Task 4

Using Video on the EFL classroom

Lesson plan

Levels: intermediate to advanced students

Aims: practice speaking, listening comprehension, and writing, also use of vocabulary related to give opinions and appealing language

Class time: 45 min.

Preparation time: 10 min.

Resources: computer, OHP, speakers, internet connection, or USB memory containing the video, video “are video games good or bad?”

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDVK5_TlBS8

Procedures:

1.      The teacher asks students if they like video games, what kind, and how much time do they spend playing, etc. (3 min.)

2.      The teacher introduces and reproduces the video “are video games good or bad?” (6 min.) (the video can be reproduced twice if necessary)

3.      After watching the video the teacher asks the class to form two groups against and on favor of video games (3 min.)

4.      The teacher asks them to take turns and expose their points of view about the topic. (15 min.)

5.      After the discussion the teacher asks students to write down some of the ideas shared on the discussion. (10 min)

6.      After that, the teacher asks to write down a short conclusion. (8 min.)