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

Lesson Plan: Requesting Help

Topic

Requesting Help

Grade/Age Group

All grades, suitable for ESL learners

Subject

English as a Second Language

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Students will learn how to appropriately request help in English in various contexts.
• Students will be able to identify and use key phrases for asking for assistance.
• Students will practice dialogue to improve their speaking and listening skills in a supportive environment.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with key phrases and example dialogues
• Conversation cards with scenarios for pair activities
• Audio recording of native speakers requesting help (optional)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with ESL standards for communication, speaking, and listening skills, emphasizing phrases and structures for requesting assistance.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of asking for help. Introduce key vocabulary phrases.
2	Presentation	10 min	Present examples of common phrases used to request help (e.g., "Can you help me, please?"). Demonstrate pronunciation and intonation.
3	Guided Practice	5 min	In pairs, students will practice the phrases using handouts. Teacher circulates to provide assistance.
4	Role Play	5 min	Provide conversation cards with scenarios. Students pair up and role-play requesting help in various contexts (e.g., classroom, store).
5	Review and Feedback	3 min	Gather feedback from students about the phrases learned. Correct any pronunciation issues. Highlight examples of good usage.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2 min	Summarize key points of the lesson. Distribute homework: write a short dialogue where they request help, using at least three of the phrases learned.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during pair work and role-plays.
• Homework review to check understanding and usage of phrases without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Write a short dialogue (5-10 sentences) in which a character requests help in a specific situation (e.g., at school, in a store) using at least three of the phrases learned in class.

Additional Notes

• Ensure a supportive atmosphere during role-play to encourage shy students.
• Consider providing alternative scenarios on the cards for varying proficiency levels.
• Use audio recordings for listening practice if available and appropriate.

Lesson script