Summary
This ESL lesson plan for B2-level students provides the language and skills needed to lead and participate in brainstorming sessions. The material focuses on generating ideas, building on suggestions from others, and facilitating productive discussions in a professional context. This lesson is ideal for students looking to improve their business English and collaborative communication skills.
This lesson guides students through a series of activities, including a listening comprehension exercise, a vocabulary matching task, and a reading passage with comprehension questions. The grammar focus is on modals for making suggestions, and the lesson culminates in a practical speaking activity where students role-play leading their own brainstorming session, equipping them with useful phrases for real-world scenarios.
Activities
- A warm-up discussion to activate students' prior knowledge and personal experiences with brainstorming.
- A listening exercise where students complete a short text about the key elements of a successful brainstorming session.
- A vocabulary matching activity focusing on essential terms for idea generation, such as "piggyback on," "chip in," and "resist the urge."
- A grammar practice section on using modals (should, could, might) and phrases (How about..., What if...) to make suggestions politely and effectively.
- A reading comprehension task based on an article with tips for improving brainstorming, reinforcing the lesson's key concepts.
- A guided speaking activity where students work in groups to conduct a mini-brainstorming session on a given topic, applying the vocabulary and grammar learned.
Vocabulary focus
The vocabulary section introduces key phrasal verbs and expressions essential for brainstorming. Students will learn and practice terms such as "chip in," "resist the urge," "generate," "piggyback on," "summarize," and "innovative" to discuss idea generation effectively.
Grammar focus
This lesson concentrates on modals and phrases used for making suggestions and giving advice. The grammar practice focuses on structures like "should," "could," "might," "How about + -ing," and "What if + clause," enabling students to propose ideas and guide discussions constructively.
