Here are the lesson plans and Answer Keys for each post of the ESL Voices Lesson Blog.They have been organized for your convenience by category. Some topics are listed in more than one category to make it easier for you to find the lesson plan that you need. You may use the plans as they are or as a basis to create your own lesson plans. Here is the Current Post and Lesson Plan.
Format for Lesson Plans: All of the lessons have a similar format, starting with new vocabulary, a series of reading questions for comprehension, followed by grammar, speaking, and writing exercises. Many times students will see the “same words” used in different segments of the lesson. For example, in the pre-reading, while reading (words in context) and post-reading (questions for discussion) video (questions for listening comprehension). This is to reinforce students’ definitional and contextual understanding of new vocabulary.
Note: Visit Business Writing, Reading, Writing, Speaking,Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar, Charts & Organizers. Resources for Teachers–Site Map.
ANIMALS
Chimps: “Legal Persons” With Basic Rights?
The Young Huntress and Her Eagle
Dolphins and Sea Lions: The U.S. Marine Guardians
Elephants Can Recognize Human Languages
Google’s (Secret) Dolphin Communication Link
ART
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
The Great Gatsby: The “Cover” Story
Georgia O’Keeffe: “The Grey Lady of New Mexico”
Maurice Sendak: No Fear Of “The Wild Things”
BUSINESS
How To Create That Viral Video!
MIT: AI Powered Chats From Beyond the Grave!
Speak A Different Language: Change Your Personality?
Using Technology for Job Success: How “Searchable” Are You?
COMEDY
Humor Across Cultures: What Makes Us Laugh?
EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
Teen Depression: A Hidden Agenda
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
The 9/11 Museum: Memorial or Theme Park?
Chimps: “Legal Persons” With Basic Rights?
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Video Games: A Possible Cure for Dyslexia?
The Plight of Juvenile Criminals
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
DNA Fossil Unveils Another Species
Nelson Mandela: “A Giant Among Men”
Google’s (Secret) Dolphin Communication Link
Speak A Different Language: Change Your Personality?
Good Looks + Germs = Votes at the Ballot Box?
Students On the Web: Schools Increase Surveillance
Is There a Downside to Flipped Education?
How Programmers Make Us Love Our Robots
Doctor Killed for Speaking Against Superstitions in India
Nelson Mandela showed Us “What is Possible”
Increased Diversity + Various Languages = Less English?
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
Science Progresses in American Sign Language Lexicon
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
We “Hear” but do We “Listen”? -Henning Mankell
FASHION
Cher on Aging: She Isn’t Going Gently!
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Mudslides: How Much Do We Really Know?
“Silent Spring” 50 Years Later…Rachel Carson
Exquisite Beauty… From A Secret Garden!
FILM / MEDIA
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
Amy Tan: More History and Family Secrets
Daniel Radcliffe: His Journey From Magic To Manhood
J. D. Salinger’s Secrets Revealed…Maybe
World’s First Maya-Language Telenovela!
Cher on Aging: She Isn’t Going Gently!
The Great Gatsby: The Under “Cover” Story
First jump off the cliff… Loving Ray Bradbury
HEALTH
Teen Depression: A Hidden Agenda
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Death With Dignity: A Basic Human Right
Video Games: A Possible Cure for Dyslexia?
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
Doctor Killed for Speaking Against Superstitions in India
Is Sibling Bullying As Damaging As Peer Bullying?
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
HISTORY
British Crime, Punishment, and Algorithms
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
The 9/11 Museum: Memorial or Theme Park?
DNA Fossil Unveils Another Species
Nelson Mandela: “A Giant Among Men”
Nelson Mandela showed Us “What is Possible”
Increased Diversity + Various Languages = Less English?
HOLIDAYS
History of New Year’s Celebrations
The Beauty of Global Christmas Festivities
The History of New Year’s Celebration in the US
A Little Halloween Learning…and Fun!
LITERATURE
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
Amy Tan: More History and Family Secrets
J. D. Salinger’s Secrets Revealed…Maybe
The Great Gatsby: The Under “Cover” Story
Toni Morrison: “Goodness: Altruism and the Literary Imagination”
“Silent Spring” 50 Years Later…Rachel Carson
Charlotte’s Web: Still A Favorite After 60!
First jump off the cliff… Loving Ray Bradbury
Murice Sendak: No Fear Of “The Wild Things”
We “Hear” but do We “Listen”? -Henning Mankell
A Book is a Gift You Can Open Again and Again…
PEOPLE
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
Pete Seeger: The Gentle Warrior
The Plight of Juvenile Criminals
Nelson Mandela: “A Giant Among Men”
Amy Tan: More History and Family Secrets
Good Looks + Germs = Votes at the Ballot Box?
Daniel Radcliffe: His Journey From Magic To Manhood
J. D. Salinger’s Secrets Revealed…Maybe
Doctor Killed for Speaking Against Superstitions in India
World’s First Maya-Language Telenovela!
Cher on Aging: She Isn’t Going Gently!
Nelson Mandela showed Us “What is Possible”
Increased Diversity + Various Languages = Less English?
