Exploring the Movie "13 Going on 30"
ESL Lesson PlansExploring the Movie "13 Going on 30"

Exploring the Movie "13 Going on 30"

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to the movie "13 Going on 30" through reading and speaking activities in a group setting. Targeting A2-B1 level students, the lesson encourages discussion around age, aspirations, and personal growth, using plot predictions, story sequencing, and guided conversations to deepen understanding. Through these engaging exercises, students develop confidence in expressing ideas and exploring narrative themes.

Skills

  • Can understand short narratives and descriptions of someone’s life composed in simple language.
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1

Work in groups. Take turns asking and answering the following questions. Each person should answer before moving on to the next question. Spend about 2 minutes discussing each question.

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What is your favorite movie?
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Do you have a favorite character from any movie?
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What do you think it means to be an adult?
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What is a fun memory from your childhood?
2

Read about the movie "13 Going on 30".

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Here is a short summary of the movie. These sentences are mixed up.  Put them in the right order.

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Now, arrange these paragraphs to tell the whole story of the movie. When you finish, check your answers with a partner. Read it out loud together.

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Glossary

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Discuss these questions in pairs.

7

Write a small text about what you think your life will look like when you turn 30 years old.

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