Why Is It So Hard To Make Decisions?
General English
Intermediate
In this ESL lesson plan on making decisions, there are 90 minutes worth of interactive, conversation ESL fun, exploring the psychology behind choices, uncovering biases and factors that impact them.
Pre-Lesson Work.
Instructions:
Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.
Define the Words.
Activity Instructions
Choose the correct definition of the given word, all words are taken from the video and in the pre-lesson work.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the key words that are used in the video and will be used in the class.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Lead-in Questions.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following lead-in questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Introduce the topic through an engaging exercise.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Video.
Activity Instructions
Watch the video before or during the class.
Activity Aim
Explore the topic of decision making through an awesome video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Comprehension.
Activity Instructions
Choose the correct answer to each video-based comprehension question.
Activity Aim
Ensure students understand the ideas and concepts presented in the video.
Activity Time
5 minutes.
Video Quotes.
Activity Instructions
Complete the quotes by choosing the correct words.
Activity Aim
Improve reading and comprehension skills, and expand vocabulary.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Questions.
Activity Instructions
Discuss the following questions as a class.
Activity Aim
Learn through speaking and making errors. Have fun!
Activity Time
20 minutes.
Debate.
Activity Instructions
State if you agree or disagree with each statement, explaining why. Use the language from the pre-lesson work PDF.
Activity Aim
Improve speaking skills, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
Case Studies.
Activity Instructions
Read each case study, then decide what you would do in each situation, explaining your reasoning.
Activity Aim
Allow students to practically use the information they have learned in the lesson.
Activity Time
15 minutes.
This or That?
Activity Instructions
Let's play a fun speaking game to practice making decisions! Decide which option you prefer, explaining why.
Activity Aim
Encourage students to speaks as much as possible through fun, topic-related speaking activity.
Activity Time
10 minutes.
Homework.
Instructions:
Download the homework PDF and send to the student.
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