Web-based lesson plan

Hi readers

Below is my web based lesson plan.

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The purpose of the lesson plan is to focus on writing skills which is writing dialogues or conversations. In writing, conversations or dialogues makes the writing more interesting as it gives characters and different perspectives in the essays.

The first part of the lesson plan stressed on writing where students have to write their conversation in Skype and the other group has to respond. The next task focuses on speaking where students need to engage in a communication through video call via Skype. Although the lesson plan is targeting on writing skills, it is undeniable that writing comes together with speaking skill so as the students know how to produce dialogue clearly, they can slowly be introduced to speaking practice.

The lesson plan is inspired by the vast trend of communications, in which people prefer to communicate via chatting sites such as Skype, YM and MSN as well as Whatsapp, LINE and WeChat on their smart phones. Therefore, it is more related to students' life nowadays so, it can enhances students' interest in learning to write dialogues in the form of real-like situation via chatting site.

The idea for the topic is taken from www.holidaytravelwatch.com  where the students could go to the sites and get the idea of what to stress on when planning a holiday. So, in order for them to keep the conversation, the website serves like an idea bank on what to talk and to ask when planning a holiday.

Planning a lesson plan is the easiest part in teaching, the difficult part is to execute the lesson plan. In order to perform this lesson, students must have computers, therefore they must be taken to the computer lab. Teacher has to monitor the students throughout the lesson so that teacher can assist them on how to use the site and to make sure that there are no difficulties in doing the task. It is important for the teacher to make sure the computers are well-functioning and the internet connection is fast or stable. Teacher also needs to be prepared for any possibilities. It is crucial for the teacher to manage the students as sometimes they will get too excited and it can lead to a chaotic classroom.

That is all from me, happy holiday guys :)