How to live longer

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – Practice vocabulary related to healthy lifestyle choices and how to live longer.

• – Develop better English language skills through categorization, “fill in the blank”, and reading comprehension activities related to healthy lifestyle choices and ways to live longer.

• – Utilize a video called, “How to Live Longer, According to Science- BBC News” to practice comprehension and conversation skills in English.

Warm-up

Students will start with a categorization vocabulary activity related to health and lifestyle factors/choices.

Video

Students will watch a video called, “How to Live Longer, According to Science- BBC News”. Afterwards, students will complete a comprehension activity through a “we do” series of questions.

Exercises

In this “you do” part of the lesson, students will continue to apply and practice their skills with English vocabulary about healthy lifestyles through categorization and “fill in the blank”.

Reading

Students will read a passage about healthy lifestyle choices.  Afterwards, they will complete a comprehension activity through a “you do” series of questions.

Wrap Up

In the final “you do” activity for the lesson,  students will discuss a chart related to increased life expectancy and its connection to gender.