Lesson Overview

Let’s get existential in this lesson plan that talks about the time we have left. Don’t worry - it’s not as grim as it sounds! Students start by watching an innovative video “The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)” by Ze Frank. Then, the topic is explored through grammar and vocabulary with entertaining activities!

Everybody likes to wonder… what if? What if I were born in a different country?… What if I won a million dollars?… What if this pandemic never ends? Well, let’s stop there! The second conditional is the grammar point in focus for this lesson. 

Students learn all about the structure and practice the concept with entertaining activities. New vocabulary is explored through the video: “The Time You Have (In JellyBeans)” by Ze Frank. And, students get to practice their listening skills and write down facts that they hear from the video. 

Activities: 

1. Warm up. 
2. Video vocabulary. 
3. Listening exercise. 
4. Video analysis. 
5. Reading and exercises. 
6. Second conditional exercises. 

Homework

The homework for this lesson offers students the opportunity to practice their writing as they need to answer questions in the second conditional format. They also get to write down their daily routines to see if they are making the most of their time. Finally, students get to share their time-management advice.

Activities:

1. Second conditional questions. 
2. To-do list.
3. General writing task.