Period 46 Lesson 4: Read
A / Aims and Objectives : By the end of the lesson , Ss will be able to get general
idea for the reading through choosing the best summary and answering questions
and know how to save energy .
B / Teaching aids : Textbook , cassette , board
C / Procedure :
10 min
I /
Warm up
:
Brainstorming
Suggested answers :
- cheap and clean
- provides enough power for the world population
- does not cause pollution
- can be stored for a number of days .
- can be received by the solar panels installed on the roof
Work in group
The benefits of
using solar energy
10 min
of a house .
- can be used on cloudy days .
- help save money as well as natural resources .
=> lead in the new lesson .
II / Pre- reading : Introduce the topic of the passage
reading and some new words to Students .
1. Pre- teach vocabulary :
- Luxury >< Necessity (n)
- Consumer (n) : user of product or service
- Household (n) : family .
- Account for (v) : represent
- Labeling scheme (n) : campaign that gives labels to
products .
- Tumble dryer (n) : machine that dries things usually
hair or clothes .
- Innovation (n) : bringing in new ideas , making changes
.
- to conserve -> conservation (n)
- category (n) ( translation )
* Checking vocabulary : What and where
III / While - reading :
1. Scanning and skimming
Write their ideas on
the board .
Listen and copy .
Repeat chorally ,
individually and guess
its meaning , then
copy down .
15 min
-
Ask Ss to read the passage very quickly a
nd answer the
following questions :
1. What continents are mentioned in the text ?
2. Are electricity , gas and water luxuries or necessities ?
- Call on some Ss to answer the questions .
- Give feedback:
1. America and Europe
2. They are necessities
2. Choosing the best summary :
+ Which of the following is the best summary of the
passage ?
- Have Ss read the passage more carefully and choose the
best summary for it among four following options
( In the text book )
- Ask them to work in groups to find out the best answer
- Call on some Ss to give explanation for their choice
=> North American and European countries are interested
in saving money and natural resources . ( It is the best
answer because three others are too specific . They only
cover part of the passage )
3. Answering questions :
- Have Ss read the passage again and answer the questions
Play games .
Read the passage
quickly and answer the
questions .
Practice in pairs
Work in groups
7 min
.
- Ask them to compare with a friend .
- call on some Ss to read their answers aloud in front of
class .
- Give feedback :
1. They are interested in products that will not only work
effectively but also save money .
2. To spend less on lighting we replace an ordinary 100
watt light bulbs by using saving bulbs .
3. She will pay US $ 2
4. The purpose of the labeling scheme is to tell the
consumer how energy efficient each model is , compared
with other appliances in the same category .
- Have them copy .
IV / Post - reading : Discussion
- Have Ss work in group of 4 Ss to find out the answers .
1. What should we save energy ?
2. What should we do to save money and natural
resources ?
- Call on the representative from each group to present in
front of class .
- Give feedback :
- Demonstrate in front
o class .
Work in pairs
Copy down .
3 min
1 . Because we want to save money and natural resources
.
2. - Use solar energy instead of coal , gas and oil .
- Use energy – saving house hold appliances like bulbs
, refrigerators , stoves , cookers …
- Reduce the amount of water and electricity we use .
- Turn off the faucets , the TV or radio when we do
not use them .
V / Homework :
1. Summarize main points .
2. Let Ss do the exercises ( 5 ,6 ) in the workbook
3. Prepare the next lesson .
Work in group
Present their ideas in
front of class .
Listen and copy .