Tokens of appreciation

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – acquire vocabulary and expressions for expressing thankfulness through column-matching and gap-filling exercises that help students learn natural ways to show gratitude in different situations;
• – improve reading comprehension and understanding by watching heartwarming videos of children thanking their parents, reading articles about the role of gratitude in daily life, and connecting these materials to personal experiences;
• – develop speaking and discussion abilities through exploring the importance of gratitude in today’s world, sharing personal thoughts about thankfulness, and participating in guided conversations about how gratitude affects relationships and well-being.

This B2 ESL lesson touches on the topic of gratitude in our everyday lives. Through a series of activities including a video, reading, exercises, and a discussion, students acquire new vocabulary and skills to express thankfulness.

Warm-up

The lesson kicks off with a one-on-one discussion between the teacher and the student on the topic of the importance of gratitude in today’s world.

Video

Students will watch a short video of children saying thank you to their parents and answer the questions that follow.

Reading

The students will read a high-level article exploring the topic of thankfulness in our day-to-day lives.

Exercises

A column-matching and a gap-filling exercise help students solidify the newly acquired wording.

Discussion

To wrap up, students will engage in a guided discussion based on a list of questions provided.