Teacher Overview
Lesson Title: I Hate Doing The Dishes
Level: A2 / Pre-Intermediate (Teens & Young Adults)
Length: 60–75 minutes
Format: 5 ready-to-print PDFs
Overview
This fun, relatable lesson tackles one of the most common teenage complaints — hating to do the dishes. Through a humorous “Dear Grok” letter, practical vocabulary, and light grammar, students learn how to talk about household chores, express frustration, and give/receive advice in a natural way.
The lesson is teacher-friendly with strong support (sentence starters, ready examples, and clear instructions), making it ideal for non-native teachers and students who need structure while still having fun.
Key Language
- Vocabulary: pile, greasy, wrinkly, annoyed, chores, excuses, habits
- Grammar: Modals for advice (should, shouldn’t, could)
Skills Practiced
Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, Real-life discussion, Giving advice
What’s Included
- PDF 1: Warm-up + Extended Dear Grok Letter + Vocabulary
- PDF 2: Grok’s Funny Reply + Discussion Questions
- PDF 3: Grammar & Vocabulary (with big funny kitchen illustration)
- PDF 4: Varied Activities (Role Play + Ranking Task + Good/Bad Advice + My Perfect System)
- PDF 5: Speaking Practice + Review + Exit Ticket
Teacher Tip: The mix of ranking and “My Perfect System” activities keeps students engaged. Great for teens who love complaining about chores!
