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Vocabulary lesson plan & materials

Daily Routine

Part 2. Daily routines through reading, video comprehension, speaking, role-play and writing, with Present Simple and modal language in context.

  • Present Simple
  • can
  • would
  • might
  • Reading
  • Video Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Readings

Tom’s Day

A1–A2

My name is Tom and I am a student. Every day, I wake up at 7 o’clock in the morning. I brush my teeth and take a shower. Then, I get dressed and have breakfast. I usually have cereal with milk and a banana. After breakfast, I go to school. I walk to school because it’s not too far from my house.

At school, I have different classes like math, science and English. I also have lunch with my friends. We usually eat sandwiches or pasta.

After school, I come back home and do my homework. Sometimes, I play video games with my brother before dinner. For dinner, my family usually has rice, vegetables and chicken.

After dinner, I watch TV or read a book. Before going to bed, I brush my teeth and change into my pajamas. I usually go to bed at around 10 o’clock. That’s my daily routine!

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Complete the text with words from the original passage.

My name is Tom and I am a _____(1). Every day, I _____(2) up at 7 o’clock in the morning. I _____(3) my teeth and _____(4) a shower. Then, I get dressed and have _____(5). I usually have _____(6) with milk and a banana. After breakfast, I _____(7) to school. I _____(8) to school because it’s not too _____(9) from my house.

At school, I _____(10) different classes like math, science and English. I also have _____(11) with my friends. We usually eat _____(12) or pasta.

After school, I come back home and _____(13) my homework. Sometimes, I _____(14) video games with my brother before _____(15). _____(16) dinner, my family usually _____(17) rice, vegetables and _____(18).

After dinner, I _____(19) TV or _____(20) a book. _____(21) going to bed, I brush my _____(22) and change _____(23) my pajamas. I _____(24) go to bed at around 10 o’clock. That’s my daily _____(25)!

Answers

1 student · 2 wake · 3 brush · 4 take · 5 breakfast · 6 cereal · 7 go · 8 walk · 9 far · 10 have · 11 lunch · 12 sandwiches · 13 do · 14 play · 15 dinner · 16 for · 17 has · 18 chicken · 19 watch · 20 read · 21 before · 22 teeth · 23 into · 24 usually · 25 routine

Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. What is the name of the person in the text?
    • AJohn
    • BTom
    • CPeter
    • DDavid
  2. What time does Tom wake up every day?
    • A6 o’clock
    • B7 o’clock
    • C8 o’clock
    • D9 o’clock
  3. What does Tom do after waking up?
    • AHe goes to school
    • BHe brushes his teeth and takes a shower
    • CHe has breakfast
    • DHe plays video games
  4. What does Tom usually have for breakfast?
    • ACereal with milk and a banana
    • BSandwiches or pasta
    • CRice, vegetables and chicken
    • DEggs and bacon
  5. How does Tom go to school?
    • AHe takes a bus
    • BHe walks
    • CHe rides a bike
    • DHe drives a car
  6. What classes does Tom have at school?
    • AMath, science and history
    • BEnglish, art and music
    • CMath, science and English
    • DHistory, geography and biology
  7. What does Tom usually eat for lunch?
    • ARice, vegetables and chicken
    • BSandwiches or pasta
    • CPizza and fries
    • DSalad and fruit
  8. What does Tom do after school?
    • AHe goes to the park
    • BHe watches TV
    • CHe plays video games with his brother
    • DHe does his homework
  9. What does Tom usually have for dinner?
    • ASandwiches or pasta
    • BRice, vegetables and chicken
    • CPizza and fries
    • DSalad and fruit
  10. What does Tom do before going to bed?
    • AHe brushes his teeth and changes into his pajamas
    • BHe watches TV
    • CHe reads a book
    • DHe plays video games
Answers

1 B · 2 B · 3 B · 4 A · 5 B · 6 C · 7 B · 8 D · 9 B · 10 A

Task 3 — True or False

1. Tom is a teacher.
TrueFalse
2. Tom wakes up at 7 o’clock every morning.
TrueFalse
3. Tom brushes his teeth before taking a shower.
TrueFalse
4. Tom has pancakes for breakfast.
TrueFalse
5. Tom walks to school because it is close to his house.
TrueFalse
6. Tom has lunch with his family.
TrueFalse
7. Tom plays video games with his sister before dinner.
TrueFalse
8. Tom’s family usually has rice, vegetables and beef for dinner.
TrueFalse
9. Tom watches TV or reads a book after dinner.
TrueFalse
10. Tom goes to bed at around 11 o’clock.
TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False — Tom is a student.
  2. True.
  3. True.
  4. False — he usually has cereal with milk and a banana.
  5. True.
  6. False — he has lunch with his friends.
  7. False — he plays video games with his brother.
  8. False — his family usually has rice, vegetables and chicken.
  9. True.
  10. False — he usually goes to bed at around 10 o’clock.

