With this lesson, students will expand their descriptive vocabulary by mastering -ed and -ing adjectives like ‘thrilled,’ ‘confusing,’ and ‘frightening.’ Perfect for helping learners confidently express emotions and describe situations in everyday conversations.
lesson overview
This A2-B1 level ESL lesson focuses on helping students distinguish and use adjectives ending in -ed and -ing accurately.
The lesson is available in both printable format for traditional classrooms and a digital 16:9 PDF presentation. The user-friendly digital format allows easy navigation in presentation mode with just a click of the spacebar, requiring no additional software.
Target Audience:
- Level: A2-B1 (Elementary to Intermediate)
- Best for: Adults and older teenagers
Content Breakdown:
- Warm-Up Activity
- Grammar Guide
- Choose Correct Alternative
- Match Descriptions to Pictures
- Picture Description Activity
- Matching Synonyms
- Interview Your Partner Speaking Activity
- Fill-in-the-Gaps
- Final Discussion
HOMEWORK (Extra Language Immersion):
Video and Quiz:
Features a video on “Why We Feel Embarrassed” paired with a comprehension quiz and extra discussion.