A bad decision is better than no decision

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – expand vocabulary related to decision making through graph analysis activities, definition matching exercises, and reading about decision-making concepts;
• – introduce and practice expressing preferences effectively through example analysis and various application activities including sentence completion exercises;
• – improve comprehension and discussion skills by watching a video about making decisions, participating in decision-making games for different scenarios, and engaging in conversations inspired by famous quotes.

In this ESL Intermediate lesson, students will work on their vocabulary around the concept of decision making and practice expressing their preferences comfortably.

Warm-up 

The lesson begins with an engaging activity where students analyze a decision-making-related graph, sparking conversation.

Video 

Students will view a video titled “How to Make a Decision.” Following the viewing, they will answer questions on the main ideas presented in the video.

Grammar 

This section is dedicated to mastering how to express preferences effectively, supported by straightforward examples for clarity.

Exercises 

Students will actively apply their new knowledge through various activities, including filling in sentence blanks and matching terms with their definitions. Additionally, they’ll participate in a decision-making game tailored to different scenarios.

Reading 

The reading component involves an insightful article on decision making, followed by comprehensive questions to ensure a deep understanding of the text.

Discussion 

The lesson concludes with a thought-provoking discussion inspired by a well-known quote.