Healthy Lifestyle
Overview
This lesson includes various activities and tasks directed at A2 English learners. Students will use their background knowledge about "Healthy Lifestyles" and expand their understanding through a range of proposed tasks. This lesson will help them develop critical thinking about maintaining a healthy lifestyle while improving their language skills in writing, speaking, listening, and reading.
Introduction
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, no matter their age or background. It involves making simple, everyday choices that benefit both the body and the mind. For English learners, understanding these basic concepts is essential not only for their personal well-being but also to help them navigate conversations about health in English-speaking environments.
In this lesson, students will explore the key aspects of a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, regular exercise, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and managing stress. Through a variety of interactive activities, students will not only improve their English language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—but also learn how to make healthier choices in their daily lives.
By the end of the lesson, students will feel more confident discussing their own routines and will be able to offer simple suggestions for staying healthy.
Image taken from: Pixlr. (n.d.). AI Image Generator. Retrieved from https://pixlr.com/es/image-generator/
STEAM Device Goals
ICT Goals
| Technological competence | Competence Descriptor: Effectively integrates a variety of digital tools and resources into educational activities, adapting them to the subject matter, the students' needs, and the educational context, to promote a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Objective: Students will develop technological competence by utilizing digital tools and resources to explore different aspects of healthy living, such as balanced diets and physical activities, and by interacting with multimedia materials for listening and reading practice. |
| Communicative Competence | Competence Descriptor: Fosters collaborative learning by utilizing digital platforms and communication tools that encourage teamwork and interaction, allowing students to share ideas, discuss content, and build on each other's contributions within a supportive learning community. Objective: Students will develop communicative competence by engaging in pair or group discussions, using digital platforms and communication tools to share their daily routines and suggest healthy lifestyle improvements. |
| Research Competence | Competence Descriptor: Uses ICT effectively to investigate, collect, and evaluate relevant information, applying research findings to classroom activities while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills within real-world contexts. Objective: Students will use digital tools to gather information about healthy foods and exercise routines. They will analyze this information to make simple recommendations for living a healthier life, developing both their research and analytical skills in the process. |
English Goals (A2 Level)
| Oral Production A2 |
|
| Oral Interaction A2 |
|
PowerPoint Game - “Think Healthy”
Instructions: We will start today’s class with a fun and interactive PowerPoint game! The game is called “Think Healthy”, and it’s all about making the right choices when it comes to healthy food.
Open the game using the link provided:
How to play:
- You will be presented with multiple-choice questions (a, b, c) about healthy food.
- For each question, choose the option that you think is the healthiest or most appropriate.
- Discuss your answer with your partner before confirming it!
Objective:
- By the end of the game, you should have a better understanding of which foods are healthier choices and why
Task 1
Watch the video: Healthy Eating Habits Video
Before starting, watch the video and take notes on key ideas related to healthy eating. This will help guide your discussion with your partner.
- Pair: Discuss the following questions with your partner:
- What are some foods you try to avoid eating, and why?
- What are some healthy habits you recommend to others?
- Is there a food you want to start including in your diet? Why?
- What is something new you decided to try eating recently?
- What is your favorite healthy snack, and when do you like eating it?
- Collaborative Brainstorm (Padlet)
Instructions: In this activity, you will work together to create a list of 5 healthy eating habits. Use the link below to access our class Padlet board:
Steps:
- Discuss with your group the healthy eating habits you believe are most important.
- Add your list to the Padlet board, making sure to explain why each habit is important.
For example:
- Habit: Drink water regularly.
- Importance: Staying hydrated helps your body function properly and supports overall health
3. Share with the Class
Share your healthy eating habits with the rest of the class. Explain how these habits can help improve overall health.
Task 2
Remember...
Instructions:
Work in pairs to clasify the following verbs into two categories: gerunds and infinitives. For each verb, create a food-related phrase that follows it.
Verbs:
- Enjoy
- Try
- Want
- Decide
- Avoid
- Plan
- Love
- Recommend
- Hope
Example:
- Gerunds: I enjoy eating bananas in the mornings.
- Infinitives: Today I want to eat apples.
Sorting Exercise
Gerunds:
- Enjoy: __________________________________________
- Try: __________________________________________
- Avoid: _________________________________________
- Love: _________________________________________
- Recommend: ____________________________________
Infinitives:
- Want: __________________________________________
- Decide: ________________________________________
- Plan: __________________________________________
- Hope: __________________________________________
Follow-up Activity:
Once you’ve completed the sorting, share your phrases with another pair and discuss why you chose those specific foods.
Task 3
Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Please perform the following activity based on what we discussed in class about healthy lifestyles and habits.
Instructions:
- Click on the link below to access the quiz: Healthy Habits Quiz
- Complete the quiz by answering all the questions related to healthy habits.
- Take your time to think about each question and choose the best answer based on our discussions.
After the Quiz:
- Be prepared to discuss your answers and any questions you may have with the class.
Enjoy the activity!
Assessment
Now it’s time to check how much you’ve learned about healthy lifestyles!
Instructions:
Please complete the assessment by following the link below. The assessment is designed to test your understanding of the key concepts discussed in class, including vocabulary, gerunds and infinitives, and healthy eating habits.
Assessment Link:
Complete the Assessment Here
Important:
- Make sure to answer all questions to the best of your ability.
- Take your time and review your answers before submitting the form.
Good luck! You can do it!