Is your relationship over?

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – enrich vocabulary focused on relationship breakdown causes through mind mapping successful relationship elements, pairing detrimental behaviors with their consequences, and constructing well-known proverbs using targeted word sets;
• – develop comprehensive analytical skills by watching educational videos about relationship warning signs, reading texts about relationship deterioration patterns, and answering evaluative questions that foster critical thinking abilities;
• – strengthen speaking and expression capabilities through thorough discussions about thought-provoking relationship concepts, sharing personal viewpoints about partnership dynamics, and participating in animated conversations based on renowned quotes that allow application of enhanced vocabulary in complex idea expression.

This C2 ESL lesson plan is designed to enrich vocabulary with a focus on the causes of relationship breakdowns.

Warm-Up

We start with creating a mind map that outlines the elements of a successful relationship, laying the groundwork for the upcoming discussion.

Video

The centerpiece of the lesson is a video titled “The 5 Signs Your Relationship Is Over.” Following the viewing, students will delve into a thorough discussion. They’ll explore a variety of thought-provoking questions linked to the video content, enhancing both their comprehension and speaking skills.

Exercises

The lesson continues with a series of varied exercises to solidify the newly acquired knowledge. One exercise involves pairing detrimental relationship behaviors with their consequences. Students will also construct well-known proverbs using given words.

Reading

We’ll then proceed to read a short text about why relationships deteriorate. After reading, students will answer questions to evaluate their understanding and develop their critical thinking skills. This segment is also intended to foster open sharing of viewpoints.

Discussion

Wrapping up, the lesson ends with an animated discussion based on a renowned quote. This final segment is aimed at recapping the day’s learnings and provides an opportunity for students to apply their enhanced vocabulary in expressing complex ideas.