Best In-class ESL Lesson Plans & Worksheets
ESL Lesson Plans
Reading, Listening, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar
ESL Lesson Plans
Reading, Listening, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar
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This is a vocabulary lesson plan that follows the PPP stage. The controlled and less-controlled practices help with making the target vocabulary more indelible. This lesson is suitable for online and in-class lesson.
Level: A2
Young learners will learn some common domestic animal names. They will also be revising color words and practice spelling by tracing. Level: Beginner
The main aim of this esl lesson plan is to build students’ receptive (reading) skills. It is most likely that learners would be interested in traveling; therefore, the topic of the lesson is sure to increase their interest. This lesson is for B2-C1 level.
This is a grammar esl Lesson Plan for A1 level. Students will learn some feeling words and will be able to talk and make simple sentences using the verb to be. The presentation and practice phases are supported with images, making it easy for learners to reach their speaking goal.
This is a reading lesson plan for C1- C2 level. Students will practice their skimming and scanning skills and learn topic-related vocabulary.
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Vocabulary Lesson Plan -
Moving to a new Home
In this lesson, learners will learn new words related to moving houses. Images are also attached to help clarify meaning because learners have limited vocabulary at this level. Students will work on controlled and less controlled activities to strengthen their knowledge of the target language. They will also review the grammar point ‘there is’ and there are.’
Level: A2
Grammar Lesson Plan -
Should & Shouldn't
Learners will be introduced to the concept of “should / shouldn’t” for giving advice. The lesson plan uses the PPP method and contains plenty of exercises.
Level: A2
(Reading) - Can Our Blood Type Determine Our Personality
This is a reading lesson about blood types and their connection to our personality. This is a very popular belief in Japan and it is a topic that is sure to entice your learners. Students will practice their skimming and scanning skills. They will also be presented with new vocabulary to reduce the number of unfamiliar words encountered and facilitate greater comprehension. Level: B2- C1
Vocabulary Lesson Plan - About Urbanization
The topic of today’s lesson is ’urbanization’. The format of the lesson follows the TTT method (Test-Teach-Test method). ESL students will be introduced to new vocabulary words in this lesson plan. They will get opportunities to show their understanding through various activities and practice the target language through speaking. Level: B2 – C1
(Reading) The danger of a single story
This is a reading lesson about the dangers of stereotypes. Students will practice their skimming and scanning skills. They will also be presented with new vocabulary to reduce the number of unfamiliar words encountered and facilitate greater comprehension. In the end, learners will engage in a topic-related conversation with their classmates. Level: B2 – C1
(READING LESSON)
A man who Made Millions Stealing a Woman’s Idea— The story behind Monopoly.
This is an interesting ESL reading lesson plan about Monopoly and the story behind it. This ESL lesson covers the typical stages of a reading lesson: pre-reading, while-reading, and after-reading phases.
Level: C1- C2.
(VOCABULARY LESSON)
Making Difficult Decisions
Making decisions is a vital life skill. The topic is engaging because making decisions is a part of everyday life and students can relate to it. This is an ESL lesson plan about making difficult decisions. Students will learn topic-related vocabulary. They will also read different scenarios where they will have to make decisions.
Level: C1- C2.
(READING LESSON)
Three Feet From Gold
This is a reading lesson plan about the story of R. U. Darby, who learned a costly lesson about quitting when faced with temporary defeat. In this lesson, students will get the chance to practice their reading skills, and for the fluency stage, they will practice their speaking skills by participating in an engaging conversation.
Level: C1- C2.
Young Learners'
Lesson Plan
Let's Go to the Zoo!
Young learners will identify and name different wild animals. They will also review names of domestic animal. Level: Beginner
(READING LESSON)
The Reason Why Elon Musk Wants To Build a City On Mars.
This is a reading lesson plan about Elon Musk’s desire to make Mars habitable and build a city there. In this lesson, students will get the chance to practice their reading skills and for the fluency stage, students will practice their speaking skills by participating in an engaging conversation. Level: C1- C2.
