How to deal with success

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – learn vocabulary about managing success through hands-on activities, reading articles about success strategies, and writing about personal achievements while practicing new words in meaningful contexts;
• – master reduced and inverted conditional forms through focused grammar instruction and practice exercises that involve transforming sentences and spotting mistakes in these advanced structures;
• – develop speaking and writing skills by watching a video about creativity and failure, discussing different perspectives on success management, and having thoughtful conversations about inspiring quotes while applying the new grammar patterns.

This Advanced ESL lesson plan focuses on broadening students’ vocabulary around the theme of success management and introduces the use of reduced and inverted conditional forms.

Warm-Up

The class begins with an engaging activity designed to get students acquainted with the concept of success management.

Video

Students will view a video entitled “Success, failure and the drive to keep creating.” A discussion will follow, aimed at deepening their understanding and verbal skills by dissecting the primary themes presented in the video.

Grammar

This portion of the lesson is dedicated to introducing students to reduced and inverted conditional structures, highlighting their function and relevance.

Exercises

The exercises involve interactive tasks where students will practice transforming sentences and identifying errors, focusing specifically on the application of reduced and inverted conditionals.

Reading

In this section, students will read a short article about the strategies for managing success. This is followed by a discussion to enhance comprehension and to encourage the expression of individual viewpoints on the core ideas and insights from the article.

Writing

The writing task involves composing a brief text about a personal success story and the insights gained, utilizing the grammatical structures studied in the lesson.

Discussion

To conclude, the lesson features a group discussion centered around an impactful quote about success, providing a thought-provoking end to the lesson.