Title: Exploring Artificial Intelligence

Level: Intermediate

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to discuss and express their opinions about artificial intelligence, understand key vocabulary related to the topic, and use useful language to describe the advantages and disadvantages of AI.

Time: 60 minutes

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Handouts with discussion questions - Projector or computer for video

Warm-up (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). 2. Ask students if they have heard of AI and what they know about it. 3. Write their responses on the board.

Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Present key vocabulary related to artificial intelligence, such as: - Artificial intelligence - Machine learning - Robotics - Automation - Algorithms - Data analysis - Virtual assistant - Neural networks 2. Provide definitions and examples for each term. 3. Ask students to repeat the words and provide their own examples.

Video Activity (15 minutes): 1. Show a short video clip or a TED Talk related to artificial intelligence. 2. After watching, ask students to discuss in pairs or small groups: - What did you learn from the video? - How do you feel about the advancements in AI? - Do you think AI will have a positive or negative impact on society? Why?

Discussion Questions (15 minutes): 1. Hand out the discussion questions to each student. 2. In pairs or small groups, students discuss the questions and share their opinions. 3. Monitor the discussions and provide assistance if needed. 4. Afterward, have a whole-class discussion to share ideas and opinions.

Useful Language Activity (10 minutes): 1. Write the following sentence starters on the board: - In my opinion… - From my perspective… - I believe that… - On the one hand… - On the other hand… - However… - In conclusion… 2. Explain that these phrases can be used to express opinions and introduce contrasting ideas. 3. Provide examples and ask students to create their own sentences using the sentence starters.

Wrap-up (5 minutes): 1. Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting about artificial intelligence. 3. Encourage students to continue exploring the topic outside the classroom.

Answer Key: (for discussion questions) 1. Answers may vary. Encourage students to share their own thoughts and opinions. 2. Answers may vary. Encourage students to express their feelings and provide reasons to support their opinions. 3. Answers may vary. Encourage students to consider both positive and negative impacts and provide examples to support their views.