‘The Purpose of Friendship’ Lesson Plan

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Purpose of Friendship and the themes of friendship and the purpose of friendship. Students learn vocabulary related to friendship and relationships, talk about friendship and the purpose of friendship, discuss quotations about friendship, predict the content of a short video, watch a short video, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short video, write about what they have learned from viewing a short video, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short video, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Upper Intermediate (B2) – Advanced (C1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives:

• To understand the concept and purposes of friendship through discussion and analysis
• To develop vocabulary related to friendship and relationships
• To practise critical thinking by evaluating different perspectives on friendship
• To improve speaking skills through roleplay and debates on the topic
• To enhance viewing comprehension by analysing a video
• To encourage self-reflection on personal friendships and their significance

Topic: Friendship and the purpose of friendship

Language: Vocabulary related to friendship and relationships

Watch the short video.

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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.

Kieran and the Film English Team