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ESL Lesson Plan: Culture Shock

Culture Shock

Lesson Overview

Is it a good idea to study abroad? You can find out in this ESL Culture Shock lesson plan! The topic is explored through an interesting video and article, as students get to talk about this interesting topic and explore the advantages and disadvantages. 

This ESL Culture Shock lesson starts off with a fun warmer of guessing the countries’…

Is it a good idea to study abroad? You can find out in this ESL Culture Shock lesson plan! The topic is explored through an interesting video and article, as students get to talk about this interesting topic and explore the advantages and disadvantages. 

This ESL Culture Shock lesson starts off with a fun warmer of guessing the countries’ traditions. Then, they discuss the quote “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Next, they have to complete a fun listening and comprehension exercise related to the video. This ESL Culture Shock lesson plan continues to explore the idea through an engaging article followed by speaking tasks.

The grammar point of Modal Verbs of Probability is tackled in this ESL Culture Shock lesson with an explanation and exercise. Students get to bring all the newly acquired grammar and vocabulary together with the final exercises of the lesson: a case study and discussion questions. We are sure that your students will love this ESL Culture Shock lesson plan!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm up.
  2. Quote discussion. 
  3. Video: Listening and understanding. 
  4. Article: Reading and understanding.
  5. Modal verbs of probability.
  6. Discussion questions.
  7. Case studies. 

Homework

This ESL lesson plan titled "Culture Shock" includes an engaging homework task. Students need to complete a writing task about their own country. Then, they have to complete questions about more benefits of studying abroad. Lastly, they get to practice the grammar point of Modal Verbs with an exercise.

Activities:

  1. Writing assignment. 
  2. Grammar: recap. 

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