- Discussing topics relating to decision-making in life and in business
- Listening for gist and analysing the speaker’s choice of language
- Scanning a text and reading for detail
- Vocabulary relating to personalities and behaviour
- Speaking interactively at a brainstorming meeting
Note: parts 6-8 of this lesson will work best with a group of 5+ students.
For a less challenging version of this lesson, click here.
1. Think, then speak
- a. How many decisions does the average person make in an average day?
- b. What are the biggest decisions that most people have to make in life?
- c. When making a decision, what are the possible ways to do it? (for example, consulting a horoscope, consulting a professional expert…)
- d. Does the type of decision affect the best way to make that decision? For example, if it’s a relationship decision, is the process different from a financial decision?
- e. Finish this sentence: “The enemy of good decision-making is … ”
I couldn’t resist commenting. Exceptionally well written!
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Thank you, Janell! I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson.
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A very rich and resourceful lesson plan. I love the way you move towards getting students to think and analyse for themselves.
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Thank you so much, Liz! It was my aim in this lesson to get the students to generate ideas, so I’m very glad to receive this feedback.
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