Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 72:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 1: Getting started
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Get to know the topic of “World Heritage Sites”
+ Vocabulary: words and pharases related to the topic ofWorld Heritage Sites.
+ Pronunciation: choice questions
+ Grammar: participles and to infinitives to replace relative clauses
2. Skills
-develop Listening, speaking, writing, reading skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- CD & CD player, board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- No.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
Lead-in: - Shows Ss two photos and ask them to recognise these monuments.
- Has a talk with Ss about the two monuments. - Informs the class of the lesson objectives and lead to the lesson. - Asks Ss to read the heading and guess what the two speakers will be talking about. - Play the recording twice. - Has Ss listen and read the conversation silently. - Then asks Ss if their predictions were correct. - Has Ss summarise the conversation. - Calls some Ss share their summaries. - Guides and reminds Ss of some tips to do this kind of task. -Asks sts to work individually to do activity 2 in 3’. - Goes around the class to help if necessary. - Then asks Ss to compare their answers in pairs. - Call sts to present answers. - Corrects and gives feedback. - Explains the task to Ss and asks students to look through the task, read the conversation again and find the phrases in the left-hand column and underline them. (Encourage Ss to guess the meanings of the phrases and then match them with their definitions in the right-hand column.) - Asks sts to work in pairs in 4’. - Goes around for help. - Calls on Ss to give their answers. - Givesfeedback and correct answers. - Explain the task to Ss. - Asks Ss to work individually in 3’. - Goes around for help. - Call on some Ss to write their answers on the board. - Givesfeedback and correct answers. - Asks Ss if they have visited the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long or would like to visit the site. - Has Ss ask and answer the question in pairs. - Invites Ss who have visited the site to tell the class about their trip there. - Asks Ss who have not been there to tell the class why they would (or not) like to visit the site. - Gives comments and correction. |
Activity 1: Listen and read. Activity 2: Read the conversation again. Are the following sentsnces are true (T) or false (F). Expalin your choice. Key: 1. F (He wants to go sightseeing.) 2. T 3. F (Most of the citedel was demolished in the early 20th century.) 4. T 5. T Activity 3: Match the words in the conversations with the appropriate definitions. 1. b 2. d 3. e 4. f 5. a 6. c Activity 4: Find the sentences in the conversation which have the same meaning as the following sentences. 1. It is a cultural complex comprising royal palaces and monuments. 2. Most of the citadel, first built during the Ly Dynasty in the 11th century and then expanded by subsequent dynasties, was demolished in the early 20th century. 3. The only structure to remain intact is the Flag Tower of Ha Noi. Activity 5: Ask and answer the following questions. Ss’ answers. |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points: Getting to know the topic
5. Homework:
+ Learn the new words by heart, read and translate the conversation, do the tasks again.
+ Prepare the next lesson (Language).
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Date of signing:
Period 73:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 2: Language
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
+ Vocabulary: enrich their vocabulary with words and pharases related to the topic ofWorld Heritage Sites in Vietnam.
