Summary
Students will learn the fundamental differences between the structured Waterfall approach and the flexible Agile framework. Through a video, engaging discussions, and practical exercises, learners will gain the vocabulary and grammar skills needed to compare these methodologies and recommend the best approach for different business scenarios. This lesson is perfect for professionals looking to enhance their workplace communication skills.
Activities
Students begin by discussing their personal experiences with project planning and flexibility, activating prior knowledge and setting the context for the lesson.
Learners watch a short, informative video that visually compares the Agile and Waterfall methodologies, completing a table to check their comprehension of the key differences.
Through a scenario-based activity, students analyze different project situations and must decide whether an Agile or Waterfall approach would be more suitable, justifying their choice.
The lesson culminates in a practical writing task where students compose an email to a CEO, recommending a project management approach for a website redesign using the new vocabulary and grammar.
Vocabulary focus
This lesson introduces essential business and project management vocabulary. Students will learn and practice terms like methodology, framework, scope, roadmap, deliverables, sprints, linear, and adaptable. The focus is on using this vocabulary in context to discuss and compare different work approaches effectively.
Grammar focus
The main grammar point is using language for comparing and contrasting. Students will practice constructing sentences with structures like 'while' and 'whereas' for direct comparison, and phrases such as 'in contrast to' and 'unlike' to highlight key differences between the two project management styles.
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