Template: Virtual Lesson Plan for Lesson 1

Greetings and Introductions

Lesson Overview

Total Duration: 4 hours (class time) + 4 hours (independent tasks)
Theme: Greetings and Introductions
Week Objective: By the end of the week, students will be able to understand, use, and respond to basic greetings and introductions in formal and informal contexts.

Lesson Structure

Day 1: Introduction to Greetings and Contexts (1 hour)

• Objective: Familiarize students with basic greetings and their use in different contexts (formal/informal).
• Activities:
  1. Warm-Up (10 min):
     • Play a short video with greetings in different situations. Discuss the scenarios (formal vs. informal).
  2. Presentation (20 min):
     • Introduce key phrases (Hello, Good morning, How are you?).
     • Explain differences between formal (Good morning, Sir) and informal (Hi, John!).
  3. Listening Activity (20 min):
     • Play audio recordings of simple dialogues. Students match phrases with contexts (formal/informal).
  • Homework: Watch a short video about greetings in English-speaking countries and list 3 cultural differences.

Day 2: Practicing Listening and Speaking (1 hour)

• Objective: Practice recognizing and responding to basic greetings and introductions.
• Activities:
  1. Review (10 min):
     • Briefly discuss cultural insights from homework.
  2. Listening Drill (15 min):
     • Students listen to recorded greetings and introductions. They respond verbally to prompts (Hello, my name is...).
  3. Speaking Practice (35 min):
     • Breakout rooms: Students practice introducing themselves in pairs, alternating formal and informal styles.
  • Homework: Record a short audio introducing yourself and upload it for feedback.

Day 3: Reading and Writing Personal Information (1 hour)

• Objective: Recognize key phrases and write personal details.
• Activities:
  1. Reading Task (20 min):
     • Students read name tags or introductory forms and identify key information (Name, Profession, Nationality).
  2. Writing Exercise (30 min):
     • Fill out a personal information form with name, nationality, and profession.
     • Share forms in the chat for teacher feedback.
  • Homework: Write a short paragraph introducing yourself and send it via the virtual classroom platform.

Day 4: Role-Playing and Feedback (1 hour)

• Objective: Demonstrate understanding through role-play and collaborative exercises.
• Activities:
  1. Role-Play (40 min):
     • Students role-play introductions in formal and informal settings in pairs or small groups.
     • Examples: "Good morning, my name is Sarah. I am a teacher." vs. "Hi, I'm Mike."
  2. Feedback and Wrap-Up (20 min):
     • Teacher provides feedback on role-plays.
     • Recap cultural insights and highlight improvements.
  • Homework: Complete a quiz on the use of to be and pronouns in sentences.

Independent Tasks (4 Hours)

1. Watch & Reflect (1 hour): Watch a video on cultural differences in greetings and write a short reflection.
2. Pronunciation Practice (1 hour): Use an online tool (like Forvo or VoiceThread) to practice greeting phrases.
3. Grammar Drill (1 hour): Complete a worksheet on to be and pronouns.
4. Vocabulary Practice (1 hour): Use flashcards (Quizlet) to practice professions and nationalities vocabulary.

Evaluation

• Formative:
  • Feedback on homework (recordings, written paragraphs).
  • Observations during role-play activities.
• Summative:
  • Quiz on grammar (to be and pronouns).
  • Role-play performance: Students introduce themselves and respond to introductions in formal and informal contexts.

Materials Needed

• Video/audio files of dialogues.
• Name tag templates and personal information forms.
• Flashcards for vocabulary practice.
• Online tools: Zoom breakout rooms, Quizlet, Forvo.

This structure ensures that all competencies are covered and integrated with the required grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and cultural content. If you need additional resources or specific materials, let me know! 😊