In this Upper-Intermediate ESL lesson plan, students develop the ability to express purpose and intention through mastering conjunctions of purpose (so that, in order to, so as to, etc.) in the context of learning from failure.
Warm-up
The lesson kicks off with students revealing the hints to guess the phrase behind the associations.
Video
Students watch a video “”How to Fail Intelligently.” After viewing, they review a list of key points and select which ones were mentioned in the video. This task helps improve listening skills and sparks conversation.
Reading
Next, students read a short article called “It’s OK to Fail, but You Have to Do It Right.” They discuss the main message from the article using a list of phrases provided. This part of the lesson strengthens vocabulary and reading skills while reinforcing the theme of the lesson.
Grammar
This section introduces conjunctions of purpose and provides examples of use.
Exercises
In the first language activity, students fill the gaps in sentences with the phrase/word that fits best using a word bank provided. In the second exercise, they give advice in the context of various situations using conjunctions of purpose or phrases from the lesson.
Discussion
To wrap up the lesson, students are asked to use their critical thinking skills in various failure scenarios.
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