Teacher’s Overview
Title: Feeling Sick
Level: A1 (Beginner)
Category: Short Stories / Everyday Life / Health
Lesson Aim:
Students will learn vocabulary related to health and sickness, read a short relatable story, and practice speaking about personal experiences when feeling sick. The lesson emphasizes family care, rest, and recovery.
Skills: Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking, Listening, Personalization
Grammar Focus: Simple Past (regular & irregular verbs), adjectives for feelings and symptoms.
Lesson Length: 45–60 minutes (extendable)
Structure (3 PDFs):
- PDF 1: Warm-up + Story + Comprehension + Picture activities
- PDF 2: Vocabulary sorting + Grammar focus + Teacher’s Key
- PDF 3: Find Someone Who… + Name 3… + Pair Work speaking
Materials Needed: Projector for the image, printed worksheets.
Talkmor Tips:
Perfect for young learners and beginner teens. The warm story and cute image create a safe space for students to share personal experiences. Great follow-up: role-play “calling mom because you’re sick”.
