This document contains a series of lesson plans and activities for teaching English to students of various proficiency levels. The activities focus on skills like writing summaries, describing favorite music bands, speaking about favorite people, discussing summer travel plans, reading comprehension, book reviews, pronunciation practice, comprehending information about famous places and people, understanding grammar tenses, and comprehending phrasal verbs. Each activity provides the purpose, stage of learning, and target proficiency level. Rubrics are included for assessing students on the activities.

1. Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
Facultad de Educación
Pedagogía en Educación Media en Inglés
Resources folder
ESL Methodology
María Gabriela Sanhueza
Students: Rocío Muñoz
María Lagos
Concepción, November 2014

2. My favourite music Band.
1. Purpose
Student will be able to retell information, in written.
2. Stage in the lesson
This activity is implemented in the production stage.
3. Who is intended for
This activity is intended for intermediate students.
Activity 1:
- In groups of four investigate about a Music Band that you like and write a summary in
400 words.
Process:
- In groups of four:
You will search for information about a Music band.
You should have at least two different sources of information.
You must focus on the following aspects:
-History of the band, how did they begin? How did they meet each other?
-Style of the band: music style, members’ style.
-Prizes (if they have won one).
-Tours.
-CDs.
All students should investigate about the aspects and write the summary all together,
following a chronological order.
Students will describe all aspects using adjectives i.e.: He is polite/impolite; it was
completely/incompletely difficult/easy.

3. My favourite music band rubric:
Student’s name:
Date:
Category
4 3 2 1
Organization The all summary is very
well organized. All the
ideas and instructions are
presented in the correct
order.
The summary is well
organized. Some ideas
and instructions are
presented in the correct
order.
It is difficult to
find the correct
order of the
summary. Ideas
are not good
presented.
Ideas are written at
random. Instructions
were not followed.
Language Use Zero or few errors (up to
5) and grammar mistakes
are presented in the
summary.
Some errors (less than
10) and grammar
mistakes are presented
in the summary.
Writers make lots
of errors (more
than 10) and
grammar mistakes.
The summary is full
errors and grammatical
mistakes. Also, spelling
makes summary difficult
to be understood.
Cooperative work Student cooperates with
his/her classmates' work.
Student participates
actively in the
development of the task
making good
contributions and works to
achieve the group goal.
Student cooperates
with his/her group, but
his/her contributions
needs to be
complemented by other
classmates'
contribution.
Student cooperates
mostly if someone
asked him/her.
Student needs to
be supervised
constantly to make
contributions.
Student barely
contributes with the
group. He/she almost
does not participate in
the task and requires to
be supervised constantly.
Length
The summary has the 400
words that were required.
The summary has
between 390- 350
words. Not all words
required.
The summary has
less than 350
words. Not
completely ideas.
The summary has less
than 250 words. It makes
the summary incomplete
and difficult to
understand.

4. My favourite person in the world.
1. Purpose
Students will be able to describe their favourite person in the world, orally.
2. Stage in the lesson
This task is implemented in the production stage.
3. Who is intended for
This activity is intended for intermediate students.
Activity 2:
You will choose one of the following pictures as your favourite person in the world.
Make a brief oral presentation explaining why he/she is your favourite person.
Take into consideration the following aspects:
-Explain who the person is.
-Give reasons supporting your election.
-Mention common things between you and your person. (Hobbies, food, etc.)
My favourite person in the world rubric
Student’s name:
Points:
Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Insufficient
8-7 6-5 4-3 2-1
Student explains who the
person is.
Student gives reasons
supporting his/her election.
Student mentions common
hobbies, food, likes, dislikes.
The student speech is fluent.
Student does not make
pronunciation mistakes.
Total points: 40

