How much sport is too much?

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – master contrast connectors “however” and “although” through in-depth grammatical examination and dialogue completion exercises that practice applying these elements correctly in sports contexts;
• – build sports and overtraining vocabulary through engaging warm-up discussions about exercise excess and reading comprehension activities that explore physical and mental effects of intensive training;
• – enhance conversational and analytical abilities by watching a video about exercise’s impact on body and brain, answering targeted questions to improve verbal expression, and participating in diagram-facilitated group discussions that encourage thoughtful engagement with fitness topics.

This ESL Intermediate lesson is designed for students focused on enhancing their ability to effectively use “however” and “although.” The lesson also incorporates sports related vocabulary.

Warm-Up 

The lesson begins with a series of warm-up questions on the subject of overtraining. This engaging opener paves the way for activities that follow.

Video 

A video titled “What Too Much Exercise Does To Your Body And Brain” will be shown. After viewing, students will answer questions to enhance their conversational skills.

Grammar 

We will delve into an in-depth examination of “however” and “although,” complete with clear explanations and examples to ensure a firm understanding of these grammatical elements.

Exercises 

Students will practice applying “however” and “although” correctly by completing a dialogue exercise with strategically placed blanks.

Reading 

A brief text on the topic of overtraining will be provided. Post-reading, students will engage in answering questions to dissect the main ideas and themes, aiding in the development of their reading comprehension skills.

Discussion 

The lesson wraps up with an in-depth group discussion, facilitated by a diagram, to immerse students fully in the topic and encourage thoughtful engagement.