New lesson plan: TP4 Lesson A: Functions

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TP4 Lesson A: Functions - Upper-intermediate level

TP4 Lesson A: Functions
Upper-intermediate level

Description

In this lesson, Ss learn about functional language in the context of opinions through guided discovery based on a conversation about learning a new language. The lesson starts with a discussion about what makes a good teacher. This is followed by a gist task where Ss read a conversation between two friends. Finally there is some controlled practice and a free practice speaking activity in which Ss will use the TL of the lesson.

Materials

Zoom, Google Jamboard, Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Forms, Zoom board

Zoom, Google Jamboard, Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Forms, Zoom board

Main Aims

To provide clarification and practice of functional language used for giving opinions and trying to change someone's opinion in the context of what makes a good teacher (4 exponents: 'From my point of view,...';'As I see it,...;'Yes, but don't you think...?';'Well, you've got a point, but..."

Subsidiary Aims

To provide fluency speaking practice in a conversation in the context of what makes a good teacher.
To provide gist reading practice using a text about giving opinions and trying to change someone's opinion in the context of learning a new language

Procedure (37-47 minutes)

Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

-T. will share screen showing the following question: What makes a good teacher? -Ss. will discuss their ideas in breakout rooms. T. monitors. (3 min) -T. comments or asks a question on what was listened while monitoring. (1 min)

Exposure (6-8 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

-T. will share links, on zoom's chat, to a Google Document where Ss. read a short text and to a Google Form which includes a gist task <choose the best summary for the text> -Ss. will read and answer the gist task (2 min - individual work) -Ss. will compare answers in breakout rooms. (2 min - pair work) -Ss. will share their answers with the whole class giving a justification for their answer (3 min)

Clarification (12-14 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

- T. will share link, on zoom's chat, to a Google Slides' presentation where Ss. will work in breakout rooms to infer the meaning and appropriacy of the TL. (pair work - 3 min) - OCFB using CCQs to verify M and A understanding; ask Qs to elicit answers from Ss about F (3 min) - Ss. will work with other slide in breakout rooms to infer the intonation pattern of TL. (pair work - 3 min) -OCFB and ask Ss Qs to elicit more aspects of P (3 min)

Controlled Practice (8-8 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

- T. will share a link, on zoom's chat, to a Google Form where students will work individually filling in the blanks of questions. (3 min) - Ss. will check and compare their answers in breakout rooms (3 min - pair work) - OCFB (2 minutes)

Free Practice (8-12 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

- T. will share screen with a Google Jamboard with a task in which Ss should use the TL as much as possible. Ss work in breakout rooms. (8 min-pair work. T. monitors) - FB and DEC using zoom board (4 min)