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ESL Lesson Plan: Ancient History

Ancient History

Unit Overview

Level 3 is tailored for learners who are ready to advance from basic to intermediate English skills, corresponding to the A2-low B1 level. 

At this level, students will refine their grammar, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their ability to communicate in more detailed and varied situations. Lessons focus on practical language use, with topics…

Level 3 is tailored for learners who are ready to advance from basic to intermediate English skills, corresponding to the A2-low B1 level. 

At this level, students will refine their grammar, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their ability to communicate in more detailed and varied situations. Lessons focus on practical language use, with topics covering everyday life, work, and social interactions. 

Through discussions, listening exercises, and role-plays, learners will improve their fluency and comprehension. Each unit in Level 3 includes three lesson plans, with each session lasting between 45 minutes to 1 hour, providing ample time to practice and apply new skills.

The first lesson in this ESL Kids unit on Ancient Egypt, many activities are used to study the topic and superlatives. It includes audio, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm Up: Ancient Egypt. 
  2. New Words: Intro
  3. New Words: Activities
  4. Grammar: Used to. 
  5. Used to: Activities
  6. Reading and Activities: Cleopatra
  7. Audio and Activities: Tutankhamun
  8. Reading and Activities: Archaeologists
  9. Would you rather? 
  10. Picture Round
  11. Agree or Disagree?
  12. Discussion. 

The second lesson in this ESL Kids unit on Ancient Greece, many activities are used to study the topic and comparatives. It includes audio, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm Up: Ancient Greece. 
  2. New Words: Intro
  3. New Words: Activities
  4. Grammar: Used to. 
  5. Used to: Activities
  6. Reading and Activities: Greek Gods. 
  7. Audio and Activities: Ancient Greeks. 
  8. Reading and Activities: History of the Olympics
  9. Would you rather? 
  10. Picture Round
  11. Agree or Disagree?
  12. Discussion. 

The third lesson in this ESL Kids unit on Ancient Rome, many activities are used to study the topic and should. It includes audio, speaking, reading, vocabulary exercises and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Warm Up: Ancient Rome. 
  2. New Words: Intro
  3. New Words: Activities
  4. Grammar: Used to. 
  5. Used to: Activities
  6. Reading and Activities: The Roman Empire
  7. Audio and Activities: Roman Innovations
  8. Reading and Activities: Julius Caesar
  9. Would you rather? 
  10. Picture Round
  11. Multiple Speaking Games.

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