Can You Fly?
This abilities ESL lesson teaches action verbs with 'Can you...?', 'I can' and 'I can't'. Students respond to movement challenges, sing about animal abilities and interview a partner with superhero cards. They make an I Can poster and confidently present an ability to the class.
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Lesson format
2 × 45 minutes
Level
Beginner
Age group
Ages 6–9
Main focus
Speaking first
What students will learn
Lesson flow
Children perform quick actions on command and answer trick questions like 'Can you fly?', sing ability songs acting out jumping and swimming, and watch a video asking comprehension questions. The second lesson sings an Animals Can song acting as different animals, interviews a partner with superhero ability cards, and makes an 'I Can' poster to present ('This is me. I can jump!'), finishing with a Can You...? challenge game.
Target language
- • 'Can you ___?'
- • 'Yes, I can' / 'No, I can't'
- • 'I can ___' / 'I can't ___'
- • Action verb vocabulary
Key vocabulary
- fly
- swim
- run
- jump
- hop
- crawl
- elephant
- bird
- fish
- frog
Speaking questions students answer
- • Can you swim?
- • Can you climb?
- • What can she do?
- • Can you dance like a monkey?
- • Can you draw a cat?
Recommended teaching contexts
Why this lesson works
The lesson follows a clear progression: Answer 'Can you...?' in an action warm-up game, interview classmates with superhero ability cards, make an 'I Can' poster and challenge a classmate. Teachers can open the materials and start immediately, while students move from supported vocabulary practice to purposeful spoken English.