B1 ESL Video Lesson Plan: Bags of Joy

This ESL video lesson plan is designed around a short film titled Bags of Joy and the themes of Christmas and joy. Students learn vocabulary related to Christmas, talk about Christmas and joy, write a story inspired by the start of a short film, watch a short film, answer comprehension questions, analyse 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: Intermediate (B1) – Upper Intermediate (B2)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Objectives:

• To develop students’ fluency related to the themes of Christmas and joy.
• To practise viewing and listening comprehension skills.
• To enhance students’ critical thinking skills by reflecting on the themes of Christmas and joy.
• To encourage meaningful discussion about personal experiences.
• To build students’ confidence in roleplay scenarios.

Topic: Christmas and joy

Language: Vocabulary related to Christmas

Watch the short film.

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