Activities:

By using the Educaplay video, we can give sts. some clues about what they’re about to explore and work on.

Pre-viewing: Quick word cloud (with Mentimeter) with the prompt: What jobs help others?”

• Sts. predict from a screenshot:

  What's the video about?

• To activate prior knowledge and ensure comprehension of key concepts, sts. begin with a Matching activity.

• Students will be given vocabulary related to NGOs, fundraising, and community-based occupations. Their task is to match the first and second halves of the definitions.

While-watching: As sts. watch the Educaplay video, they will complete a T/F activity based on key ideas and facts presented.

After-watching: Pair discussion:

Have you ever helped someone in your community? How?

• Padlet wall: Sts. will post short reflections or emoji reactions about what inspired them.

Sts. will work collaboratively in teams, they will select one local NGO to research. (To ensure reliability and focus, the teacher will provide a Canva-designed list featuring pre-vetted websites and concise summaries of each organization.)

Activities:

• Sts. will conduct a focused research task guided by key aspects of each NGO. Including: its mission, location, target beneficiaries, and specific needs.

• To support their investigation, sts. will work with a set of guided questions provided in a structured worksheet.

• Finally, sts. will synthesize their findings by creating a Padlet board where they will upload essential information, images or logos, and brief summaries of their chosen NGO.

Sts. will design a social media campaign in English to promote their chosen NGO. They will choose one or more of the following:

• Instagram Story carousel,TikTok-style awareness video (school-approved),IG Reels/post or a mock-up social media page

Each campaign must:

• Highlight the NGO’s work using Present Simple, there is/are, linkers, and adverbs

• Include a call to action

• Reflect team collaboration and creative storytelling

• To use English to raise awareness and inspire action for a real local cause through student-created digital content.

  📢 Real Audience: To solve this sts. can share their productions during an open class event.

  • Therefore, sts. will display on school’s social media or internal platform.

  • Posters/QR codes around the school leading to Padlet with campaigns.

I chose this video because it connects language learning with something much bigger: real people doing meaningful work to help others. It introduces vocabulary around jobs and occupations that contribute to the greater good, particularly in the context of NGOs and fundraising topics that not only broaden students’ vocabulary but also spark reflection and emotional engagement. What I really appreciate about this resource is how naturally it integrates key grammatical structures we’re already working on, like the present simple, there is/are, pronouns, adverbs of frequency, and linkers to help tell a story. These elements come together to give students the tools they need to express themselves clearly and confidently when talking or writing about real-world issues.

What challenges do you anticipate when implementing this activity?

As with any CBL lesson plan, several challenges may arise throughout the process. One anticipated difficulty is the variation in students’ digital literacy levels. While most are comfortable navigating basic tools, some may require additional guidance when using platforms like Canva or Padlet. To address this, I plan to promote a peer-support system, encouraging more digitally confident students to assist their classmates, thus reinforcing collaboration and empathy while ensuring no one is left behind.

How does this approach change your teaching practice and impact your students’ learning experience?

Honestly, working with CBL has completely reshaped the way I plan and teach. Instead of focusing only on grammar or isolated language skills, I now design tasks where sts. use English to explore real issues and make an impact. That shift makes everything more meaningful for them and for me.

Sts. feel more motivated because they see a clear purpose behind what they’re doing. They’re not just learning English to pass a test; they’re using it to support local causes, express ideas, and collaborate with their peers. In the end, it’s not just about better language learning 📚. It’s about helping them grow as thoughtful, active young people who see English as a tool to understand the world and contribute to it 💡🤗. And that’s when real learning happens!