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
The Great Gatsby: The Under “Cover” Story
First jump off the cliff… Loving Ray Bradbury
Murice Sendak: No Fear Of “The Wild Things”
“Silent Spring” 50 Years Later…Rachel Carson
We “Hear” but do We “Listen”? -Henning Mankell
Björk: Beautiful, Creative, Fearless…and Nerdy?
Michelle Obama: The Force Behind The Power
Colbert’s 2012 Presidential Campaign…Really?
PLACES TO VISIT
The 9/11 Museum: Memorial or Theme Park?
Increased Diversity + Various Languages = Less English?
POLITICS
The 9/11 Museum: Memorial or Theme Park?
Chimps: “Legal Persons” With Basic Rights?
Are Human Lie Detectors Better Than Machines?
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Death With Dignity: A Basic Human Right
Pete Seeger: The Gentle Warrior
Nelson Mandela: “A Giant Among Men”
Good Looks + Germs = Votes at the Ballot Box?
Students On the Web: Schools Increase Surveillance
Nelson Mandela showed Us “What is Possible”
Presidential Inauguration: “Faith in America’s Future”
Michelle Obama: The Force Behind The Power
The Most Wanted Face of Terrorism…Dead!
POP CULTURE
Maya Angelou: A Legend Leaves Us
How To Create That Viral Video!
Pete Seeger: The Gentle Warrior
Amy Tan: More History and Family Secrets
Daniel Radcliffe: His Journey From Magic To Manhood
World’s First Maya-Language Telenovela!
Cher on Aging: She Isn’t Going Gently!
Björk: Beautiful, Creative, Fearless…and Nerdy?
Michelle Obama: The Force Behind The Power
PSYCHOLOGY
Teen Depression: A Hidden Agenda
How To Create That Viral Video!
Are Human Lie Detectors Better Than Machines?
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Video Games: A Possible Cure for Dyslexia?
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
Speak A Different Language: Change Your Personality?
Good Looks + Germs = Votes at the Ballot Box?
How Programmers Make Us Love Our Robots
Is Sibling Bullying As Damaging As Peer Bullying?
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
You Listen, So What Do You Hear?
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
RELIGION
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Death With Dignity: A Basic Human Right
Doctor Killed for Speaking Against Superstitions in India
SCIENCE
Dolphins and Sea Lions: The U.S. Marine Guardians
Mudslides: How Much Do We Really Know?
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Elephants Can Recognize Human Languages
Video Games: A Possible Cure for Dyslexia?
MIT: AI Powered Chats From Beyond the Grave!
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
DNA Fossil Unveils Another Species
Google’s (Secret) Dolphin Communication Link
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
“Silent Spring” 50 Years Later…Rachel Carson
A Dance of Death Might Prove: E=Mc2
The Mysterious Firefly Draws a Crowd!
SOCIAL ISSUES
Teen Depression: A Hidden Agenda
How To Create That Viral Video!
The Young Huntress and Her Eagle
Are Human Lie Detectors Better Than Machines?
Medical Marijuana: Last Hope Cure for Children?
Death With Dignity: A Basic Human Right
MIT: AI Powered Chats From Beyond the Grave!
Pete Seeger: The Gentle Warrior
The Plight of Juvenile Criminals
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
DNA Fossil Unveils Another Species
Nelson Mandela: “A Giant Among Men”
Speak A Different Language: Change Your Personality?
Good Looks + Germs = Votes at the Ballot Box?
Students On the Web: Schools Increase Surveillance
Is There a Downside to Flipped Education?
Daniel Radcliffe: His Journey From Magic To Manhood
J. D. Salinger’s Secrets Revealed…Maybe
Doctor Killed for Speaking Against Superstitions in India
World’s First Maya-Language Telenovela!
Nelson Mandela showed Us “What is Possible”
Is Sibling Bullying As Damaging As Peer Bullying?
Increased Diversity + Various Languages = Less English?
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
You Listen, So What Do You Hear?
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUES
Autistic 13 -Year-Old Uses Music to Fight Bullies!
Science Progresses in American Sign Language Lexicon
Synesthesia: “J is purple…Meat is sharp, and August is acid green…”
SPORTS
World Cup Fever Reaches The Amazon
The Young Huntress and Her Eagle
Claressa Shields:The U.S. Olympic Gold Medal Champion of Boxing!
TECHNOLOGY
British Crime, Punishment, and Algorithms
Dolphins and Sea Lions: The U.S. Marine Guardians
Are Human Lie Detectors Better Than Machines?
Video Games: A Possible Cure for Dyslexia?
MIT: AI Powered Chats From Beyond the Grave!
Sleep: Why Do Our Lives Depend On It?
DNA Fossil Unveils Another Species
Google’s (Secret) Dolphin Communication Link
Students On the Web: Schools Increase Surveillance
How Programmers Make Us Love Our Robots
What?…Que?…Quoi?…Nani?…Simultaneous translation by computers
Science Progresses in American Sign Language Lexicon
The “Dragon” Takes Flight! (The Falcon 9)
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