Lesson Overview

In this ESL lesson plan on the Irish Potato Famine, students delve into the historical tragedy that ravaged Ireland in the 19th century, exploring its causes, effects, and enduring impact on Irish society.

This ESL lesson plan titled “The Irish Potato Famine” is aimed at advanced students, and it follows on from our other awesome general English lesson plans, all of which are presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step curriculum. 

1. Warm up. 
2. Video: New Words. 
3. True or False? 
4. Retell the story. 
5. Questions.
6. Opinions.

Homework

As with every adult lesson plan from ESL Pals, students get to practise at home with our innovative homework activities. In this advanced ESL lesson plan titled The Irish Potato Famine” they are presented with an awesome article, then multiple activities. 

1. Article.
2. Article vocabulary. 
3. Article questions.