This lesson plan focuses on the Canadian version of a famous folk song,. The lesson includes interactive activities such as warm-ups, vocabulary building exercises, a short video, and a class sing-along.
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Week of May 18/26
This lesson plan for your beginner ESL students focuses on how to say hello in English.
Students will learn various greetings, appropriate responses, and the distinction between formal and informal interactions, enhancing their conversational skills in English. A new video sums up what we have learned in this lesson. We will also explore cultural differences in greetings.
Week of May 4/26
Use this lesson plan to teach your beginner ESL students the names, locations, and pronunciations of the 10 Canadian provincial capital cities. The lesson includes various learning activities, including video and audio resources, skill-building games, and reflection questions, to enhance your students’ understanding of Canada’s government structure.
Week of Apr. 20/26
This lesson plan focuses on the cultural significance of hockey in Canada. The lesson includes warm-up discussions, skill-building activities, a short video, vocabulary development, and comprehension tasks. Students also reflect on the importance of national sports in their own countries. This lesson is part of our “Introducing Canadian citizenship” series.
Week of Apr. 13/26
Teach your beginner ESL students basic facts about ice hockey. This lesson plan focuses on learning and using vocabulary for hockey equipment, the player position names, and main hockey action words. Activities also include a video and listening exercises. Reflection questions allow students to discuss the major sports in their first countries.
