Facebook profile 'could damage job opportunities'
upper intermediate level
Main Aims
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To provide gist, scan and detailed reading practice using a text about social Media effects in the context of Facebook profile 'could damage job opportunities'
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide fluency speaking practice in a social Media effects in the context of Facebook profile 'could damage job opportunities'
Procedure (41-51 minutes)
Show LS a picture of social Media applications and ask them how they think these applications can affect one's job. LS will think individually then discuss it in pairs.
Present new vocabulary: 1-reputation Is it an idea or an opinion? opinion What is this opinion based on? what happened in the past. present the phonological features and the right pronunciation and form. 2-cultivate Cultivate online reputation. Does it mean to develop? yes. To cultivate does it mean to prepare? yes present the phonological features and the right pronunciation and form. 3-admit to What is the antonym of disagree? agree. So when you admit to something it means you agree to it present the phonological features and the right pronunciation and form.
Ask LS to read to answer the following question: 1-What is the main idea of this article? 2-Name three online social networking sites mentioned in the article. 3-Who works for Microsoft? First, they will work individually then check in pairs and I will provide feedback
Ask LS to read to answer the following questions: 1-how can People make sure they are using this resource to their advantage? 2-How could a strong image online help job hunters? 3-What did 70% of HR bosses admitted to?
Ask LS to think about how they can make a good online reputation. First, they will think individually and write down their ideas Then they will discuss their ideas in pairs. Monitor them Give LS feedback on content and language