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Teacher's Lesson Plan

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Lesson Overview

Topic

Ebooks — The Future of Reading? Jake gets an ebook reader for his birthday. His best friend Anna is not impressed — she loves real books. They talk, argue and think about the future of reading. The lesson covers what ebooks are, how they work, what you can and can't do with them, and whether they will replace paper books.

Level

Duration

90 minutes

Skills

Vocabulary · Grammar · Reading · Listening · Speaking · Writing

Grammar

G1 — Present Simple — habits and facts: I read every night. Ebooks cost less.
G2 — Present Progressive — happening now: Jake is downloading a book right now.
G3 — Future Simple (will) — predictions: Ebooks will replace paper books one day.
G4 — Can / Can't — ability and possibility: You can carry 1,000 books. You can't smell an ebook.
G5 — First Conditional — real future situations: If you buy an ebook reader, you will save money.

Vocabulary

12 words (A2): ebook · device · download · screen · chapter · battery · digital · convenient · replace · available · discover · library

Materials

Student Handouts 1–6 (printed); whiteboard

Key Grammar — Teaching Notes

G1 vs G2 — Present Simple vs Present Progressive

This is the key contrast at A2. Board two columns:
Present Simple — habits, facts, always/usually/never:
I read every night. She doesn't like ebooks. It costs £5.

Present Progressive — right now, at this moment:
Jake is reading an ebook right now. She is not using her device.

Common errors: "I am reading books every day" → I read books every day (habit = PS)
"She read a book now" → She is reading a book now (right now = PP)

G3 — Future Simple: will + bare infinitive

At A2, Future Simple is for predictions and decisions made at the moment of speaking:
I think ebooks will replace paper books. / Paper books won't disappear.
Common error: "Ebooks will to replace" → will + bare infinitive (no "to").

G5 — First Conditional: If + Present Simple, will + infinitive

Real, possible future situations:
If you buy an ebook reader, you will save money.
If the battery dies, you won't be able to read.
If more people read ebooks, bookshops will close.
Key rule: IF clause = Present Simple (NOT will). "If you will buy…" ✗
Note: the two clauses can swap: You will save money if you buy an ebook reader.

Lesson Procedure

Time

Stage

Skill

Teacher does

Students do

0–8 min

Lead-in

Speaking

Hold up a real book and mime a tablet. Ask: "Which do you prefer? A paper book or an ebook?" Quick show of hands. Board: "What can you do with a paper book that you can't do with an ebook?" Take 4–5 ideas.

Vote. Give ideas. Discuss preferences.

8–18 min

Vocabulary

—

12 A2 words. Part A: read + example. Part B: match. Part C: gap-fill sentences.

Read words. Match. Gap-fill.

18–46 min

Grammar

—

PS vs PP contrast (board) → Future Simple → Can/Can't → First Conditional. Board structure for each. Exercises 1–5.

Study grammar cards. Exercises 1–5. Pair-check.

46–58 min

Reading

Jake and Anna's text conversation about ebooks. Gist: "Who likes ebooks? Who prefers paper books?" Tasks 1–2.

Read the conversation. Answer questions. True/False.

58–70 min

Listening

Jake tells his mum about his new ebook reader. Read TWICE at a clear A2 pace.

Listen. Circle answers. Complete notes.

70–82 min

Speaking

Ebooks debate: paper vs digital. First Conditional chain game. Monitor G1–G5.

Debate. Conditional chain. Discussion.

80–90 min

Writing

80–100 words. Blog post: "Should everyone read ebooks?" All 5 structures required.

Write blog post. Self-check.

Listening Script — 'Jake's New Ebook Reader'

Read at a clear A2 pace. Pause between sentences. Read twice.

Jake:

Mum, look! I'm downloading my first book right now — it's already on my screen! This ebook reader is amazing. I can carry a thousand books in my pocket. Well, not really in my pocket — it's a bit big for that — but you know what I mean.

Mum:

That's nice, Jake. But does the screen hurt your eyes?

Jake:

No, it's not like a phone or a tablet. It's a special screen — it doesn't hurt your eyes at all. And you can read it in the sun! If you use a normal tablet in the sun, you can't see anything. But this one is fine. I can read outside now.

Mum:

How much do the books cost?

Jake:

That's the best part. Most ebooks cost less than paper books. Some are even free! And if you use the digital library app, you can borrow books for free. You just download them and they're available for two weeks. If you don't finish in time, you just borrow them again.

Mum:

What about the battery? Does it last a long time?

