The Tomato That Rules Your Day
Grammar: Time expressions and prepositions with deadlines
A Level 2 English lesson exploring science.
What's in this lesson
A Level 2 (elementary) ESL lesson on science, practising time expressions and prepositions with deadlines. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.
From the reading: The Tomato That Rules Your Day
Why does a small red tomato help busy people? Because it is a timer! In the 1980s, an Italian student, Francesco Cirillo, had a problem. He could not focus on his work. So he took a kitchen timer in the shape of a tomato. He set it for 25 minutes and worked step by step. When the timer rang, he took a break.
Vocabulary
- rhythm
- timer
- focus
- energy
- break
- morning person
Grammar
- By = no later than
- I'll send it by Friday. — the last day or time
- In = after a time
- I'm going to call you in two days. — time from now
Discussion questions
- Which part of the day do you feel strongest?
- Why do some people wake up so easily?
- Have you noticed when your energy drops?
The Tomato That Rules Your Day
Grammar: Time expressions and prepositions with deadlines
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