1. Pandemic planting project
Language circle
Lesson adapted from: https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-2/pandemic-
planting-project-level-2-1.5762493
2. Objectives
• Recall specific details in a news story about pandemic
planting project
• Discuss possible ways to make good use of your time during
the pandemic to help others.
• Reflect on the benefits of harvesting locally and share
experiences
• Practice using present simple in context
6. Pandemic planting project
• Today’s topic is about pandemic planting
project.
– Have you tried to harvest anything before? If
yes, was it in your own backyard or helping
others?
– What do you think is the benefit of harvesting
locally?
– Do you like to buy your groceries from local
farmers? If yes, why?
8. estimate ( v.) rely on ( phr. v.) inspector ( n.) Game ( n.)
labour (n.) set up ( phr. v.) scale ( n.)
1. to depend on or trust
2. workers at a company or at a farm
3. The level of something
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
5. wild animals that are hunted for food
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
9. estimate ( v.) inspector ( n.) Game ( n.)
labour (n.) set up ( phr. v.) scale
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm
3. The level of something
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
5. wild animals that are hunted for food
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
10. estimate ( v.) inspector ( n.) Game ( n.)
set up ( phr. v.) scale ( n.)
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm labour ( n.)
3. The level of something
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
5. wild animals that are hunted for food
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
11. estimate ( v.) inspector ( n.) Game ( n.)
set up ( phr. v.)
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm labour ( n.)
3. the level of something scale ( n.)
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
5. wild animals that are hunted for food
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
12. estimate ( v.) Game ( n.)
set up ( phr. v.)
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm labour ( n.)
3. the level of something scale ( n.)
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
inspector ( n.)
5. wild animals that are hunted for food
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
13. estimate ( v.) set up ( phr. v.)
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm labour ( n.)
3. the level of something scale ( n.)
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
inspector ( n.)
5. wild animals that are hunted for food Game ( n.)
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
14. estimate ( v.)
1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm Labour ( n.)
3. the level of something scale ( n.)
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
inspector ( n.)
5. wild animals that are hunted for food Game ( n.)
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task set up ( phr. v.)
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
15. 1. to depend on or trust rely on ( phr. v.)
2. workers at a company or at a farm Labour ( n.)
3. the level of something scale ( n.)
4. someone’s whose job is to make sure the rules are
followed
inspector ( n.)
5. wild animals that are hunted for food Game ( n.)
6. to be organized or able to handle a certain task set up ( phr. v.)
7. to guess or roughly calculate the amount or size of
something
estimate ( v.)
17. Listening
Let’s listen to “Pandemic planting project”by
Learning English with CBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-
2/pandemic-planting-project-level-2-
1.5762493
18. 1- Listening for details
David Benjestorf estimated he and the volunteers
harvested around 23 thousand pounds of potatoes in
one day. What is a synonym (word with a similar
meaning) for 'estimate’?
a. calculate
b. understand
c. suggest
d. explain
Link to original lesson CBC website
19. 1- Listening for details
David Benjestorf estimated he and the volunteers
harvested around 23 thousand pounds of potatoes in
one day. What is a synonym (word with a similar
meaning) for 'estimate’?
a. calculate
b. understand
c. suggest
d. explain
Link to original lesson CBC website
20. 2- Listening for details
Unlike other food banks, the Edmonton Food Bank is
________________ to accept produce from those able
to donate.
a. up set
b. set up
c. Step up
d. take down
Link to original lesson CBC website
21. 2- Listening for details
Unlike other food banks, the Edmonton Food Bank is
________________ to accept produce from those able
to donate.
a. up set
b. set up
c. Step up
d. take down
Link to original lesson CBC website
22. 3- Listening for details
The Edmonton Food Bank is also unique in that it can
harvest the wild game that hunters donate. What is
the correct definition for 'game' in this sentence?
a. an activity
b. a large competition
c. someone’s skills at an activity or sport
d. a wild animal
Link to original lesson CBC website
23. 3- Listening for details
The Edmonton Food Bank is also unique in that it can
harvest the wild game that hunters donate. What is
the correct definition for 'game' in this sentence?
a. an activity
b. a large competition
c. someone’s skills at an activity or sport
d. a wild animal
Link to original lesson CBC website
24. 4- Listening for details
Because of its relationship with __________________,
the Edmonton Food Bank can accept unique
donations.
