Why Is It So Hard To Make Decisions?

General English

Intermediate

ESL-SPEAK-EASY

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.

1

Pre-Lesson Work.

Instructions:

Download and send the pre-lesson work to your students for class preparation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions.

Activity Instructions

Discuss the following questions as a class.

Activity Aim

Learn through speaking and making errors. Have fun!

Activity Time

20 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Homework.

Instructions:

Download the homework PDF and send to the student.

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