### Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
#### Class: Senior Secondary 2
#### Topic: Electronic Mail II
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**Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the importance and relevance of electronic mail in modern communication.
2. Demonstrate how to compose, send, reply, and forward emails.
3. Explain email etiquette and best practices.
4. Identify and avoid common email threats, such as phishing and spam.
**Materials Needed:**
- Computers with internet access
- Projector/Smartboard
- Example email accounts for demonstration
- Handouts on email etiquette and security
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic "Electronic Mail II".
- Briefly recap the basic concepts of email covered in the previous lesson (Electronic Mail I), such as setting up an email account and basic navigation.
- State the objectives for today's lesson.
2. **Discussion: Importance of Email (10 minutes)**
- Engage the students in a discussion about the role of email in everyday life - both personal and professional.
- Highlight different scenarios where email is essential (e.g., communication for work, school, and personal matters).
- Introduce terms such as SMTP, POP3, and IMAP, and its relevance in email communication.
3. **Hands-on Activity: Composing and Sending an Email (15 minutes)**
- Demonstrate how to compose a well-structured email, including subject line, greetings, body, and signature.
- Show students how to send, reply to, and forward emails, using a projector or smartboard for visual aid.
- Allow students to practice by sending a test email to a classmate, replying, and forwarding a received email.
4. **Email Etiquette and Best Practices (10 minutes)**
- Discuss the importance of professionalism in email communication.
- Provide guidelines for proper email etiquette, such as using clear and concise language, appropriate greetings and sign-offs, and avoiding all caps.
- Distribute handouts detailing best practices for writing emails (e.g., checking for spelling and grammar mistakes).
5. **Identifying and Avoiding Email Threats (10 minutes)**
- Explain common email threats like phishing, spam, and malware.
- Show examples of phishing emails and discuss how to identify them (e.g., suspicious links, spelling errors, and requests for personal information).
- Provide tips on how to avoid email threats, such as not clicking on unknown links and verifying the sender's email address.
6. **Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Open the floor for questions and address any concerns or doubts the students may have.
- Give a brief overview of the next lesson topic.
7. **Assignment (if applicable)**
- Assign a task for students to compose a formal email based on a given scenario (e.g., requesting information from a university or applying for a job).
- Ask students to include all elements of a properly formatted email and ensure they follow the email etiquette guidelines discussed.
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**Assessment:**
- Observe student participation during hands-on activities.
- Review the assignment emails for proper structure, etiquette, and adherence to best practices.
- Conduct a short quiz in the next class to assess understanding of email threats and security measures.
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**References:**
- Handouts on email etiquette and security (prepared by the teacher)
- Online resources and articles on the importance of email communication in the modern world
**Teacher’s Notes:**
- Ensure all students have access to a working email account before the lesson.
- Be prepared to assist students who may have difficulties with email functions.
- Continuously monitor and address any technical issues that may arise during the hands-on activity.
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By following this lesson plan, students will gain a deeper understanding of electronic mail, develop essential communication skills, and learn how to protect themselves from potential email-related threats.