Lesson Overview
This free GEPT Elementary handout helps students practice A2 reading and speaking through the topic: Sleep and Study: Why Rest Helps Students Learn.
Each lesson includes three readings, vocabulary, short dialogs, speaking frames, quiz questions, and an answer key for classroom use.
Reading 1 | The Late Night Test
Emma has an English test on Friday. On Thursday night, she studies until one o'clock. She thinks more study time means a better grade. The next morning, she feels very tired.
During the test, Emma knows many words, but she makes simple mistakes. She cannot concentrate well. After class, her teacher asks, 'Did you sleep enough last night?' Emma shakes her head.
Emma learns that sleep is part of studying. The next week, she studies earlier and goes to bed before eleven. She feels better and answers questions more carefully.
Reading 2 | Why Students Need Sleep
Sleep helps students stay healthy and ready to learn. When students do not get enough sleep, they may have trouble paying attention. They may also feel unhappy, weak, or easily angry.
Health experts say children and teenagers need many hours of sleep each night. Middle school and high school students often need more sleep than they get on school nights.
Good sleep habits can help. Students can keep a regular bedtime, turn off screens before bed, and prepare school things earlier. A better night can make the next day easier.
Reading 3 | A Better Evening Plan
Emma makes a new evening plan. At seven, she reviews vocabulary. At eight, she does math homework. At nine, she packs her bag and puts her phone on the desk outside her bedroom.
At first, it is hard because Emma wants to check messages. But after a few days, she falls asleep faster. She also wakes up with more energy.
On Monday, Emma tells her friend, 'I still study, but I do not study too late.' Her friend says, 'Maybe I should try that too. I always feel sleepy in class.'
Speaking Practice
I usually go to bed at ____.
When I do not sleep enough, I ____.
A good sleep habit is ____.
Before a test, students should ____.
Teacher Notes
Use the warm-up questions before Reading 1.
Ask students to role-play the dialogs in pairs, then change one detail and practice again.
Use the quiz as a quick review or homework check.
Source Notes
CDC Sleep and Health: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-education/staying-healthy/sleep.html
Dialog 口說對話
Emma: I studied until one last night.
Teacher: Did you sleep enough?
Emma: No. I feel very tired.
Teacher: Next time, study earlier and rest.
Emma: I will try.
Dad: Why is your phone in bed?
Emma: I am checking one message.
Dad: Screens can make sleep harder.
Emma: OK. I will put it on my desk.
Dad: Good plan.
Friend: How do you have more energy?
Emma: I sleep earlier now.
Friend: Does it help studying?
Emma: Yes. I can concentrate better.
Friend: I need that too.