Summary
This downloadable PDF lesson plan for English teachers explores the debate between physical books and e-readers. This ESL class material uses a video and discussion prompts to help students compare reading formats and express their personal preferences.
This B2 English lesson plan helps students discuss the pros and cons of physical books versus e-readers. The material is centered around a video where a speaker details his reading habits. Activities include vocabulary matching, listening comprehension, grammar practice on comparative language, and a final group discussion. Students will be well-equipped to express nuanced opinions on the topic, moving beyond simple likes and dislikes. This is a great resource for a conversation-focused class on technology and lifestyle.
Activities
- Students activate their existing vocabulary by discussing their personal reading habits and format preferences in a warm-up activity before delving into the main topic.
- Based on a short video, students practice their listening and note-taking skills by identifying the speaker's arguments for both physical books and e-readers.
- A targeted grammar exercise teaches students more sophisticated phrases for expressing preferences and making comparisons, such as "lend themselves to" and "a key downside to".
- The lesson culminates in a group discussion where students use scaffolding phrases to debate statements about the future of books, audiobooks, and reading on screens.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson introduces key vocabulary for discussing technology and personal habits. Students will learn and practice words and phrases such as: to multitask, to annotate, workflow, to show its age, convenient, ecosystem (in a tech context), partisan, and to coexist.
Grammar focus
The grammar section focuses on advanced phrases for making comparisons and expressing preferences. Students will practice using expressions like "I have a preference for...", "My preferred method is...", "...lend themselves to...", "The main advantage of...", and "A key downside to...".
