Lesson Plan: Personality Adjectives and Used To

Subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Level: Beginner to Intermediate Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: - Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: personality adjectives and the expression “used to.” - Explain that personality adjectives describe people’s characteristics and traits, while “used to” is used to talk about past habits or states. - Share the learning objectives for the lesson: to understand and use personality adjectives and “used to” correctly in sentences.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip or images of people with different personalities. - Ask the students to describe the personalities of the people they see. - Write down their responses on the board.

1. Introduction to Personality Adjectives (10 minutes):
   • Introduce a list of common personality adjectives (e.g., friendly, shy, confident, patient, etc.).
   • Provide definitions and examples for each adjective.
   • Use visual aids, gestures, and real-life examples to help students understand the meanings.
2. Guided Practice: Using Personality Adjectives (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing gaps.
   • In pairs or small groups, students fill in the gaps with the appropriate personality adjectives.
   • Monitor their progress and provide assistance as needed.
   • Review the answers as a class and discuss any questions or difficulties.
3. Introduction to “Used To” (10 minutes):
   • Explain that “used to” is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true.
   • Provide examples and explain the structure: subject + used to + base verb.
   • Show a short video or use visuals to illustrate the concept of “used to.”
4. Guided Practice: Using “Used To” (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing gaps.
   • In pairs or small groups, students fill in the gaps with the appropriate form of “used to.”
   • Monitor their progress and provide assistance as needed.
   • Review the answers as a class and discuss any questions or difficulties.

Questioning and Assessment: - Throughout the lesson, ask open-ended questions to check students’ understanding and encourage participation. - Assess students’ comprehension and usage of personality adjectives and “used to” during the guided practice activities. - Provide feedback and corrections as necessary.

Differentiation: - For lower-level students, provide additional examples and simplified explanations. - Pair stronger students with weaker ones during the guided practice activities to facilitate peer learning. - Offer extra support and guidance to students who may struggle with the concepts.

Plenary: - Summarize the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the correct usage of personality adjectives and “used to.” - Encourage students to ask any remaining questions or seek clarification on any doubts. - Assign a short homework task, such as writing a paragraph using personality adjectives and “used to.”

Resources: 1. Video Resources: - “Personality Adjectives” video: [insert link] - “Used To” video: [insert link]

1. Worksheet Resources:
   • Personality Adjectives Worksheet: [insert link]
   • “Used To” Worksheet: [insert link]

Note: The video and worksheet resources can be customized based on the teacher’s preference or availability of materials.