+ Pronunciation: recognise and use appropriate intonation on choice questions
+ Grammar: revise the use of participles and to infinitives to replace relative clauses
2. Skills
-develop Listening, speaking, writing, reading skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- CD & CD player, board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- act out the conversation.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
- Explains to Ss what they are supposedto do. - Has Ss go through the words given in the box and discuss with a partner their meanings. - Asks Ss complete the sentences individually in 3’. - Then asks Ss to compare their answers in pairs. - Calls some Ss to give answers. - Checks and gives correct answers. |
A. VOCABULARY: Activity 1: Fill in the blanks with the right form of the words from the box. 1. heritage 2. dynasties 3. excavations 4. intact 5. relics 6. complex |
- Explains to Ss what they are supposedto do. - Asks Ss to study the sentences given and work out the part of speech that needs to be filled in. - Reminds Ss that they should discuss the contextual clues that can help figure out the answers. -Has Ss do the task individually in 2’, then compare answers in pairs. -Checks the answer with the whole class. |
Activity 2: Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence. Key: 2. natural 3. Cultural 4. attraction 5. preservation |
- Asks Ss to study the Do you know…? box to learn some general rules of intonation patterns for choice questions. - Has Ss listen and notice the intonation patterns of the questions. -Has them listen and repeat the exchanges with appropriate intonation. |
B. PRONUNCIATION: Choice questions Activity 1: Listen to these exchanges and pay attention to the intonation pattern of the questions. |
- Plays the recording and asks Ss to read along with the recording, immitating the intonation patterns. - Has Ss practise the exhanges in pairs. - Asks some pairs to role-play the exchanges in front of the class, using appropriate intonation patterns. - Gives comments on Ss’ performance. |
Activity 2:Listen to 1 again and practise saying these exchanges. |
- Writes two sentences having the same meaning on the board. - Asks Ss to give comments on the form of the two sentences. - Asks Ss to read the Do you know…? box on page 28make some more examples. |
C. GRAMMAR: Participle and to-infinitive clauses E.g:1. It is a cultural complex which comprises royal palaces and monuments. 2. It is a cultural complex comprising royal palaces and monuments. |
- Lets Ss work individually in 2’. - Then asks Ss to compare their ansers in pairs in 2’. - Calls some Ss to give answers. - Checks and gives feedback. - Introduces Exercise 2 to students and explain how to do it. - Does an example as a modal and asks Ss to explain what changes have been made to the reduced clause. Example: We walked on the bridge which connects the two parts of the heritage site. =>We walked on the bridge connecting the two parts of the heritage site. - Ask students to do Exercise 2individually in 3’ and then compare their answers with a partner’s in another 2’. - Calls some Ss to write anwsers on the board. -Correct mistakes. |
Exercise 1: Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. 1. islets 2. breathtaking 3. cuisine 4. magnificent 5. abundant Exercise 2: Rewite the sentences replacing the relative clauses with participle or to-infinitive clauses. 1. Some of the relics found at the archaeological site of the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long belong to the Ly Dynasty. 2. The Japanese Bridge built on the early 1600s became a tourist attaction in Hoi An. 3. Tourists should avoid purchasing unusual relics illegallyremoved from protected heritage sites.. 4. He was the last emperor to rule both parts of the empire. 5. We visited an ancient house overlooking the Thu Bon River in Hoi An. 6. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the 8th World Heritage Site in Viet Nam to be recognised by UNESCO. |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
Vocabulary, intonation and grammar
5. Homework:
- make 5 sentences, using participles and to-infinitive clauses.
- prepare for the next lesson
Date of preparation:
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UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 3: Reading
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- know more about Ha Long Bay – a World Heritage Site of Vietnam and the reasons why people are attracted to it.
2. Skills
-develop reading skills: skimming and scanning
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites and proud of the beauty of our country
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- activity 2 (33).
