Category: Lesson plan

‘Daydreams’ Lesson Plan

Published on November 10, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Maybe and the theme of daydreaming. Students learn vocabulary related to daydreams, talk about daydreams, predict the content of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film, write a sequel to a short film and reflect on the […]

‘I want to learn English because …’ Lesson Plan

Published on September 6, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a short video and the theme of learning a language. In the lesson students talk about their reasons for learning English and what they want to do with English in the future. They also watch a short video and answer comprehension questions.     Language level: Elementary (A1) –Intermediate […]

‘Serial Taxi’ Lesson Plan

Published on June 7, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Serial Taxi by Ringling College of Art and Design, and the themes of film, television and murder mysteries. Students use vocabulary related to film and television, talk about film and television, read a news report, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, write a […]

‘A Short Love Story’ Lesson Plan

Published on April 16, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson is designed around a beautiful animation titled A Short Love Story by Carlos Lascano and the theme of love. Students learn vocabulary related to love, talk about love, write a love story, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, discuss a short film and reflect on the lesson.     Language level: […]

‘Sleepy Steve’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 31, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Sleepy Steve by Meghann Artes and the theme of morning routines. Students learn vocabulary related to morning routines, talk about morning routines, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and reflect on the […]

‘The Swimmer’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 17, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled The Swimmer and the theme of swimming. Students learn vocabulary related to swimming, talk about swimming, watch the short film and discuss the short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 60 minutes Activity: […]

‘Housekeeping’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 15, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Housekeeping by Tracy Kleeman. In the lesson students learn hotel jobs vocabulary, speak about hotel jobs, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, speak about a short film and perform a roleplay.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate […]

‘Snack Attack’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 11, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Snack Attack and the theme of stereotypes. Students talk about stereotypes, watch a short film, predict the end of a story, perform a roleplay and discuss a short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults […]

‘Listen to Me’ Lesson Plan

Published on March 9, 2021

By kierandonaghy

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Listen to me. Students speak about bullying, predict what will happen in the short film, and watch and discuss the short film.     Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2) Learner type: Teens and adults Time: 90 minutes Activity: Speaking about bullying, […]