Unit 7: Health and Exercise
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Discuss health habits and exercise routines.
- Use vocabulary related to health terms and exercise activities.
- Comprehend articles about health and fitness.
- Engage in dialogues about health issues and exercise tips.
- Write about their daily exercise routine.
Duration:
90 minutes (divided into two 45-minute sessions)
Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with sample articles about health and fitness
- Audio recordings of dialogues about health and exercise
- Writing materials for students
Session 1: Introduction and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)
Warm-Up (5 minutes)
- Start the lesson with a quick group discussion: “What do you do to stay healthy?”
- Encourage students to share their daily health habits and exercise routines.
Introduction to Health Vocabulary (10 minutes)
- Write key health and exercise terms on the whiteboard (e.g., diet, nutrition, jogging, yoga, weightlifting, stretching, hydration).
- Practice pronunciation and ask students to match terms with simple definitions or actions.
Discussing Health Habits (15 minutes)
- Lead a class discussion about health habits and favorite exercise routines.
- Use guiding phrases: “I try to…,” “I enjoy…,” “My exercise routine includes…”
- Pair students to discuss their routines, then share interesting answers with the class.
Reading Activity (10 minutes)
- Distribute short articles about health and fitness.
- Students read individually and highlight key points about health habits and exercise.
- Follow up with a brief class discussion about the main ideas.
Listening Exercise (5 minutes)
- Play a short audio recording of a dialogue discussing health tips or exercise routines.
- Students listen and note down specific activities or advice mentioned.
Session 2: Vocabulary, Writing, and Review (45 minutes)
Vocabulary Review (10 minutes)
- Review key health and exercise terms using flashcards, visuals, or a matching activity.
- Have students form sentences using the vocabulary to reinforce usage.
Writing Task (20 minutes)
- Assign students to write about their daily exercise routine. Include:
- Types of exercises.
- Frequency and duration.
- Reasons they enjoy these activities or any challenges they face.
- Encourage descriptive language and personal reflection.
Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)
- Pair students to share their written routines.
- Partners provide feedback on:
- Variety of exercises.
- Clarity and detail.
- Personal motivation and goals.
Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)
- Reflect as a group on new ideas for staying active.
- Discuss what students learned about health and exercise from their peers.
Review key vocabulary and phrases one final time.
Homework:
- Research a new exercise or fitness trend. Write a short summary of its benefits and how to incorporate it into a healthy lifestyle.
Assessment:
- Monitor participation in speaking activities and class discussions.
- Assess vocabulary usage and comprehension during reading and listening tasks.
- Evaluate the detail, organization, and creativity in students’ written exercise routines.