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
Lead-in: - Show students a video clip about Ha Long Bay and asks them some questions: 1. Where is it? 2. What do you know about Ha Long Bay? 3. What is it famous for? - Leads to the lesson and writes the title on the board. |
Expected answers: 1. It is Ha Long Bay. 2. Ss answers 3. It is famous for beautiful landscapes and speciality. |
- Have Ss do the task individually, and then compare their choices in pairs. - Asks some Ss to give their answers, encouraging all possible reasons. -Pre-teaches some new words and phrases. |
Activity 1: You are going to read a text about Ha Long Bay. Tick () the reasons why people visit Ha Long Bay. Add other possible reasons if you can. Key: Students’ answers * New words: + attract (v) + attraction (n) + scenery (n) + intinerary (n) + cruise (n) + authentic local food (np) |
- Explains to Ss the task. - Tells Ss that they are required to read the text quickly to get the main idea of the text by choosingA, B, or D. - Asks Ss to read the text quickly individually in 4’. - Calls some Ss to present their choices. - Checks the answers as a class. |
Activity 2: Read the text quickly. What is it about? Key: C |
- Explains to Ss the task. - Asks Ss to highlight the following words in the text: islets, breathtaking, cuisine, magnificent, and abundant. - Asks Ss to work in pairs look at the highlighted words and discuss the contextual clues that can help them understand the words. - Have Ss do the task individually in 3’, and then compare their answers with a partner’s. - Calls some Ss to write their answers. - Corrects the Ss’ answers. |
Activity 3: Find the words in the text that have the following meanings. Write the words in the space provided. Key: 1. islets 2. breathtaking 3. cuisine 4. magnificent 5. abundant |
- Checks if Ss can answer the comprehension Qs without reading the text again. If Ss cannot, T gets them to read the Qs carefully and underline the key words to do task. - Gets ststo read te text and check theirs answers and explain their choices in 5’. - T calls some Ss to read theirs answers and explain their choices. - T comments and gives feedbacks. |
Activity 4: Read the text carefully. Answer the following questions. 1. In 1994. 2. They can visit different caves and experience the local culture and life on the water. 3. It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns and sea clams. 4. Yes. Because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price. 5. These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships. 6. Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; others may enjoy the cave dinners or the breathtakking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay. |
- Puts Ss in groups of three or four to discuss the question and give reasons for their answers. - Asks sts to work in 4’. - Calls some Ss to share their ideas. Teachers encourage other Ss to ask follow-up questions. - Comments and corrects Ss’ mistakes. |
Activity 5: Work in goups. Discuss the questions. Would you like to spend your holiday in Ha Long Bay? Why/Why not? Activity 5: Discuss the questions. Would you like to spend your holiday in Ha Long Bay? Why/Why not? |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points: Read and understand a text about Ha Long Bay.
5. Homework: - practice the tasks.
- prepare for the next lesson.
Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 75:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 4: Speaking
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Get more background information about different attractions in Hue
- choose one place that they want to visit and explain the reasons.
2. Skills
-develop speaking, reading skills: making suggestions and talking about cultural sites.
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- CD & CD player, board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- talk about Ha Long Bay.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
Warm-up:Networks - Asks sts to write as many places In Hue that they know as possible. - Calls some sts to write on the board. - Gives comments. |
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- Pre-teaches some new words. - Reads the words and asks Ss to repeat. - Calls some Ss to read the words again. - Corrects mistakes, if necessary. |
* New words/phrases: + Hue Imperial Citadel: + Royal Tomb: + mosaic (adj): + prestigous (adj): + monument (n): |
- Explain to Ss the task’s requirement. - Ask Ss to read the information about some attractions in Hue individually, and have them choose one place that they want to recommend. - Ask them to work in 3’. - Ask Ss some comprehension questions to check if they understand the texts. - ask Ss to work in pairs in 3’, telling each other about the place they recommend visiting in Hue. -Walk around and help them. |
Activity 1: Read the information about some attractions in Hue. Choose one place in Hue you would like to visit. Tell your partner about it. Students’ answers Example: I’d like to suggest visiting Quoc Hoc High School. It is one of the oldest high schools in Viet Nam and is famous for its beautiful ancient buildings. It is also a prestigious high school and President Ho Chi Minh and many scholars studied there. Walking around the school an give you the feeling of old-time Viet Nam. |
- Explain to Ss the task requirement to make sure that they know what they are supposed to do. - Ask Ss to study the useful phrases and the example given. - Ask Ss to discuss in groups of three in 5’. - Walk around and help them. - Invite several groups to role-play their discussions in front of the class. - Encourage the other students to give comments and ask follow-up questions. - Give feedback on Ss’ role-play. - Ask Ss to work in groups of fourin 5’. - Ask each group to choose a secretary to note down ideas of the group’s members. - Go around to observe and help Ss if necessary. |
Activity 2: Imagine that you have one day to explore Hue.Which attractions would you visit? Discuss and decide on two places you all want to visit. Use the phrases below. Students’ answers Activity 3: Choose a cultural or natural site you think your class would like to explore. What can you see and do there? Present your group’s ideas to the class. Students’ answers |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
+ background information about different attractions in Hue
+ making suggestions and talking about cultural sites.
