UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 1. GETTING STARTED
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus
- To help learners get started with some language items in Unit 9
- For vocabulary: leaving school and choosing a career
- For pronunciation, that is the unstressed words
- For grammar: adverbial clauses of condition, comparison, manner and result
2. Skills
- To help learners get started with 4 skills in Unit 9
- Reading: Reading for general ideas and specific information
- Speaking: Expressing opinions about social networking
- Listening: Listening for specific information in a conversation
- Writing: Describing a pie chart showing the use of online resources
3. Attitudes
- To help Ss get started for Unit 9 with the topic "Choosing a career"
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher
- Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students
- Read through English Unit 9 - getting started at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (omitted)
3. New lesson (40 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
1. Mai and Jim are talking about their options after finishing secondary school. Listen and read Explain new words if necessary |
Do as appointed Listen to the recording and read the conversation |
2. Answer the questions Ask Ss to do the task, then compare the result with their partner 4. She has been in contact with the English language centre at the British Council 5. She will apply for a scholarship and study in the UK |
Do as appointed 1. He is searching for career advice 2. He want to apply for a temporary job of smart-phone marketing in a marketing company 3. She would like to become a doctor |
3. Match the words and phrases in the conversation with their definition Ask Ss to do the task then exchange the result with that of their partner |
Do as appointed 1. c 2. d 3. e 4. f 5. a 6. b |
4. Find sentences with phrasal verbs consisting of a verb, an adverb and a preposition and adverbial clauses Ask Ss to do the task, then compare the result with their partner |
Do as appointed Phrasal verb so that I can come up with a plan I’m look forward to the exam result adverbial clauses If I had a band score of 6.5 I want to speak E as fluently as you |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Practice the conversation
- Talking about leaving school and choosing a career
5. Homework: (1 min) - Practice the conversation
- Talking about leaving school and choosing a career
- Do the task again - Read Unit 9 - Language at home
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 2. LANGUAGE
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus - To help learners get started with some language items in Unit 9
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9- language at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask some Ss to write some new words and do the tasks again
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
VOCABULARY Complete the sentences with the words or phrases from 3 in GETTING STARTED Ask Ss to do the tasks and compare the results with their partner |
VOCABULARY - Do as appointed 1. career advice 2. career 3. workforce 4. option 5. temporary 6. has secured |
PRONUNCIATION - Unstressed words 1. Listen and part of the conversation in GETTING STARTED again. Underline the words that are not stressed Play the recording and let Ss listen |
PRONUNCIATION - Do as appointed |
2. Now listen to the conversation in 1 again. Practise it with a partner Play the recording and let Ss listen |
- Do as appointed |
GRAMMAR - Phrasal verbs 1. Match the phrasal verb in A with its meaning in B Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner |
GRAMMAR - Do as appointed 1. g 2. h 3. i 4. j 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. d 9. e 10. f |
2. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb in 1 Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner |
Do as appointed drop out of drops in on cut down on get on with go on with keep up with think back on talked back to |
Adverbial Clauses 3. Underline the adverbial clause in each sentence below Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner |
Do as appointed 1. If I knew French 2. than her mother 3. like he is my father 4. that Nam drop out of school 5. unless he works harder |
4. Combine each pair of simple sentences into one complex sentence containing an adverbial clause Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner 4. If you do not tell me everything , I’ll not able to help you 5. We mixed the chemicals exactly as the lab instructor had told us to |
Do as appointed 1. If you are late for work, you may lose your job 2. Secondary school students work as hard as factory workers 3. Linda was offered such a good job that she didn’t hesitate to accept it |
4. Consolidation (3 mins)- Words and phrases of choosing a career
- Unstressed words; Phrasal verbs; Adverbial clauses
5. Homework: (1 min) - Words and phrases of choosing a career
- Unstressed words; Phrasal verbs; Adverbial clauses
- Do the task again; Read Unit 9 - Reading at home
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 3. READING
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus - To provide learners some vocabulary related to mass media forms
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their reading skills
- Skim the text to get the general idea
- Scan the text to get some specific details
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 - Reading at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask some Ss to do the tasks again
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
1. Work with a partner. Guess what the students in the pictures may do after they leave school Ask Ss to work in pairs to do this task |
* Do as appointed They may become mechanics, engineers , writers or tourist guide |
2. Read some career advice for secondary school leavers. Choose the appropriate heading for each paragraph |
* Do as appointed Do the task then compare their answer with a partner 1. d 2. c 3. a 4. b |
3. Find the words or expressions in the reading text which are closest in meaning to the following Let Ss read the text, do the task, then compare their results |
* Do as appointed 1. smoother 2. apprentice 3. getting to grips with 4. shadowing them 5. taking to st like a duck to water 6. paper work |
4. Read the text again and answer the questions Let Ss read the text, do the task, then compare their results 4. They have their timetables and other paperwork stored in the first week at university 5. They can find a temporary job; they can take a year out and go travelling; they can speak to career advisers |
