1. Smart phones, social media, and technology
English Seminar II
Today’s topic
Smart phones, social media, and technology

2. Today’s plan
Lesson about smartphones and technology using Communicative Language Teaching

3. Warm up - speed chat discussion Group debate – good vs. bad
English Seminar II
Today’s plan
Warm up - speed chat discussion
Group debate – good vs. bad
Class survey
Newspaper article – reading and discussion
YouTube – switch off
Reflection
Aim: To practice communicating in English

4. Starter questions: Do you have a smart phone?
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Discussion time!
Topic: Smart phone
Starter questions: Do you have a smart phone?
What do you use your smart phone for?
How often do you use your smart phone?
What social networks/apps do you use?

5. Debating We will make two random groups.
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Debating
We will make two random groups.
You need to research your statement (using your smart phone!) and create a poster to prove your statement is true. Please talk to your group in English.
In minutes, you will present your ideas to the other group.

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Debating
Group 1: Smart phones have many benefits and therefore all teenagers should have one
Group 2: Smart phones cause many problems and therefore teenagers should not have one

7. Please share one argument.
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Debating
Group 1: Smart phones have many benefits and therefore all teenagers should have one
Please share one argument.

8. Please share one argument.
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Debating
Group 2: Smart phones cause many problems and therefore teenagers should not have one.
Please share one argument.

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Debating
In an official debate, each group has a chance for rebuttal (making a comment about the other group’s ideas).
Group 1: Do you have anything to add?
Group 2: Do you have anything to add?

10. Debating – reflection questions
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Debating – reflection questions
What is your opinion about smart phones after hearing both sides of the story?
Have you ever thought about the positive aspects of smart phones?
Have you ever thought about the negative aspects of smart phones?
Please talk in pairs for 3 minutes

11. Newspaper article (Authentic text)
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Newspaper article (Authentic text)
In pairs, take turns to read the article out loud.
Circle any new words or phrases that you are unsure of.
Chat with your partner about the meaning.
Ask your classmates about the meaning of new words

12. Newspaper article What new or unclear words or phrases are there?
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Newspaper article
What new or unclear words or phrases are there?
Let’s share with the group and help each other.
What is one thing you found interesting from this article. Please write 1 sentence in your own words.
Let’s all read our sentence to the class.

13. Class survey Look at the survey handout
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Class survey
Look at the survey handout
We will take turns reading each question together
Then we will share, compare and discuss our answer with the class

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Discussion question
What do you think about the amount of time you spend on your smart phone?
Everyone please share your thoughts.

15. Watch this video (Authentic text)
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Watch this video (Authentic text)
We will watch a popular YouTube video called
“I forgot my phone” (50,000,000+ views)
But first, have you ever forgotten your phone?
How did you feel?
What would you do if you lost your phone?
Quick 1 minute chat

16. Reflections on video What are your impressions about this video?
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Reflections on video
What are your impressions about this video?
Is there anything you would like to change about your smart phone use?
Have you ever (would you ever) leave your phone at home (on purpose) when you go out?
How long do you think you can survive without checking your phone?

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Final thoughts
Please share one plus, minus, or interesting point from today’s topic

19. See you next week