Technologies of the future and Time Expressions: A Comprehensive Free English Lesson Plan for ESL (Online and In-Class)
Technologies of the future and Time Expressions
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Free lesson plans are valuable resources for educators and learners alike. These lesson plans provide structured outlines for teaching specific topics or skills, offering a roadmap for instructors to follow and ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for students. They are designed to be accessible and adaptable, catering to a wide range of educational settings, including classrooms, online platforms, and homeschooling environments.
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Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Discuss and describe technologies of the future, demonstrating an understanding of their potential impact on society.
- Identify and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of emerging technologies, considering their ethical, social, and economic implications.
- Engage in conversations and debates about the potential benefits and challenges of future technologies, supporting their arguments with logical reasoning and evidence.
- Utilize time expressions, such as “in the near future,” “in the next decade,” “by 2050,” etc., to discuss predictions and timelines for the development and implementation of future technologies.
- Express opinions and predictions about the future of technology using appropriate language and expressions.
- Practice listening skills through audio or video materials that discuss future technologies, answering comprehension questions and engaging in follow-up discussions.
- Reflect on the role of technology in their own lives and consider how future technologies may impact their future careers and lifestyles.
- Collaborate with peers in group activities and projects, researching and presenting on specific future technologies and their potential implications.
Level: Intermediate – Upper intermediate – Advanced
Time: 60 minutes
Materials
- Digital whiteboard software: Video and Online Games
- Handouts with exercises: Free eBook and PDF
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Warm up
Play video and talk about future technologies
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Activity 1
Time expressions
Play the video and explain different time expressions and how the tense remains present simple
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Activity 2
Word formation
Play the video and explain how to convert nouns to adjectives
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Breaktime activity
Critical thinking
Watch the video and ask students questions, let them accrue points
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Wrap – up
Mini Battles
Break class into two teams. Students must answer your revision questions. If they get 2-3 right they can play ‘12 mini battles’ for their team.’
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