Do vs. make

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – Master the differences between “make” and “do” through clear explanations and video instruction in this intermediate lesson.
• – Build collocation skills by practicing common word combinations with “make” and “do” through sentence completion activities.
• – Improve grammar accuracy by watching explanatory videos and completing exercises that reinforce correct usage of these commonly confused verbs.

In this Intermediate lesson plan, the student will learn about the differences in using the verbs make and do.

Warm-up

The student chooses the sentence they think is correct and then checks their answer.

Do vs. make

Differences between do and make are briefly explained. 

Video: Make or do?

The student watches a video explanation of differences in using make and do. They complete the video-related activities deciding on the correct use of these two verbs.

The student puts their knowledge into practice by completing collocations and sentences with the correct forms of make and do.