Task 4 — Answer the Questions

  1. What is the name of the person who wrote this text and what does he do?
  2. What time does Tom wake up every day, and what does he do after waking up?
  3. How does Tom get to school, and why does he walk instead of taking a bus or car?
  4. What classes does Tom have at school, and what does he usually eat for lunch?
  5. What does Tom do after coming back home from school, and what does he usually have for dinner?
  6. What hobbies or free-time activities are mentioned in the text?
  7. What time does Tom usually go to bed, and what does he do before going to sleep?
Answers
  1. The author is Tom, and he is a student.
  2. He wakes up at 7 o’clock, brushes his teeth, takes a shower, gets dressed and has breakfast.
  3. He walks because school is not too far from his house.
  4. He has math, science and English, and he usually eats sandwiches or pasta for lunch.
  5. He does his homework, sometimes plays video games with his brother, and usually has rice, vegetables and chicken for dinner.
  6. He plays video games, watches TV and reads books.
  7. He usually goes to bed at around 10 o’clock; before sleeping, he brushes his teeth and changes into his pajamas.

An Evening at Home

A1–A2

Tom: Hi, Mom. Can I have some more milk for my cereal?

Mom: Of course, dear. Here you go.

Tom: Thanks. This is really good.

Dad: Tom, what classes do you have tomorrow at school?

Tom: Um, let me see... I have math, science and English.

Mom: It sounds like a busy day.

Tom: Yeah, but I like all these subjects.

Dad: That’s great to hear. It’s important to enjoy your studies.

Tom: After school tomorrow, can I play video games with Jack before dinner?

Mom: You can play for an hour, but then it’s homework time.

Tom: Okay, thanks!

(Everyone eats.)

Tom: This rice is delicious, Mom.

Mom: Thank you, sweetie.

Tom: Yum! Can we have chicken again tomorrow?

Dad: We’ll see, Tom. We need to have more variety in our meals.

Tom: Yeah, I guess that’s true.

(After dinner.)

Tom: Can I watch TV, Dad?

Dad: Only for 30 minutes, Tom. Then it’s bedtime.

Tom: Alright. What time is it now?

Mom: It’s already 9 o’clock. Time flies, doesn’t it?

Tom: Yeah, it does. Well, goodnight everyone.

Dad: Goodnight, son. Sweet dreams.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Complete the dialogue with words from the original text.

Tom: Hi, Mom. Can I _____(1) some more milk for my _____(2)?

Mom: Of course, dear. _____(3) you go.

Dad: Tom, what classes do you have _____(4) at school?

Tom: I have math, _____(5), and English.

Mom: It sounds like a _____(6) day.

Tom: Yeah, but I like all these _____(7).

Dad: It’s important to enjoy your _____(8).

Tom: After school tomorrow, can I _____(9) video games with Jack _____(10) dinner?

Mom: You can play _____(11) an hour, but then it’s _____(12) time.

Tom: This rice is _____(13), Mom.

Tom: Can we _____(14) chicken again tomorrow?

Tom: Can I _____(15) TV, Dad?

Dad: Only for 30 minutes, Tom. Then it’s _____(16).

Mom: It’s already 9 o’clock. Time flies _____(17) quickly, doesn’t it?

