‘The Lost Letter’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Lost Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas stories. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas, predict the story a short film tells, watch a Christmas short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas short film and reflect on the lesson.
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This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Lost Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas stories. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas, discuss quotations about Christmas, predict the story a short film tells, watch a Christmas short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a Christmas short film and reflect on the lesson.
Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)
Learner type: Teens and adults
Time: 90 minutes
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the theme of Christmas and its traditions.
- To develop conversational skills.
- To practice listening and viewing comprehension skills.
- To expand vocabulary using a matching activity.
- To expand vocabulary using a glossary of key terms from the short film.
- To encourage critical thinking and discussion on Christmas customs.
- To foster creativity and reflection through a written homework task.
Topic: Christmas and Christmas stories
Language: Vocabulary related to Christmas
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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.
Kieran and the Film English Team
