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LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

EDUCATION

LinguaHouse

May 20, 2025

Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning; Exam Preparation; Vocabulary and Grammar; 10-12 Years Old; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 05/20/2025

In this updated lesson plan, students listen in on a parent-teacher conference. They define vocabulary for describing students and notice verb phrases related to classroom behavior. A speaking activity is provided to activate this vocabulary and the lesson concludes with discussion questions. There is a short optional extension activity which compares American and British school systems. (by Stephanie Hirschman)

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Mr. Elliott: Hi, thanks for coming in this evening. I’m Mr. Elliott and you must be...
Nicki: ...Noah’s mother. I’m Nicki. Great to meet you.
Mr. Elliott: Well, take a seat – you too, Noah – and let’s get started. How do you think things are going for you this year at school, Noah?
Noah: Pretty well. I’m enjoying English and Art the most.
Mr. Elliott: Yes, I can see that you like those best. Your work in Art, especially, shows what a hard-working student you can be. Great improvement since the start of the year!
Nicki: How’s he doing in English?
Mr. Elliott: Actually, Noah’s very clever in English. He’s really creative, and he wrote a wonderful short story based on the idea of living under the sea. When all the kids take the state exams at the end of the year, I expect him to get a high score.
Nicki: That’s good news. But he has been having a hard time with math.
Mr. Elliott: I’ve noticed. However, I think you’re becoming more confident now, aren’t you, Noah?
Noah: Yeah, I am. But it’s hard to keep up with all the homework.
Mr. Elliott: I know, and you haven’t always handed your homework in on time. But you have to get used to having more homework as you get older. What I really want to say to you and your mother is: pay attention to the instructions! There’s no point taking all that time to finish the worksheet if you aren’t doing it right!
Noah: OK, Mr. Elliott.
Mr. Elliott: Now, we need to talk about science. What do you think I’m going to say to your mother, Noah?
Noah: That I’m sometimes chatty in science class?
Mr. Elliott: Exactly. Noah usually talks too much with his friends, instead of doing the work. In fact, you got into trouble last, week, didn’t you?
Noah: Yeah...
Nicki: I’m so sorry about that, Mr. Elliott. I’ll talk to him at home about the importance of keeping quiet in lessons.
Mr. Elliott: Well, it’s not so much that as learning how to be more independent and still get the work done. Can you do that?
Noah: I think so. I’ll try to be more sensible.
Mr. Elliott: Let’s see, what else. PE... Noah always does his best and he’s very helpful with getting out the equipment and putting it away again, which I appreciate. Thanks, Noah. Do you have any other questions?
Nicki: Yes, the kids are already talking about the end-of-year exams. What can we do at home to help them prepare?
Mr. Elliott: In terms of extra work – absolutely nothing. Just help them to complete their normal homework and do whatever you can to support their learning. Noah, we’ll have tons of time to prepare for the exams. Don’t worry about that for now. OK?
Noah: OK.
Nicki: Thanks so much, Mr. Elliott.

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