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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Discussion Practice
SLEEP and DREAMS 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 Download the PDF file by first becoming a Patreon member, and then clicking on the orange button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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Crossword
SLEEP and DREAMS Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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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 Download the PDF file by clicking on the green button below!
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