What's Going On In The World?

In some of my English classes, I don't use a textbook. I use articles and events from newspapers and magazines. My general theme is current events. I find that students like to know what is going on in the world - especially when those events involve people from around the world. The Copenhagen Climate Change Conference (especially thanks to internet links and coverage) is a perfect forum for discussing issues (like climate change) political processes (like how nation-states of different sizes and needs make their preferences known) and how individuals and non-governmental groups participate and present their positions. If nothing else, a conference like this will inspire a rousing dialog and perhaps get students to work together on a variety of fun and productive projects. After all, what's more fun that getting to know new friends while working on a shared adventure? Source: www.esl-lesson-plan.com