In this ESL lesson plan, students practice advanced English through meaningful discussions about a growth mindset, using modals to express possibilities and complex sentences to reflect on personal experiences.
Warm-up
The lesson kicks off with students thinking about their approach to learning and development.
Video
Students watch a video “What Having a “Growth Mindset” Actually Means.” 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 “Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset: what’s the difference?” 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 modal verbs and phrases for giving advice with examples.
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 a context of various situations using modal verbs or phrases from the lesson.
Discussion
To wrap up the lesson, students complete a few sentence starters in a way that reflects their own personal truths. They also practice critical thinking by discussing a number of questions.
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