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ESL Lesson Plan: Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists

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 famous scientists unit teaches new words through various activities including; readings, grammar, games and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list. 
  2. Warm up.
  3. New Words: Practice. 
  4. Albert Einstein: Profile. 
  5. Albert Einstein: Text. 
  6. Albert Einstein: Audio. 
  7. Famous Quotes. 
  8. Debate. 
  9. Would you rather? 
  10. Discussion.
  11. Crossword.

The second lesson in this ESL famous scientists unit teaches new words through various activities including; readings, grammar, games and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list. 
  2. Warm up.
  3. New Words: Practice. 
  4. Isaac Newton: Profile. 
  5. Isaac Newton: Text. 
  6. Isaac Newton: Audio. 
  7. Famous Quotes. 
  8. Debate. 
  9. This or that? 
  10. Discussion.
  11. Noughts and Crosses.

The third lesson in this ESL famous scientists unit teaches new words through various activities including; readings, grammar, games and more!

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list. 
  2. Warm up.
  3. Types of Science. 
  4. Thomas Edison: Profile. 
  5. Thomas Edison: Text. 
  6. Thomas Edison: Audio. 
  7. Famous Quotes. 
  8. Three Scientists: Fun Facts
  9. Three Scientists: Free Talk
  10. Discussion.
  11. Name Game
  12. Favourites.

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