CLIL Lesson Plan: Superstitions and Strange Beliefs (45 minutes)
Lesson Objectives:
1. Students will be able to use new words and expressions related to superstitions.
2. Students will be able to discuss cultural differences and common traits in
superstitions.
3. Students will be able to understand superstitions in real-life contexts.
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Goal: Introduce the topic, activate prior knowledge.
Actions:
o Greeting.
o Discuss the question: "Do you believe in superstitions? What are some
superstitions you know?" (Students share their opinions on superstitions).
o Brief introduction to the lesson: explain that superstitions are beliefs not based
on scientific facts.
2. Vocabulary Activation (10 minutes)
Goal: Introduce key vocabulary related to the topic.
Actions:
o Present key words and phrases (e.g., luck, bad luck, black cat, broken mirror,
etc.).
o Teacher can use images or a short video to illustrate these words.
o Students work in pairs to discuss the words and their meanings, giving
examples related to their own culture.
o Quick check for understanding through mini-quiz or questions: "What do you
think happens if you break a mirror?"
3. Reading Activity (10 minutes)
Goal: Develop reading and comprehension skills.
Actions:
o Teacher provides a text about superstitions (e.g., common superstitions in
different countries).
o Students read the text individually or in pairs.
o After reading, students answer comprehension questions:
"What is considered bad luck in some countries?"
"Which superstition do you find the most interesting?"
o Teacher clarifies any unfamiliar words and phrases during the discussion.
4. Listening Activity (5 minutes)
Goal: Develop listening skills.
Actions:
o Teacher plays an audio file that tells stories about superstitions.
o Students listen and answer questions based on the audio.
o Discussion: "What are the different superstitions mentioned in the recording?"
5. Group Discussion (10 minutes)
Goal: Develop speaking skills and critical thinking.
Actions:
o Students are divided into groups and given a discussion question: "Are
superstitions important in your country? Why or why not?"
o Each group prepares a short presentation of their discussion.
o Groups present their opinions to the class.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes)
Goal: Summarize the lesson, review key vocabulary.
Actions:
o Class discussion: "What superstition do you find the most interesting?"
o Reflection: students share what they learned during the lesson.
o Homework: Write a short composition about superstitions in their country or
family.
Materials:
Flashcards with images and key vocabulary.
A text about superstitions.
An audio file with stories about superstitions.
