The art of paper folding

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – Build instruction vocabulary including paper folding terms like “fortune teller,” “flip,” and “flap” through reading activities about origami history in this A2 lesson.
• – Master to-infinitives and bare infinitives by learning when to use each form and practicing identification and completion exercises.
• – Improve comprehension and following instructions by watching multiple videos about making paper airplanes, fortune tellers, and roses while practicing step-by-step guidance.

In this A2 English lesson, the student will learn vocabulary related to giving and following instructions to paper folding. They will also learn the difference between bare and to-infinitives.

Warm-up

The student names the paper objects in the picture.

Reading: The history of paper folding

Before reading the text about the history of paper folding, the student learns new vocabulary through a matching activity (fortune teller, flip, flap. etc.) and use them to complete the sentences.

They read the text and answer reading comprehension questions as they go.

Video: How to make a paper airplane

The student watches a video explaining how to make a paper airplane. They complete the video-related activities.

Video: How to make a fortune teller

The student watches a video explaining how to make a fortune teller. Then, they put the steps in the correct order.

Video: How to make a rose

The student watches a video and learns how to make a rose using a napkin.

Grammar: To-infinitive

The student learns what to-infinitive is and when it’s used. Then, they practice identifying it in sentences as well as completing sentences using the to-infinitive.

Grammar: Bare infinitive

The student learns about the bare infinitive and identifies it in sentences. Then, they practice using the bare infinitive form to complete the sentences.