5. Summer destination
1. Purpose
Students will be able to talk about their plans for the summer, orally.
2. Stage in the lesson
This activity is implemented in the production stage.
3. Who is intended for
This activity is intended for advance students.
Activity 3:
Practice descriptions of places using photos from travel brochures. Give each group a
selection of 5-6 places. Ask them to take turns in describing the place in their picture: the
climate, the location, the activities you can do there. Make sure you have a good contrast in
climates/urban and rural/developed or very deserted places. Then either:
a. Ask each group to select their favourite destination from the pictures you have given
them. Go round the class and ask them to say why they would like to visit the place in the
picture.
b. Or ask them to use their pictures to pick a holiday for a honeymoon couple, a group of
teenagers and a retired couple. Each group presents their choice to the class explaining why
they have chosen this holiday, why it is suitable.
Taken from BBC British Council:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/summer-destinations

6. Summer destination rubric.
Names:
TOTAL: 25/___
Criteria Below expected level At expected level Above expected level
1pt 3pts. 5pts.
Introduction of topic Topic introduced,
purpose of talk was not
clear to the audience.
Topic introduced clearly,
and purpose of talk was
made clear.
Topic introduced clearly and
in an interesting way. Purpose
of talk was made clear.
Development of topic Some links and
connections made
between ideas. Points are
usually developed with
minimum detail.
Information is usually
relevant.
Links and connections
between ideas made clear.
Information was relevant.
Points were developed with
sufficient and appropriate
details.
Links and connections
between ideas made clear.
Information was relevant and
well chosen. Points were
well-organised and developed
with sufficient and
appropriate details.
Ability to engage and
involve audience
Techniques used to
engage audience were
minimal, or mainly
ineffective.
Speaker used techniques
such as eye contact, gestures
and surprising facts.
An interesting approach taken
to topic. Speaker used
techniques such as eye
contact, gestures and
surprising facts.
Voice: clarity, pace,
fluency
Presenter occasionally
spoke clearly and at a
good pace.
Presenter usually spoke
clearly to ensure audience
comprehension. Delivery
was usually fluent.
Presenter spoke clearly and at
a good pace to ensure
audience comprehension.
Delivery was fluent and
expressive.
Use of visual/audio-visual
aids.
Visual/audio-visual aids
were not appropriate and
did not support the
presentation.
Visual/audio-visual aids
supported the presentation
effectively.
Visual/audio-visual aids were
carefully prepared and
supported the presentation
effectively. The aids added
impact and interest to the
presentation.

7. Reading comprehension
1. Purpose
Students will be able to discriminate important information.
2. Stage in the lesson
This activity is implemented in the practice stage and it is a freer practice.
3. Who is intended for
This activity is intended for intermediate students.
Activity 4
Students will work in group of 4, they will be provided with 4 articles and highlighter from
different colours.
Students have to highlight with green the topic of the article, with light blue the place in
which the news takes place, with pink the people that was involved and with yellow the
main ideas of every paragraph.
Adapted from: education.com
http://www.education.com/activity/article/reading_highlights_first/
Reading comprehension rubric
Names: - Total points: 20/ ____
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Criteria Excellent Good Acceptable Poor
4 3 2 1
Students recognize the main topic of the
news.
Students recognize the place in which the
news takes place.
Students recognize the people that
participate in the news.
Students identify the main idea of every

8. paragraph.
Students work together.
Creating a book review
1. Purpose
Students will be able to identify relevant facts about a book.
2. Stage in the lesson
This activity is implemented in the production stage.
3. Who is intended for
This activity is intended for intermediate students.
Activity 5:
Students have to work in pairs, they will analyse a book that both of them have read. They
have to design a poster writing a brief summary of the book, listing the main characters and
their main characteristics, mention the main topic of the book, and include pictures related
to the book.
Adapted from: Education.com
http://www.education.com/activity/article/wordsIknowbook_preschool/
Criteria Below expected Expected level Above
expected
1-2 3-4 5-6
Reading
comprehension
The summary include
the main aspects of
the book.
Students mention just
the main characters.
The characteristics
provided represent the
characters.
The topic of the book
was clearly stated.
Grammatical
aspects.
Students do not make
grammatical mistakes.
There is no spelling
problems.
Physical
The poster is
attractive.