Jake:

Yes! The battery lasts for weeks, not hours. I only need to charge it once a week. If the battery dies, that's a problem, of course — you won't be able to read. But that won't happen often. I think ebooks will replace paper books one day, Mum. Everyone will read on devices like this.

Mum:

I don't know about that, Jake. I still prefer a real book. There's something special about turning the pages.

Jake:

I know, I know. But look — I'm reading chapter three already!

All 5 structures in the script:
· G1 PS: Most ebooks cost less. / The battery lasts for weeks. / I only need to charge it once a week.
· G2 PP: I'm downloading my first book right now. / I'm reading chapter three already.
· G3 Future: ebooks will replace paper books / Everyone will read on devices / that won't happen often
· G4 Can/Can't: I can carry a thousand books. / you can read in the sun / you can't see anything / You can borrow books for free.
· G5 First Cond: If you use a normal tablet in the sun, you can't see anything. / If you use the digital library app, you can borrow for free. / If you don't finish in time, you just borrow them again. / If the battery dies, you won't be able to read.

Answer Key

Handout 1 — Vocabulary

1. device 2. download 3. screen 4. chapter 5. battery 6. convenient 7. digital 8. library 9. available 10. replace 11. discover 12. ebook

Handout 2 — Grammar

Ex 1 (PS or PP): 1. reads (PS — every night) 2. is downloading (PP — right now) 3. prefers (PS — fact/habit) 4. are arguing (PP — now) 5. costs (PS — fact) 6. is using (PP — at this moment) 7. don't read (PS — never = habit) 8. is looking (PP — now)

Ex 2 (will / won't): 1. will replace 2. won't disappear 3. will be 4. will download 5. won't cost 6. will discover

Ex 3 (can / can't): 1. can 2. can't 3. can 4. can't 5. can 6. can't

Ex 4 (First Conditional): 1. If you buy an ebook reader, you will save money. 2. If the battery dies, we won't be able to read. 3. If you download the app, you can borrow books for free. 4. If more people read ebooks, bookshops will close. 5. If you read more, you will learn more.

Ex 5 (errors): 1. reads (PS — every day = habit, not PP) 2. will replace (will + bare infinitive — no "to") 3. buy (If clause = PS, not will buy) 4. can carry (can + bare infinitive — no "to") 5. is downloading (PP — right now, not PS)

Handouts 3 + 4

Reading T/F: 1 T 2 F (he received it as a birthday present from his parents) 3 T 4 F (Anna says she can smell a paper book — she likes that) 5 T

Reading Task 2: 1. Jake — he got an ebook reader for his birthday 2. Anna — she prefers paper books 3. He is downloading a new book / his first book 4. You can carry thousands of books; it's cheaper; you can discover new authors easily

Listening Task 1: 1-c 2-b 3-a 4-c

Task 2: (1) downloading / screen (2) special screen / sun (3) less / free / digital library / two weeks (4) weeks / once a week (5) will replace / devices

Ebooks — The Future of Reading?

Student Handouts

Name:

Date:

Class:

Handout 1

Vocabulary

Part A — Key Words

Word

What it means / example

ebook

a book in digital form that you read on a screen — I bought an ebook for £2.99.

device

a piece of technology — a phone, tablet or ebook reader — I use three different devices every day.

download

to copy a file from the internet to your device — I can download a book in 10 seconds.

screen

the flat surface of a phone, tablet or ebook reader that shows text and images — The screen on this reader is very clear.

chapter

a section of a book — I read three chapters last night.

battery

the part of a device that stores electricity — The battery lasts for two weeks.

digital

in the form of electronic data — not physical — I prefer digital books to paper ones.

convenient

easy to use or carry — An ebook reader is very convenient for travelling.

replace

to take the place of something — Will ebooks replace paper books one day?

available

ready to use or buy — This book is available to download for free.

discover

to find something new — I discovered a great new author last week.

library

a place or app where you can borrow books for free — My local library has a digital section.

Part B — Match the Word and the Definition

Draw a line to match each word with the correct definition.

Words

1. convenient
2. battery
3. replace
4. discover
5. download
6. available

Definitions

a. to find something new for the first time
b. to take the place of something
c. easy to use or carry
d. to copy a file from the internet
e. ready to use or buy
f. stores electricity in a device

Part C — Fill in the Gaps

Use the words from Part A.

1.You don't need a phone or a tablet — an ebook reader is a separate __________________ .

2.It takes less than a minute to __________________ a new book — it goes straight to your reader.