a. investigators
b. inspectors
c. inventors
d. growers
Link to original lesson CBC website
25. 4- Listening for details
Because of its relationship with __________________,
the Edmonton Food Bank can accept unique
donations.
a. investigators
b. inspectors
c. inventors
d. growers
Link to original lesson CBC website
26. 5- Listening for details
During COVID, David Benjestorf realized we need to
be able __________________ local sources for food.
a. to reply to
b. to focus on
c. to rely on
d. to start up
Link to original lesson CBC website
27. 5- Listening for details
During COVID, David Benjestorf realized we need to
be able __________________ local sources for food.
a. to reply to
b. to focus on
c. to rely on
d. to start up
Link to original lesson CBC website
28. 6- Listening for details
Benjestorf explained that there may be
uncertainty about trucks crossing the border, or
whether there is enough labour to harvest fruits
and vegetables. In this sentence, what is the
correct definition for 'labour’?
a. to work
b. the workers
c. To give birth
d. all of the above
Link to original lesson CBC website
29. 6- Listening for details
Benjestorf explained that there may be
uncertainty about trucks crossing the border, or
whether there is enough labour to harvest fruits
and vegetables. In this sentence, what is the
correct definition for 'labour’?
a. to work
b. the workers
c. To give birth
d. all of the above
Link to original lesson CBC website
31. Present Simple
• We use the present simple for different reasons:
to talk about repeated actions, facts/ information,
schedules and habits.
Examples:
• My coworkers write reports every morning.
• Manitoba’s winter is mostly extremely cold.
• My favorite show starts at 6:00 pm.
• I always drink my coffee as soon as I wake up.
32. Present Simple
More Examples:
– I estimate about 22 or 23 thousand pounds worth
today.
– The Edmonton Food Bank is uniquely set up to
accept vegetables and produce from growers.
– It’s a natural option for folks that appreciate that.
– It’s the right thing to do.
– I think as COVID hits, we realize that we need to
rely on local sources.
33. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always ____________ a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes ______________on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He ( not) ______________ junk food.
4. They ______________ coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic _____________ cars.
6. We ( not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
34. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes ______________on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He ( not) ______________ junk food.
4. They ______________ coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic _____________ cars.
6. We ( not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
35. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes sleeps on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He ( not) ______________ junk food.
4. They ______________ coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic _____________ cars.
6. We ( not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
36. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes sleeps on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He doesn’t eat junk food.
4. They ______________ coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic _____________ cars.
6. We ( not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
37. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes sleeps on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He doesn’t eat junk food.
4. They drink coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic _____________ cars.
6. We ( not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
38. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes sleeps on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He doesn’t eat junk food.
4. They drink coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic fixes cars.
6. We (not) ______________ TV in the evenings.
39. Present Simple
Choose a verb from the following list and write the correct present simple
form in the sentences below: watch, eat, fix, drink, wear, sleep, sell
1. He always wears a suit to work.
2. My cat sometimes sleeps on my bed.
3. Mike is very healthy. He doesn’t eat junk food.
4. They drink coffee every morning.
5. A mechanic fixes cars.
6. We don’t watch TV in the evenings.
40. Present Simple
Ask different classmates these questions. If they answer “ yes”, ask one or
two wh” questions and share responses with the rest of the class.
1. Do you like ice cream?
2. Do you like animals?
3. Do you play any sports?
4. Do you like funny movies?
5. Do you play an instrument?
6. Do you eat a lot of junk food?
42. Manitoba farmers excited to get back to harvesting
with warm weather to end September
Please, go to
https://globalnews.ca/news/7346073/manitoba-
agriculture-harvest-warm-weather/
-Write a short paragraph ( 5 to 7 sentences)about
the main ideas of the article.
.
44. What did you learn today?
• Discuss the benefits of harvesting
locally?
• Reflect useful activities you can take
part in if you have the time to help
others?
45. Homework
• Go to the CBC lesson below
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/level-
2/pandemic-planting-project-level-2-
1.5762493
• Work on other skills in the lesson
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47. Date or Other Description Goes Here
See you next time!
Editor's Notes
This lesson is based on CBC learning-English website.
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