TWO SAMPLE LESSON PLANS THAT WERE PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT AND WHY

At first time, I have a  little confused on how to start a debate because I have not done any class on this way. I was told to develop these lesson Plans according to Henry's program that's why I had to adapt these lesson plans to carry on the encounters proposed. But anyway I did not have any difficulty a the long run. As a teacher I must to be open minded to get use for new challenge.
In conclusion, I enjoyed a lot at the end of these online classes.



LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE

Topic:    Introduction to Debates

Date: March 6th-12th
Language Objective: To identify main concepts and vocabulary to participate accurately in a debate.
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESOURCES
PACE
Materials Sent to Students
a Week in Advance
 (By Course director)
Warm-Up:
Tutor introduces himself using at least 10 statements - full name/origin/ age/
formation-favorite book-movie-hobbie-band-artist/expectation.
After his/her introduction he asks student to introduce themselves.






10 min



Topic: Introduction to Critical 
            Thinking & Debates



Previous Knowledge: Tutor explains the encounters’  dynamic (schedule, methodology, grading). In addition, he/she asks questions about concepts, main topic of the quiz and how it is related to debates.

10 min
Explicit Instruction: (Introduction to New Skill/ Concept -Today’s Lesson)
Tutor presents the main  topic (debate and critical skills) by talking about it. (The video is posted in the main resource box for tutor’s use only)
What is Debate (watch previously)

5 min
Guided Practice:  (Tutor and students make a short practice related to the encounter’s main topic)
Tutor asks questions about the video sent by the course’s director and asks students to comment about the main components of a debate, and the quiz’s topic.
Tutor and students pronounce the list of vocabulary for debates which is linked in the main resources box.
VOCABULARY FOR DEBATES

15 min
Independent Practice: (Students prepare individually a practice on the day's topic)
Student create and call out a phrase, sentence or question using the vocabulary for debates.

10 min
Lesson Closing: (Students comment the lesson- Tutor gives a short feedback to each one of the students)
One or two students summarize the concept of debate and call out some main expressions - Tutor gives a short feedback to each student’s participation.

10 min
Home work
Tutor divides his/her students in two groups and assigns a topic to debate. 
“Are debates significant for English learning?”
Each student prepares the cons  or pros about the topic given by the tutor.


5 min

Quiz
Tutor shares the link with students via skype. Students are to complete the quiz in five minutes. (5 questions)
5 min

Note for Tutors:



Topic: DEBATE:   Are debates significant for English learning? Why yes / Why not?

Date: March 13th-19th
Language Objective: To recognize the importance of prepare meaningful arguments and ideas when participating in a debate/
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESOURCES
PACE
Materials Sent to Students
a Week in Advance
 (By Course director)
Warm-Up:
Tutor greets students and share the link for the quiz




10 min





Topic: Are debates significant for English learning? Why yes / Why not?

Audio for Quiz:

Distinguishing Facts from Opinions
Three Hidden Pieces of Arguments
Sources and Biases                                                        

Previous Knowledge: Tutor explains the encounters’  dynamic (objective and activities) and asks  students some comments and questions on the three videos sent for the second encounter.

Distinguishing Facts from Opinions

Three Hidden Pieces of Arguments

Sources and Biases                                                                    
10 min
Explicit Instruction: (Introduction to New Skill/ Concept -Today’s Lesson)
Tutor goes over the main steps to have into account when participating in a debate.
After presenting those points, he/she reminds students about their homework and the way they were divided to participate in today’s encounters. 
“Are debates significant for English learning?
Each group is supposed to have   prepared the cons  or pros about the topic given by the tutor.

5 min
Guided Practice:  (Tutor and students make a short practice related to the encounter’s main topic)
Tutor presents himself/ herself as the moderator of the debate and present the procedures based on the first encounter videos
Students participate actively in the debate.
(It is suggested to ask students to turn video on when participating)
(Watch previously, tutor’s use)
Pro  Team =
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGpBmcOA_w0

35 min
Independent Practice: (Students prepare individually a practice on the day's topic)
N/A

0 min
Lesson Closing: (Students comment the lesson- Tutor gives a short feedback to each one of the students)
Tutor gives a short feedback to each student’s participation and summarizes the encounter’s main idea ( The importance of prepare meaningful arguments and ideas when participating in a debate)

10 min
Homework
Tutor suggest students to be attentive to check the material sent by the course director, Henry.


1 min





Note for Tutors:










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