‘Black Button’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson is designed around a short film called Black Button and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students practise reading, reading and listening.
This ESL lesson is designed around a short film called Black Button and the theme of moral dilemmas. Students practise reading, reading and listening.
Language level: Upper-intermediate (B2.1) – Advanced (C1)
Learner type:Teens and adults
Time: 90 minutes
Activity: Watching a short film clip, speaking, reading, listening and writing
Topic: Moral dilemmas
Language: Second conditional
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Another brilliant lesson!
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Hi Liz,
Really glad you like the lesson. Thanks a lot.
All the best,
Kieran
Great lesson, makes you think of life in a different perspective – so true!
Hi Jenya,
Thanks a lot, really glad you like the lesson.
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Kieran
Wow! This really inspired me and got me thinking myself!
Your website was recommended to me by a friend and I’m really glad I stumbled across your lesson on here :-)Can’t wait to use this idea on Monday … it will surely promote a very interesting discussion. Thank you!
Hi Billie,
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Kieran
Fantastic lesson, thank you so much!
Hi Sibylle,
Thanks a lot for commenting, it’s great to know you like the lesson so much.
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Kieran
Absolutely brilliant… our life is full of moral dilemmas and sometimes we’re tempted to sell our souls to the devil. This reminds us how good it is to keep faithful to dignity and integrity.
thanks so much Kieran
Hi Elsa,
Great to hear from you again. Thanks a lot for commenting, I’m really happy that you enjoyed the moral dilemma theme in the lesson.
All the best,
Kieran
Rarely do I find a lesson that 1) I can use without changing anything (!) and 2) is actually meaningful and thought provoking. Thank you and I look forward to using more of your work.
Hi Erin,
Thanks a lot for your lovely feedback; it’s great to know you like the lesson so much.
All the best,
Kieran
Wonderful lesson. My upper intermediates were on fire tonight!
Mike in Phuket
Hi Mike,
Great to hear your students enjoyed the lesson.
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Kieran
Kieran,thankyou for this lesson. I used it for FCE and advanced. The classes participated really well but the best (and most surprising) was from the class with behaviourial problem. They loved it and can’t wait for the next one. Behaviour has improved so much.Excellent resource. I’ve reccommended this site to all my friends. Mary (from Ireland) living the life in Valencia 🙂
Hi Mary,
Thanks a lot for your kind comments. I’m really happy that you’re students enjoyed the lesson so much. I hope you’re enjoying life in Valencia 🙂
All the best,
Kieran
Fantastic lesson, you’ve saved my day yet again. I’m full of awe for your lessons. This one in particular is one of my favorites. Thank you!
Hi Cecilie,
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Kieran
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Hi Alan,
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Kieran