‘Be Grateful’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Shorter Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas presents. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas presents, discuss quotations about Christmas and Christmas presents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write about what they have learned from viewing a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
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This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled A Shorter Letter and the themes of Christmas and Christmas presents. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and Christmas presents, discuss quotations about Christmas and Christmas presents, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse a short film, write about what they have learned from viewing a short film, develop critical thinking skills by exploring issues raised in a short film, perform a roleplay and reflect on the lesson.
Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)
Learner type: Children, teens and adults
Time: 90 minutes
Objectives:
- To explore the theme of Christmas and the significance of presents.
- To improve viewing and listening comprehension.
- To learn and apply new vocabulary from the story context.
- To develop speaking skills through discussion and roleplay activities.
- To develop critical thinking skills.
Topic: Christmas and Christmas presents
Language: Vocabulary related to Christmas
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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.
Kieran and the Film English Team
