In this lesson students learn the language used to describe pressure ulcers. It includes speaking, writing, reading & vocabulary activities.
B1-B2 level
● Topic: describing pressure ulcers
● Timing: 45–60 minutes
● Lesson Type/Focus: speaking, reading, vocabulary and writing
● Speaking: discuss and describe pressure ulcers
● Reading: identify vocabulary, read for specific information
● Vocabulary: learn/review language related to pressure ulcers
● Writing: practise organising and presenting information
The focus of the lesson is describing pressure ulcers. The speaking activity introduces the topic and gives students the opportunity to share their ideas and experience. The reading activity contextualises some of this language and practises reading for specific information. The vocabulary activities review key terms. The writing activity uses language from the lesson and students’ own knowledge to produce a piece of patient-centred writing.
Note: This lesson supports the language introduced in the following:
Put students into pairs or small groups and ask them to discuss questions 1–3 on the student worksheet. Encourage them to share examples from their own experience.
Do whole class feedback to discuss and share answers.
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