GIÁO ÁN VĨNH PHÚC CHUẨN

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Word game:

- Ss play in 2 teams

- One describe the words by actions, the others guess the words.

- The team with more correct answers are the winners.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

Lead in

(8 minutes)

Inform the class of the lesson objectives: getting to know the topic, vocabulary relating to relationships

Get involved in romantic relationships

Individually

In pairs

1. Listen and read

(8 minutes)

Ask Ss listen to the recording and read the conversation

single-sex school

start a relationship with sb/ concentrate on one's study

Individually

In pairs

2. Decide True/ False

(8 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. T           2. F        3. T

4. T           5. NG     6. T

Groups

Pairs

3. Read the conversation again

(10 minutes)

Ask Ss to find the verbs that come before the words below

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. get involved

2. feel bored

3. are very kind, caring and sympathetic

4. sounds good

Individually

In pairs

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Word game:

- Ss play in 2 teams

- One describe the words by actions, the others guess the words.

- The team with more correct answers are the winners.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

VOCABULARY

1. Write the words or phrases

(5 minutes)

Write the words or phrases given in the box next to their meaning

Ask Ss to work in pairs, do the task

Suggested answers:

1. have got a date                       

2. break up

Suggested answers:

3. romantic relationship           4. argument

5. sympathetic                             6. lend an ear

7. be in a relationship                8. be reconciled

Groups

Pairs

2. Complete the sentences

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. lend an ear, broke up     

2. reconciled

Suggested answers:

3. romantic relationship 4. in a relationship, arguments

5. have got a date                  6. sympathetic

Groups

Individually

In pairs

PRONUNCIATION

1. Find the contracted forms

(3 minutes)

Find the contracted forms in the conversation and write their full form

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

shouldn't - should not   

you're - you are

Suggested answers:

there's - there is             we're - we are

don't - do not                     Didn't - did not

It's - It is                                 he's - he is

I'm - I am

Groups

Individually

In pairs

2. Listen and underline

(3 minutes)

Listen and underline what you hear

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. I will, I'll    2. I am

3. He is, he's      4. we are, didn't

5. I've, That's

Groups

Individually

In pairs

GRAMMAR

Linking verbs

1. Choose the verbs

(5 minutes)

Make changes to verb forms if necessary.

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. sounds    2. grow/get

3. stay          4. getting

5. seem        6. look/seem

Groups

Individually

In pairs

2. Underline the correct words

(5 minutes)

Underline the correct words to complete the sentences

1. unhappy    2. warmly          

3. suddenly   4. excited             5. angry          6. annoyed          

 7. awful         8. quickly

Groups

Individually

In pairs

GRAMMAR

Cleft sentences with “It is/was ...”

1. Rewrite each sentences

(10 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

1. It was her sad story that made me cry

2. It is you who are to blame for the damage

    It is you that is to blame for the damage

3. It's hiking in the forest that we really enjoy.

4. It's your parents that/who you should really speak to when you have problems

5. It's his dishonesty that I dislike the most

6. It's Jim that/who Laura is in a relationship with

7. It was at the age of 20 that he became successful as a famous writer

8. It was in a nice coffee shop that they had their first date.

Groups

Individually

In pairs

2. Write the answer

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

1. No. It was Mary that I had a date with

2. No. It was a smart phone that he gave me for my birthday

3. No. It's in Tokyo that I'm going to spend the holiday with my family

4. No. It's a lawyer that I want to become

5. No. It's his brother that/who earns 10,000 dollars a month

6. No. It's Ha that/who is in love with Phong.

7. No. It's my friend that/ who can speak three languages fluently.

8. No. It's at 8 a.m. tomorrow that we have a meeting

Groups

Individually

In pairs

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Word game:

- Ss play in 2 teams

- One describe the words by actions, the others guess the words.

- The team with more correct answers are the winners.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

Lead in

(5 minutes)

Inform the class of the lesson objectives:

skimming and scanning a text for main ideas and specific information

Groups

Pairs

1. Discuss with a partner

(5 minutes)

Let Ss work in pairs, do the task

Picture a: The teacher is returning students' papers. The

Picture b: Their relationship is breaking up

Individually

In pairs

boy is depressed because of his poor grades.

Picture c: They're having an argument

2. An advice

(5 minutes)

An advice column in a newspaper offers help to readers when they are in trouble. Read the column and match the readers' names with their problems.

