Learn some key vocabulary related to filing personal income taxes in Canada
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the basic vocabulary and processes related to filing Canadian personal income taxes. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 3-4) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students learn about the Canadian income tax process (e.g., filing date, who needs to file a tax return, etc.). |
| Specific task learning objectives | To familiarize students with some of the key vocabulary and concepts related to personal income tax in Canada and filing an income tax return. To teach students about some of the filing requirements and how to get help filing a return. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson plan includes video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to discuss Canadian income taxes.
- What are taxes?
- What are the names of some kinds of taxes in Canada?
- What is income tax?
Skill-building activities
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- Canadian income tax: Vocabulary flashcards*
- Let’s listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation and meaning of the words. You can also ask the students to share the meanings verbally.)
- Understanding Canadian income tax* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
Assessment/review tasks
- Vocabulary quiz*
- Listen to each sentence and explain what it means* 🔊
- Win or lose game* (Students make bets on whether they know the correct answers.)
Reflection questions
- Where can you get help in preparing your income tax return? Go to https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/free-tax-help.html
- Do you need to file an income tax return if you don’t have a job or if your income is very small?
- How can you file your income tax return?
- Where can you pick up a paper tax return?
- Where do you send your tax return?
- Can you file an e-return?
- What are some deductions you can make on your taxes?
- What are the names of some government benefits you must declare on your tax form?
- What are the names of some tax-filing software programs?
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