Reading Skills
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Mind the Generation Gap! – ESL Lesson Plan
“Mind the Generation Gap” is a lively, ready-to-teach lesson that gets students laughing while thinking critically about generational stereotypes. Through a fun text full of exaggerated portraits of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, learners practice reading for gist and detail, expand their vocabulary with fresh, natural expressions, and engage in speaking activities…
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Laziness or Burnout? Spot the difference! – ESL Lesson Plan
Is your class tired… or truly burned out? This engaging lesson helps students explore the fine line between laziness and burnout while practicing reading comprehension, vocabulary in context, critical thinking, and discussion skills. Through matching games, comprehension tables, timelines, and opinion debates, learners discover: Students not only sharpen their language skills, but also reflect on…
English Level: B2 -
Why Horoscopes Hook Us: The Barnum Effect – ESL Lesson Plan
Why do horoscopes, fortune cookies, and online quizzes feel so true? In this engaging lesson, students discover the Barnum Effect — the psychological trick that makes vague statements seem personal. Through vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking tasks, and lively discussions, learners explore how our brains connect to “one-size-fits-all” descriptions. Students will: This lesson is perfect…
English Level: B1 -
Out-Sleeping Sleeping Beauty – ESL Lesson Plan
Bring curiosity and engagement into your classroom with this unique lesson on the mysterious Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! Students will explore an accessible, well-researched text from Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust. and watch an insightful video from the Inside Out YouTube channel, giving them both a scientific and real-world perspective. This lesson…
