Interactivity #4

Lesson Plan
Spreadsheet

I picked this particular lesson plan because I thought it was well structured and it used authentic material (the video clip) to work with the topic. It is very important that students be exposed to authentic material in foreign language classrooms because they reflect real world language experiences. The video and students comprehension of it was essential for the lesson. The overall objectives of the lesson were very clear and the worksheets was not merely generic information. Both worksheets pertained to personal student information that they could share in their small groups and with the entire class. Students had to be able to tell the time, but also to use it and recognize it on every day conversations. In order to perform the tasks assigned, students had to work in groups and this fosters cooperative learning. I thought it was a very solid lesson plan and I would only change one thing. I would have a very brief PowerPoint at the beginning of the lesson with the information in the “Viewing Guide.” A couple of oral review exercises would be great before embarking in this lesson and a way to catch student’s attention. Perhaps having a map of Latin America and Spain at the end of the PowerPoint and telling what time it is in different major cities would be ideal. If a smartboard is available, that could also be a great quick and concise way to review the previous material.