Famous Women in History and Modern Society
ESL Lesson PlansFamous Women in History and Modern Society

Famous Women in History and Modern Society

This ESL lesson plan is designed for A2-level teens in a group. Students will explore famous women in history and modern society, learning about their professions and achievements. The lesson includes vocabulary matching, reading comprehension, true/false exercises, and discussion activities. By the end, students will expand their knowledge of inspiring women while developing key language skills.

Skills

  • Can understand much of the information provided in a short description of a person (e.g. a celebrity).
Online Interactive
Based on CEFR
Fully Customizable
1

Look at these photos. Do you know who these women are? What did/do they do?

2

You are going to read an article about famous women in history. Before you start, match the jobs mentioned in the article with their definitions.

3

Read the article about famous women in history and modern society. Are there any facts that surprised you?

4

Mark these sentences as true or false.

5

Fill in the blanks with the words from the list. Then, check your answers with a partner.

6

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions.

7

Homework. Writing practice.

Other lessons in this category

B2
Should College Education Be Free for All Students?

This lesson plan is designed for B2-level teens. It features group activities that target speaking and reading skills, including debate preparation, vocabulary practice, and a true/false exercise based on an article. Students will explore both sides of the debate while developing their argumentation and presentation skills.

B1-B2
Childhood Then and Now

This ESL lesson plan focuses on comparing childhood experiences now and in the past, targeting speaking and grammar skills for group discussions. Through sentence ordering exercises using "used to" and "didn't use to," students practice past tense structures. The lesson includes a guessing game and a debate on modern childhood, fostering detailed storytelling and critical thinking. Ideal for adults at the B1-B2 level.

A2
Based On Mr. Bean TV Show: Hotel Matters

Discover our lesson plan designed for A2-level students. This 60-minute group lesson focuses on developing listening and speaking skills through structured activities and exercises. Students will watch clips of Mr. Bean, answer questions, and participate in role-play dialogues.

B2
Plastic Surgery Debate

This ESL lesson plan engages adults in a discussion about plastic surgery in a 60-minute group session for B2 learners. Through reading exercises, vocabulary matching, and a mini-debate, students explore the pros and cons of plastic surgery, weighing its societal implications and examining diverse perspectives. The lesson promotes critical thinking as students practice expressing their viewpoints, supporting their arguments, and engaging in constructive debate.

Free
A2
Learning English with Memes

This engaging ESL lesson plan for A2-level teens and adults focuses on speaking and reading skills in an individual format. Through analyzing memes, students explore their cultural significance, practice expressing opinions, and learn reactions like "So true" or "Totally relate to this." Activities include discussing memes, reading about their popularity, retelling key ideas, and even creating custom memes using templates. A fun and creative way to boost English skills while exploring internet culture!

A2
Sports in Stories

This ESL lesson plan introduces A2-level teens to the world of sports through engaging short stories and reading exercises. In a 45-minute individual reading activity, students explore the inspiring achievements of athletes like Michael Phelps. The lesson focuses on reading comprehension and prompts group discussions on sportsmanship, perseverance, and personal experiences in sports.

Free
A1-A2
Telling Time

This ESL lesson plan teaches students how to tell time in English using a clock through engaging reading and speaking exercises. Ideal for beginner learners, the lesson includes matching activities, fill-in-the-blank tasks, and interactive discussions, helping students confidently ask for and provide the time. With a printable PDF, this A1-A2 level lesson focuses on building vocabulary and comprehension skills related to time-telling.

A1
What's in Your Lunchbox?

This ESL lesson plan introduces kids and teens to basic food vocabulary and quantifiers in an individual, 45-minute session. Through engaging activities, students explore common lunchbox items, practice grammar using quantifiers like "a few," "some," and "a lot of," and describe their ideal lunchbox. This A1 level lesson helps students confidently describe food preferences and quantities.