Let Ss work in pairs, do the task

Suggested answers:

1. b. Van Ha: My friend betrayed my trust

2. c. Quang Nam: I don't have friends

Individually

In pairs

In groups

3. Find the words or expressions

(5 minutes)

Find the words or expressions in the text that have the following meanings and write them in the space below

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. be on good terms with 2. take the initiative                 3. trust

4. engage in a conversation

5. drop out of school

Individually

In pairs

In groups

4. Read the newspaper column

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to work in pairs to do this task

1. They are close friends

2. Ha told Hoa aobut her depression and her intention to drop out of school

3. Because Hoa promised to keep Ha's story secret, but then she told their teacher about that.

4. No. She tries to explain why Hoa told the teacher about Ha's problem, and advises Ha to talk to Hoa again.

5. He thinks he is short and fat, and girls don't find him attractive

6. Because Nam doesn't have a good relationship with the girls in his class

7. The counsellor advises Nam to focus on his studies, become an excellent student and learn how to start a friendly conversation with his classmates

Individually

In pairs

In groups

POST READING

(9 minutes)

Put Ss in groups of four and let them discuss the questions freely

If you were the counsellor in charge of the advice column, what would you advise Ha and Nam to do?

Individually

In pairs

In groups

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Word game:

- Ss play in 2 teams

- One describe the words by actions, the others guess the words.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

Groups

Pairs

- The team with more correct answers are the winners.

- Cleft-sentences

1. Choose sentences a-f

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Suggested answers:

1. b           2. e      3. d

4. a           5. f        6. c

Groups

Pairs

2. Answer the question

(5 minutes)

Let Ss work in pairs, do the task

1. She was chosen to take part in the English Public Speaking Contest in Da Nang, but her parents don't allow her to go there. They are worried because she has never been away from home

Suggested answers:

2. Van advises Chi to ask their teacher to persuade Chi's parents

Groups

Individually

In pairs

3. Practice the conversation

(7 minutes)

Ask Ss to work in pairs, practice the conversation

practice the conversation

Groups

Individually

In pairs

4. Choose 1 topic.

(8 minutes)

Use the ideas below to make a similar conversation

Ask Ss to work in pairs, do the task

A: Hi, John. You look unhappy. What's the matter with you?

B: Well. My classmates keep making fun of me because I got poor grades at school

A: Don't worry. You should ask your teacher for help when having a problem.

B: But the problem is that I don't understand my homework and I can't do it.

A: If I were you, I will find a tutor who explain the lesson again to you and help you with your homework at home.

B: That's a good idea. I'll try it. Thank you for your advice.

Groups

Individually

In pairs

5. Work with a partner.

(10 minutes)

Talk about a problem that you have had at school or at home.

I had a terrible row with my best friend over a boy that we both like. And she hasn't spoken to me ever since. I don't want to lose this best friend but I don't know what to do, so I asked my mother for her advice.

She told me that I must know who is more important to me, my best friend who I have known since childhood or a boy who I have just known for some days and that I should apologize to my best friend and make up with her.

In pairs

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Songs:

- Learning a short song.

- The whole class.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

1. why or why not?

(5 minutes)

If you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, will you tell your parents about it? why or why not?

Yes, because my parents are sympathetic. They can give me some advice

No, because my parents are very strict and unsympathetic.

Groups

Pairs

2. Listen to a talk show

(10 minutes)

Vicky Holmes and guest speaker Dr Dawson. Choose the best answer to complete each statement.

Suggested answers:

1. C                2. B

3. C                4. A

Individually

In pairs

3. Listen again. Answer the questions

(10 minutes)

Let Ss work in pairs to answer the questions

Suggested answers:

1. The talk show is about how teenagers and their parents deal with problems

2. They need to learn to form safe and healthy relationships with other people

3. Parents should offer a shoulder for their children to cry on and listen to them

4. No because their strong opposition will make their children stop talking about their feeling

Individually

In pairs

4. In your opinion

(10 minutes)

What is the right age for a romantic relationship? Discuss with a partner

A person should start a romantic relationship when he/she is at an age or stage in life when he/she is mature enough, and is ready for a possible marriage. For this reason, the "right" age can be different from person to person

Groups

Individually

In pairs

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Songs:

- Learning a short song.

- The whole class.

