LESSON PLAN (IMPROVISED)

Lesson Plan for Speaking Skill using Computer Applications

Class/Level: Centre for Foundation Studies students (KIRKHS)

Date: 13/3/2013

Time: During the speaking class (80 minutes)

Proficiency level of students: Level 6 students                     

Theme: EPT / TOEFL

Topic: TOEFL’s questions are similarly same as EPT’s.

Language skill: Speaking

General objective: To enhance student’s vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking skills.

Specific objectives: At the end of this lesson, students should be able:

To pronounce words correctly.

 To improve student’s speaking and communication skills.

 To acquire new vocabularies.

Materials required for lesson:         

TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary Third Ed. (e-dictionary)

PowerPoint slides for instructions
Webcam

SPEAKING LESSON PLAN

Procedure/Steps	Activities	Time	Teaching Aids	Role of Teacher	Rationale/ Remarks
1) Induction	- Teacher gives brief instructions on the lesson for the day through PowerPoint slides.	10 minutes	PowerPoint slideshow	-To give an introduction of the topic of the day.	-To introduce the students what the lesson is about.
2) Step 1 (Preparation)	-Teacher will distribute handouts containing information regarding the lesson. -Teacher will use PowerPoint slideshow to teach the students how to use the software. -Teacher will explain the tasks that need to be done by the students.	10 minutes	PowerPoint Slideshow TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror Software Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary Third Edition (e-dictionary) Microphones	-Teacher will explain how to use the TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror Software and Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. -Teacher will explain the task given and assist the students throughout the preparation.	-For this particular step, students will be doing things individually. -To give the students a chance to use the TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror Software and Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
3)Step 2 (Speaking Activities)	-Students will start their speaking activities based on questions provided in the TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror Software individually. -Each student will be given six questions. -Students will have two types of activities: i. Text reading ii. Question and answer (speaking) -Students will also have to use Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary to check out new words and their correct pronunciations. -All speaking activities of the students will be recorded by using Webcam for evaluation.	20 minutes	TOEFL iBT Speaking Conqueror Software Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (e-dictionary) Webcam Microphones	-Teacher will assist the students during the activity.	-To test students’ level of proficiency in English -To test students’ vocabularies and pronunciations. -To ensure students are aware of EPT/ TOEFL format. -To build the confidence level of a student.
4)Step 3 (Pronunciation Quiz in Group)	-After the individual speaking activity, the students are grouped into a group of five people and share their experiences and knowledge based on the lesson for the day. -The students have to choose one member of their groups as a representative to answer the pronunciation quiz asked by the teacher. -The students of the same group can help their representatives to answer the quiz.	20 minutes		-To give each of the representatives a phonetic sound and asked them to give the list of the words that have the respective sound.	-To encourage the students to speak and interact with their group mates. -To bond the students and build confidence in them. -To evaluate the students’ pronunciation.
5)Step 4 (Question and Answer Session)	-After the quiz, the students will be asked whether there is anything that they do not understand. -They will be also asked on what are the new information and knowledge that they gain from the activities.	15 minutes		-To ask questions to the students and listen to their opinions. -To explain to the students anything that they do not understand.	-To ensure the students understand the lesson that they have learned.
6)Closure	-Teacher will summarize the lesson of the day to the students. -Teacher will provide extra information and suggested softwares that can assist students in improving their speaking skills. *Speak N Spell  (http://speak-n-spell.en.softonic.com/) *Vocaboly (http://speak-n-spell.en.softonic.com/)	5 minutes	PowerPoint Presentation		-To ensure students can practice the exercises at home. -To give students other alternatives in refining their speaking skills.

Evaluation:

Students’ skill to speak up their answers to the questions provided.

Students’ capability to provide words with the correct phonetic sound in the given time.

Students’ skill to speak texts with no major mistakes or errors.