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Word Profile (Take)

The lesson plan focuses on exploring the word 'take' through its multiple meanings, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms for secondary students over a 50-minute period. Activities include brainstorming, direct instruction, matching games, role-play, and creative writing to enhance vocabulary usage. Assessment will be based on participation, worksheet accuracy, and creativity in writing.

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Word Profile (Take)

The lesson plan focuses on exploring the word 'take' through its multiple meanings, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms for secondary students over a 50-minute period. Activities include brainstorming, direct instruction, matching games, role-play, and creative writing to enhance vocabulary usage. Assessment will be based on participation, worksheet accuracy, and creativity in writing.

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Lesson Plan: Word Profiles – “Take”

Grade Level: Secondary Students


Duration: 50 minutes
Objective: Students will explore multiple meanings, collocations, phrasal verbs, and idioms of the
word “take” to enhance vocabulary and contextual usage.

Lesson Outline
1. Warm-up Activity (5 mins)

• Discussion Question: “How many meanings of the word ‘take’ can you think of?”
o Students brainstorm (e.g., take a photo, take time, take a seat).
o Teacher writes responses on the board.

2. Direct Instruction (15 mins)


A. Multiple Meanings of “Take”

• Present 4–5 definitions with examples (verb/noun):


o To grab/hold (Take my hand.)
o To require (It takes courage.)
o To travel with (Take the bus.)
o Noun: A scene filmed without stopping (Movie take).

B. Common Collocations

• Pair “take” with nouns (e.g., take a break, take notes, take a chance).
• Think-Pair-Share: Students create sentences using collocations.

C. Phrasal Verbs

• Introduce: take off, take up, take after, take over.


• Show short video clips or images to illustrate meanings.

3. Guided Practice (15 mins)


Activity 1: Matching Game

• Students match phrasal verbs (e.g., take off) to definitions (e.g., remove/leave the ground).

Activity 2: Fill-in-the-Blank

• Worksheet with sentences like:


“She decided to ___ yoga as a hobby.” (take up)

Activity 3: Role-Play

• In pairs, students act out scenarios using “take” phrases (e.g., “Take your time!” in a restaurant).
4. Independent Practice (10 mins)

• Creative Task: Write a short paragraph (5 sentences) using 3+ meanings of “take.”


o Example: “I took a taxi to the park. It took an hour, so I took a snack.”

5. Wrap-up (5 mins)

• Exit Ticket: Each student shares one new phrase they learned.
• Homework: Find 3 idioms with “take” (e.g., take it easy) and define them.

Assessment: Participation in activities, worksheet accuracy, and paragraph creativity.


Materials: Board, worksheets, video clips (optional).
Extension: Advanced students research “take” in idioms (take the cake, take a rain check).

Teacher Notes: Adjust pace based on student familiarity. Use visuals for ESL learners.

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