Coronavirus - Where it came from and how to stop it
Instructions: Complete activities Preview (I) - Preview (II) with students. Then watch the video together
with your students. Instruct students not to write during the video - only watch (so that students don’t miss
important information while the video is playing.) Then, complete the viewing comprehension activity. Find
the rest of the post-viewing activities for the lesson plan on Fluentize.com!
Student Level: B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Lesson Objectives:
- Students can use virus-related vocabulary
- Students can explain the coronavirus, its impact, and origins
- Students know when to use even if and even though
Preview (I)
Part I. Discuss the questions below.
1 In your own words, describe what a virus outbreak is.
It's an epidemic, a disease, an infection that suddenly appeared in a specific place, but which
spread heavily and affected many places
2 Do you know how viruses can be passed or transmitted?
Through direct contact with open wounds, secretions or fluids, such as blood, vomiting, stool
etc.
3 What might be some common symptoms (signs) of a virus?
Fever, flu, dizziness, nausea, headache
1 What have you seen, read, or heard about the coronavirus?
I've seen a lot of things, because of that virus we're locked in our homes. is a virus that has
affected many people and caused deaths. drastic measures have been taken to prevent
contagion, such as closing public places, both schools, and we've been banned from leaving
home unless it's totally necessary.