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Groups

Pairs

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

1. Read an online posting

(5 minutes)

Read an online posting on Teen Forum and fill the gaps. Use the words in the box

Ask Ss to do the task

1. upset           2. shocked

3. influence    4. different

5. talented

6. appearances

Groups

Pairs

2. Put in the correct order

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task in pairs

Suggested answers:

1. g       2. c       3. f      4. d

5. e       6. a       7. b

Groups

Individually

In pairs

3. Choose one of the stories below

(10 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task

Suggested answers:

I feel lonely in my home!

by Lion King >> Tuesday, December 3, 2014 at 9 P.M

My parents are always busy at work. They often work late on weekdays and most weekends.

So I'm left alone at home with the housemaid or tutor. I feel so lonely and miss my parents a lot. I wish my parents understood and spent more time with me.

What should I do?

Individually

4. Imagining a situation.

Ask Ss to exchange their writing for peer comment

Write an online posting of 160-180 words

Individually

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Story-telling:

- Who is your best friend?

- What make a good friend?

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

Communication

1. Listen

(7 minutes)

Answer the questions.

Ask Ss to do the task

1. Hung can have more knowledge of different cultures and lifestyles because his online friends come from different places around the world.

2. He can contact his friends whenever he wants, as long as they are online.

3. Because he doesn't have to spend money on dinners, parties or cinema tickets.

4. The most important benefit of having online friends is that he can end a relationship quickly

5. Sometimes he doesn't know for sure who these friends really are, as they

Groups

Pairs

may not use their real names.

2. Discuss

(8 minutes)

Discuss the following questions in groups

Yes. I have some online friends. I want to meet them fact to face. I think that making friends online have both advantages and disadvantages. You can make friends with a lot of people from different backgrounds, cultures, nations ...

You will learn a lot of new things from your new friends. You can share your feelings and tell them your problems and ask them for advice ... However, you don't really know what your online friend say is true or not.

Groups

Individually

In pairs

Culture

1. Read the text

(6 minutes)

About dating around the world and complete the information in the table below the correct pictures on page 23

a. online dating - US

b. speed dating - Singapore

c. group dating - Europe and Australia

Groups

Individually

In pairs

2. Decide T, F or NG

(6 minutes)

Decide whether the following statements are T, F or NG

1. T        2. F         3. T      

4. NG      5. NG      6. F

In pairs

3. Discuss with a partner

(6 minutes)

Ask Ss to work in groups, discuss the question

Group dating are popular in VN especially among young people. Speed dating is not popular as there are no companies that provide that kind of service.

Online dating can be found on the Internet, but they are not very popular as many people think online dating is not safe

In pairs

Steps + time

Learning Activities

Language focus

Modes

Warm-up

(5 minutes)

* Story-telling:

- Who is your best friend?

- What make a good friend?

Vocab: contracted forms: nouns/ pronouns, etc + V, - verbs + not 

Grammar:

- Linking verbs

- Cleft-sentences

Groups

Pairs

LOOKING BACK

Pronunciation

1. Underline the words

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss read the exchanges and do the task

Suggested answers:

1. A: she is

2. A: I am, I will             

 B: You have

3. A: It would                  

Groups

Pairs

2. Listen to check

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to listen and check their answer

B: can not, he is

4. A: It is, will not          

B: do not

Vocabulary

(5 minutes)

Complete these sentences with the correct forms of the words or phases in the box

1. dating  2. lend an ear

3. romantic relationship   4. meet face to face

5. broke up                            6. be in a relationship

Groups

Individually

In pairs

Grammar

1. Put in the correct order

(5 minutes)

2. Write the answer

(5 minutes)

3. Join the two parts

(5 minutes)

Ask Ss to do the task then compare the answer with their partner

Exercise 1.

1. How did Peter feel when his girlfriend broke up with him?

2. How will I look if I cut my hair short?

3. How did you feel when you lost the game?

4. How did Martin's voice sound in the live show on TV last night?

5. How does your soup taste?

6. How would you feel if you had no friends?

Exercise 2.

1. He felt depressed        

2. You'll look attractive

3. I felt disappointed         4. His voice sounds awful

5. It tastes great                 

6. I'd feel lonely

Exercise 3.

1. f       2. d      3. a       4. g       5. b       6. c           7. e

Groups

In pairs

PROJECT

(5 minutes)

Your group is going to take part in a storytelling contest organized by your school. Each group member tells a story about friendship or teacher-student relationships. Think about the following questions

Ask Ss to do the task

Your group chooses the best story which meet the following criteria

Ask Ss to work in groups and do the task

Groups