Less is more! In this lesson, students will explore minimalism and the concept of living with only the basic necessities. The lesson features a video of a man who got rid of nearly everything he owns and now lives with just 47 items. Students will learn and practice countable and uncountable nouns along with related vocabulary. The lesson includes engaging discussion activities and fun tasks specifically designed for adults and teenagers, ensuring a practical and enjoyable learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Learners will differentiate between countable and uncountable nouns, focusing on how to use phrases like "a piece of" and "an item of" to modify uncountable nouns to express quantity in countable terms. They will practice using these structures in various contexts, reinforcing their grammar skills through activities and exercises provided in the lesson.

Listening: Students will improve their listening skills by engaging with a video featuring a minimalist living with only 47 items. They will listen for specific details about the items he owns and his lifestyle choices, enhancing their ability to understand spoken English in a real-life context.

Speaking: Participants will develop their speaking skills by engaging in discussions and role-play activities related to minimalism and lifestyle choices. They will use vocabulary and grammatical structures from the lesson to express their opinions, ask questions, and discuss the concept of minimalism with peers.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to minimalism, such as "possessions," or "minimalist." Students will learn these terms in the context of the minimalist lifestyle depicted in the video and use them in sentences and discussion to solidify their understanding.

Homework: Students will complete various tasks that reinforce the lesson's content, such as transforming phrases from uncountable to countable and filling in blanks with grammatical structures related to quantity (e.g., "a little," "a few"). This will help them apply what they have learned in a practical way, ensuring retention and understanding of the material.

Video

                                                How many possessions do you own? Would you ever consider living out of a backpack? Watch this video about an extreme minimalist who is currently living and traveling with only 47 possessions. Over the past 10 years, he has transformed his life by downsizing all of his stuff and getting rid of his bank account, his car, and many other things in order to live the way he feels is serving his purpose. 
												
                                            