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Middle/High School lesson plan- Foreign Language

Overview This lesson plan uses the new Web 2.0 application Seesmic to allow students to practice speaking their

foreign language. Objectives After learning a new round of vocabulary and

grammar, students should be able to respond to a discussion question posted on Seesmic speaking only

their foreign language. Standards Materials Discussion questions, computer with a webcam,

microphone, and internet access Procedures 1. Once students finish learning either a new round of

vocabulary or a new grammar structure, have them review them in small groups 2. After this, pass out discussion questions or topics to talk about to students. 3. Students should log on to Seesmic and post an answer to the video post by the teacher. 4. Students are required to respond to at least 2 posts 5. You may add requirements such as using half of the vocabulary words in the initial response, or only using the new tense or grammar structure.

Evaluation After completing the responses, students should be more comfortable with the new information as well

as score an 80% or better on the actual grading of the assignment.