5. Homework:
- practice the tasks.
- prepare for the next lesson
Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 76:
TEST CORRECTION
I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, teacher will be able to help Ss:
➢identify and correct some common mistakes
➢assess their knowledge
➢enhance attitude towards self-study and self-assessment
II. METHOD: Integrated
III. TEACHING AIDS: marked test papers
IV. PROCEDURE:
1.Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
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….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2.Previous lesson check:- no
3.New lesson:
- return the test papers with marks to Ss
- ask Ss to check their test papers and correct each sentence.
- give comments on Ss’ answers
- Note structures, expressions and grammar
- call for Ss’ marks
4.Consolidation:
Summarize the main points tested
5.Homework:
-revise all and redo the test
Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 77:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 5: Listening
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- know more about the topic of “World Heritage Sites” with some information about Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park.
2. Skills
-develop Listening, speaking skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- CD & CD player, board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- activity 3.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
- Shows Ss a picture of Phong Nha-Ke Bang and asks them if they know what place is it. - Asks Ss to tell the whole class what they know about this World Heritage Site. - Encourages Ss who don’t know anything about the site to make some predictions, using the words and phrases in the box. - Gives feedback. => Leads in the lesson. |
Activity 1: You are going to listen to a radio programme about Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, one of the world heritage sites in Viet Nam. What do you knowabout this place? Use the words and phrases in the box to describe it. Students’ answers |
- Asks Ss to look at the pictures and match the words with the pictures individually in 2’. - Have Ss compare answers in pairs. - Checks answers as a class. - Reads the words and asks Ss to repeat. - Calls some Ss to stand up to read the words. - Corrects their pronunciation mistakes, if there are any. |
Activity 2: Match the words with the correct pictures. 1. c 2. e 3. a 4. b 5. f 6. d |
- Asks Ss to look at the three options and make their own predictions for the reason why Phong Nha-Ke Bang was recognised as a World Heritage Site. - Plays the tape twice. - Asks Ssto doindividually then compare the answer with a partner. - Plays the tape again, has students listen and check the answers. - Calls some Ss to givethe answers. - Checks and gives feedback. |
Activity 3: Listen to a nature radio programme and choose the correct answer. Key: C |
- Asks Ss to read the sentences and predict the part of speech and the type of information needed in each gap. - Plays the tape with sufficient number of times. - Asks Ss to do Task 2 then compare the answer with a partner in 2’. - Asks some students to give the answers. - Checks and gives feedback. |
Task 3: Listen again and complete the sentences with no more than three words. 1. 500 km south 2. geological museum 3. mountains 4. rivers and streams 5. in the world 6. mountain climbing |
- Ask Ss to work in groups of 4 in 5’. - After 5’, T asks some students to present their discussion in front of the class. - Gives comments and corrections. |
Activity 5: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. Students’ answers |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
Practice listening for general and specific information about Phong Nha- Ke Bang national Park
5. Homework:
- + write a paragraph about Phong Nha-Ke Bang.
- prepare for the next lesson
Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 78:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 6: Writing
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain some knowledge of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex and understand why it was recognized as a World Heritage Site.
