| LESSON OVERVIEW
In this lesson students study advanced synonyms for laugh, watch a video about laughter and discuss different aspects of laughter. The video idea comes from one of our subscribers. Phil, thank you! #yousuggestwecreate
WARM-UP & VIDEO
The lesson starts with an activity in which students read five incomplete jokes and decide what words to put in the gaps. Afterwards, students have a short discussion about jokes and how our cultural background influences our sense of humour. Then, students watch the first part of a BBC video about laughter and note down the reasons why people laugh. During the second viewing, students make notes on several topics from the video (e.g. how apes and humans laugh, benefits of laughter). After that, they answer some questions about laughing in different situations (e.g. at inappropriate times, being unable to stop laughing).
SYNONYMS FOR LAUGH & SPEAKING
This part of the lesson starts with an exercise in which students learn seven synonyms for laugh (e.g. cackle, giggle, chuckle). They do it by listening to the types of laughter represented by the verbs (audio available for teachers online) and reading sentences which put the verbs in context. Then, they come up with other contexts for the words by describing short situations with the use of the verbs. After that, students read the definitions of the verbs from the previous exercise and correct the mistakes in them (e.g. Chuckle means to laugh quietly, not loudly.). The vocabulary is then practised in a multiple choice task in which students choose the correct synonym for the verb laugh in a few sentences. The last part of the lesson is an extended speaking exercise (similar to Part 2 of the CAE speaking exam). Students work in pairs or groups of three and compare and contrast sets of photos showing people laughing in different situations. After the conversation about the photos, students discuss some questions related to laughter and wellbeing.
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Thank you for such a great lesson plan!:)
Thank you so much for the comment 🙂
Thank you! It’s so refreshing to find a lesson that’s not about COVID, global warming, stress, etc.
Absolutely!! Please provide more positive topics like this! They are much needed
Great lesson – my students loved the recorded laughter samples even if some of the nuances went over their heads !
They loved the groaner jokes too – a few said they were worthy of Christmas crackers !
Big thanks from Rita in France ( doing a demure little simper as I send this )
Thank you so much for such positive feedback! It’s awesome your students enjoyed the lesson! Cheers 🙂
This looks like such a fun lesson, i can’t wait to use it with my students this week. I also agree with the feedback below that it’s so nice to have something more positive and upbeat to teach. Thank you!!!
Fantastic! Good vibes are always needed. Let us know how this lesson went with your students!
Agree with all the previous comments. It was very well-received by my class ?
Great material, thank you! My students loved this lesson plan! 🙂
We also watched this video to find out our laughing type https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enJNZ8g_k84
Thanks for sharing it with us 🙂
Absolutely amazing lesson! Great activities. Relevant vocabulary for the intended level and the exam-type activity at the end is splendid. Thanks for this. Cheers! filipe
Thanks for feedback, Filipe!
Perfectly described!!! I loved this lesson plan. Thank you so much for the research about laughter and its effects.
We’re happy to hear it, thanks 🙂
Thanks for this uplifting lesson!
Simply fantastic!!
Great stuff!
Thanks!
What a great lesson, thank you! The online presentation is wonderful – I just had to make all the type much bigger and bold to work against eye strain for my students. I split some of the content between 2 slides to make it all fit.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us!
Such a fun lesson plan, laughed all the way through it with my students.
Thank you so much for this great lesson plan! My students really enjoyed it. 🙂
Awesome, we’re happy to hear that 🙂
Thank you for this class, the students loved it and the material provided such as the video and the audios were great!
Thanks! We’re thrilled to hear such positive feedback!
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When I click in the link for the audio it says there is no audio available. Could you check, please?
Hi! We’ve just checked that and it works on our side. Please, check out the link in the e-lesson plan or PDF files and if you still experience the issue, reach out to as at [email protected].