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
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
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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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