Speaking - Facebook and Social Media - Off2Class ESL Lesson Plan

Facebook and Social Media
This lesson plan on the topic of social media is designed for higher-level students. When teaching this lesson, encourage students to think, share, and debate using the images and questions provided.

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1. Facebook and Social Media Off2Class Lesson Plan ESL Lesson Plan © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
2. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. Thank you for downloading your FREE Off2Class lesson plan! This teacher-led lesson plan is designed using the communicative approach - perfect for teaching students online or in any screen-enabled classroom. To access the Teacher Notes and Answer Key, or to assign homework, click here to set up your FREE Off2class account. Don’t forget to join the discussion on Facebook to get access to other great tools for online ESL instruction.
3. Which digital and non-digital media do you know? How much time do you spend every day using them? What types of media do you know? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
4. What can you see in these images? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
5. Can you use this vocabulary? profile profile pic friend request like take a selfie messages and updates © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
6. How many accounts do you have? Which forms of social media do you use actively? Do you have any accounts that you use regularly? How often do you log in to different accounts? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
7. What can you see in these images? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
8. Do you know all of these terms? mobile apps follower to follow to post comments log in to your account © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
9. Staying safe online security online privacy cyber bullying troll to share Do you think social media is safe for their users? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
10. Things to discuss… In what ways has social media changed the way we live? Which social media sites are the most popular in your country? How has your life been changed by social media and by which sites in particular? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
11. How necessary is social media? Are all social media sites used just for fun and entertainment? Have you ever used any social media site to find work or employment? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
12. How do you feel about celebrities taking photos and selfies all the time and posting them on social media? Celebrity and social media Why do you think they do this? Who are their followers? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
13. Discuss this quote ‘Social media is not about the exploitation of technology but service to community.’ Simon Mainwaring In what ways does social media provide service to community? How can companies and brands use social media? Can social media be helpful in some critical situations? Can you remember any examples from recent events? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
14. What about this? You are what you share. Charles Leadbeater, thewebcitizen.com What is your opinion? Do you think people reveal too much of their personal life by sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
15. Is social media here to stay? Should there be more restrictions as to what people can post online? How can teachers and students use social media for education purposes? Can a person be addicted to social media? Will people ever stop using social media? What should parents do to make sure their children are safe online? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
16. Do you use these? TikTok Instagram Pinterest Do you know which social network is used for what kind of activity? Snapchat © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.