CLASS: 1 (Mixed Abilities) SUBJECT: TIME:

English DAY: DATE: : 1/5/2024

ATTENDANCE: DURATION: 60 minutes

LESSON: Language Awareness Textbook Based Lesson / Non-Textbook Based Lesson

Writing
MAIN SKILL(S) FOCUS:

THEME: Science and Technology

TOPIC: Smartphone
LANGUAGE @ GRAMMAR FOCUS:
This is a grammar focused lesson so listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are not explicitly
Main Skill
covered.
CONTENT
STANDARD: Complementary
This is a grammar focused lesson so listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are not explicitly
Skill
covered.

This is a grammar focused lesson so listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are not explicitly
Main Skill
LEARNING covered.
STANDARD:

Complementary This is a grammar focused lesson so listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are not explicitly
Skill covered.
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
 demonstrate their ability to brainstorm and categorize words related to technology.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:  analyse and discuss the positive and negative impacts of smartphones on individuals and society.
 engage in structured debate to develop their argumentative and critical thinking skills.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

 generate a comprehensive list of technology-related vocabulary.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:  articulate and evaluate the effects of smartphones on communication, culture, and privacy.
 construct coherent arguments and counterarguments during a debate, supported by evidence and
examples.
MATERIALS @ REFERENCES:
CROSS CURRICULAR ELEMENT:
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS): Apply
THINKING Circle Map Flow Map Tree Map Multi-Flow Map
PROCESS: Double Bubble Map Bridge Map Brace Map Bubble Map
Round Table 3 stray and 1 stay
Think, Pair, Share Presentation
21st CENTURY CLASSROOM
TEACHING & LEARNING Hot seat Role Play

Gallery Walk Others:

1. The teacher writes "technology" on the board and asks students to form groups of four. Each group is
ACTIVITIES

tasked with brainstorming and writing down as many words related to technology as possible (e.g.,
Pre-Lesson smartphone, computer, headphones, etc.).
2. After the brainstorming session, the teacher initiates a discussion on how smartphones impact our
lives. Students are encouraged to think about both positive and negative effects.

Lesson 1.The teacher prepares a handout or presentation containing the benefits and drawbacks of smartphones (Benefits:
Development Enhanced communication, exposure to different cultures, enjoyable entertainment options, sharing memorable
moments. Drawbacks: Expensive to maintain, potential addiction issues, privacy concerns.)

2. Students are divided into groups and given time to review the material. They are asked to discuss and decide which
aspects of smartphone usage they personally agree or disagree with in terms of benefits and drawbacks.

3.Each group then prepares arguments to support their viewpoints.

4. The students were divided into two groups, those who thought the advantages of smart phones outweighed the
disadvantages, and those who thought the disadvantages outweighed the advantages. Each group of students needs
to choose four students as debate contestants. Here's how the debate went：

a.Opening Statements: Each group presents their stance on whether smartphones are more beneficial or detrimental
overall.
 b.Rebuttals: Groups respond to opposing arguments, emphasizing their points and countering opposing views.

c.Discussion: Open floor for class-wide discussion where students can ask questions or challenge points made during
the debate.

5.After the debate, the class votes on which side presented the most compelling arguments.

6.The teacher leads a summary discussion, highlighting key insights from the debate and encouraging students to
reflect on their own smartphone usage.

Post-Lesson 1. Students individually write a short reflection on their personal thoughts about how smartphones
(Closure) impact their lives, considering the arguments presented during the debate.

School Project Quiz Task Written Exercise

ASSESSEMENT
Observation Oral Worksheet
REFLECTION

NOTES Lesson is postponed due to Outdoor Activity Public Holiday

Meeting Course Sick Leave
School Programme Cuti Rehat Khas (CRK)