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UNIT 1: GENERATION GAP AND INDEPENDENT LIFE

Lesson 1 – Unit Opener (Page 15)

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to:
1.1. Language knowledge and skills
- learn and use the vocabulary words related to family qualities: strict, difficult, independent, worried,
old-fashioned, easy-going.
- practise pronunciation – 2 consonants: /ʃ/ / tʃ/
- listen for specific information.
- talk about the way their parents behave towards them.
1.2. Competences
- improve communication, collaboration, logical thinking, and collaborative discussion.
1.3. Attributes
- be responsible, patriotic, and hard-working.
- respect and love their family more.

II. TEACHING AIDS AND LEARNING MATERIALS

1. Teacher’s aids: Student’s book and Teacher’s book, class CDs, IWB – Phần mềm tương tác trực
quan, projector/interactive whiteboard / TV (if any), PowerPoint slides.
2. Students’ aids: Student’s book, workbook.

III. ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Performance Tasks Performance Products Assessment Tools
- Introduce some vocabulary words - Ss’ pronunciation and - T’s observation.
related to ecosystems. answers.
- Fill in the gaps. - Ss’ answers. - T’s observation.
- Listen and repeat. - Ss’ answers. - T’s observation.
- Listen and put the words from the - Ss’ answers. - T’s observation.
list in the correct columns. Practise
saying them with a partner.
- Listen and match the speakers to - Ss’ answers - T’s observation.
their descriptions of family qualities.
- Talk about the way their parents - Ss’ answers/ presentation. - T’s feedback/Peers’
behave towards them. feedback.
 IV. PROCEDURES
A. Warm-up: (5’)
a) Objectives: First, Ss activate their prior knowledge by brainstorming ideas and thoughts
about the vocabulary related to family qualities.
b) Content: Ss guess and match the photos to their appropriate meanings.
c) Expected outcomes: Ss can be engaged and recall some vocabulary related to the topic.
d) Organisation of the activity:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
 Label the pictures with the family qualities in
the list.
- Show Ss six pictures in exercise 1 – page 15.

1. Difficult 2. Worried 3. Easy-going

4. Old-fashioned 5. Strict 6. Independent

- Give each student 2 minutes to look at each picture - Look at the photos and label them with
and match it to their meanings. the correct family qualities.
- Let Ss work in pairs to share their answer. - Work in pairs
- Set the time limit for 2 minutes. Suggested answers:
- Call for answers 1. B 2. D 3. F 4. E 5. A 6. C

B. New lesson (35’)

 Activity 1: Presentation & Practice (Vocabulary) (10’)
a) Objectives: Ss preview and get to know the topic as well as the core vocabulary of the unit.
b) Content: Task 1
c) Expected outcomes: Ss understand the vocabulary and know how to pronounce them.
d) Organisation of the activity:
 TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
Task a. Look at the pictures and come up with the
Vietnamese meanings.
- Have Ss try guessing the meanings of words by - Listen to the teacher.
looking at the pictures. (This can tell what words Ss - Make a quick checklist and put a checkmark
have confidence about knowing and what words they to show their understanding of each word.
definitely don’t know.)
- Have Ss work individually to complete the task. - Complete the task all by oneself.
- Check answers as a whole class. - Listen to the teacher and check their
- Present the new vocabulary words to the class. answers.
(using IWB/ PPTs).
- Play audio (CD 1 Track 10) and have Ss listen and - Listen and say the word.
repeat. Answer keys
- Correct Ss’ pronunciation. 1. strict (adj): nghiêm khắc
2. difficult (adj): khó tính
3. independent (adj): tự lập
4. worried (adj): lo lắng
5. old-fashioned (adj): lạc hậu
6. easy-going (adj): dễ tính
Task b. Complete the statements (1–6) with the
words (A–F) in Exercise 1a.
- Have Ss work individually to complete exercise - Listen to teacher.
task 1b.
- Ask Ss to complete the statements (1–6) with the - Complete the task.
words (A–F) in Exercise 1a. - Listen to the teacher.
- Set the time limit for 5 minutes. - Complete the task all by oneself.
- Have Ss work in pairs to share their answers.
- Call for answers (T can ask each individual to say - Check their answers.
the whole sentences instead of just saying the Answer keys
words). 1. independent 2. difficult
3. easy-going 4. worried
5. strict 6. old-fashioned

 Activity 2: Presentation & Practice (Pronunciation) (6’)

a) Objectives: Ss learn and practise 2 consonants: /ʃ/ /tʃ/
b) Content: Task 2
c) Expected outcomes: Ss practise and pronounce 2 consonants /ʃ/ / tʃ/ correctly.
d) Organisation of the activity:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
Task 2. Listen and put the words from the list in
the correct columns. Practise saying them with a
partner.
- Explain the task and play the recording. - Listen to the teacher’s instructions and
- Give Ss time to complete the task and then check listen to the recording.
their answers. - Complete the task individually.
Answer keys:
words with / ʃ / words with / tʃ /
old-fashioned match
generation children
punish question

- Play the recording with pauses for Ss to listen and - Listen and repeat chorally and/or
repeat chorally and/or individually. individually.
- Ask Ss to practise saying the words in pairs. - Practise saying the words in pairs.
- Monitor the activity around the class. Pay attention to
Ss’ pronunciation and make corrections as necessary.

 Activity 3: Practice - Listening (13’)

a) Objectives: Ss listen for specific information and develop a deep understanding of the vocabulary
related to family qualities.
b) Content: Task 3
c) Expected outcomes: Ss can listen for specific information and identify three different kinds of
family qualities.
d) Organisation of the activity:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
Task 3. Listen and match the speakers (1–3) to
their descriptions of family qualities (A–F) in
Exercise 1a.
- Explain the task. - Listen to the teacher.
- Play the recording, twice if necessary. - Listen to the recording and complete the
- Check Ss’ answers. You can play the task.
recording with pauses for Ss to check their - Check answers.
answers. Answer keys
Speaker 1- F
Speaker 2- A
Speaker 3- D

 Activity 4: Production (6’)

a) Objectives: Ss can make a connection to the listening and talk about family qualities.
b) Content: Task 4
c) Expected outcomes: Ss can talk about family qualities in their family.
d) Organisation of the activity:
TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES
Task 4. How would you describe the way your
parents behave towards you? Tell your partner.
- Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it. - Discuss in pairs.
- Ask various Ss to share their answers with - Listen to their classmates sharing.
the class. Suggested Answer:
My mother is very easy-going, and I can talk
to her about my problems. She can also be
strict at times when I don’t do my chores. My
father is quite worried about me and doesn’t
let me go out very often.

C. Consolidation and homework assignments (5’)

* Consolidation
- Review key vocabulary words from the lesson with the correct pronunciation.
* Homework:
- Review vocabulary for family qualities.
- Practise Pronunciation – 2 consonants /ʃ/ / tʃ/
- Do the exercises in WB: Exercise 1,2 – page 8.
- Prepare: Lesson 1a – Reading (page 16 – SB).

V. REFLECTION
a. What I liked most about this lesson today:
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b. What I learned from this lesson today:
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c. What I should improve for this lesson next time:
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