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Vocabulary lesson plan & materials

Days of the Week

Part 1. Practise the days of the week, the preposition of time on, weekly routines and plans through reading, discussion and writing.

  • Days of the Week
  • on
  • Present Simple
  • Present Progressive for Future
  • can
  • Reading
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Readings

How I Spend My Week

A1–A2

There are seven days in a week.

In this lesson, Monday is the first day of the week. On Mondays, I go to school and learn new things.

Tuesdays are for sports. I play football with my friends after school.

Wednesdays are my favourite days because we have an art class and I love drawing and painting.

Thursdays are for music class. I play the guitar and sing songs with my classmates.

Fridays are the last day of the school week and we usually have a test or quiz.

Saturdays are for fun. I like going to the park with my family and playing games.

Sundays are for resting. We usually stay at home and watch movies or read books.

The days of the week are important because they help us plan our activities and know what is coming next.

Use on before a day of the week: on Monday · on Friday · on Sundays.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Complete the text with words from the original passage.

There are seven days in a week.

Monday is the first day of the week in this lesson. On _____(1), I go to school and _____(2) new things.

_____(3) are for sports. I play football with my friends _____(4) school. _____(5) are my favourite days because we have _____(6) class and I love _____(7) and painting.

_____(8) are for _____(9) class. I play the _____(10) and sing songs with my classmates.

_____(11) are the last day of the school week and we usually have a test or quiz.

_____(12) are for fun. I like going to the park with my family and playing games.

_____(13) are for resting. We usually stay at home and _____(14) movies or _____(15) books.

The days of the week are important because they _____(16) us _____(17) our _____(18) and know what is coming next.

Answers

1 Mondays · 2 learn · 3 Tuesdays · 4 after · 5 Wednesdays · 6 art · 7 drawing · 8 Thursdays · 9 music · 10 guitar · 11 Fridays · 12 Saturdays · 13 Sundays · 14 watch · 15 read · 16 help · 17 plan · 18 activities

Task 2 — True or False

1. There are eight days in a week.
TrueFalse
2. In this lesson, Monday is the second day of the week.
TrueFalse
3. On Tuesdays, the speaker has art class.
TrueFalse
4. Thursdays are for science class.
TrueFalse
5. Fridays are usually test or quiz days.
TrueFalse
6. Saturdays are for studying.
TrueFalse
7. Sundays are for outdoor activities.
TrueFalse
8. The days of the week help us plan our activities.
TrueFalse
9. Wednesdays are for music class.
TrueFalse
10. The speaker likes going to the park on Mondays.
TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False — there are seven days in a week.
  2. False — in this lesson, Monday is treated as the first day.
  3. False — Wednesdays are for art class.
  4. False — Thursdays are for music class.
  5. True.
  6. False — Saturdays are for fun.
  7. False — Sundays are for resting.
  8. True.
  9. False — Wednesdays are for art class.
  10. False — the speaker likes going to the park on Saturdays.

Task 3 — Answer the Questions

  1. How many days are there in a week, and which day is treated as the first day in this lesson?
  2. What does the author usually do on Mondays?
  3. What does the author do on Tuesdays, and who do they play sports with?
  4. Why does the author like Wednesdays the most, and what do they do on that day?
  5. What happens on Thursdays, and what instrument does the author play in music class?
  6. What usually happens on Fridays at school?
  7. What does the author like to do on Saturdays, and who do they spend time with?
  8. What do Sundays mean for the author and their family?
  9. Why are the days of the week important according to the author?
Answers
  1. There are seven days, and Monday is treated as the first day in this lesson.
  2. The author goes to school and learns new things.
  3. The author plays football with friends after school.
  4. Because they have art class and enjoy drawing and painting.
  5. Thursday is music day; the author plays the guitar and sings with classmates.
  6. There is usually a test or quiz.
  7. The author goes to the park with family and plays games.
  8. Sundays are for resting at home, watching movies or reading books.
  9. They help people plan activities and know what is coming next.

My Week

A1–A2

There are seven days in a week.

On Monday, I go to work.

On Tuesday, I have a meeting with my boss.

On Wednesday, I like to go to the gym after work.

On Thursday, I have dinner with my friends.

On Friday, I usually stay at home and watch TV.

On Saturday, I go shopping for groceries.

On Sunday, I like to relax and read a book.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with on and the correct day where needed.

There are seven days in a week.

_____(1) _____(2), I go to work.

_____(3) Tuesday, I have a meeting with my boss.

_____(4) _____(5), I like to go to the gym after work.

_____(6) Thursday, I have dinner with my friends.

_____(7) _____(8), I usually stay at home and watch TV.

_____(9) Saturday, I go shopping for groceries.

_____(10) _____(11), I like to relax and read a book.

Answers

1 on · 2 Monday · 3 on · 4 on · 5 Wednesday · 6 on · 7 on · 8 Friday · 9 on · 10 on · 11 Sunday

