English Lesson Plans

Students explore the English language of the 1800's.  In this history of language cross-curriculum lesson, students examine the Declaration of Independence and other written documents from colonial times and select unfamiliar vocabulary, phrases, or idioms to interpret.  Students work in groups to research the meanings of these phrases.  Students initiate correspondence based on the history of the English language with a "keypal" in a different state.

Learners examine ways that inventions and events change the English language and create posters showing specific words and language changes that resulted from an event, discovery, or cultural change .  In this aquiriing vocabulary lesson, learners increase their vocabulary by discussing technological and scientific events and their impact on the English language.

In these English lesson plans, students use video, the Internet and non-fiction essays to research the history of the English language. They write a short research paper and design a PowerPoint presentation showcasing their findings.

In this lesson students investigate economic growth in China. In this current events lesson, students review a news report about the 2008 Summer Olympics in China and the push for young people in China to learn the English language. An activity worksheet is included with the lesson.

Students practice using several different writing techniques in class to expand their English knowledge.  In this English language learning lesson, students complete mini writing lessons for several days while trying to feel comfortable in a writing environment. 

9th graders examine how many words in the English language originate from the Greek language, and complete a Greek word worksheet. Next, they discuss the concept of character development. 9th graders read the short story "The Wicked Barber's Plight," and participate in a class discussion of the characterization in the story.

This lesson has 8th graders increase their vocabulary by examining, discussing and analyzing the ways that cultural, political, social, technological and scientific events impact and change the English language.

Students (English Language Learners) design and publish a brochure. They include an introduction of their school to their parents in English and their native language. The brochure includes pictures and explanations of school function.

In this lesson learners practice their conversational English Language skills, dictation skills, and explore job hunting/interview vocabulary. In this lesson learners gain valuable experience and familiarity with job hunting language.

In this lesson students sing songs related to literature to enhance vocabulary.  In this music for English Language Learners lesson, students sing and act out songs using that mirror the vocabulary in books they are reading.  In this lesson students match words and pictures.  In this lesson students make a booklet with words and pictures.