Unit 7: A2 Lesson Plan—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-related terms and exercise activities, comprehend articles about health and fitness, engage in dialogues about health issues and exercise tips, and write about their daily exercise routine.

Materials Needed:

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Handouts with sample articles about health and fitness
3. Audio recordings of dialogues about health and exercise
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 daily health habits and exercise routines, encouraging them to talk about how they stay fit and healthy.
2. Introduction to Health Vocabulary (10 minutes):
   • Write common health-related terms and exercise activities on the whiteboard (e.g., diet, nutrition, jogging, yoga, weightlifting).
     • Unit 7: A2 Vocabulary—Health and Exercise
   • Practice pronunciation and review vocabulary related to health and exercise.
3. Discussing Health Habits (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion on health habits and exercise routines, asking students to share their favorite activities and any tips they have for staying healthy.
   • Encourage students to use phrases such as “I try to…”, “I enjoy…”, and “My exercise routine includes…”
4. Reading Activity (10 minutes):
   • Distribute articles about health and fitness.
     • Unit 7: A2 Reading Assignment—Health and Exercise
   • Have students read the articles individually and identify the key points about health habits and exercise routines mentioned.
5. Listening Exercise (5 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of dialogues about health issues and exercise tips.
   • Have students listen and identify the health habits and exercise activities being discussed.

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

1. Vocabulary Review (10 minutes):
   • Review vocabulary related to health and exercise from the previous session.
   • Use flashcards or visuals to reinforce vocabulary retention.
2. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Assign students to write about their daily exercise routine, including details such as the types of exercises they do, how often they exercise, and why they enjoy it.
   • Encourage students to be descriptive and include any challenges or goals they have related to exercise.
3. Peer Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes):
   • Have students pair up and share their written descriptions of their daily exercise routines with a partner.
   • Encourage peer feedback on the level of detail, variety of exercises, and personal motivation.
4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Reflect on the lesson as a class, discussing the different exercise routines students have and any new activities they might want to try.
   • Review key vocabulary and concepts covered in the lesson.

Homework: Assign students to research a new exercise or fitness trend and write a short summary of its benefits and how it can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to discuss health habits and exercise routines using appropriate vocabulary, and the detail and enthusiasm of their written descriptions of their daily exercise routines. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.