Lesson Plan: Introducing Passive Voice (B2 Level)

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand and use the passive voice in various tenses.

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handouts with practice exercises - Projector or computer for multimedia resources (optional)

Warm-up (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and engage in a brief conversation to create a friendly atmosphere. 2. Ask the students if they have heard about the passive voice before and if they can provide any examples.

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Write the definition of passive voice on the board: “The passive voice is used when the focus is on the action rather than the subject. In a passive sentence, the subject receives the action.” 2. Provide examples of passive sentences, such as “The book was written by J.K. Rowling” or “The cake was baked by my sister.” 3. Explain that the passive voice is formed by using the auxiliary verb “to be” + past participle of the main verb.

Explanation and Practice (30 minutes): 1. Present the different tenses in the passive voice using a chart on the board or a slide presentation. 2. Explain the formation of the passive voice in each tense, providing examples for each. 3. Engage the students in a guided practice activity where they have to transform active sentences into passive sentences. Provide feedback and clarification as needed. 4. Divide the students into pairs or small groups and give them a set of sentences to convert into the passive voice. Monitor their progress and provide assistance when necessary. 5. Conduct a class discussion to review the answers and address any questions or doubts that may arise.

Application (10 minutes): 1. Provide the students with a short reading passage that contains examples of the passive voice. 2. Ask the students to identify and underline the passive sentences in the text. 3. Discuss the reasons why the passive voice was used in those sentences and whether they think it was appropriate. 4. Encourage the students to share their opinions and engage in a class discussion about the use of passive voice in different contexts.

Wrap-up (5 minutes): 1. Summarize the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the formation and usage of the passive voice. 2. Ask the students to reflect on the importance of understanding and using the passive voice in their written and spoken English. 3. Provide additional resources or exercises for further practice if desired. 4. Thank the students for their participation and conclude the lesson.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the students’ progress and needs.