| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English as second language |
| What topic | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Understanding and Using Descriptive Adjectives
Intermediate ESL (Ages 10-15)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national standards for ESL/ELL instruction focusing on vocabulary development, writing skills, and reading comprehension.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly explain the importance of descriptive adjectives. Give examples and ask students to share examples. |
| 2 | Reading Activity | 10 | Distribute excerpts containing descriptive adjectives. In pairs, have students read and underline adjectives. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Facilitate a discussion about the adjectives found in the text. Ask guiding questions to encourage participation. |
| 4 | Writing Exercise | 7 | Have students write a short descriptive paragraph using at least five adjectives. Provide a prompt for inspiration. |
| 5 | Peer Feedback | 3 | In pairs, students exchange their paragraphs and provide constructive feedback on the use of adjectives. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 2 | Summarize what was learned about descriptive adjectives and answer any final questions. |
Assign students to write a descriptive paragraph about their favorite place, using at least ten descriptive adjectives. Collect the homework in the next class without any student presentations.