* Do as appointed 1. Some websites that provide school leavers with practical advice about leaving school and taking the next step in their career. 2. They should learn to take responsibility when things go wrong 3. The best thing for apprentices is that they have the opportunities to earn while they learn |
5. Discuss with a partner Ask Ss to work in groups, do the task |
Do as appointed |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to choosing a career
- Reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing
5. Homework: (1 min) - Reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing the meaning
- Do the task again - Read Unit 9- Speaking at home
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 4. SPEAKING
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus - To provide learners some vocabulary related to future jobs
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their speaking skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 - Speaking at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - To talk about what students do after leaving school
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
1. Choosing sentences a-f to complete the discussion between Linda, Lan and John Ask Ss to work in groups and do the task |
Do as appointed 1. e 2. d 3. b 4. a 5. f 6. c |
2. Find the expression that John, Lan and Linda used to talk about their ambitions or dreams Let Ss work in pairs and do the task |
Do as appointed - I’d like to - What I’d love to do one day is - One thing I’d like to do one day is - I’ve always wanted to |
3. Work in groups of three. Practice the conversation in 3.1. Let Ss work in pairs and do the task 3.2. Let Ss practice the conversation |
Do as appointed |
4. Work in groups of three. Use the expressions in 2 to make a similar conversation Ask Ss to work in pairs to do the task |
Do as appointed |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to ambition and dream
- Speaking skills: making conversation
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to ambition and dream
- Speaking skills: making conversation, presenting
- Do the tasks again - Read Unit 9 - Listening at home
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 5. LISTENING
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus - To provide some vocabulary related to choosing careers
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their listening skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 - Listening at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask some Ss go to the board and talk about choosing careers
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
1. Look at the pictures, what job do the people in the pictures do? Write down the job under each picture Ask Ss to do the task, then compare the result with their partner |
Do as appointed 1.a medical researcher 2. a flight attendant 3. a TV reporter |
2. Match each words with its meaning Ask Ss to do this task in pairs |
Do as appointed 1. c 2. e 3. d 4. b 5. a |
3. Listen to the interview and match the career with each interviewee Play the tape twice Let Ss listen to the recording and work in pairs to do the task |
Do as appointed 1. b 2. c 3. a |
4. Listen again and decide if the following statements are T, F or NG Ask Ss to do the task |
Do as appointed 1. T 2. NG 3. F 4. F 5. T |
5. Work in groups of 3. First tell your group members what career you are looking for. Then discuss its positive and negative points Ask Ss to do the task |
Do as appointed |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to language learning apps
- Listening skills
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to language learning apps
- Listening skills. Do the tasks again; Read Unit 9
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 6. WRITING
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus - To provide some vocabulary related to choosing careers
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their writing skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 - Listening at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask some Ss go to the board and talk about choosing careers
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
1. Look at the pictures, what job do the people in the pictures do? Write down the job under each picture Ask Ss to do the task, then compare the result with their partner |
Do as appointed 1.a medical researcher 2. a flight attendant 3. a TV reporter |
2. Match each words with its meaning Ask Ss to do this task in pairs |
Do as appointed 1. c 2. e 3. d 4. b 5. a |
3. Listen to the interview and match the career with each interviewee Play the tape twice Let Ss listen to the recording and work in pairs to do the task |
Do as appointed 1. b 2. c 3. a |
4. Listen again and decide if the following statements are T, F or NG Ask Ss to do the task |
Do as appointed 1. T 2. NG 3. F 4. F 5. T |
5. Work in groups of 3. First tell your group members what career you are looking for. Then discuss its positive and negative points Ask Ss to do the task |
Do as appointed |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to language learning apps
- Listening skills
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to language learning apps
- Listening skills. Do the tasks again; Read Unit 9
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 7. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary related to future jobs
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their listening and reading skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 – Communication and Culture at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask Ss to talk about what students do after leaving school
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
COMMUNICATION-Summer Jobs 1. Listen to Peter, Jane, and Mary talking about their summer jobs. What does each person do? Write his/her job under each picture. - Ask Ss to look at 3 pictures and brainstorm some ideas about the kinds of jobs they show. - Play the recording for Ss and ask them to write a job under each picture. - Ask Ss to look at the pictures and compare their answers. 2. Listen again. Do Peter, Jane, and Mary like their jobs? Why or why not? Tick the correct column and take notes in the table. - Ask Ss to look at the questions and answer them as best as they can, based on their first listening. - Play the recording again for Ss to listen and tick and write notes in the space given in the table. - Have Ss compare the answers in pairs or groups. - Check answers as a class. 3. Work in groups. Imagine you are going to do a summer job. Tell your group about your job and why you like or dislike it. |
