1. Aims:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class at the start of the lesson
- To lead into the new unit.
- Ask Ss to look at the picture and describe what they can see. Ask Ss if they know the places, e.g. What can you see in this picture? Where are they? Do you know these places?
- Tell Ss that Alice, Elena, Nick and Tommy are in the Geography Club, talking about natural wonders of Viet Nam such as Ganh Da Dia and Ha Long Bay, and that they are going to listen to their talk.
- Play the recording two or three times, or more if necessary for Ss to listen and read along. Have Ss underline the words related to the topic of the unit while they are listening and reading.
- Call some pairs of Ss to read the dialogue aloud.
1. Aims:
– To set the context for the listening and reading text;
– To introduce the topic of the unit.
– Set the context for the listening and reading. Ask Ss questions about the picture, e.g. What is Phong doing? What are they eating and drinking?
– T can also ask Ss to share any recent experiences of going on a picnic. Play the recording twice for Ss to listen and read along. Have Ss underline the words that are related to the topic of the unit while they are listening and reading.
– Invite some pairs of Ss to read the dialogue aloud.
– Have Ss say the words in the text that they think are related to the topic My friends. Quickly write the words on one part of the board. Comment on Ss’ answers.
3. Aim: To help Ss review the word groups used with play, have, do and study.
Have Ss do this individually and then share their answers with their partners. Call on one or two Ss to write their answers on the board. Check and confirm the correct ones.
Key: 1. English 2. homework 3. lunch 4. sports 5. badminton
play: sports, badminton have: lunch
do: homework study: English