2. Skills
-develop writing, reading skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- talk about Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
- Asks Ss to play the game lucky number. (Ss are set into two groups to answer the question: “What heritage site is it?”. A clue will be offered in each number. The heritage sites are Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha – Ke Bang, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hue Imperial Citadel, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.) - Leads in: In today’s lesson, you’re going to write an essay about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. |
- Play the game in groups. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex |
- Has Sts do the task in pairs in 3’. - If Ss have not been to the site, T encourages them to predict what visitors can do and see there. - Calls some Ss share their ideas. - Gives feedback. |
Task 1: Ask and answer the questions. - Predict what visitors can do and see there. |
- Asks Sts to read the outline and work out where on the outline each of the points should be added. - Has Ss discuss in pairs in 3’. - Calls some Ss to give answers. - Gives feedback and correct the answers. |
Task 2: Complete an outline of an essay explaining the reasons why Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was recognised as a World Heritage Site. • Cultural value (in any order) (c, d) • Natural beauty (a) (b is also accepted here) • Geological value (b) • Preservation of heritage (e) |
- T asks Ss to write their drafts individually in 13’, and then exchange their writing with a partner for peer feedback. - T goes around to offer help. - Selects some writings in random and read aloud. - T together with Ss finds out the mistakes and corrects them. - T gives feedback on Ss’ work. |
Task 3: Use the information and the completed outline in 2 to write your essay about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex. * Sample essay: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value, and preservation of heritage. The most outstanding feature of this site is its cultural value. Archaeologists have discovered signs of human activity dating back almost 30,000 years. With such a long-lasting history, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is home to many temples, pagodas, places of worship. The natural beauty of the place with its geological value is another outstanding feature. Trang An-Tam Coc-Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is an ecological site. Moreover, the area is famous for its magnificent landscape of limestone mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks. As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An’s heritage is well-preserved and protected. Visitors are amazed to discover that the site is home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna. Having met the UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was added to the World Heritage Site List in 2004 as a mixed natural and cultural property. |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
Writing an essay about Trang Anh Scenic Landscape Complex- a World Heritage Site in Vietnam.
5. Homework:
- practice the tasks.
- prepare for the next lesson
Date of preparation:
Date of signing:
Period 79:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 7: Communication and culture
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- know more about Taj Mahah, a World Herirage Site in India
- discuss where to go on a field trip
2. Skills
-further their skills: reasoning and persuasion skills, groupwork skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- Check Ss’ writing.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
- Activate Ss’ knowledge about the five World Heritage Sites mentioned earlier in this unit. - Ask Ss to study the three World Heritage Sites in Vietnam. Provide additional information about these sites, if necessary. - Ask Ss to study the example to get an idea about the language they can use and what they are supposed to discuss. - Let Ss form groups of three and start their discussion. Have one of them take notes - Ask Ss to consolidate their notes from Activity 1 - Set a time limit for the groups to prepare their presentations. Walk around to help Ss to organise their ideas. - Invite several groups to present their plans for a field trip. Encourage the other students to ask follow-up questions - Have the class vote for the most interesting plan. - Ask Ss to look at the photo of Taj Mahal and answer the questions - Encourage them to share any information or facts they know about this site. Even if Ss haven’t heard about it, encourage them to make some predictions. - Ask Ss to look at the highlighted words and the context in which they are used. - Encourage Ss to work out the meaning of each new word from the contextual clues in the text. Have them find similar words in the definition |
1. Communication: A field trip to a heritage site Activity 1: Work in groups. Your group needs to decide on a heritage site on your next field trip Hoi An: My Son Sanctuary Citadel of Ho Dynasty Activity 2: Present your group’s decision on the heritage site to visit to the class. Try to convince your classmates that this would be the best place to see 2. Culture: Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site Activity 1: Look at the photo of Taj Mahal, a world heritage site. Answer the questions Key: Students’ answers *Suggested answer: 1. It’s in India 2. I can see a significant architecture, the tomb of the King and the Queen Activity 2: Read the text. Match the highlighted words in the text with the definitions below. 1. dome 2. masterpiece 3. mausoleum 4. mosque |
- Asks Ss to read the text individually to get an overall idea about its content. - Checks Ss’ understanding of key vocabulary items such as marble, memory, gateway, lotus, design,technique,balance and harmonious. - Asks Ss to read the questions and underline the key words. - Asks Ss to do task 3 individually in 4’. - Lets Ss compare their answers with their partner’s. - Calls some Ss to give their answers. - Checks Ss’answers. |
Activity 3: Answer the questions. 1. It was built by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahah, who diedin childbirth. 2. It took 21 years, from 1632 to 1653. 3. Taj Mahah features a magnificent marble dome on the top of the tomb, decorated with a lotus design. It represents the graetest architectural and artistic achievement of Muslim art. Its unique beauty comes from the balance and harmonious blending of various elements. |
- Asks Ss to express their opinions about the site in groups in 4’. - Asks some questions Ss to elicit Ss’ opinions: 1. What do you like about its architecture? 2. Do you find its history intersting? … - Asks individual Ss to present their opinions to the class. - Involves Ss in giving comments and feedback. |
Activity 4: Discussion: If you had the opportunity to travel, would you visit Taj Mahah? Give reasons for your decision. Key: Students’ answers |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
Develop their communication skills and have some cultural understanding of Taj Mahal
5. Homework:
- practice the tasks.
