T states lesson type. T presents Ss with a few lead-in questions, and then (prioritizes) the lead-in scenario. T copies the lead-in question into the chat and sends Ss to breakout rooms to discuss. (2 minutes, pairs) T asks ICQ’s. Ss discuss responses with one another. T conducts open class feedback. T cold-calls on 1 to 2 Ss to share what they or their partner said. (If S does not use TL in their response, T may continue to prompt until S uses TL, time allowing)

T introduces the gist task. T plays the audio recording of the conversation. T specifies instructions before allowing Ss to work individually. (1 minute, individual) T asks ICQ’s. T posts the task in the chat. T monitors for time and lets Ss know how much time is remaining. T asks Ss to send private messages to each other with their answers. T pairs up students. (1 minute, individual) T asks ICQ’s T monitors & returns Ss to the main room. T shares screen before OCFB. T cold calls Ss and asks them to share their answers.

T uses MFPA task #2 to encourage Ss to identify today’s form. T posts the task in chat. T sends Ss to breakout rooms to quickly choose their answers. (2 minutes, pairs) T asks ICQ’s. T monitors & returns Ss to the main room. T asks Ss what they noticed about the activity. Then T walks Ss through examples of fixed and semi-fixed expressions for giving or clarifying opinions. T has Ss produce their own examples. Ss send messages directly to each other with their examples. (10 seconds/example, pairs) T continues using either the slides, OR, the highlighting google doc to help Ss identify fixed versus semi-fixed expressions for communicating opinions. T cold calls Ss to read sentences aloud and identify whether the bolded expressions are fixed or semi-fixed expressions. Once T is satisfied Ss have an understanding of the TL, T moves on to controlled practice

T shares screen of the controlled practice task. T has S read the instructions at the top of the google form. T gives further instructions. (First, individual, 1 minute. Then, pairs, 2 minutes). T asks ICQ’s. T posts the task in the chat. T allows Ss to work individually and monitors time. T sends Ss to the breakout room to check their answers. T monitors for time & understanding. T returns Ss to the main room. T checks the last question for understanding. T checks other responses if time allows.

T shares screen of google slides to show the freer practice question.. T or S reads FP questions. T copies FP questions into chat. T instructs Ss on the final task. (5-10 minutes, pair) T asks ICQ’s. T sends Ss to breakout rooms to discuss (if only a few Ss are present, T engages in open conversation with them). T monitors discussions for usage or understanding of the TL. T intervenes only to clarify language. T returns Ss to the main room for feedback. T uses remaining time to drill examples for pronunciation AND/OR,T engages in DEC for pronunciation noted throughout the lesson. (check time: 5-2 minutes)