In this ESL lesson, B1 students will explore how daily choices shape the quality of our lives. Based on a video, the lesson encourages conversation about both good and bad habits. Students will discuss the impact of their choices on health, productivity, and overall well-being. The lesson is engaging, suitable for all ages, and promotes practical language use.
| Type | Level | Vocabulary | Video length | Lesson time |
| Regular Lesson | B1 / Intermediate | 15+ phrases | 2:20 min | 60 min |
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Vocabulary
- Get up
- Make the bed
- Check the phone
- Brush your teeth
- Breathe in fresh air
- Eat breakfast
- Wash the dishes
- Drink coffee
- Watch videos
- Exercise
- Work
- Read a book
- Stay up late
- Go for a walk
- Drink water
Contents
- Lead-in
- This or that
- Video preview
- Video
- Questions
- Timeline
- Comments
- Your comment
- Discussion
- Worst day ever
- Best day ever
Lead-in, This or that
This B1 ESL lesson focuses on the impact of daily choices. It starts with 15 pictures of everyday activities like exercising, drinking water, or staying up late. Students identify as many activities as they can before checking the answers on the next page. A “this or that” activity follows, where students discuss choices like snoozing the alarm or waking up right away, and making the bed or leaving it messy, fostering engaging conversations with classmates or the teacher.
Video preview, Video, Questions
The video preview page features two screenshots from The Power of Choice. Students examine the images and predict the story and the choices the girl might face. Afterward, they watch the video, which has no words—only actions. Working in pairs, one student lists the girl’s good choices, while the other notes the bad ones. They then compare their notes with classmates. Finally, students answer three follow-up questions to reflect on the video.
Timeline, Comments, Your comment
To ensure students understand the video and practice the phrases, they pair up. One student describes a day of good choices, while the other describes a day of bad choices, following a suggested timeline and filling in details as they speak. After taking turns, students read and discuss YouTube comments on the video. Finally, they write a short comment of their own.
Discussion
The discussion page includes six thought-provoking questions about daily choices, such as whether you prefer planning your day or going with the flow, how often you check your phone when you wake up, and what your favorite way to relax is after a busy day. These questions encourage students to reflect on their habits and share personal insights.
Worst day ever, Best day ever
The final two pages of this lesson focus on storytelling using emojis. Students are provided with 10 suggested emojis to create stories about the worst day ever and the best day ever. They must speak in full sentences, add details, and let their creativity shine.
