Ana Ramirez Ana Ramirez

Lexis lesson
Upper intermediate level

Description

To introduce and practice phrases for dealing with problems on the phone

Materials

Abc Coursebook
Abc Power point
Abc Card for Role-play Student A

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification and practice of phrasal verbs in the context of dealing with phone calls

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide speaking practice in the context of a phone call with a friend or with an unexpected caller.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (4-6 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

1. T shows power point presentation and asks ss the next questions: How often do you speak on the phone? How many phone calls do you have in a day? Do you generally preffer phoning, skyping, texting, or another form of communication? Why? What things can go wrong when you speak on the phone? 2. T puts ss in break out rooms to discuss. 3. T conducts OCFB.

Exposure (4-6 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

1. T provides ss with a link to a Google Forms task. T sends the text in a word document via chat. Instructions: Read the conversations in which a problem happened. Match each conversation to problems a-d. 2. Ss check their answers in pairs or groups via chat. 3. T conducts OCFB.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

1. T clarifies Meaning and Pronunciation with Concept Questions on Power Point. 2. T covers Form with an interactive Google Slides presentation. Instructions: drag the chart to its correct position. 3. T checks understanding.

Controlled Practice (5-8 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

1. T shares her Power Point presentation on screen. 2. T gives instructions for task: Put the sentences in the correct order and underline the phrasal verbs. Write them in your notebook. Demo the task: Where do you have to write the answers? 3. T put ss in break out rooms for peercheck. 4. T conducts OCFB.

Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

1. T shows power point screen to give instructions. 2. T provides half of the ss, via chat, with a link to a Google Slide presentation with a card for Student A. 3. T provides the other half of the ss, via chat, with a link to a Google Slide presentation with a card for Student B. Demo the task: What is role-play? ACTING What do you have to do first? READ THE CARD AND PREPARE FOR ROLE-PLAY. Then? PREPARE NOTES IF NECESSARY Do you have to write through the chat or speak as if it was a real phone call? REAL PHONE CALL. 4. T put ss in breakout rooms and monitors. 5. T asks students about their role-play and conducts OCFB if necessary.

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