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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
SLEEP and DREAMS

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Pair Work Discussion
SLEEP
20 questions about sleep - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 minutes


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'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

SLEEP
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
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Lesson
SLEEP and DREAMS
7-Page Lesson

Page 1: Vocabulary Preview
Page 2: Reading & Gap-fill
Page 3: Reading Comprehension,
​             Discussion, Writing
Page 4: Grammar Practice
​             (esp. past & past continuous)
Page 5: Dictation
Page 6: Writing Practice (narrative)
​Page 7: Writing Practice (narrative)
Answer Key Attached

​Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate
​(CEFR A2)

​Approx Time: 120 - 180 minutes
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Page 1 Gap-fill Model:
"Some people think it's a good idea to go to bed early.  Other people think it's better to stay up late.  What do you think?"

Page 2:
Dictation

Pages 3 and 4 Writing Assignment:
"Some people think its a good idea to take a nap during the day.  Other people think it's better NOT to take a nap.  What do you think?"

Page 5 Answer Key

Level: Intermediate


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Board Game
SLEEP and DREAMS
30 questions about sleep and dreams

For groups of two to three players

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Dice required


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​Remember to select 'grayscale' in your computer printer settings to save on color ink!

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Listening / Speaking / Writing Activity
A STRANGE DREAM
Students create a short story about a "strange dream". First, they listen to you ask questions and then they write their answers.  Finally, they get the handout and fill it in with their answers.  Wrap-up by having your students read aloud their stories to classmates.  Use as a possible lead-in to a past tense writing activity about strange dreams.

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 25 minutes


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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
SLEEP and DREAMS
15 vocabulary items about sleep and dreams

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes

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15 Essential Words About Sleep and Dreams 
   alarm clock
   asleep
   bedtime
   fall asleep
​   get up
   go to bed
   insomnia
   morning person
   nightmare
   night owl
   oversleep
   sleep-in
   take a nap
   wake up
​   yawn
Try the interactive version of the above worksheet!

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Word Bank
SLEEP and DREAMS
63 sleep-related vocabulary items

Question: Which words below describe your sleeping habits?

Level: Intermediate to Advanced


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Crossword
SLEEP and DREAMS
Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes


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Word Search
SLEEP and DREAMS
18 vocabulary items about sleep and dreams

Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 minutes


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Rank &
Discuss Opinions

SLEEP and DREAMS
12 statements about sleep and dreams

Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes


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Advice Column
SLEEP
Newspaper advice column with 3 problems about sleep

Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 25 minutes


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