The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:
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– broaden vocabulary related to the impact of technology on lifestyles;
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– improve grammar skills by practicing participle clauses;
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– watch a video about “Consequences for Kids of Endless Screen Time” and answer comprehension questions.
This lesson plan is created for students at the Upper-Intermediate level, with the goal of broadening their vocabulary on the theme of the impact of technology on our lifestyles. It also increases their ease in using participle clauses.
Warm-upThe session kicks off with a fun game where students guess the word behind the associations.
VideoStudents will watch a video named “Consequences for kids of endless screen time.” Post-viewing, they will answer questions to check for comprehension.
GrammarFocus here is on gaining proficiency in the use of participle clauses.
ExercisesIn this part of the lesson, students transform sentences using participle clauses.
ReadingStudents will read a short text discussing the risks of too much screen time, followed by a Q&A session.
DiscussionTo wrap up, students discuss a famous quote.