No Prep Fast Finisher Photo Lesson Plan with Discussions and Tasks for ESL/ELL

Are you looking for a quick timer filler for fast finishers or supplementary activity for emergencies? This is a lesson that is built around a single thought-provoking image and it’s perfect for fast finishers or for those moments when you finish a class a bit earlier than you had planned. The ideas an tasks in the lesson plan, plus the accompanying photo, make this super simple to pull out at a moment’s notice and keep the learning happening in your classroom.

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Here’s how this fast finisher photo lesson works: You get a single, thought-provoking image forming the core of an engaging lesson that effortlessly fills those precious extra moments or serves as a compelling supplementary activity. It’s not just about fast finishers; it’s about turning every unexpected moment into an opportunity for meaningful learning. With enticing ideas seamlessly woven into the lesson plan, complemented by a visually striking photo, this is your secret weapon for keeping pace in the high-stakes classroom.

This particular lesson is built around the picture of a castle (or large, unspecified structure), and it includes:

  • an orientation task
  • a quick vocabulary building activity
  • a writing activity
  • discussion questions specific to the picture
  • a grammar activity for adjectives and adverbs

It also includes an activity for personalizing the lesson for learners and a writing assignment that will challenge them to produce an original piece of writing based on the picture. At the end, there is even an extension activity that can take this quick lesson even further. Using all the activities in the lesson should take you around 45 minutes of class time in total.

All activities and tasks in this fast finisher photo lesson are centered around one captivating image. Easily hold it up, get your students talking, and keep the learning flowing – perfect for those fast finishers or when you need a simple time filler. The step-by-step lesson plan tells you exactly what to do in each section, making it a breeze for those unplanned moments or when you’re just looking to spice things up in class. Teaching made easy, engaging, and stress-free.

Use this photo lesson with any of your English Language Arts classes; it’s easy to differentiate learning around. Engage your ELL or ESL students using tasks that are written for easy acquisition. It also works great for substitutes and, even, morning work.

You’ll love how this resource includes a thought-provoking picture that gets your students talking and keeps them engaged. With the lesson framed around it the image, your students will always have something to anchor them into the lesson.

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This package includes a zipped folder with PDF pages that can be opened using your preferred PDF reader. It also comes with resource notes on how to use it effectively as well as a full lesson plan. There are two images: 1 with the questions on the image and 1 without.

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This resource was created by Landon S. Seigler of ESL Lifeline, all rights are reserved. The original purchaser is permitted to use it for a single class only. Teachers have the authorization to share this product with their students (and parents) through email, Google Classroom, or the Internet, as long as the site is password protected. Distribution to your own students is allowed, but uploading it to the Internet for public access and download is not permitted.

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Additional Information

Total Pages – 7

Answer Key – Does not Apply

Teacher Duration – 45 Minutes

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