International trade in the age of isolationism

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – master relative clauses through thorough grammatical exploration and sentence merging exercises that combine separate statements into cohesive complex structures;
• – acquire international trade terminology through engaging true/false activities and reading comprehension tasks that explore global commerce concepts and economic relationships;
• – strengthen speaking and analytical abilities by watching educational videos about international trade, participating in targeted questions that improve verbal expression, and engaging in diagram-stimulated discussions about global economic topics.

This lesson plan targets upper intermediate students aiming to improve their skills in using relative clauses. Throughout the lesson, we will also explore vocabulary related to international trade.

Warm-Up

The session begins with an engaging true/false exercise focused on international trade, designed to capture students’ interest and lay the groundwork for the lesson.

Video

During this segment, students will view the video “International Trade Explained.” Following the viewing, they will participate in a series of questions designed to boost their speaking skills.

Grammar

Here, we will delve into the intricacies of using relative clauses. Students will receive a thorough explanation, interspersed with examples, to ensure a robust understanding of this grammar concept.

Exercises 

In this section, students will be tasked with merging separate sentences into a single cohesive one, utilizing relative clauses.

Reading

The reading section features a concise article about international trade. After reading, students will answer a set of questions designed to delve into the main ideas and themes of the article, aiming to improve their reading comprehension skills.

Discussion 

We will wrap up the lesson with an in-depth discussion, stimulated by an international trade diagram, encouraging thoughtful engagement with the topic.