Lesson Plan

Objective:
By the end of the lesson, learners will have practiced and developed the sub-skills of reading for specific information and detail in the context of a text about the history of the Roblox platform. 		Teacher: [Teacher Name]
Date: 26-01-26
Duration: 46 minutes
CEFR Level: A2
Lesson Shape: E (Receptive Skills - Reading)
Materials: Worksheet, IWB/Projector

Lesson Procedure

Stage & Aim Procedure Time Interaction
1. Lead-in
To generate interest and activate schemata.
  • Teacher writes "GAMES" on the board.
  • Ask Ss: "What video games do you play?" (Elicit answers like Minecraft, FIFA, Roblox).
  • Show a picture of the Roblox logo/character. Ask: "Who knows this game?"
  • Brief pair discussion: "Why is Roblox popular?" (2 mins). Feedback.
 5 mins T-Ss
Ss-Ss
2. Pre-teaching Vocabulary
To block potential difficulties.
  • Present key words on the board/screen: Platform, Launch, Developer, Virtual.
  • Platform: Like a base (show iPhone/Android logos) where you run apps.
  • Launch: To start a rocket... or a new website (Action mime).
  • Developer: A person who builds things (software/houses).
  • Virtual: In the computer, not real (Matrix style).
  • CCQs (Concept Checking Questions): "Is a developer a person?" (Yes). "Is virtual money real in your pocket?" (No).
 5 mins T-Ss
3. Reading for Gist
To practice skimming.
  • Hand out the worksheet (folded or face down).
  • Task: "Read the text quickly. Don't worry about every word. Find the answer to this question: When did the official website launch?"
  • Ss read for 2 minutes.
  • Check answer (September 1, 2006).
 5 mins Ss
4. Reading for Detail
To practice scanning and close reading.
  • Task 1: True or False
  • Tell Ss to look at Task 1. Read the statements first.
  • Ss read text again and answer T/F. (5 mins)
  • Peer check: Compare answers with partner.
  • Feedback: Go through answers on board. Ask for corrections of False statements.
  • Task 2: Vocabulary Matching
  • Ss complete Task 2 (Matching definitions). (5 mins)
  • Quick feedback.
 15 mins Ss
Ss-Ss
T-Ss
5. Post-Reading / Freer Practice
To personalize the topic.
  • Task: "Imagine you are a Roblox Developer."
  • Put Ss in groups of 3.
  • They must design a new game idea.
  • Prompts on board:
    • Game Name: ?
    • Goal: What do you do? (Build/Fight/Race?)
    • Cost: Free or Robux?
  • Groups discuss and write a short plan.
 10 mins Ss-Ss
6. Review & Feedback
To close the lesson.
  • Ask 2-3 groups to present their game idea quickly to the class.
  • Class vote: "Which game do you want to play?"
  • Teacher gives feedback on good language use and effort.
 6 mins Ss-Ss
T-Ss