A2-Level: Daily Routines
Objective
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe their daily routines and activities confidently.
- Use vocabulary related to daily activities and time expressions effectively.
- Comprehend simple texts and audio about daily routines.
- Engage in conversations about daily activities.
- Write detailed descriptions of their own daily routines.
Lesson Duration
90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)
Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with sample daily routines, dialogues, and time expressions
- Audio recordings of daily activity conversations
- Flashcards or visuals for vocabulary practice
- Writing materials for students
Lesson Procedure
Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Greet students and ask them to briefly describe one activity they do every morning, afternoon, or evening.
- Elicit a few responses to spark interest in the topic of daily routines.
Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)
- Present a list of common daily activities on the whiteboard (e.g., wake up, brush teeth, have breakfast, go to work).
- Review pronunciation and introduce time expressions (e.g., “at 7 a.m.,” “in the evening”).
- Use flashcards or visuals to reinforce vocabulary.
Pair Speaking Practice (15 minutes)
- Model describing a simple daily routine using time expressions (e.g., “I wake up at 6:30 a.m., then I exercise for 30 minutes.”).
- Pair students to practice describing their own routines. Encourage them to use at least five activities and two time expressions.
- Rotate pairs to maximize speaking opportunities.
Reading Activity (10 minutes)
- Distribute a short text or dialogue about someone’s daily routine.
- Students read individually, then underline or highlight activities and time expressions.
- Conduct a quick class discussion to review answers.
Listening Activity (5 minutes)
- Play a short audio recording of a person discussing their daily routine.
- Students listen and note down the activities mentioned. Follow up with a quick review.
Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)
Vocabulary Review Game (10 minutes)
- Use a quick game, such as charades or guess the activity, to review vocabulary and time expressions from Session 1.
Writing Task (20 minutes)
- Provide students with a model paragraph about a daily routine.
- Assign them to write their own daily routine using the model and vocabulary.
- Encourage them to include details such as times, specific activities, and any unique habits.
Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)
- Students pair up to share their written routines.
- Ask peers to provide positive feedback and suggest any improvements in vocabulary or organization.
Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)
- Recap the key vocabulary and time expressions learned.
- Ask students to share one new activity they plan to include in their routine.
Homework
- Assign students to write a journal entry describing a “perfect day” using vocabulary and time expressions from the lesson.
- Encourage them to prepare to share their entry in the next class.
Assessment
- Monitor participation in speaking and pair activities.
- Review written work for vocabulary accuracy, time expression usage, and clarity.
- Use informal assessments (e.g., observation, peer feedback, and group discussions) to gauge progress.