Answers

1 have · 2 cereal · 3 here · 4 tomorrow · 5 science · 6 busy · 7 subjects · 8 studies · 9 play · 10 before · 11 for · 12 homework · 13 delicious · 14 have · 15 watch · 16 bedtime · 17 by

Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. Who is Tom talking to when he asks for more milk?
    • AHis dad
    • BHis mom
    • CHis sister
    • DHis brother
  2. What classes does Tom have tomorrow at school?
    • AMath, science and history
    • BEnglish, history and art
    • CMath, science and English
    • DScience, art and music
  3. What does Tom want to do after school tomorrow?
    • APlay video games with Jack
    • BWatch TV
    • CDo his homework
    • DPlay basketball
  4. How long can Tom play video games before homework time?
    • A30 minutes
    • B1 hour
    • C2 hours
    • DHe cannot play
  5. What does Tom say about the rice?
    • AIt is too salty
    • BIt is delicious
    • CIt is not tasty
    • DHe does not like it
  6. What does Tom ask his dad after dinner?
    • AIf he can watch TV
    • BIf he can play video games
    • CIf they can have chicken again tomorrow
    • DIf he can have dessert
  7. How long can Tom watch TV before bedtime?
    • A30 minutes
    • B1 hour
    • C2 hours
    • DHe cannot watch TV
  8. What time is it when Tom asks what time it is?
    • A8 o’clock
    • B9 o’clock
    • C10 o’clock
    • D11 o’clock
  9. How does Tom say goodnight?
    • AGoodbye
    • BGoodnight everyone
    • CSee you later
    • DSweet dreams
Answers

1 B · 2 C · 3 A · 4 B · 5 B · 6 A · 7 A · 8 B · 9 B

Task 3 — Answer the Questions

  1. What does Tom ask his mom for at the beginning of the conversation?
  2. How does Tom feel about the food he is eating?
  3. Which classes does Tom have tomorrow at school?
  4. Why is it important to enjoy your studies, according to Tom’s dad?
  5. Can Tom play video games with Jack after school tomorrow? If so, for how long?
  6. What does Tom say about the rice?
  7. Does Tom’s dad allow him to watch TV before bedtime? If so, for how long?
  8. What time is it near the end of the conversation?
  9. What can we understand about Tom’s family from this conversation?
Answers
  1. He asks for more milk for his cereal.
  2. He says the food is really good.
  3. He has math, science and English.
  4. His dad says it is important to enjoy your studies.
  5. Yes. He can play for one hour.
  6. He says the rice is delicious.
  7. Yes. He can watch TV for 30 minutes.
  8. It is 9 o’clock.
  9. The family spends time together, values education and talks about food and daily responsibilities together.

Video Comprehension

Video 1 — My Day

Video Comprehension

Watch the video

  1. What is the video about?
    • AA day in the life of an English teacher
    • BA day in the life of a student
    • CA day in the life of a doctor
    • DA day in the life of a chef
  2. What time does the person wake up?
    • A6:00
    • B7:00
    • C8:00
    • D9:00
  3. What does the person do after waking up?
    • AHave breakfast
    • BBrush their teeth
    • CWash their face
    • DGet dressed
  4. Where does the person go after getting ready?
    • ATo work
    • BTo school
    • CTo the gym
    • DTo the park
  5. What does the person do at school?
    • ATake classes
    • BPlay with friends
    • CHave lunch
    • DDo homework
  6. When does the person come home?
    • AAfter school
    • BAfter work
    • CAfter dinner
    • DAfter playing with friends
  7. What does the person do after coming home?
    • AHave dinner
    • BTake a shower
    • CDo homework
    • DWatch TV
  8. What does the person do before going to bed?
    • ABrush their teeth
    • BTake a shower
    • CHave dinner
    • DPlay with friends
  9. What does the person say before going to bed?
    • AGood morning
    • BGood afternoon
    • CGood evening
    • DGood night
  10. What is the purpose of the video?
    • ATo teach English vocabulary related to daily routines
    • BTo teach English grammar rules
    • CTo teach English literature
    • DTo teach English history
Answers

1 B · 2 B · 3 A · 4 B · 5 A · 6 A · 7 C · 8 B · 9 D · 10 A

Video 2 — Daily Routine

Video Comprehension

Watch the video and answer the questions

  1. What time does Jane wake up?
  2. Does Jane have breakfast before leaving home?
  3. Where does Jane have lunch?
  4. Who does Jane have lunch with?
  5. When does Jane do her homework?
  6. What time does Jane have dinner?
  7. What time does Jane go to bed?
  8. What time does Tom wake up?
  9. How does Tom get to school?
  10. What time does Tom go to bed?
Answers
  1. Jane wakes up at 7:00 a.m.
  2. No, she does not have breakfast before leaving home.
  3. She has lunch at home.
  4. She has lunch with her mum.
  5. She does her homework in the afternoon.
  6. She has dinner at 7:00 p.m.
  7. She goes to bed at 10:00 p.m.
  8. Tom wakes up at 6:30 a.m.
  9. He catches the bus to school.
  10. He goes to bed at about 11 p.m.

