Lesson Description

In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a short documentary/interview style video about the world's best teacher. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about teachers, schools, learning, and education. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms and phrases from the video. The post-viewing section includes a follow-up discussion activity, an activity on parts of speech used in the video, and a part on modal verbs of obligation and possibility. The grammar features the usage of these modal verbs for both obligation and possibility (got to / have got to / have to / could / can, etc.) There is additional 'create your own school' task, as well as a quiz & review included.

Video Description

Ron Clark started the 'Ron Clark Academy' in Atlanta, USA. See how engaging and unique his school and teaching styles are, and explore all of the things that make his school one of a kind!

Lesson Activities

Speaking

Schools, Teachers, Learning, Education

Viewing

School Features/Activities, Short Answers, Matching Activity

Vocabulary

Adjectives (schools/teachers), Parts of Speech

Grammar

Modal Verbs (Obligation/Possibility)

Additional

Create Your Own School Task, Follow Up, Quiz & Review

Lesson Topics

Teachers, Schools, Learning, Education