Lesson Plan n° 01

Level: 1st year – Sc / Lit Streams Teacher’s name: HASSANI Nadine

Unit: Getting Through Theme: Intercultural Exchange
Sequence: Listening & Speaking Targeted Competencies: interact – interpret - produce
Rubric: Unit Introduction School: Zireg Mahmoud High School

Learning Objectives: by the end of this lesson, SWBAT:

1. recognize the concept of intercultural exchange
2. acquire and use new lexis related to the unit
3. express a point of view and justify it.

Personal Aim: To effectively manage time during the lesson to ensure all activities are completed.
Subsidiary Aim: Ls will be able to articulate their opinions using a variety of functional phrases and expressions.
Assumptions: Ls may be familiar with some lexis
Anticipated Problems: Ls may find it challenging to justify their opinions with clear reasoning.
Suggested Solutions: offer sentence starters to help students begin their thoughts and frame their arguments.

Materials: pictures, worksheets, whiteboard Time: 1 hour

Stage Competency Procedures Objectives Timing
Warm- -T greets Ls and enquires about their school life.
up
- T displays three pictures on the board.

To get Ls
Interact
/ engaged
interpret

To introduce 10 min
the topic of
the unit

To recall Ls
Interact
/ background
interpret knowledge
- T engages Ls in a discussion through asking questions:
➔ What can you observe in these pictures?
➔ Do you think these people are from the same country or
different countries?
➔ How are these people similar or different from one another?
➔ What message do you think these pictures convey?
➔ How might people from different parts of the world
communicate with each other?
Ls possible answers:
➔ The pictures show people from different parts of the world,
representing different cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities.
There are also flags and symbols that reflect diversity.
➔ They seem to be from different countries, as they are
dressed in various traditional attires and flags of different
nations are displayed.
➔ They are different in appearance, dress, and culture, but they
are similar in being part of the global community. Everyone
is human, and we all live on the same planet.
 ➔ The pictures represent global unity, diversity, and the idea
that people from different backgrounds can connect,
interact, and share ideas despite their differences.
➔ They might communicate through a common language like
English, or use technology such as the internet, translation
apps, or social media to understand each other.
➔ We can connect through phone calls, emails, video
conferencing (e.g., Zoom or Skype), social media platforms,
and messaging apps like WhatsApp or WeChat. Technology
helps break down communication barriers.

- T collects Ls ideas and participation and draws a mind map for

important lexis.

- T distributes the worksheets

- T directs Ls to do task 01

Task 01: A. match the following pictures with the right words
from the list

Intercultural exchange - smartwatch – laptop – email – Zoom

Interact app – online messaging To match
/ each picture 5 min
interpret with its name

........................ ..................... ...................... ........................

........................ ........................ ........................

Key Answers:
1. online messaging 5. social media
2. zoom app 6. smartwatch
3. email 7. intercultural exchange
4. laptop

- T directs Ls to the second part

Interact B. use words from the previous list to fill in the following To define
/ definitions. different 5 min
interpret ➔ ..................... is used for video meetings and online conferences. means of
➔ ........................ are platforms that allow us to connect and share communication
content with others online.
➔ ........................ helps send and receive digital messages.

Key Answers:
1. Zoom app
2. Social media
3. Email

- T directs Ls to the second task

Task 02: match the following words with their definitions
 Word Definition
a) The beliefs, customs, arts, and
1. communication traditions of a particular group or
To acquire
society. lexis related
Interact
to the theme
/ 2. Intercultural b) The sharing of ideas, traditions, and 10 min
interpret Exchange knowledge between cultures.
c) The state of having a range of different
3. Diversity To match
people, ideas, or cultures.
each concept
d) The sharing or exchanging of
4. Technology with its
information, ideas, or feelings.
meaning
e) The use of scientific knowledge to
5. Culture create tools that solve problems or
make tasks easier

Key Answers:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
d b c e a

- T directs Ls to the third task

- Ls are required to fill in the blanks with the missing words from
the list given.
Task 03: fill in the gaps with the right word from the list given
internet – backgrounds – technology – discussions To fill in the
Interact 5 min
gaps with the
/
right words
interpret People today connect with others from distant parts of
the world through various forms of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . They
share thoughts and ideas about different topics. The
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , as a modern tool, facilitates communication
and promotes intercultural exchanges, enabling meaningful
................... between people of
diverse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Key Answers:
1. technology
2. Internet
3. Discussions
4. Backgrounds

- T writes the question on the board and directs Ls to read the note
in the box

In your opinion, is the internet a boon or a bane?

 Express your opinion in no more than 3 lines.
To express
Produce
Use the following expression to give your point of view: their 15 min
opinions
 I think ...... / in my opinion ... / I believe .... / personally, .....
about a given
/ from my point of view, .... / I tend to belive that .....
topic

Learners take few minutes to construct their paragraphs then they

read them aloud for their classmates.
Possible Answers:

In my opinion, the internet is a boon because it connects people

across the globe, provides access to vast information, and supports
innovation. However, it should be used responsibly to avoid
misinformation and overdependence.

- T directs Ls to the project announcement phase

Project Announcement

In groups of 5-6, prepare one of the following

projects (written + oral presentation) to showcase
how technology impacts daily life and to explore
cultural exchange. To launch
and 10 min
• Record a video or capture a series of pictures that announce
highlight your daily activities and demonstrate how the project of
you incorporate technology into your routine. the unit
• Create a series of instructional videos explaining how
to effectively use social media platforms (e.g.,
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). Include tips, tricks, and
safety guidelines.
• Present your favorite app to the class. Discuss its
features, benefits, and how it enhances your daily life
or connects you with others.
• Cultural Introduction Video:
• Record a video that introduces viewers to your culture.
Cover aspects such as language, traditions, food, and
social norms, helping others understand your
background.
• Create a personal résumé or CV that outlines your
education, experience, skills, and achievements. This
should reflect your strengths and career aspirations.