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Here we have a lesson plan focused on the protection of forests and trees, designed for secondary education. This comprehensive plan spans 55 minutes and is structured around five distinct tasks, each contributing to vocabulary development and environmental awareness. It aims to teach students about the importance of forests, the threats they face, and how we can protect them. The first task, "Look & Say," is an 8-minute pre-reading activity. Students observe a picture and answer questions to activate prior knowledge, discussing what they see, where trees and animals live, and why forests are important. This initial step encourages them to engage with the visual content and think about the topic before delving into specifics. Following this, the "Match" task, lasting 10 minutes, is another pre-reading exercise. Students match vocabulary items like "forest," "tree," "wildlife," "pollution," "forest fire," and "deforestation" with their definitions. This helps clarify key terminology related to the topic, ensuring a common understanding as they proceed. The third task, "Read & Answer," is a 15-minute during-reading activity. Learners read a text titled "Forests Need Protection" which explains why forests are important, the dangers they face, and how to protect them. They then answer comprehension questions, developing their reading skills and grasping the main information. Next, the "Threats or Protection?" task, lasting 10 minutes, is a during-reading activity where students classify expressions such as "forest fires," "pollution," "litter," and "deforestation" as either threats or protective actions. This helps them consolidate vocabulary and distinguish between environmental problems and proactive solutions. Finally, the "Complete" task is a 12-minute post-reading activity. Students fill in the blanks in sentences using words from a box, then compare their answers and discuss the importance of protecting forests. This reinforces their learning and encourages them to reflect on the overall message of "Healthy Forests, Healthier Lives," and that "Small Actions Make a Big Difference."