Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: English as a Second Language
Lesson Topic: identify and understand factual detail and specific information in a range of spoken contexts and from a variety of sources
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify factual details and specific information in spoken texts.
  • Use note‑taking symbols to record key data accurately.
  • Distinguish fact from opinion in listening tasks.
  • Answer IGCSE listening question types (multiple‑choice, gap‑fill, true/false) with correct detail.
  • Evaluate personal listening strategies and improve accuracy.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and audio player
  • Headphones for each student
  • Printed worksheets with question sets
  • Note‑taking symbols cheat‑sheet
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sample audio recordings (news clip, interview)
  • Answer key for teacher
 Introduction:

Begin with a short video clip showing how professionals rely on quick listening for key facts. Ask learners to share a recent situation where they needed to catch specific details. Explain that today they will master strategies to locate factual information and answer exam‑style questions accurately.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on common listening vocabulary.
  2. Pre‑listen (7'): Students read the worksheet questions, underline keywords, and predict possible answers.
  3. First listening (5'): Play the recording once for overall meaning; students note the gist.
  4. Second listening (8'): Replay the recording; students fill in details using note‑taking symbols.
  5. Pair check (6'): Compare answers, discuss fact vs. opinion, correct spelling.
  6. Speed note‑taking challenge (5'): 30‑second news clip; students jot as many facts as possible, then share.
  7. Whole‑class review (4'): Teacher highlights common errors and reinforces strategies.
Conclusion:

Recap the five-step listening process (predict → first listen → second listen → check → review) and ask each student to write one personal tip on a sticky note as an exit ticket. For homework, assign a BBC “6 Minute English” transcript for independent practice, encouraging students to apply the note‑taking symbols.