In My Garden
ESL Lesson PlansIn My Garden

In My Garden

This garden lesson plan introduces ESL learners to basic descriptive phrases using "there is/there are" to talk about objects and scenery in a garden setting. Through reading and writing exercises, students at an A1 level practice vocabulary related to nature and garden items. The lesson includes activities to help students confidently describe what they see, enhancing their ability to talk about places and objects using simple structures.

Skills

  • Can describe objects, places, and people using simple adjectives.
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1

Look at the picture and answer the questions.

How many animals do you see? How many cats? How many dogs?
2

Unscramble the words to discover the answers to the questions.

3

Read the text to learn how to describe what you see.

4

Fill in the blanks in the text.

5

Create sentences with the phrases below and "there is" or "there are".

6

Anna has a beautiful garden.

7

Describe Anna's garden!

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