LEVEL : Form 2 (Intermediate)

TIME : 30 minutes

AIMS : To practice reading skills and applying it into constructing a sequential essay according to a video watched from a website.


TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

One computer for a pair of students with sufficient internet connection and a web browser. The computer must be able to stream videos and have the correct 'codec' from playing the media.

Website:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/759022/how_to_make_a_kite_out_of_a_plastic_bag/

PREPARATION:

1. A browser and input the website address into the address bar.
2. Prepare a short article for the class regarding recycle and the environement. A worksheet is also prepared for the students.


PROCEDURE:

1. Start the class by asking relevant questions to the class regarding the need of saving the environment.

2. Once the topic recycle is brought up, focus on the points of the topic and elaborate the need of recycling or making use of recyclable items.Give appropriate examples.

3. Distribute an article to the class regarding excessive waste/rubbish.

4. Direct the students to the website by keying in the address. Distribute the worksheets to each pair of students.


5. Instruct the students to watch the video, then skim and scan for important points/information that can be found in the video. Give appropriate time.

6. After the students have finished skimming and scanning points/information and listed it down on the worksheet, discuss in class.

7. From the points/information collected from the video, instruct the students to write a sequential essay on "How To Make A Kite Out Of A Plastic Bag”

8. Before ending class, give a brief explanation on how to write a sequential essay as a reference for the students.

9. End class


FOLLOW-UP:

1. Ask the students to find an article regarding environmental issues and will be discussed in the next class.