Saving Daylight
ESL Lesson PlansSaving Daylight

Saving Daylight

This engaging ESL lesson plan focuses on listening, speaking, and group discussions about daylight saving time. Students explore its purpose and effects through thought-provoking questions, a video quiz, and a summary exercise. They participate in a debate, analyze the benefits and drawbacks, and practice presentation skills as news reporters. Perfect for improving advanced communication skills in a group setting!

Skills

  • Can understand documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays, and the majority of films in the standard form of the language.
  • Can communicate complex information and advice on the full range of matters related to their occupational role.
  • Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
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1

Discuss in pairs or small groups.

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What is daylight saving time?
2
"I think the main purpose of daylight saving time is to make us all hate the sun". Do you agree with this quote? Why or why not?
3
How does daylight saving time affect your daily routine?
4
Do you believe that daylight saving time should be eliminated?
2

Watch the video and do the quiz.

3

Complete the summary of the video.

4

Work in groups. Use the list of prompts to come up with the benefits and drawbacks of Daylight Saving Time. Complete the list and add 2-3 more ideas where possible. Then, have a short debate with another group.

5

Imagine that you are a news reporter. Choose one of the headlines and elaborate on it (3-4 sentences). You have 3 minutes to prepare.