The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:
- – expand vocabulary related to snobbery through word association games and reading about elitist behavior in specific communities like cycling;
- – introduce and practice employing “what” in diverse scenarios through example analysis and sentence restructuring exercises to master this advanced grammar usage;
- – improve comprehension and critical thinking skills by watching a video about cycling snob behaviors, reading a related text, and engaging in discussions about behavior categorization and famous quotes.
This lesson plan is created for students at the Advanced level, with the goal of broadening their vocabulary on the theme of snobbery. It also increases their ease with employing “what.”
Warm-upThe session kicks off with a fun game where students guess the word behind the associations.
VideoStudents will watch a video named “7 Signs You’re A Cycling Snob.” Post-viewing, they will answer questions to check for comprehension.
GrammarFocus here is on gaining proficiency in the application of the word “what” within diverse scenarios.
ExercisesIn this part of the lesson, learners will work on sentence restructuring tasks involving “what,” and categorize behaviors accurately.
ReadingStudents will read a piece discussing snobbery in the cycling community, followed by a Q&A session.
DiscussionTo wrap up, students discuss a famous quote.