The makeup fail

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – master countable and uncountable nouns through thorough review activities, identification exercises, and quantifier completion tasks that reinforce fundamental grammatical principles;
• – develop beauty contest vocabulary through intriguing discussions about makeup choices and reading comprehension activities that analyze competitive beauty culture;
• – strengthen speaking and analytical abilities by watching a video about beauty pageant controversies, answering comprehension questions to improve verbal expression, and engaging in quote-inspired discussions about beauty standards and competition.

This A2 lesson plan is designed to help learners enhance their grasp of countable and uncountable nouns, with a special focus on vocabulary related to beauty contests.

Warm-Up
The lesson kicks off with intriguing questions about why people choose to wear makeup.

Video
Students will view a clip called “Florida Beauty Queen Loses Crown Because Her Makeup Was Professionally Done.” After watching, they will answer a few questions to check comprehension and improve speaking skills.

Grammar
The main focus of this lesson is a thorough review of countable and uncountable nouns, presented through clear explanations and examples for solid comprehension.

Exercises
Students will practice identifying countable and uncountable nouns and complete sentences with quantifiers. These activities are key to reinforcing the grammatical principles discussed.

Reading
A short text on beauty contests will be read. Questions will follow to analyze the text and boost reading skills.

Discussion
The lesson concludes with a discussion inspired by a well-known quote, aimed at encouraging engagement with the topic of the lesson.