Task 2 — True or False

1. There are eight days in a week.
TrueFalse
2. On Monday, the speaker goes to school.
TrueFalse
3. On Tuesday, the speaker has a meeting with their colleagues.
TrueFalse
4. On Wednesday, the speaker likes to go to the cinema after work.
TrueFalse
5. On Thursday, the speaker has lunch with their friends.
TrueFalse
6. On Friday, the speaker usually goes out with friends.
TrueFalse
7. On Saturday, the speaker goes shopping for clothes.
TrueFalse
8. On Sunday, the speaker likes to go for a walk.
TrueFalse
9. The speaker likes to read a book on Sunday.
TrueFalse
10. The speaker likes to watch TV on Wednesday.
TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False — there are seven days in a week.
  2. False — the speaker goes to work.
  3. False — the meeting is with the boss.
  4. False — the speaker goes to the gym after work.
  5. False — the speaker has dinner with friends.
  6. False — the speaker stays at home and watches TV.
  7. False — the speaker shops for groceries.
  8. False — the speaker relaxes and reads a book.
  9. True.
  10. False — Wednesday is gym day; TV is on Friday.

When Are You Free?

A2–B1

Lucas: So, what are you doing on Monday?

Sophie: On Monday? I have to go to the dentist. What about Tuesday?

Lucas: On Tuesday, I have a meeting in the morning, but I’m free in the afternoon.

Sophie: Okay. Wednesday?

Lucas: On Wednesday, I have an appointment with my doctor. But how about Thursday?

Sophie: On Thursday, I’m going to the gym in the morning and then I have work all day.

Lucas: Hmm... What about Friday? Are you free on Friday?

Sophie: Yes, I am! Let’s plan something fun for Friday night.

Lucas: Great idea.

Task 1 — True or False

1. Sophie has to go to the dentist on Tuesday.
TrueFalse
2. Lucas is free on Wednesday afternoon.
TrueFalse
3. Sophie has work all day on Friday.
TrueFalse
4. Lucas and Sophie are planning something fun for Friday night.
TrueFalse
5. Lucas has a meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
TrueFalse
Answers
  1. False — Sophie goes to the dentist on Monday.
  2. False — Lucas has a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday; the text does not say he is free that afternoon.
  3. False — Sophie works all day on Thursday.
  4. True.
  5. False — Lucas has a meeting on Tuesday morning.

Facts

A2–B1

1

There are seven days in the modern week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2

The English names of the days reflect a mixture of celestial bodies and deities from Roman and Germanic traditions.

3

Sunday is associated with the Sun, Monday with the Moon, and Saturday with the Roman god Saturn.

4

Tuesday is named after Tiw or Týr, a Germanic god associated with war.

5

Wednesday comes from Woden, the Old English form of the name Odin.

6

Thursday is named after Thor, the Germanic god of thunder.

7

Friday is traditionally connected with the Germanic goddess Frigg.

8

ISO 8601 treats Monday as the first day of the week.

9

Calendars and local conventions can display different days as the first day of the week.

10

In many countries, Saturday and Sunday form the weekend, but workweek patterns can vary by country and culture.

Four Opinions

B1–B2

Alex

“Mondays are not my favourite. They feel long and boring, like the week is taking forever to start. I can’t focus on work or school on Mondays because I’m still thinking about the weekend.”

Emily

“Thursdays are great! They’re close enough to the weekend, but there’s still time to finish tasks or make plans. I go to salsa classes on Thursdays, which gets me excited for the upcoming weekend.”

Chris

“Every day of the week has its own unique thing going on, so it’s hard for me to choose a favourite. On Tuesdays, I jog in the morning, and on Fridays, I like watching movies after work.”

Claire

“Sundays are tough for me. It feels like nothing is planned and I get the Monday dread. It reminds me that I don’t have much time left to relax before dealing with responsibilities again.”

Discussion Questions

Daily Routines

Discuss typical activities or routines for each day of the week, including weekdays, weekends and special activities.

  • What do you usually do on Mondays?
  • How does your routine change on weekends?
  • Which day of the week is your busiest? Why?

Favourite Days

Discuss favourite days and explain what makes them special.

  • Which day of the week is your favourite? Why?
  • What makes Saturdays or Sundays special for you?
  • Is there a day that you look forward to every week? Why?

Weekly Plans

Talk about events, tasks and activities planned for the upcoming week.

  • What are your plans for this week?
  • Do you have any important appointments or events coming up?
  • Is there something specific you are looking forward to doing on a particular day?

Days and Preferences

Discuss how different days can influence people’s moods, energy and preferences.

  • Which day of the week do you feel the most energized? Why?
  • Do you notice changes in your mood depending on the day?
  • Are there activities you prefer to do on particular days?

Weekly Reflections

Reflect on the past week and discuss highlights, challenges and memorable moments.

  • What were some positive moments from last week?
  • Did you face any challenges or obstacles? How did you overcome them?
  • Is there something you learned or discovered during the past week?

Creative Writing

Personal Essay Topics

  1. My favourite day of the week and why I like it.
  2. How I spend my weekends with my family.
  3. The most exciting thing that happened to me on a weekday.
  4. My least favourite day of the week and why I don’t like it.
  5. A special day of the week for me and how I celebrate it.

General Essay Topics

  1. Monday is the worst day of the week. What do you think?
  2. Some people believe that Friday is the best day of the week. Do you agree?
  3. Weekends are the best time of the week. Do you agree or disagree?
  4. People have different opinions about weekdays and weekends. What is your opinion?
  5. Some people say that weekends are too short. Do you agree?