Lesson Plan: Dragon's Den Version 2

This simplified version of the lesson came about after attempting to teach the original. Some classes managed to grasp the tasks and complete them in time but most couldn't. Therefore I produced an easier version of the lesson. See also "A Note on Levels".

Lesson Level: Senior 1,2 Duration: 40 Minutes

Lesson Title: Dragon's Den

Grammar and Vocabulary

Describing and presenting an idea.

Asking and answering questions about a presentation. .

Lesson Objectives

Students will create an idea for a business and then explain it to the class.

Materials Required

None

Preparation

None

Procedure

1 (5 Minutes/5 Minutes)

Elicit from the class what we mean by a business.

Get some ideas on the board.

If not many ideas from class add some different ones

e.g. flower shop, taxi company, cinema, private school, computer repair

2 (10/15)

Put class into groups. Six large groups is best for this lesson but if class is too big more may be used, though this will mean that not everyone gets time to present.)

Tell groups they have two minutes to think of ideas for a business and write a list of as many businesses as they can.

Be strict on the time.

At the end of time collect the papers and write a consolidated list of the ideas on the board.

Only write things which are types of business.

Correct spellings (Cloth shop -> Clothes Shop) and terminology (Car Shop -> Car Dealership) as you go.

Don't allow specific businesses such as KFC or Porsche.

3 (10/25)

Write instructions on the board.

Each group.

You must create your own business.

What does your business do?

What is your business called?

Where is your office?

Why is this a good business?

What do you need to start up your business.

Explain the task.

Give this example.

I will start a taxi service.

My office will be here in the city centre.

It's called "Super Cheap Taxis"

It's good because lots of people need taxis and mine will be the cheapest.

I need to buy some cars and hire some drivers. I also need a garage.

As groups complete the task monitor and offer suggestions.

4 (10/35)

Add more instructions.

Each group.

One person must come to the front and explain the business.

Other groups

Listen to all the ideas. Choose which one you think is best.

Bring each group in turn to the front to explain their idea.

Ask them the prompt questions again if you need to.

At one side of the board write a list of the businesses that they chose, with their group number.

5. (5/40)
When all groups have presented ask individual students in class which idea they liked best and why?

Notes

See also Version 1 and "A Note On Levels"