The Importance of Staying Present

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Importance of Staying Present and the concept of staying present and mindful. Students learn vocabulary related to the theme of staying present, talk about staying present and mindful, 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, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, write about what they have learned from reading an article, perform a roleplay, and reflect on the lesson.

Language level: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To introduce students to the concept of staying present and mindful.
• To expand vocabulary related to the theme of staying present.
• To develop students’ viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.
• To develop students’ writing skills through creative tasks and vocabulary use.
• To improve students’ speaking skills through roleplay and discussions.
• To practise critical thinking through discussion and reflection.

Topic: The concept of staying present and mindful

Language: Vocabulary related to the theme of staying present

Watch the short video.