Posting on a Forum

This ESL lesson plan introduces teens to the basics of forum interactions, focusing on writing skills and expressions for agreement and disagreement. In a 45-minute group session, students will engage with B1/B2-level writing tasks, learning how to comment effectively in online forums like Reddit.

Skills

Can engage in online exchanges between several participants, effectively linking their contributions to previous ones in the thread, provided a moderator helps manage the discussion.

45 min B1 (Intermediate)B2 (Upper-Intermediate)Teens Group Audio Social Media Writing

Online Interactive

Based on CEFR

Fully Customizable

Fill in the blanks to discover what Jake, Emily, Sara, and Brian wrote on a forum in response to the question: "What do you think is the most important skill a person can learn in their lifetime?"

Which answer do you like best?

Sarah has a valid point.

I'm not sure if I agree with

I totally agree with

I would like to add that

I really believe

Jake: "

that the most important skill a person can learn is effective communication. I remember a time when I had a big presentation at work, and because I was able to clearly convey my ideas, I was able to get my point across and convince my boss to approve my project."

Emily: "

Jake. Communication is key in every aspect of life. Just last week, I had a misunderstanding with my best friend, but because we were able to talk openly and honestly about our feelings, we were able to resolve the issue and strengthen our friendship."

Sara: "

Jake and Emily. While communication is important, I think adaptability is the most crucial skill. For example, when I suddenly had to switch jobs and learn a whole new set of skills, my ability to quickly adapt to the new environment helped me succeed."

Brian: "

communication combined with empathy are the most important skills a person can learn. Being able to understand and share the feelings of others is so valuable. Just the other day, I saw a homeless person on the street and instead of just walking by, I sat down and talked to him. It made me realize the importance of connecting with others on a deeper level.

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