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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.