Unit 2 – B1 Lesson Everyday Life

Daily Routines

Objective: By the end of this unit, 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. Visual aids illustrating daily activities
2. Sample texts about daily routines
3. Audio recordings of conversations about daily activities
4. Writing materials for students

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

Introduction to Daily Routines

Session 1: Vocabulary and Speaking Practice (45 minutes)

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):
   • Start with a brainstorming activity where students list common activities they do every day.
2. Teaching Vocabulary (15 minutes):
   • Introduce vocabulary related to daily activities and time expressions using visual aids or flashcards.
     • B1-Level Vocabulary Everyday Life
   • Practice pronunciation and review the meanings of the words.
3. Speaking Practice (15 minutes):
   • Pair up students and have them take turns describing their daily routines to each other using the newly learned vocabulary.
   • Encourage students to use time expressions such as “in the morning,” “in the afternoon,” and “at night.”
4. Writing Task (10 minutes):
   • Assign students to write down their own daily routines, including the activities they do at different times of the day.
   • Provide prompts or a template to guide their writing.

Session 2: Reading and Listening (45 minutes)

1. Reading Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute simple texts about daily routines.
     • Unit 2: B1 Reading Assignment—Everyday Life
   • Have students read the texts individually and identify key information about the activities described.
2. Listening Exercise (15 minutes):
   • Play audio recordings of conversations about daily activities.
   • Have students listen and note down the activities mentioned in the conversations.
3. Discussion (15 minutes):
   • Lead a class discussion based on the reading and listening activities, asking students to share similarities and differences in their daily routines.

Week 4: Speaking and Writing Practice

Session 1: Speaking Practice and Vocabulary Review (45 minutes)

1. Speaking Practice (20 minutes):
   • Divide students into small groups and have them discuss their daily routines, focusing on any differences they notice among their group members.
   • Encourage students to ask questions and share details about their daily activities.
2. Vocabulary Review (15 minutes):
   • Review the vocabulary related to daily routines and time expressions covered in the previous session.
   • Conduct a quick quiz or game to reinforce vocabulary retention.
3. Writing Task (10 minutes):
   • Ask students to write a short paragraph describing a typical day in their lives, incorporating the vocabulary and time expressions they have learned.
     • Unit 2: B1 Writing Assignment—Everyday Life
   • Encourage creativity and attention to detail in their writing.

Session 2: Writing Task and Review (45 minutes)

1. Writing Task (20 minutes):
   • Assign students to revise and expand their previous writing about their daily routines based on feedback from the teacher or peers.
   • Encourage students to add more descriptive details and vary their sentence structures.
2. Peer Review (15 minutes):
   • Have students exchange their revised writing with a partner for peer review.
   • Encourage constructive feedback on clarity, coherence, and vocabulary usage.
3. Review and Reflection (10 minutes):
   • Wrap up the unit by reviewing key vocabulary, phrases, and concepts covered in the past two weeks.
   • Encourage students to reflect on their progress in describing daily routines and identify any areas for improvement.

Homework: Assign students to keep a journal of their daily activities for one week, noting down the times and descriptions of each activity. They can then use this journal to practice describing their routines in English.

Assessment: Assess students’ participation in speaking activities, their ability to comprehend and produce vocabulary related to daily routines and time expressions, their understanding of simple texts and audio recordings about daily activities, and the clarity and coherence of their written descriptions of their own daily routines. Use informal assessments such as observation, class discussions, and written assignments to gauge student progress.

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