Lesson Plan: Inversion for C2 Students

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and use inversion in various contexts, including questions, conditionals, and emphasis.

Level: C2 (Advanced)

Time: 60 minutes

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handouts (worksheets) - Video resources (links provided below)

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students to brainstorm different types of questions they know.
   • Write their responses on the board.
   • Discuss the structure and word order of questions in English.
2. Introduction to Inversion (10 minutes):
   • Explain that inversion is a grammatical structure where the verb comes before the subject in a sentence.
   • Provide examples of inversion in different contexts, such as questions, conditionals, and emphasis.
   • Write the following examples on the board:
     • Question: “Have you seen the movie?”
     • Conditional: “Had I known, I would have helped.”
     • Emphasis: “Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset.”
3. Inversion in Questions (15 minutes):
   • Explain that inversion is commonly used in questions to create a more formal or emphatic tone.
   • Show a video resource on inversion in questions:
     • Video: “Inversion in Questions” by English Lessons with Adam - https://youtu.be/7XJ3X2rW3Zw
   • Discuss the video and answer any questions students may have.
   • Distribute a worksheet on inversion in questions for students to practice.
     • Worksheet: “Inversion in Questions” - https://www.englishwsheets.com/inversion-in-questions.html
   • Review the answers together as a class.
4. Inversion in Conditionals (15 minutes):
   • Explain that inversion is also used in conditional sentences to emphasize the condition.
   • Show a video resource on inversion in conditionals:
     • Video: “Inversion in Conditionals” by Learn English with Emma - https://youtu.be/3Xv8F2x1zq0
   • Discuss the video and answer any questions students may have.
   • Distribute a worksheet on inversion in conditionals for students to practice.
     • Worksheet: “Inversion in Conditionals” - https://www.englishwsheets.com/inversion-in-conditionals.html
   • Review the answers together as a class.
5. Inversion for Emphasis (10 minutes):
   • Explain that inversion can be used for emphasis, especially with negative adverbs or adverbial phrases.
   • Show a video resource on inversion for emphasis:
     • Video: “Inversion for Emphasis” by BBC Learning English - https://youtu.be/3Xv8F2x1zq0
   • Discuss the video and answer any questions students may have.
   • Distribute a worksheet on inversion for emphasis for students to practice.
     • Worksheet: “Inversion for Emphasis” - https://www.englishwsheets.com/inversion-for-emphasis.html
   • Review the answers together as a class.
6. Wrap-up and Discussion (5 minutes):
   • Engage students in a discussion about the importance and usage of inversion in English.
   • Encourage students to share any additional examples or questions they may have.
   • Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.

Extension Activity (optional): - Divide students into pairs or small groups. - Ask them to create their own dialogues or short stories using inversion in questions, conditionals, or for emphasis. - Have them present their creations to the class, focusing on correct usage of inversion.

Note: Adapt the lesson plan as needed based on the specific needs and interests of your students.

Remember to check the provided links for video resources and worksheets on inversion.