3.The __________________ on this reader is very easy to read, even in strong sunlight.

4.I'm in the middle of a great book — I'm on __________________ twelve already!

5.The __________________ lasts for weeks, so I don't need to charge it very often.

6.An ebook reader is very __________________ — you can carry hundreds of books without any extra weight.

7.Some people prefer __________________ books, but others still want to hold a real book in their hands.

8.You can borrow ebooks from the digital __________________ for free — you just need a library card.

9.This book is __________________ for free this week only — after that, it will cost £4.99.

10.Do you think ebooks will __________________ paper books, or will people always want the real thing?

11.I love ebooks because I can __________________ new authors easily — I can read the first chapter for free before I buy.

12.I read three __________________ last night on my reader — it's so easy to keep going!

Handout 2

Grammar

Five Grammar Structures — Ebooks and the Future of Reading

G1 — PRESENT SIMPLE
Use for habits, facts and things that are always true.
I read every night. · She prefers paper books. · Ebooks cost less.
He doesn't like reading on a screen. · Do you use an ebook reader?
Signal words: every day · usually · always · often · never · sometimes

G2 — PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
Use for actions happening right now or at this moment.
Jake is downloading a new book right now. · She is reading chapter three.
They aren't using their devices at the moment.
Signal words: right now · at the moment · look! · listen! · at this moment
✗ "I am reading every day" ✓ "I read every day" (habit = Present Simple)

G3 — FUTURE SIMPLE (will)
Use for predictions about the future.
Ebooks will replace paper books one day.
Paper books won't (will not) disappear completely.
Everyone will read on a screen in the future.
Structure: will + bare infinitive · ✗ "will to replace" ✓ "will replace"
Signal words: one day · in the future · I think… · I believe…

G4 — CAN / CAN'T
Use for ability or possibility.
You can carry 1,000 books in one device. · You can download a book in seconds.
You can't smell an ebook. · You can't lend an ebook to a friend easily.
Structure: can / can't + bare infinitive · ✗ "can to carry" ✓ "can carry"

G5 — FIRST CONDITIONAL
Use for real, possible future situations and their results.
If you buy an ebook reader, you will save money.
If the battery dies, you won't be able to read.
If more people read ebooks, bookshops will close.
Structure: If + Present Simple → will + infinitive
✗ "If you will buy…" ✓ "If you buy…" (If clause = Present Simple!)
You can also say: "You will save money if you buy an ebook reader." (same meaning)

KEY CONTRAST — G1 vs G2:
"I read ebooks every evening." (habit → Present Simple)
"I am reading an ebook right now." (happening now → Present Progressive)

Exercise 1 — Present Simple or Present Progressive?

Choose the correct form.

1.Anna __________________ (read) before bed every night.

2.Jake __________________ (download) his first book right now.

3.She __________________ (prefer) paper books to ebooks.

4.Look! They __________________ (argue) about ebooks again.

5.An ebook reader __________________ (cost) around £80–£100.

6.At the moment, Jake __________________ (use) the digital library app.

7.I __________________ (not / read) paper books any more — I use my device.

8.He __________________ (look) for a new book to download.

Exercise 2 — will / won't

Complete with will or won't and the verb in brackets.

1.I think ebooks __________________ (replace) paper books in the future.

2.I don't think paper books __________________ (disappear) completely.

3.Reading __________________ (be) easier when everyone has a device.

4.She __________________ (download) the book as soon as she gets home.

5.Ebooks __________________ (not / cost) as much in the future.

6.If you read more, you __________________ (discover) many new ideas.

Exercise 3 — can / can't

Fill in the gap with can or can't.

1.You __________________ download a book in just a few seconds.

2.You __________________ smell an ebook — but you can smell a paper book!

3.With an ebook reader, you __________________ carry hundreds of books without any extra weight.

4.You __________________ lend an ebook to a friend as easily as a paper book.

5.You __________________ change the size of the text on an ebook — that's very useful!

6.If the battery is dead, you __________________ read anything at all.

Exercise 4 — First Conditional

Write full First Conditional sentences using the prompts.

1.buy an ebook reader → save money
If you ___________________________________________

2.battery / die → not / be able to read
If the ___________________________________________

3.download the library app → borrow books for free
If you ___________________________________________

4.more people / read ebooks → bookshops / close
If ___________________________________________

5.read more → learn more
If you ___________________________________________

Exercise 5 — Find and Correct the Mistake

Each sentence has one mistake. Find it and correct it.

1. "She is reading ebooks every evening before bed."