
This lesson plan is created for students at the Upper-Intermediate level, with the goal of broadening their vocabulary on the theme of indulging in small pleasures. It also increases their ease in using however, although, despite/in spite of.
Warm-up
The session kicks off with a fun game where students guess the word behind the associations.
Video
Students will watch a video named “How did ancient civilizations make ice cream?” Post-viewing, they will answer questions to check for comprehension.
Grammar
Focus here is on gaining proficiency in the use of however, although, despite/in spite of.
Exercises
In this part of the lesson, students complete sentences using however, although, despite/in spite of.
Reading
Students will read a short text discussing the benefits of ice cream, followed by a Q&A session.
Discussion
To wrap up, students discuss a famous quote.

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