(READING LESSON)
A few Facts about the Richest Man on Earth - Elon Musk
This is a reading lesson plan about the business mogul Elon Musk. The lesson is sure to improve and strengthen students’ reading skills. In addition, students will learn new vocabulary that is essential for understanding the task and give them practice. In the end, students will practice their fluency skills by holding a topic-related discussion. Level: C1- C2.
(READING LESSON)
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Defamation Trial
This is a reading lesson plan about the Depp-Heard televised defamation trial. Since this case was all over the internet, it is a subject that is sure to captivate your advanced learners. The lesson is sure to improve and strengthen students’ reading skills. In addition, students will learn new vocabulary that is essential for understanding the task and give them practice. In the end, students will practice their fluency skills by holding a topic-related discussion. Level: C1- C2.
Young Learners'
Lesson Plan
What are you Wearing?
Students will be introduced to new Target Vocab and expressions related to clothes (e.g., trouser, t-shirt, hat, cap, shoes, etc.). Young learners will also be revising color words and practice spelling by tracing. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to describe what they’re wearing. Level: Beginner.
(READING LESSON)
The Importance of Positive Self-Image.
This is a reading lesson plan about positive self-image. The lesson is sure to improve and strengthen students’ reading skills. In addition, students will learn new vocabulary that is essential for understanding the task and give them practice. In the end, students will practice their fluency skills by holding a topic-related discussion. Level : C1- C2.
(READING LESSON)
Is Our Brain Wired for Negative Thinking?
This is a listening lesson plan about the tendency to think about the negative and how we can change that. The lesson is sure to improve and strengthen your learners’ listening skills. In addition, students will learn new vocabulary that is essential for understanding the task and give them practice. In the end, students will practice their fluency skills by holding a topic-related discussion. Level : B2- C1.
(LISTENING) LESSON PLAN
SOCIAL MEDIA FAST
This is a listening lesson plan that will help your students improve and strengthen their listening skills. They will learn essential vocabulary for understanding the task and have a topic-related discussion at the end. Level : B2- C1.
(READING) LESSON PLAN
Social Media: The Effects it has on Teens and Young Adults.
This is a reading lesson about social media and its effects on teens and young adults. Students will get the chance to practice their reading skills with an enjoyable and interesting topic.
Level: B2-C1.
(GRAMMAR) LESSON PLAN
Verb -to be (Negative and Question Forms)
This is a grammar Lesson Plan for A1 level. Building on the previous lesson, this lesson focuses on teaching students the verb – to be in the negative and interrogative form. Students will revise the verb –to be (affirmative) + feeling words. The lesson plan uses the PPP method and contains plenty of exercises.
(GRAMMAR) LESSON PLAN
Past Simple (Regular Verb)
This A1.2 level ESL lesson plan that aims to teach students the meaning, form, and pronunciation of the past forms of regular verbs. Students will be able to form sentences correctly using the past simple (regular form) and use it correctly to talk about situations in the past.
(GRAMMAR) LESSON PLAN
Present Perfect (Talking about experience)
This is a B1 level lesson plan. Learners will be able to recognize the present perfect tense and use the Target Grammar correctly. They will be learning one of the usages of the present perfect tense (to talk about experience).
(GRAMMAR) LESSON PLAN
MUCH, MANY, & A LOT OF
This A1 level lesson plan will teach learners the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. Students will learn how to use much, many, and a lot of with some level appropriate vocabulary and conduct a simple conversation.
(VOCABULARY) LESSON PLAN
Good and Bad Friendship
Students will learn some friendship related words in this lesson. Students are provided a lot of opportunities to speak freely and engage in an exciting topic. They’re really engaging and highly effective in helping students retain the new language. Level: B2 – C1
(VOCABULARY) LESSON PLAN
Giving Feedback
The goal of this lesson is to introduce new vocabularies related to feedback. The Test Teach Test method is used to present language . The activities presented in this lesson are carefully crafted to result in high percentage of Student Talk Time (STT). They’re really engaging and highly effective in helping students retain the new language. Level: B2 – C1
(GRAMMAR) LESSON PLAN
Past Simple (Irregular Verbs)
This A1.2 level lesson aims to teach students the meaning, form, and pronunciation of the past forms of irregular verbs. Students will be able to identify what an irregular verb is and use it correctly to answer questions using the simple past of irregular verbs and talk about situations in the past.
