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Lesson Plan: Compound Nouns (Travel Theme)
Level: Intermediate (B1)

Duration: 120 minutes
Topic: Compound nouns related to travel
Skills: Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary
Lesson Objectives:
 Understand and use compound nouns related to travel and airports.

 Practice reading comprehension and use of compound nouns in context.
 Develop speaking skills by retelling a story based on a text.
 Create new compound nouns through vocabulary exercises.
Materials:
 Worksheet (as provided in the image)

 Whiteboard/markers for group work
 PowerPoint or flashcards for compound nouns (optional)
Procedure:
1. Warm-up (5-10 minutes)
Objective: Activate prior knowledge of airports and travel, engage students in the topic.
Step-by-Step:
1. Lead a short discussion:

o Have you ever flown on a plane?
o What is your favorite part of traveling?
o What do you do when you arrive at the airport?
o Can you name some jobs at the airport?
2. Encourage students to share experiences. Write relevant vocabulary on the board
(e.g., check-in, passport, flight, security).
Teacher Notes:
 For students with no airport experience, encourage them to imagine what happens at
an airport or describe what they’ve seen in movies.
2. Speaking Activity - Describing the Photo (5-7 minutes)
Objective: Encourage creative thinking and prediction based on a visual prompt.
Step-by-Step:
1. Show the photo on the worksheet (a boy with a security guard).

2. Ask guiding questions:
o Where do you think this is happening?
o Who are the people in the picture?
o What do you think is happening?
o Why might the security guard stop the boy?
3. Pair work: Students discuss their ideas with a partner and share with the class.
Teacher Notes:
 Offer hints if students struggle with their guesses.
3. Reading Activity - "Can I see your boarding pass?" (10-15 minutes)
Objective: Improve reading comprehension and introduce vocabulary related to travel.
Step-by-Step:
1. Pre-reading: Briefly introduce the story about a boy sneaking onto a plane without a
ticket.
2. Silent Reading: Students read the passage.
3. Comprehension Check: Students answer questions (Exercise 2):
o Answer to Q2: The flight attendant first realized the boy didn’t have a ticket.
4. Class Discussion: Discuss the security issue in the story.
Teacher Notes:
 For lower-level students, consider reading the passage aloud as they follow along.
 Ask students for their thoughts: What should have been done differently?
4. Vocabulary Focus - Compound Nouns (10-12 minutes)
Objective: Teach and practice common compound nouns in travel contexts.
Step-by-Step:
1. Introduce compound nouns: Explain compound nouns (e.g., boarding pass, security
check).
2. Exercise 3: Have students complete the compound noun gaps.
o Answers:
1. bag drop
2. boarding pass
3. check-in desk
4. departure lounge
5. flight number
6. passport control
7. seat belt
8. window seat
9. flight attendant
10. security check
11. hand luggage
12. cabin crew
3. Class Review: Review the answers with the class. Write a few of the compound
nouns on the board.
Teacher Notes:
 Highlight the stress pattern for compound nouns (stress on the first word,
e.g., boarding pass).
 Use visuals like flashcards or projected images to enhance understanding.
5. Speaking/Matching Exercise - Categorizing Compound Nouns (7-10 minutes)
Objective: Identify where compound nouns are used (airport vs. plane).
Step-by-Step:
1. Exercise 4: Ask students to categorize compound nouns into two groups:

o At the airport: bag drop, check-in desk, security check, passport control
o On the plane: window seat, flight number, cabin crew, flight attendant
2. Pair Work: Have students work in pairs to complete this task.
3. Class Review: Check the answers as a group.
Teacher Notes:
 Ask students for additional compound nouns they can think of that fit either category.
 Encourage discussion on why these items are important in travel.
6. Vocabulary Extension - Creating Compound Nouns (5-7 minutes)
Objective: Encourage creativity by forming new compound nouns related to travel.
Step-by-Step:
1. Exercise 7 & 8: Have students create five new compound nouns using the provided
words (e.g., low season, part-time).
o Possible Answers:
 double room
 economy class
 board games
 half board
 full-time
 low part (creative)
 high season
2. Pair work: Students share and compare their new compound nouns.
3. Class Discussion: Discuss the meaning and usage of the most interesting
combinations.
Teacher Notes:
 Walk around the room and assist students if they are struggling to form compound
nouns.
 Encourage students to create sentences using their new compound nouns.
7. Speaking Activity - Retelling the Story (10-12 minutes)
Objective: Develop fluency and use of vocabulary by retelling the main story in their own
words.
Step-by-Step:
1. Instructions: Ask students to retell the story of the boy sneaking onto the plane using
as many compound nouns as possible.
2. Pair/Group Work: In pairs or small groups, students take turns retelling the story.
3. Class Share: Invite a few groups to share their versions with the whole class.
Teacher Notes:
 Provide sentence starters for students who need extra help (e.g., The boy went to the
airport and ...).
 Focus on students using compound nouns correctly during their retelling.
Additional/Optional Activities:
 Homework: Have students write a short paragraph about a travel experience (real or
imagined), using at least five compound nouns.
 Role-play: In small groups, students role-play an airport check-in or security
screening, using as many compound nouns as possible.
Assessment:
 Monitor speaking and comprehension during class discussions.

 Check accuracy and understanding during the vocabulary exercises.
 Observe fluency and correct vocabulary use during the retelling activity.
Conclusion (3-5 minutes):
 Recap the key compound nouns learned in the lesson.

 Ask students to create one final sentence using a compound noun and share with the
class.

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Lesson Plan: Compound Nouns (Travel Theme)

Level: Intermediate (B1)

 Understand and use compound nouns related to travel and airports.

 Worksheet (as provided in the image)

1. Warm-up (5-10 minutes)

1. Lead a short discussion:

Objective: Encourage creative thinking and prediction based on a visual prompt.

1. Show the photo on the worksheet (a boy with a security guard).

 Offer hints if students struggle with their guesses.

3. Reading Activity - "Can I see your boarding pass?" (10-15 minutes)

Objective: Improve reading comprehension and introduce vocabulary related to travel.

4. Vocabulary Focus - Compound Nouns (10-12 minutes)

Objective: Teach and practice common compound nouns in travel contexts.

5. Speaking/Matching Exercise - Categorizing Compound Nouns (7-10 minutes)

1. Exercise 4: Ask students to categorize compound nouns into two groups:

6. Vocabulary Extension - Creating Compound Nouns (5-7 minutes)

Objective: Encourage creativity by forming new compound nouns related to travel.

7. Speaking Activity - Retelling the Story (10-12 minutes)

 Monitor speaking and comprehension during class discussions.

Conclusion (3-5 minutes):

 Recap the key compound nouns learned in the lesson.

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