COMMUNICATION-Summer Jobs - Do as appointed Key: Dishwasher Tutor Tour guide - Do as appointed Key: 1. Peter- doesn’t like- It’s a pretty hard job, and it’s hot in the kitchen. 2. Jane-like- She loves working with the kids. It’s fun. 3. Mary- like- The work’s very interesting. She has the opportunity to see lots of historical buildings and sights. - Do as appointed - Discuss in groups to talk about what you like/dislike about your imaginary job. - Work in groups and prepare their own ideas to talk about their imaginary summer jobs. |
CULTURE-Taking a year out 1. Read the text about a year out and answer the questions - Ask Ss to read the text individually to get an overall idea about its content. - Have Ss read the questions and answer them. - Ask Ss to compare the answers in pairs or groups. - Check answers as class 2. Discuss the questions with a partner - Ask Ss to work in pairs and discuss the questions - Invite some pairs or individuals to present their ideas in front of the class. - Encourage other Ss to give some comments. - Do as appointed. - Discuss the questions in pairs and present the ideas in front of the class. |
CULTURE-Taking a year out Key: 1. He would really like a break from the academic world. 2. He could work in a bank or do community work. He might even do something adventurous, such as joining an expedition to a rainforest. 3. His experience during a gap year will broaden his horizons and teach him new skills. It may also give him the chance to earn some money. 4. Before deciding to take a year out, he must make sure that the university will hold his place for him till the following year. 5. It means the education one gets from experience in the real world. |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to some jobs you do
- Listening, reading, and speaking skills: making conversation, presenting
5. Homework: (1 min) - Do Task 1 in Culture again in the notebook
- Read Unit 9 – Looking back at home
E. Evaluation:
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UNIT 9: CHOOSING A CAREER
LESSON 8. LOOKING BACK AND PROJECT
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary related to the topic of jobs
2. Skills - To promote Ss to develop their general skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes - To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
II. PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students - Read through English Unit 9 – Looking back at home
III. PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask Ss to talk about what students do after leaving school
3. New lesson (35 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES |
STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES |
PRONUNCIATION 1. Listen and underline the unstressed words in the following sentences. - Play the record and let Ss listen and underline the unstressed words. - Check answers as a class by asking some Ss to read the sentences out loud. - Play the recording again and let Ss listen and repeat the sentences 2. Underline the unstressed words in the following sentences and practise reading them aloud. - Have Ss work individually, and then compare their answers in pairs. - Check answers as a class. - Ask Ss to read the sentences out loud. |
PRONUNCIATION - Do as appointed Key: 1. I’m looking for a job to keep me busy this summer. 2. He saw the advertisement in today’s newspaper. 3. How far is it from here to your school? - Do as appointed Key: 1. I would like to take a year off first, and then go to university. 2. Working as a journalist, he has the opportunity to meet famous people and interview them. 3. I decided to be an apprentice to an electrician for two years, and then I will study electrical engineering at university. |
VOCABULARY Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words or phrases in the box. - Have Ss complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words or phrases given in the box. |
VOCABULARY - Do as appointed Key: 1. workforce 2. career 3. temporary 4. career advice 5. apprentice 6. Options - Ask Ss to compare answers in pairs or groups. - Check answers as a class. |
GRAMMAR 1. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. - Ask Ss to complete the sentences with the correct form of the the phrasal verbs given. - Have Ss work individually first, and then compare their answers in pairs. - Check answers as a class. 2. Make a complex sentence from each pairs of sentences. Use the words provided and make any necessary changes. - Ask Ss to make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. - Have Ss work individually first, and then compare their answers in pairs. - Check answers as a class. |
GRAMMAR - Do as appointed Key: 1. go on with 2. Keep up with 3. come up with 4. Get on with 5. ran out of 6. Drop in on 7. cut down on 8. Dropped out of - Do as appointed Key: 1. If you eat too much, you may fall ill. 2. Kate is as beautiful as her mother. 3. He is not as bright as he thinks he is. 4. It rained so hart that the plane couldn’t take off. 5. Unless you run fast, you will be late for school. 6. It was such a good novel that she couldn’t put it down. 7. If I had one million dollars, I would travel around the world. 8. The apprentice finished the work as Mr Smith had requested. |
PROJECT 1. Work in groups. Interview your group members about their future careers. Use the table below as a guide. - Ask Ss to work in groups of 5, prepare their tables as guided. - Ask each S to interview 4 members in his/her group and note down the information they get. 2. Present the results of the interviews to the class. Ask Ss to give their presentations. - Encourage other Ss to give some comments. - Have the class vote for the best presenter. |
PROJECT - Do as appointed - Work in groups of 5 and take turns to interview other members about their future careers. - Ask Ss to prepare their presentations, paying attention to the similarities and differences in the choices of the career of the group members. - Do as appointed - Present the results of the interviews in front of the class. |
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to some jobs you do
- Listening, reading, and speaking skills: making conversation, presenting
5. Homework: (1 min) - Revision for the 2nd term examination
E. Evaluation:
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