ESL Lesson Packing A Bag

OBJECTIVE & OVERVIEW

This ESL lesson plan on packing for a trip provides activities, PDF worksheets, and digital materials designed for beginner A1-A2 students. In this lesson, students will:

• Learn basic items that people pack for trips
• Discuss questions & topics about packing a bag and preparing for a trip
• Watch a video of a woman giving tips on how to pack a bag for a trip
• Learn and use grammar on “Let’s + [base verb]” to suggest ideas when packing and planning a trip

PREVIEW & DISCUSSION

In the first part of this ESL lesson plan on packing a bag, students match items to some images. These items include things we commonly take on short trips, such as an umbrella, wallet, phone charger, clothing, toiletry kit, and other common items.

Then, students proceed to discuss a few questions and topics about packing a bag and preparing for a trip.

The preview section concludes with students matching verbs to some images with descriptions. These images show a man, Max, doing certain activities to prepare for a trip, like doing laundry, checking the weather, booking a hotel, and planning outfits.

VIEWING ACTIVITY

In the viewing phase of the lessons, students watch a video on how to pack a bag for a weekend trip. In the video, a woman shows some items that she packs for a trip, and some ideas on how to pack them properly into a travel bag.

In the first listening activity, students choose the 5 items they see in the video, which are displayed in some images.

The next activity focuses on listing some activities in the correct order according to the video. There is one more exercise for students to answer some short questions. These activities are mostly about how to prepare for a trip (checking the weather, doing laundry, etc.).

DISCUSSION & GRAMMAR

After students watch the video, there are three discussion questions. These questions focus on what students think of the tips, and kinds of trips that people commonly take, such as a beach trip or a city trip.

The next part of the lesson is focused on grammar. Students read a short conversation between two people — Diego and Clara. Diego asks Clara what kind of trip she’d like to go on. Clara responds by saying “Let’s go on a nature walk together!”. Students choose the correct options in a set of rules about the usage of “Let’s + [base verb]”.

In the third part, students continue reading the rest of the dialogue between Diego and Clara. They match some phrases using “Let’s…” into the dialogue, including “Let’s bring…” and “Let’s check…”.

PLAN A TRIP & PACK!

In this communicative task-based activity, students work with a partner or their teacher to plan a trip. First, they decide on the type of trip, such as a beach vacation or a city adventure, and choose specific dates and a destination. They then check the weather forecast and make a list of items to pack, using helpful phrases like "Let's bring..." or "Let's visit...". Students will fill out a trip planner with their destination, travel dates, and a packing list. Finally, they present their travel plans to the class, practicing their speaking skills.

Alternatively, students can select from various scenarios, like a picnic or a business meeting, and suggest items to bring using the phrase "Let's...".

BENEFITS OF USING THIS ESL LESSON ON PACKING FOR A TRIP

Vocabulary Development

Students learn essential travel-related words, including common packing items and trip activities.

Practical Skills

The lesson provides real-life skills for planning and preparing for a trip, making it relevant and engaging.

Grammar Practice

Students practice the “Let’s + [base verb]” structure, improving their ability to suggest ideas and collaborate in English.

Listening Comprehension

Watching the video enhances listening skills, with real-life contexts and practical packing tips.

Interactive Activities

Engaging exercises like matching items to images and planning a trip encourage active participation.