
In this A2 English lesson, the student will learn and practice new vocabulary related to playing games. They will also practice using articles a, an, and the.
Warm up
A game with conversation starters is presented as a springboard of discussion.
Vocabulary
The student learns phrasal verbs used when playing games (join in, get into, call off, etc.) through a matching activity. Then, they use them to complete the sentences.
Based on descriptions, the student tries to guess the leisure activities (card games, chess, yoga, etc.).
Reading: History of the Uno card game
The student reads about the history of the Uno card game and answers the questions about the text.
Video: How to play Uno
The student watches a wikiHow video explaining the rules to playing Uno. They complete the video comprehension activity and then, match the Uno cards to their names and meanings.
Grammar: Articles
The student learns the basic rules of using definite and indefinite articles. They practice using them by completing the text about a game called Cornhole.
Reading: Mad Libs
The student reads about Mad Libs and how it’s played. Then, they practice playing it while following the instructions.
Vocabulary: Individual and team activities
The student decides if the activities in the box are individual or team ones.
The lesson ends with a review of the rules of the games the student learned about – Uno, Mad Libs, and Cornhole.

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