Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers
OLYMPICS
Pair Work Discussion
OLYMPICS 20 different questions about the Olympics - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts
Pair work Level: Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 minutes |
Discussion Practice
OLYMPICS 16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.
These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing. Activity Notes on Page 2 Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes |
'Find Someone Who'
Activity OLYMPICS Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Elementary to Intermediate Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes |
Reading and Grammar
OLYMPICS ('A Short History') 281-word article: 'A Short Short History of the Olympics'
Level: Intermediate
Notes and Answer Key attached |
Listening Practice
OLYMPICS ('A Short History') 2 minutes 27 seconds (see above reading text)
Level: Intermediate Eight listening comprehension questions Notes, Grade Conversion chart and Answer Key attached ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider reading aloud the text (see above reading activity) yourself, and possibly even recording your own voice! |
Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
OLYMPICS 15 vocabulary items about the Olympics
Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes |
athlete
boycott bronze compete drug testing |
event
flag gold Greece host city |
silver
stadium Summer Games torch winner |
5-Page Lesson:
Opinion Essay OLYMPICS Multi-Page lesson featuring essay model practice with:
Answer Key attached Approximate Time: 90 minutes |
Word Bank -
Writing Activity OLYMPICS "The Olympic Games are a waste of money. Do you agree or disagree?" Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes |
Worksheet
OLYMPICS Brainstorming and dictionary practice
Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below. All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given. Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer. Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 minutes ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Consider breaking your class into two teams and see which team can come up with the most (correctly spelled) words within a given time limit. Also, consider giving this worksheet to your students for homework. |