Visiting the eye doctor

Practice the basic vocabulary needed to visit an eye doctor

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    1. Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
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    4. Assessment/review tasks
    5. Reflection questions
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Lesson plan overview

TaskTo practice speaking with an eye doctor during a routine exam.
CLB levelCLB Stage I (CLB 3-4)
Delivery methodOnline
Class size10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size)
Estimated time1.5 hours (depending on class size)
CLB Skills and CompetenciesSpeaking:
Interacting with others
Getting things done
Sharing information

Listening:
Interacting with others
Comprehending instructions
Getting things done
Comprehending information

Reading:
Comprehending information
Language focusLearn 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 focusStudents understand how eye care fits into the Canadian health care system.
Specific task learning objectivesTo learn basic vocabulary needed for a visit to the eye doctor (optometrist and optician).

To practice these words and phrases in a role play.
ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities?This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities.
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Lesson plan

Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms

  • Today, we’re going to talk about visiting an eye doctor.
  • What are eyes?
  • What is an eye doctor?
  • What is another name for an eye doctor?
  • What are glasses?
  • What is the name of the person who helps you choose the right glasses?

Skill-building activities

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Skill-using tasks

Assessment/review tasks

Reflection questions

  • What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
  • Have any of you been to an eye doctor in Canada?
  • Have your children been to an eye doctor?
  • How was going to the eye doctor? Did you speak directly to the doctor? Did you understand the doctor?
  • What is covered by Alberta Health Services? What do you have  to pay for? 
  • What are the names of some eye problems you might have?
  • Have you ever had eye surgery?
  • Is it easy to get an appointment to get your eyes checked?
  • How often should you get your eyes checked?

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