The Power of Self-Worth

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are for students to:

• – explore the meaning of self-worth, confidence and personal development concepts using appropriate basic English vocabulary;
• – practice their English speaking skills after acquiring useful language through synonym identification, word replacement, error correction, and reading comprehension activities;
• – discuss personal confidence after watching a video about wellbeing for children which focuses on confidence and self-esteem.

In this A2-level ESL lesson plan, students will explore the meaning of self-worth through basic English vocabulary and speaking practice.

Warm-up: 

Students look at statements and discuss which ones they think are true.

Video: 

Students watch “Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem.” and complete a gap-fill exercise based on the video.

Exercises: 

First, students find synonyms for selected words from a text. 

In the second exercise, they work on their paraphrasing skills by replacing parts of the sentences with appropriate words from a selection. 

Finally, students work on their accuracy skills by identifying errors in a selection of sentences.

Reading: 

Students analyze a text about self-worth, then answer some comprehension questions to confirm their understanding.

Discussion: 

Students unscramble and discuss a quote about confidence with the teacher, using relevant words and expressions from the lesson.