How we spend our days is how we spend our lives

This Proficiency ESL lesson plan explores the concept “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives” through diverse exercises that challenge students to analyze the relationship between daily habits and life trajectories.

Warm-up

The lesson kicks off with students thinking about their daily routines and how they shape their lives.

Video

Students watch a video “How to manage your time more effectively.” After viewing, they review a list of key points and select which ones were mentioned in the video. This task helps improve listening skills and sparks conversation.

Reading

Next, students read a short article called “How to escape the tyranny of the clock.” They discuss the main message from the article using a list of phrases provided. This part of the lesson strengthens vocabulary and reading skills while reinforcing the theme of the lesson.

Exercises

In the first language activity, students choose the option that fits best a particular sentence. In the second exercise they choose three daily habits and discuss how they might shape people’s lives over time. 

Discussion

To wrap up the lesson, students complete a few sentence starters in a way that reflects their own thoughts and experiences. This final activity gives them a chance to personalize what they’ve learned.