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2014 Fall
Lesson Plan
School/Institution: American Study Center, Ningbo, China
Grade/Level: Intermediate
Language: English
Course: Academic English 1.5
Time: 60 minutes
Number of Ss: 10
Objectives- SWBAT
Content Objectives (CO)
1. Display an understanding of the
elements that define e-commerce by
making a list
2. Compare different shopping styles
3. Explore the aspects in our life that has
been influenced by e-commerce
4. Give reasons why e-commerce is
successful in China
Materials
Computer (with Internet, projection device)
Poster paper*3
Several markers
One tablet or laptop per Ss
http://tinyurl.com/kmab2cp Google Sheet
http://youtu.be/lbfjNTo624Y Jack Mas Speech
Handout 1 (Appendix A)
Handout 2 (Appendix B)
http://projects.wsj.com/alibaba/#chapter1 (for T)
http://youtu.be/AhgtoQIfuQ4 What is E-Commerce? (for T)
Procedures
Pre-Activity: Description
What is E-Commerce?
T asks Ss where they can buy (clothes, accessories, travel
itineraries, automobiles, etc.)? T writes down the answers on the
blackboard
T guide Ss to locate themselves to the Google sheet and
demonstrate how to use the sheet
Ss navigate around the Alibaba website (English version)
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Time Objective(s)
Frame Targeted
10
LO1
CO2
Curriculum Design
2014 Fall
Time Objective(s)
Frame Targeted
LO2
10
CO3
CO4
During viewing
20
Ss are divided into small groups (3;2;3;2). The first half (21 min)
of the video will be divided among the groups. (About 5 min per
group) Each group will watch the clip and take notes on
Handout 1. Ss may need to watch it more than once.
T helps explaining vocabulary Ss do not know or encourages
using reference tools. Ss jot down the key points they get from
the clip and check understanding by discussing in the group.
After viewing
T draws Ss attention to the language they can use to express
opinions by writing them on the blackboard.
Ss assemble pieces of information from each part of the video
and puzzle out the whole picture of the speech by grouping Ss
in two steps (5;5 and then as a class).
Ss predict what questions will be asked in the second half of the
video and how the speakers going to answer them.
Post Activities: Description
How does Ma do it?
Ss complete Handout 2 reflecting on the video and discussion
How about America?
To segue to the next lesson, T asks Ss their knowledge of
Americans online shopping websites and lets Ss explore such
like Amazon.com, Target.com, eBay, etc
WWW Exit Ticket
Ss answer the three questions on a piece of paper and stick it on
the blackboard before they leave the classroom
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Time Objective(s)
Frame Targeted
10
LO1
LO2
CO1
CO2
Curriculum Design
2014 Fall
Assessment
Informal assessment of students' understanding of e-commerce can be done during group
discussions. The teacher should monitor group interaction and participation as the groups
work together.
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