The Internet’s Dad

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled Internet’s Dad | Dad, How Do I? and the themes of role models and their impact on people’s lives. Students learn vocabulary related to role models and personal growth, talk about role models, discuss quotations about role models, read an article, answer comprehension questions, discuss topics raised in an article, 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: Pre-intermediate (A2) – Intermediate (B1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90–120 minutes

Objectives:

• To explore the concept of role models and their impact on people’s lives
• To improve viewing, listening and reading comprehension
• To improve viewing and listening comprehension through an authentic video
• To enhance speaking skills through discussion and roleplay
• To enhance writing skills through written reflection
• To develop vocabulary related to role models and personal growth
• To practice critical thinking and expressing opinions on social influence

Topic: Role models and their impact on people’s lives

Language: Vocabulary related to role models and personal growth

Watch the short video.