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Which subjectEnglish as second
What topicSocial media
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Social Media

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Any level (appropriate for mixed ability)

Subject

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Correspondence to National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for ESL by encouraging critical thinking and language use in context.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 min Introduce the topic of social media. Ask students what platforms they use. Write key vocabulary on the whiteboard (e.g., post, like, share).
2 Vocabulary Exercise 5 min Distribute worksheets with vocabulary exercises related to social media. Monitor and assist students as needed.
3 Group Discussion 10 min Organize students into small groups to discuss the positive and negative aspects of social media. Provide guiding questions to facilitate the discussion.
4 Reading Comprehension 5 min Distribute a short text or social media post for students to read. Ask comprehension questions to check their understanding.
5 Conclusion & Feedback 5 min Recap the main points discussed in the lesson. Ask students to share one new thing they learned. Briefly outline the homework task.

Homework

Students will be assigned to write a short paragraph (100-150 words) about their opinion on social media. They should use at least five vocabulary words from the lesson. The homework will be submitted online or in print, and feedback will be provided without formal presentations.

Lesson script