Technology and social media — Lesson Plan, English, Grade 7
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Lesson plan
| Section |
Communication and technology
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| Lesson title |
Technology and social media
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| Class |
7
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| Lesson objectives according to program |
Understand and use vocabulary related to technology and social media.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media.
Express and support opinions about the role of technology in everyday life.
Develop speaking and communication skills through topic-based interaction.
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| Lesson objectives |
Students know key vocabulary related to technology and social media.
Students know how to describe advantages and disadvantages of social media.
Students know how to give reasons to support an opinion about technology.
Students know how to use speaking strategies in a short discussion.
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| Values |
Responsible and thoughtful use of technology helps students make safe and balanced choices online. Respectful communication and listening to different opinions support a positive classroom discussion culture.
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Lesson progress
| Lesson stage/time | Teacher's action | Student's action | Evaluation | Resources |
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| Organisational moment 3 minutes |
Organisational moment:
Greets the class and checks attendance.
Creates a positive learning atmosphere and introduces the lesson topic: Technology and social media.
States the lesson goals briefly.
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Students greet the teacher and prepare for the lesson. Students listen to the lesson topic and goals. Students get ready to participate actively. | Attendance completed — 1 point. Readiness for the lesson — 1 point. Correct identification of the topic — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. | board, notebook |
| Problem statement 6 minutes |
Problem statement:
Shows a short discussion prompt about daily use of phones, apps, and social media.
Explains that technology can both help and harm communication, learning, and daily life.
Poses the problem: How does social media affect teenagers in positive and negative ways?
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Students think about how they use technology in everyday life. Students listen to the problem statement and share initial ideas. Students predict possible advantages and disadvantages. | Gives one relevant idea about technology use — 1 point. Identifies at least one advantage or disadvantage — 1 point. Participates in the opening discussion — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. | board, pictures |
| New material explanation 12 minutes |
New material explanation:
Introduces key vocabulary: device, application, account, post, message, follow, upload, download, screen time, privacy, and online safety.
Explains useful speaking phrases for giving opinions: I think that..., In my opinion..., I agree because..., I disagree because..., One advantage is..., One disadvantage is....
Presents the main ideas about the role of technology in everyday life through examples of communication, learning, entertainment, and information sharing.
Slide 1 — Technology and Social Media
Slide 2 — Key Vocabulary: Devices and Applications
Slide 3 — Key Vocabulary: Social Media Actions
Slide 4 — Speaking Phrases for Giving Opinions
Slide 5 — Speaking Phrases: Advantages and Disadvantages
Slide 6 — Role of Technology in Communication
Slide 7 — Role of Technology in Learning
Slide 8 — Role of Technology in Entertainment
Slide 9 — Role of Technology in Information Sharing
Slide 10 — Summary and Practice
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Students repeat and record new vocabulary. Students match opinion phrases with their meanings. Students listen to examples and ask questions when needed. | Correctly understands at least 6 vocabulary items — 3 points. Uses at least 2 opinion phrases orally — 2 points. Answers at least one teacher question — 1 point. Stage maximum — 6 points. | |
| Vocabulary game 7 minutes |
Instructions:
Explains the Balloon Pop game rules.
Gives students vocabulary words and short definitions or pictures to match.
Monitors the game, checks answers, and encourages quick responses.
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Students participate in the Balloon Pop game. Students choose the correct vocabulary item for each clue. Students work quickly and cooperate with classmates. | Matches vocabulary correctly — 1 point per correct answer, max 4 points. Responds actively during the game — 2 points. Stage maximum — 6 points. | |
| Opinion task 10 minutes |
Instructions:
Gives students a short speaking task: discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media in pairs or small groups.
Reminds students to use opinion phrases and at least three vocabulary words from the lesson.
Supports students while they prepare and speak, and asks follow-up questions.
Reminds students to include examples from everyday life.
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Students discuss advantages and disadvantages of social media. Students express their opinions and support them with reasons. Students use lesson vocabulary and speaking phrases in their answers. | Uses at least 3 target vocabulary words — 3 points. States one advantage and one disadvantage — 2 points. Gives a reason for an opinion — 2 points. Speaks clearly and participates in the pair or group task — 3 points. Stage maximum — 10 points. | |
| Quiz check 4 minutes |
Questions to the class:
Asks quick quiz questions about vocabulary and the main ideas of the lesson.
Checks understanding of positive and negative effects of technology.
Gives short oral questions for fast answers.
Answers:
Listens to students’ answers and confirms or corrects them.
Highlights the most important points from the lesson.
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Students answer the quiz questions. Students recall vocabulary and main ideas. Students listen to the correct answers and self-check their understanding. | Answers at least 3 quiz questions correctly — 3 points. Shows understanding of the lesson ideas — 1 point. Participates actively in the quiz — 1 point. Stage maximum — 5 points. | |
| Reflection 3 minutes |
Runs the "Reflection" reflection. End the lesson with quick student feedback — emoji vote and share the results.
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Students complete the "Reflection" reflection and assess their understanding of the topic. | States one thing learned from the lesson — 1 point. Gives one responsible technology habit — 1 point. Completes the reflection task — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. |
Health and safety compliance
| Health and safety compliance | Students should use digital devices responsibly and avoid sharing personal information online. They should also maintain correct posture and take care of their eyes by following safe screen-time habits during technology-related activities. |
Material details
- Material type
- Lesson Plan
- Subject
- English
- Grade
- Grade 7
- Language
- English
- Education direction
- Humanitarian
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