Our Weekend Plans
Original English Drills lesson. Listening uses a teacher-read script. Student print format: two A4 landscape sides.
1. Warmer
Look at the illustration. What can you see? Tell a partner two ideas.
Goal: Use going to for plans in everyday English.
2. Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings.
1. plan
2. project
3. poster
4. bring
5. choose
A. a large sheet with words or pictures
B. decide which thing you want
C. an idea about what you will do
D. take something with you to a place
E. a piece of work on a topic
1 ___ 2 ___ 3 ___ 4 ___ 5 ___
3. Reading
Amira and her friends are planning their weekend. On Saturday morning, they are going to meet at the library. They are going to choose some books for a class project. After that, they are going to have lunch in a café. Ben is going to bring his camera because he wants to take photos for the project. Amira is not going to buy lunch; she is going to bring a sandwich from home. On Sunday, the group is going to work on their project at Ben’s house. They are going to make a poster about their city.
4. Comprehension
Answer using the reading.
- Where are they going to meet?
- What is Ben going to bring?
- Is Amira going to buy lunch?
- What are they going to make?
5. Grammar focus
Use am/is/are going to + base verb for plans and intentions.
I am going to read. She is going to help.
They are going to meet.
Negative: He isn’t going to buy lunch.
Question: Are you going to come?
Short answer: Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
6. Guided practice
Complete each sentence. Use the forms in brackets where given.
- I ___ going to help.
- Ben ___ going to bring his camera.
- The friends ___ going to meet.
- Amira ___ (not / buy) lunch.
- ___ you going to join them?
- They are going to ___ (make) a poster.
Our Weekend Plans — continued
7. Listening
Your teacher will read a short text twice. Complete the notes.
- Person visited: ___
- Transport: ___
- Travel partner: ___
- Food they will bring: ___
- Sunday activity: ___
8. Speaking
Ask a partner. Answer in full sentences.
- What are you going to do this weekend?
- Who are you going to see?
- What are you going to eat?
- Are you going to study?
Listen and ask one follow-up question.
9. Fun practice
Grammar detective: Correct one mistake in each sentence.
- She going to help.
- They is going to meet.
- I am going to visits my aunt.
- Are he going to come?
10. Writing and reflection
Write four sentences about your weekend plans, one negative plan and one question for a friend.
Exit check: She ___ going to help. We are going to ___ (meet).
□ I can use the grammar. □ I can ask or answer a question.
Our Weekend Plans — Teacher Answers
A2 · Going to for plans · 50–60 minutes
1. Warmer
Invite observations and connect the picture to the lesson topic. Answers vary. Introduce the target pattern before expecting independent use.
2. Vocabulary
1–C; 2–E; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B.
3–4. Reading and comprehension
- At the library.
- His camera.
- No, she is not.
- A poster about their city.
5–6. Grammar and guided practice
- am
- is
- are
- is not going to buy / isn’t going to buy
- Are
- make
Accept equivalent full and contracted negative forms. Ask learners to explain their choices using the grammar panel.
7. Teacher-read listening script
Read twice at a natural, clear pace, with a pause between readings. Clarify vocabulary first if needed.
On Saturday, I am going to visit my aunt. I am going to travel by train. My sister is going to come with me. We are going to bring a cake. On Sunday, we are going to walk in the gardens. We are not going to stay overnight.
- aunt
- train
- sister
- a cake
- walk in the gardens
8. Speaking
Personal answers vary. Allow pairs to rehearse. Monitor the target grammar and support follow-up questions with What, Where, When or Why as appropriate.
9. Grammar detective
- She is going to help.
- They are going to meet.
- I am going to visit my aunt.
- Is he going to come?
10. Writing and reflection
Check that learners follow the writing task, use the target forms accurately and make complete sentences. Personal examples vary.
Exit answers: is; meet.
Suggested timing and support
Warmer/vocabulary: 8 minutes; reading/comprehension: 10; grammar/practice: 12; listening: 7; speaking/game: 10; writing/reflection: 8. Give a word bank or sentence frames for support. For extension, ask pairs to create two more questions. All texts and activities are original English Drills material.