Five Opinions

Sarah

“I don’t like having a strict daily routine because it can be boring. I prefer doing things that I feel like doing at the moment.”

Kyle

“I enjoy having a set daily routine because it makes me more productive and helps me stay organized. Every morning I wake up at 6 a.m. and go for a run before starting work. This keeps me energized throughout the day.”

Mia

“I’m not sure if having a daily routine is good or bad for me. It can make me more efficient, but sometimes it feels repetitive. I try new things like yoga in the morning to switch it up.”

Tom

“Having a daily routine is very important to me because it helps me maintain control in my life.”

Lucy

“I need a daily routine! Being unorganized makes me anxious, so I need a plan for each day. I even plan out my meals for the week in advance.”

Famous Quotes

“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” — Mike Murdock
“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” — Jim Rohn
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” — Steve Jobs
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

  1. A daily routine gives structure to your day.
  2. A daily routine helps you organize your time better.
  3. A daily routine builds good habits that are important for success.
  4. A daily routine makes sure you have enough time for everything you want and need to do.
  5. A daily routine helps reduce stress by making things predictable.

Disadvantages

  1. A daily routine can become boring if you do not add variety.
  2. It can be hard to stick to a routine when unexpected events occur.
  3. A routine might not leave enough room for spontaneity and fun activities.
  4. A routine does not always allow for flexibility when something else comes up.
  5. A routine can become stressful if you feel that you are behind schedule.

Discussion Questions

  1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
  2. Do you have breakfast before leaving for work or school?
  3. How do you usually get to work or school?
  4. What is your favourite part of your daily routine?
  5. Do you take a break during the day? If so, what do you do?
  6. When do you usually have lunch?
  7. What do you like to do after work or school?
  8. Do you have any hobbies or activities that you enjoy doing regularly?
  9. What time do you usually go to bed at night?
  10. Is there anything you would like to change about your daily routine?

Role-Play Games — My Daily Routine

Instructions

  1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
  2. Assign each student a role: Student A and Student B.
  3. Student A is the interviewer and Student B is the interviewee.
  4. Student A asks questions about daily routines. Student B responds using the Present Simple and vocabulary related to daily routines.
  5. Encourage students to ask follow-up questions and have a conversation about their routines.
  6. After a set amount of time, switch roles.
  7. Encourage students to take notes on their partner’s responses.

Example Prompts / Questions

  1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
  2. Do you have any morning rituals or habits?
  3. How do you usually get to school or work?
  4. What do you usually have for breakfast?
  5. What activities do you do during your lunch break?
  6. Do you have any hobbies or activities you do after school or work?
  7. What time do you usually go to bed?
  8. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
  9. What do you typically do before going to bed?
  10. Do you have any specific chores or responsibilities at home?
  11. Are there any activities you enjoy doing in the evenings?
  12. Do you have any regular exercise or fitness routines?
  13. What time do you usually have dinner?
  14. How often do you meet up with friends or take part in social activities?
  15. Are there any daily habits or rituals you follow for relaxation or self-care?
  16. What time do you usually start and finish your work or study?
  17. Do you have any specific routines or rituals for the weekends?
Extension activity: Students can create a dialogue or short skit based on their daily routines and perform it in front of the class.

Creative Writing

Personal Essay Topics

Try to include details about time, activities and habits throughout the day.

  1. My morning routine and why it is important to me.
  2. My favourite activity after school.
  3. How I help my parents with household chores.
  4. My bedtime routine and how it helps me sleep better.
  5. My favourite day of the week and what I do on that day.
  6. My daily routine.

General Essay Topics

  1. Waking up early in the morning is important for a productive day. What do you think?
  2. Having a daily routine helps us be more organized. Do you agree?
  3. Some people believe that doing homework after school is necessary. What do you think?
  4. A good night’s sleep is essential for our health. Do you agree or disagree?
  5. Weekends are the best days of the week. What do you think?