9. appearance Students include
images.
Pronunciation practice
1. Purpose
Students will be able to differentiate and recognize different sounds.
2. Stage in the lesson
This activity is intended to be developed in the practice stage and it is controlled practice.
3. Who is intended for
It is intended for beginners.
Activity 6:
Students will work in pairs. They will answer a worksheet based on pronunciation of
some words. After completed the worksheet, students will be asked to pronounce some
of the words that are written in phonetic symbols. Finally the teacher will correct the
worksheet.
Adapted from: BBC Learning English
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/pronunciation/pdf/quiz/pronun
ciation_quiz_1.pdf
Criteria Yes No
Students are able to differentiate the sounds
Students are able to differentiate the phonetic
transcriptions.
Students are able to differentiate different
sounds of ED endings.
Students are able to differentiate minimal
pairs.
Students are able to pronounce correctly.

10. Famous people and places.
1. Purpose
Students will be able to comprehend explicit information and topics related with famous
places and people.
2. Stage in the lesson (controlled, freer practice, production)
This activity is controlled.
3. Who is intended for: Context.
It is intended for eighth grade and intermediate students (8º)
Activity 7:
Students are going to listen a text related to a famous place in which happened an important
issue about the history of our country (Morro de Arica, Estrecho de Magallanes, Cerro
Santa Lucía, and then they are going to ask the following questions: Where is it located?
How old is it? How can you get there?, and they are going to ask questions with simple past
like: What happened there? Who was there? Why was that place important?
Adapted from:
http://www.google.cl/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCEQFjAB
&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcurriculumenlinea.mineduc.cl%2Fdescargar.php%3Fid_doc%3D2
01106211535340&ei=N85sVIOUKMq1sATj44H4Cw&usg=AFQjCNEBT3rvo0hg7RDtm
8S4IVK-8pWppw&bvm=bv.80120444,d.cGU

11. Daisy`s life.
1. Purpose
Student will be able to comprehend the structure of the simple present tense which is
presented in a context.
2. Stage in the lesson
Controlled practice.
3. Who is intended for: Context
It is intended for beginner students in sixth grade (6º).
Activity 8:
Daisy is chatting to her brother Oliver, and his best mate Alfie, about her new boyfriend.
Daisy and Oliver’s mum is working in Thailand this week. Students are going to watch a
video related to the grammatical structure which is presenting in a context and then they
have to complete the following activities. Teacher is going to guide them to complete the
exercises and is going to explain the structure if it was necessary.
Adapted from:
http://www.educarchile.cl/ech/pro/app/detalle?ID=221829
Answer Key:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/inviting_someone_to_the_cinem
a_-_answers_1.pdf

12. Meeting a friend.
1. Purpose
Student will be able to comprehend how to introduce themselves using the structure of the
simple present.
2. Stage in the lesson
Controlled practice.
3. Who is intended for: Context
This activity is intended for beginners.
Activity 9:
Students are going to listen a conversation between two friends introducing themselves
using the structure of the simple present tense. Students are going to complete a gap filling
activity individually and the teacher is going to monitoring.
Activity 10
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice/introducing- friend
Answer key:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/introducing_a_friend_-
_answers_0.pdf

13. Sophie and Emy.
1. Purpose
Students will be able to comprehend the structure of the simple present continuous and the
present perfect.
2. Stage in the lesson
Controlled practice.
3. Who is intended for: Context
This activity is for intermediate students of second grade (2º).
Activity 10:
Sophie is working in Dubai but Amy was hoping she may be able to ask her a favour.
Student are going to watch a video and they have to complete a gap filling activity and the
teacher is going to monitoring the activity.
Adapted from:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-videos/present-perfect-
simple-and-continuous
Answer key:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/gs_present_perfect_simple_and_
continuous_-_answers_0.pdf

14. The payback.
1. Purpose
Students are going to be able to comprehend the use of the phrasal verbs in real context.
2. Stage in the lesson
Controlled practice.
3. Who is intended for: Context
This activity is intended for intermediate students of fourth grade (4º).
Activity 11:
Students are going to watch and listen a conversation between a group of friends. Students
are going to complete a gap filling activity according to the information that are going to
listen from the video. Teacher is going to monitoring the activity.
Adapted from:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/the_payback_-_exercises_1.pdf
Answer key:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/the_payback_-_answers_0.pdf