Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch an informational video report about theories in regard to the existence of aliens. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about aliens and astronomy. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes activities on vocabulary context usage and phrasal verbs in the video. The grammar activity features the usage of the passive voice in the present continuous. There are additional speaking / writing tasks included, as well as a quiz and review section.

Video Description

The US Government and Pentagon made global news when they confirmed the existence of UFOs after leaked footage surfaced online. But do aliens exist? The search for extraterrestrial life has never been more important, or more valued than right now.

Lesson Activities

Speaking

Aliens, UFOs, Outer Space

Viewing

Short Answers, Alien Theories, Discussion

Vocabulary

Definition Matching, Write Your Own Definitions, Context Usage

Grammar

Passive Voice in the Present Continuous

Additional

Quiz & Review

Lesson Topics

Aliens, UFOs, Space Science, Astronomy