- prepare for the next lesson
Period 80:
UNIT 8 OUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Part 8: Looking back
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- revise the language that Ss learn in unit 8
+ Vocabulary: words and pharases related to the topic ofWorld Heritage Sites.
+ Pronunciation: intonation for choice questions
+ Grammar: participles and to infinitives to replace relative clauses
2. Skills
-develop Listening, writing, reading skills
3. Attitude
- be aware of the importance ofworld Heritage Sites.
II. Teaching method: Integrated, mainly communicative
III. Teaching aids
- CD & CD player, board, chalks, textbook and notebook.
IV. Procedure
1. Class organization:
Date |
Period |
Class |
Attendance |
Absentees/Notes |
….. __ / __ / __ |
…. / …. |
2. Previous lesson check:
- activity 3+4.
3. New lesson:
T’s and Ss’Activities |
Knowledge |
- Ask Ss to listen to the exchanges and mark the intonation patterns on the questions using a downward upward arrow on each choice. - Have Ss compare their answers in pairs or groups - Check Ss’ answer as a class - Play the recording again and ask Ss to listen and read along - Ask Ss to practise in pairs, taking turns to ask and answer the questions - Walk around, comment on the pairs’ performance and praise Ss who try to use the appropriate intonation. - Ask Ss to underline the correct words in each sentence - Let them compare their answers in pairs or groups - Check Ss’ answers as a class and give further explanation, if necessary. - Remind ss of the tips to do this kind of task quickly. - Ask ss to work individually in 2’. - Asks them to compare their answers with a partner’s. - Calls on some ss to give answers. - Gives feedback. - Ask Ss to work individually, and then compare their answers in pairs or groups - Check Ss’ answers as a class and give further explanations, if necessary. - Let Ss work individually, and then compare their answers in pairs or groups. - Ask individual Ss to write their sentences on the board. - Check Ss’ answers as a class. |
Pronunciation: Activity 1: Listen to the following short exchanges. Mark rising or falling intonations on the choice questions in these exchanges Activity 2: Listen again and check your answer Vocabulary: Activity 1: Underline the correct word in each sentence 1. scenery 2. heritage 3. architecture 4. dynasty 5. ancient Activity 2: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box. 1. geological 2. Exploring 3. archaeological 4. excavation 5. preservation Grammar: Activity 1:Combine the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in the box 1. ringing2. invited 3. living4. to offer 5. called6. to be recognized Activity 2:Combine the two sentences into one, using either an ing or ed participle. 1. The taxi taking us to Hoi An Ancient Town broke down 2. At the end of the street there’s a path leading to the Perfume River 3. The citadel gate damaged in the storm has now been repaired 4. The excavation relics stolen from the museum haven’t been found yet 5. Many of the foreign guests invited to the opening of the heritage museum were able to come. |
4. Consolidation:
- Summarize the main points:
revise the language that Ss learn in unit 8
5. Homework:
- practice the tasks.
- prepare for the next lesson.