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Which subject	English as second
What topic	Housing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Housing

Objectives

• To introduce vocabulary related to housing
• To develop listening and speaking skills through discussions about housing
• To enhance reading comprehension with a text about different types of houses
• To practice writing by describing a house

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with vocabulary words
• Short text about types of houses
• Audio recording featuring a conversation about housing
• Homework assignments printed for each student

Grade/Age Group

All levels (flexible for students aged 10-18)

Subject

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum, particularly in the areas of language, literature, and literacy by focusing on the development of vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Warm-up Discussion	5 mins	Initiate a conversation about students’ homes and what makes a house. Encourage sharing personal experiences.
2	Vocabulary Introduction	5 mins	Introduce key vocabulary related to housing (e.g., apartment, bungalow, terrace). Use flashcards for visual aid.
3	Listening Activity	7 mins	Play an audio recording of a conversation about different types of houses. Provide students with a guide to answer comprehension questions.
4	Reading Comprehension	7 mins	Distribute a short text about various housing types. Ask students to read and answer questions to check understanding.
5	Writing Activity	5 mins	Instruct students to write a short paragraph describing their ideal house using the new vocabulary learned.
6	Wrap-up and Homework Overview	1 min	Summarize key points of the lesson. Distribute homework assignments without asking students to present their work.

Homework

• Write a short essay about what makes a house a home, using vocabulary learned in class.
• Read a provided article about housing in different countries and summarize it in your own words.

Assessment and Feedback

• Collect homework to review later and provide written feedback.
• Monitor student participation during discussions and activities to assess understanding and engagement.

Lesson script