‘Programming Prodigy’ Lesson Plan
This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of child prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to technology and innovation, talk about child prodigies, 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.
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This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video and the theme of child prodigies. Students learn vocabulary related to technology and innovation, talk about child prodigies, 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: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)
Learner type: Teens and adults
Time: 90–120 minutes
Objectives:
- To introduce students to the concept of child prodigies.
- To expand vocabulary related to aviation, technology and innovation.
- To develop students’ listening, viewing and reading comprehension skills.
- To improve students’ speaking skills through roleplay and discussions.
- To practise critical thinking through discussion and reflection.
- To develop students’ writing skills through creative and structured tasks.
Topic: Child prodigies
Language: Vocabulary related to aviation, technology and innovation
Watch the short video.
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We hope you enjoy this ESL lesson.
Kieran and the Film English Team
