
The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:
- – Build travel vocabulary including terms like “boutique” and “kaleidoscopic” through reading about Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Chinatown in this advanced ESL lesson.
- – Boost video comprehension skills by watching content about San Francisco activities, completing true/false exercises, and answering comprehension questions.
- – Develop speaking and cultural awareness through role play about travel experiences, exploring San Francisco landmarks, and participating in meaningful conversations about travel and culture.
In this Advanced ESL lesson, the students will learn about the culture of San Francisco and things to do there.
Warm-up
The lesson starts with a role play related to sharing traveling experiences.
Video: Things to do in San Francisco
Before watching a video about San Francisco, students are introduced to new vocabulary (boutique, purveyor, kaleidoscopic, etc.). After watching the video, students mark statements as true or false and answer comprehension questions.
Reading: Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island
The student reads about the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Then, they identify items that describe each San Francisco landmark.
Video: Outdoor activities in San Francisco
The student watches the video about outdoor activities in San Francisco and completes the video comprehension activities.
Reading: San Francisco’s Chinatown
The student reads a text about San Francisco’s Chinatown and answers the questions based on the text.
The lesson ends with a wrap-up section.

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