Benjamin L. Stewart

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Lesson plan II

Lesson Title: Navigating Social Media in English

Objective: Students will learn English vocabulary and phrases associated with social media, as well as practice reading and discussing content found on various social platforms.

Materials Needed:

  • Whiteboard and markers

  • Projector and screen (optional, for visual aids)

  • Handouts with social media vocabulary and phrases

  • Example social media posts (can be printouts or displayed on a screen)

  • Devices for students to view social media platforms (optional)

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Greet students and introduce topic.

  • Ask students about their existing knowledge and use of social media.

Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Introduce key social media terms and slang (e.g., post, share, like, follow/unfollow, hashtag, thread, DM, mentions).

  • Use visuals and real examples to illustrate each term.

  • Have students repeat and practice pronunciation.

Reading & Comprehension (10 minutes)

  • Provide a handout with a mock social media feed or display it on screen.

  • Read through the posts as a class, explaining any unfamiliar words.

  • Ask comprehension questions about the content of the posts.

Interactive Activity (10 minutes)

  • Split students into small groups.

  • Each group gets a scenario in which they must use social media terms (e.g., crafting a post, responding to a comment, describing their social media habits).

  • Circulate and provide assistance as needed.

Practical Application (10 minutes)

  • Students individually create a short social media “post” about their day or a topic of interest.

  • Encourage the use of new vocabulary.

  • Volunteers share their posts with the class, and the class can “react” as they would on social media.

Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

  • Review key vocabulary and phrases from the lesson.

  • Answer any remaining questions.

  • Give homework assignment: Students to follow an English language social media account and write a brief summary of what they learned or found interesting for the next class.

Remember to adjust the speed and content of the lesson to the proficiency level of the students. You might need to simplify the vocabulary or offer additional explanations for beginners, whereas advanced learners may benefit from more in-depth discussion on the nuances of social media communication in English.

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