**Lesson Plan: Teaching the Second Conditional (ESL - Pre-intermediate Level)**

**Objective:**

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand and use the second conditional to talk about
hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes.

**Materials Needed:**

- Whiteboard and markers or a digital whiteboard

- Handouts with example sentences using the second conditional

- Worksheet with practice exercises

- Visual aids (optional)

**Time:**

60 minutes

**Procedure:**

**1. Warm-Up (5 minutes):**

- Begin the lesson by asking students to think about their favorite fictional characters and situations.

- Encourage them to share with a partner or the class what they would do if they were in the same
situations as their favorite characters.

**2. Introduction to Second Conditional (10 minutes):**

 - Write the structure of the second conditional on the board: "If + past simple, would + base form of
verb."

- Explain that the second conditional is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present
or future.

- Provide examples on the board and elicit examples from students to ensure understanding.

**3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):**

- Hand out worksheets with example sentences using the second conditional.

- Have students work individually or in pairs to complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs.

- Circulate around the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.

**4. Controlled Practice (15 minutes):**

- Divide the class into pairs or small groups.

- Provide each group with a list of scenarios or situations.

- Instruct students to discuss what they would do in each situation using the second conditional.

- Monitor the groups and provide feedback as needed.

**5. Production Activity (10 minutes):**

- Ask students to imagine a hypothetical scenario, such as winning a million dollars or becoming
president for a day.

- Have students write down three things they would do if they were in that situation using the second
conditional.

- Encourage students to be creative and share their scenarios with the class if time allows.
**6. Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**

- Review the key points of the lesson and the use of the second conditional.

- Ask students if they have any questions or if there are any areas they would like to practice further.

- Assign homework if desired, such as writing sentences or a short paragraph using the second
conditional.

**Extension Activity (Optional):**

- Create a role-play activity where students act out hypothetical situations using the second conditional.

- Use online resources or games to provide additional practice with the second conditional outside of
class.

**Note to Teacher:**

- Make sure to provide plenty of examples and opportunities for students to practice using the second
conditional in context.

- Monitor students closely during practice activities to ensure they are using the structure correctly and
provide corrective feedback when necessary.
1. **Handouts with example sentences using the second conditional:**

- You can create your own handouts using word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google
Docs. Include example sentences that demonstrate the structure of the second conditional along with
explanations.

2. **Worksheet with practice exercises:**

- Websites like BusyTeacher.org, ESLprintables.com, or TEFL.net offer a variety of pre-made

worksheets and exercises for ESL learners. You can search for second conditional worksheets and adapt
them to fit your lesson objectives.

3. **Visual aids (optional):**

- You can create your own visual aids using PowerPoint slides or draw them on the whiteboard. Visual
aids could include diagrams illustrating the structure of the second conditional, pictures representing
hypothetical situations, or charts comparing different conditional forms.

4. **Online resources or games for extension activities:**

- Websites like ESLGamesPlus.com, ESLGames.com, or ESLActivities.com offer a variety of

interactive games and activities related to grammar concepts, including conditionals. You can search for
second conditional games or activities to supplement your lesson.

When searching for materials online, be sure to review them carefully to ensure they align with your
lesson objectives and the language proficiency level of your students. Additionally, consider adapting or
customizing materials to better suit the specific needs and interests of your class.