Why remain single?

The main goals of this ESL lesson plan are to:

• – build vocabulary about single lifestyle and relationships through gap-fill and matching exercises, while exploring terms related to personal freedom, financial independence, and social flexibility;
• – strengthen reading and writing abilities by analyzing thought-provoking texts about the advantages of being single, engaging with challenging discussion questions, and writing summaries that connect video content with written material;
• – develop critical thinking and speaking skills through examining different perspectives on singlehood, challenging societal expectations about relationships, and participating in word cloud discussions that encourage personal reflection on lifestyle choices.

In this C2 lesson plan, students will delve into various aspects of living a single lifestyle and look at both pros and cons. The lesson includes a range of exercises to reinforce vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking.

Warm-Up

Brief discussion on how the students perceive the concept of being single.

Video

The students watch a video “Reasons to remain single” and discuss the questions that follow.

Reading and writing

The students read a thought-provoking text which delves into various advantages of singlehood, such as personal freedom, financial control, and social flexibility. The students engage with the material through four discussion questions that encourage critical thinking and challenge societal norms. They are also tasked with writing a short passage summarizing their thoughts on the video and the text.

Exercises

In this section, the students will perform a gap-fill and a matching exercise to solidify the newly learned vocabulary.

Discussion

Finally, the lesson wraps up with a discussion about singlehood aided by a word cloud.