Material

Introduction

Discussion

Class Group
Activity

Old Lesson Plan (f2f)

Students watch videos and read dialogues representing British
people making suggestions using euphemisms, asking questions and
refusing politely.
Materials used:
You Tube Video
Comic strips

Students, with the teachers help, note down recurring phrases and
modal verbs used in the aforementioned situations. They discuss
their perception of these utterances by classifying them according to
their level of deference and directness. They should also say if the
reaction of the person spoken to was surprising to them and how
they would have behaved in these situations.
Discussion in groups of 3 or 4 followed by a class discussion in which
each group presents their opinions (unequal contribution of
participants both in small groups and during class discussion)
Student evaluation is difficult due to the teachers inability to
listen to all groups at the same time
During the class discussion, the teacher contributes too often
The students make comic strips representing situations in which
people communicate in an indirect way. The comic strips theme is
what British people say vs what they really mean. At the end of the
class students show their work to the rest of the class.
Students create comic strips and short sketches in groups or 4 or 3
(unequal participation, often one student does most of the work)
Unequal participation
Teacher centered dialogue

Reflection

Wrapping up: a short conversation with the students whose aim is to

make point about what students should remember from this lesson.
Short (5 minute) class discussion
Few active participants

New Lesson Plan (online)

EVALUATE: Students watch videos and read dialogues representing British people making
suggestions using euphemisms, asking questions and refusing politely.
Materials used:
You Tube Video
British Council reading
Comic strips
Comic strips/ videos found by students
ANALYZE: Students note down recurring phrases and modal verbs used in the
aforementioned situations. They discuss their perception of these utterances by classifying
them according to their level of deference and directness (each opinion needs to be justified,
they are encouraged to challenge each others views). They should also say if the reaction of
the person spoken to was surprising to them and how they would have behaved if these words
were directed at them.
Group discussion on the class online board (all students equally involved in discussion)
Tangible proof of every students participation is found on the board, allows for
evaluation of their level in English and their group work contribution
Student evaluation based on discussion rubric

SYNTHESIZE: The students record videos to which they write scripts or they write scenarios
and draw comic strips. Each script is composed of 5 situations in which people communicate
in an indirect way. The videos/ comic strips subject is what British people say vs what they
really mean. They play scenes in which indirect language/ euphemisms are used interpret it
as non-Brits would and then as Brits do.
Using chat and discussion board students create scenarios and videos as well as comic strips
(group work, more choice of ), equal participation
Equal participation
Peer correction: students review each others English
Share project with other students (special thread)
All students participate
Peer-evaluation based on rubric
SYNTHESIZE: Wrapping up: every student has to reflect on their own about what they have
learnt and shy its important for their progress.
Students write blog entries about what they have learned (Synthesis)
All students participate
Student evaluation based on reflection rubric