A2-Level: Daily Routines

Unit 2 Lesson Plan: Daily Routines

 

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe their daily routines and activities, use vocabulary related to daily activities and time expressions, comprehend simple texts about daily routines, engage in conversations about daily activities, and write about their own daily routines.

 

Materials Needed:

  1. Whiteboard and markers
  2. Handouts with sample daily routines and texts
  3. Audio recordings of conversations about daily activities
  4. Writing materials for students

Duration: 90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)

 

Procedure:

Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

  1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
    • Begin the lesson by asking students to share their typical daily routines, focusing on what they do in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
  2. Introduction to Daily Routines (10 minutes):
    • Write common daily activities on the whiteboard (e.g., wake up, brush teeth, eat breakfast, go to school/work, have lunch, etc.).
    • Practice pronunciation and review vocabulary related to daily routines.
  3. Describing Daily Routines (15 minutes):
    • Model describing your own daily routine using time expressions (e.g., “In the morning, I wake up at 7 o’clock. Then, I brush my teeth and have breakfast.”).
    • Have students work in pairs to describe their own daily routines, incorporating the vocabulary and time expressions introduced.
  4. Reading Activity (10 minutes):
    • Distribute short texts or dialogues about daily routines.
    • Ask students to read the texts individually and identify the daily activities mentioned.
  5. Listening Exercise (5 minutes):
    • Play audio recordings of conversations about daily activities.
    • Have students listen and identify the activities being discussed.

Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)

  1. Vocabulary Review (10 minutes):
    • Review vocabulary related to daily activities and time expressions from the previous session.
    • Use flashcards or visuals to reinforce vocabulary retention.
  2. Writing Task (20 minutes):
    • Assign students to write about their own daily routines, using the model provided and the vocabulary and time expressions learned.
    • Encourage students to include details such as the time they do each activity and any special routines they have.
  3. Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes):
    • Have students pair up and share their written descriptions of their daily routines.
    • Encourage peer feedback on clarity, organization, and use of vocabulary.
  4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes):
    • Reflect on the lesson as a class, discussing what students learned about daily routines and any challenges they encountered.
    • Review key vocabulary and concepts covered in the lesson.

Homework: Assign students to continue practicing describing their daily routines at home, using the vocabulary and expressions learned in class. Encourage them to write down their routines in a journal and share any interesting observations or changes.

 

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to describe their daily routines using appropriate vocabulary and time expressions, and the clarity and accuracy of their written descriptions. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.