The Power of Gratitude

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short video titled The Power of Gratitude in Uncertainty and the theme of gratitude. Students learn vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation, talk about gratitude, discuss quotations about gratitude, 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 theme of gratitude.
• To expand students’ vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation.
• To develop viewing, listening and reading comprehension skills.
• To improve students’ speaking skills through discussion and roleplay.
• To encourage students to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
• To develop students’ writing skills through critical and creative tasks.

Topic: Gratitude

Language: Vocabulary related to gratitude and appreciation.

Watch the short video.