ESL Lesson Plan Template
An ESL lesson plan template for English learners. It has content and language objectives, a table of key words with a picture or gesture and a sentence frame, an activity for listening, speaking, reading and writing, and a speaking and listening check.
- Grade Level
- K to Grade 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
ESL Lesson Plan Template Example
An intermediate ESL lesson on weather words, with an activity for each language domain.
What's in the ESL Lesson Plan Template
Content and Language Goals
Two boxes: what students learn about the topic and what they do with English.
Key Word Table
Key word, picture or gesture, and sentence frame for each term.
Four Language Domains
Listening, speaking, reading and writing, each with ruled lines for an activity.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand.
How to Plan an ESL Lesson with This Template
Note Level and Topic
Fill in the class, the proficiency level, the date and the topic at the top.
Write Two Objectives
Put the topic goal in the content box and the language students will use in the other.
Fill the Key Word Table
For each word, add a picture or gesture and a sentence frame students can copy.
Plan One Activity per Domain
Write a listening, speaking, reading and writing task, keeping each one brief.
Set the Speaking and Listening Check
Write the question or task you will use to hear who can use the target language.
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