‘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.

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

Watch the short video.

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