PERIOD 35 Unit 5 Lesson1 Getting Started
PERIOD 35 Unit 5 Lesson1 Getting Started
A. Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Gain an overview of the topic Customs and traditions
- Use words and expressions related to customs and traditions
- Actively join in class activities
- Love the customs and traditions of Viet Nam.
B. Language focus:
+ + Vocabulary: Use the words related to Customs and traditions.
+ Language: Use the articles (a / an, the, zero article) correctly.
+ Pronunciation: Sounds: /n/ and /ŋ/
C. Teaching aids:
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Getting Started, Laptop, TV.
D. Teaching approach : CLT
E. Procedures:
3. Practice
Objective
- To set the context for the introductory dialogue
- To develop students’ reading skills.
Organization
Task 1: Listen and read.
- Ask Ss to look at the pictures on page 50 in the book
and answer the questions. ( the whole class) Questions:
- Play the recording twice. Ss listen and read. - What can you see in each picture?
- Have Ss underline the words/phrases that are related - Can you guess the places that the
to the topic of the unit while they are listening and picture shows?
reading.
- Invite some pairs of Ss to read the conversation Suggested answers:
aloud. flower village, kumquat trees, ornamental
- Have Ss say the words in the text that they think are trees, bamboo pole, decorative items,
related to the topic Customs and traditions. Quickly write chase away bad luck
the words on one part of the board. Comment on Ss’
answers.
Task 2: Read the conversation again and write T 1. Read the conversation again and write
(True) or F (False). T (True) or F (False).
- Tell Ss to read the conversation again and work Answer key:
independently to find the answers. 1. F (Trang’s cousin is at Sa Dec Flower
- Remind Ss to underline the information and correct Village.)
the false statements. 2. T
- Ask Ss to work independently to find the answers. 3. T
- Have Ss compare the answers in pairs before checking 4. F (plants and flowers are an important
with the whole class. part of Tet)
- Check the answers as a class and give feedback. 5. T
Task 3: Match the phrase with the correct pictures.. 2. Match the phrase with the correct
- Ask Ss to name the things they see in the pictures.
pictures. Answer key:
- Have Ss work individually to match the phrases 1 - 5 1. arts and crafts club
with the correct pictures. 2. forum
- Let Ss compare their answers with a partner. 3. language club
- Check the answers with the whole class. – 4. pressure
- Have some Ss practice saying the phrases 5. sports club
again.
Task 4: Complete the sentences with the 3. Complete the sentences with
verbs from the box. the verbs from the box.
- Have Ss look at the verbs in the box. Check if they Answer key:
know these verbs. 1. place
- Ask Ss to read the sentences and complete each 2. admire
sentence with a verb from the box. 3. chase
-Make correction. 4. pray
4. Production
Objective
- To help Ss know more about New Years around the
world and talk about Tet holiday in Vietnam.
4. Choose the country with each
- To create a fun atmosphere in the class.
Organization tradition below.
Task 5: Quiz: New Years around the world Answer key:
1. B
People around the world celebrate New Years
2. A
differently. Choose the country with eachtradition
3. A
below.
- Have Ss work in pairs and compete with each other. 4. B
- Check the answers with the whole class. 5. B
- Make correction.
QUESTIONS:
- Ask some questions about Tet holiday in Vietnam.
- Call Ss to say the answer before class. 1. Do you like Tet holiday?
- Make correction.
2. What do you do at Tet?
3. What do you like about Tet holiday?
5. Homework
- Practise talking about the Tet holiday by using the new
words
- Prepare for the next lesson: A closer look 1