How to deal with failure

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – build vocabulary about dealing with failure through activities that explore coping strategies, reading articles about managing setbacks, and writing about personal experiences with mistakes and recovery;
• – learn how to use causative verbs “have” and “get” through clear explanations and practice exercises like fill-in-the-blanks and sentence rewriting that show how these verbs work in real situations;
• – improve speaking and writing skills by watching a video about overcoming mistakes, discussing different ways to handle failure, and having meaningful conversations about inspiring quotes while practicing the new grammar patterns.

This lesson plan for Upper-Intermediate ESL students aims to enhance vocabulary related to coping with failure and to instruct on the usage of causative verbs “have” and “get.”

Warm-Up 

The session starts with an engaging activity to familiarize students with the idea of coping with failure.

Video 

Students will watch a video titled “How to overcome your mistakes.” After watching, a guided discussion will take place, focusing on the main points of the video to improve understanding and speaking abilities.

Grammar 

This segment introduces students to the causative verbs “have” and “get,” explaining their usage and importance.

Exercises 

Students will engage in interactive activities, including fill-in-the-blanks and sentence rephrasing, to practice the application of “have” and “get.”

Reading 

The reading section includes a short article about managing failure, followed by a discussion on the key concepts and messages, aimed at enhancing reading comprehension and encouraging students to share their perspectives.

Writing 

Students will be tasked with creating a brief text about a personal failure experience and the lessons learned from it, using causatives “have” and “get.”

Discussion

The lesson wraps up with a reflective conversation centered on a significant quote about failure, providing a meaningful conclusion to the lesson.