Is the world order changing?

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – explore the concept of a new world order through various advanced linguistic exercises and critical analysis;
• – practice gap-filling, word replacement, antonym matching, vocabulary building, and critical thinking skills;
• – watch a video about billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s recession concerns and develop discussion abilities about global economic changes.

In this Proficiency ESL lesson, students will explore the concept of a new world order through various advanced linguistic exercises, including gap-filling, word replacement, antonym matching, and critical thinking questions.

Warm-Up

Students will look at a graphic and answer questions.

Video

Students will watch a short video titled “Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is worried about ‘something worse than recession.” After watching, students will answer questions to check for comprehension.

Exercises

Students will engage in a series of language activities to reinforce their understanding of vocabulary and concepts. They will start by completing sentences using provided words in a gap-filling exercise. Next, they’ll practice word replacement, substituting words in sentences using a given list of alternatives. The third activity involves matching words with their antonyms to expand vocabulary. Lastly, students will adapt a short text by replacing highlighted words with options from a list.

Reading

Students will read a short text about how the world order could change and answer questions about the text.

Discussion

By the end of the lesson, students will answer questions to spark a discussion.