinking and problem-solving regarding social challenges.

3. Teaching Materials

·        Whiteboard / Markers

·        Flashcards with key vocabulary

·        Short reading text (Why Some Young People Become Addicted to Drugs)

·        Worksheet (gap-fill + comprehension questions)

·        Picture or short clip to introduce the topic

Stage

Time

Objectives

Activities

Interaction

Presentation

10 min

- Introduce the topic & vocabulary. - Engage students’ prior knowledge.

- Show a picture/clip of young people and drugs. Ask: “What do you think is happening? Why do some young people take drugs?” - Present 6–8 key words (addiction, peer pressure, overdose, rehabilitation, withdrawal, counseling).

T ↔ Ss

Practice

15 min

- Consolidate vocabulary. - Develop reading comprehension.

Gap-fill exercise using new vocabulary. - Reading activity: Short text on causes & consequences. - Students answer comprehension Qs in pairs.

Indiv → Pairs → Class

Production

15 min

- Apply vocabulary in freer practice. - Develop critical thinking & problem-solving.

Role-play Debate: Groups act as Parents, Teenagers, Teachers, Government. Task: “How can we reduce drug addiction among young people?” - Share solutions with class.

Groups → Class

Wrap-up

5 min

- Review key points. - Assign homework.

- Ask: “What is the most effective way to prevent drug addiction in young people?” - Homework: Research one real anti-drug campaign and prepare a 2-minute presentation.

T ↔ Ss