Sleep Benefits

Tom  - author of the lesson plan   Tom | June 06, 2023
Category
General English, Speaking Lessons
Topic
Sleep
Media
Video
Level
B2 Upper-Intermediate, C1 Advanced
Grammar
Mixed Grammar
Focus
Speaking, Vocabulary, Listening
Lesson ID
B2C1-9
Lesson Time
30 minutes
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Sleep Benefits | American English lesson plan for online speaking activies

Lesson Overview

You need some beauty sleep! In this lesson, students will delve into the fascinating world of sleep and sleep habits. They will discuss the importance of getting enough rest and how sleep impacts their daily lives. The lesson includes a helpful video that explains the numerous benefits of a good night's sleep, emphasizing why sleep is crucial for both the mind and body. By watching the video, students will expand their vocabulary and learn new idiomatic expressions related to sleep. The lesson features lively discussions where students can share their own sleep routines and habits. Designed to be interactive and fun, this lesson helps students build their language skills while focusing on a universally relatable topic—sleep!


Lesson Objectives



  • Listening: Students will watch a video that highlights the importance of sleep and the benefits it provides. They will listen for key vocabulary and concepts, such as "sleep debt," "boost productivity," and "ward off illness."




  • Speaking: Through discussion activities, students will practice describing their sleep habits and sharing tips for improving rest. They will answer questions using relevant vocabulary to express their views on the importance of good sleep.




  • Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce and reinforce vocabulary terms like "early bird," "night owl," "hit the sack," and "toss and turn." Students will apply these terms in context while discussing how their own sleep patterns impact their health.




  • Homework: Students will complete tasks that reinforce vocabulary and expressions related to sleep. They will fill in blanks using terms like "balance," "avoid," "toss and turn," and "ready to drop." Additionally, they will correct sentences containing incorrect sleep-related idioms and create their own sentences to deepen their understanding.




Video

Are you getting enough sleep? Or are you too busy with work and family? Watch this video to learn about the benefits of getting enough rest.

Video Transcript

Vocabulary and Pronunciation

sleep tight [idiom]: sleep well (said to someone when parting from them at night)
beauty sleep [noun]: sleep considered to be sufficient to keep one looking young and healthy
early bird [noun]: a person who rises, arrives, or acts before the usual or expected time
night owl [noun]: a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night
light sleeper [noun]: a person who wakes up easily to noise and other disruptions
heavy sleeper [noun]: a person who can sleep through noise and other disruptions
sleep in [phrasal verb]: to sleep until later in the morning than you usually do
fall asleep [idiom]: to begin sleeping
[b]a tall order[noun]: an unreasonable or difficult demand
let sleeping dogs lie [idiom]: avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems but may well do so as a result of such interference
tossing and turning [idiom]: to move about and turn over in bed because one is unable to sleep
sleeping like a log [idiom]: sleep very soundly without meaning
hit the sack [idiom]: go to bed
ready to drop [idiom]: to be very tired
chronic sleep debt [noun]: a kind of sleep deprivation caused by years of insufficient sleep that's never paid back
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