Unit5: THE MEDIA
Lesson 5 : Write
A. Aims: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to practice writing the
benefits of the Internet
* Teaching aids:
Extra board
B. Content:
I. Pre- writing:
1.Warm up: Chatting:
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How can you get information? 6 By watching T.V, Reading, Using the
Internet…
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When was the Internet widely used?
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How much time do you use the Internet a day?
2.Pre–teach vocabulary:
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On–line school (n) : trường học trực tuyến (translation)
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On–line class (n) : lớp học trực tuyến (explanation)
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Self–study (v) : tự học (explanation)
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Means ( of + N) : phương tiện (example)
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Deny (v) : từ chối, phủ nhận (synonym = to refuse)
*Checking: ROR
3.Reviewing how to write an argument: (about sth)
- Remind students of parts of a passage.
- Get them to brainstorm the langusge for each part:
1.
Introduction: (the writer’s opinion) : I think/In my opinion,…/My opinion
is that…
2.
Body (one idea in each paragraph) : Firstly, ………………
Secondly, ……………
…
Finally, ………………
3.
Conclusion (suming up the argument): In conclusion/Therefore, …
4.Rereading the text about the Internet (P.43+44)
- Ask students to read the text (p. 43, 44) again and find 3 main benefits of the
Internet.
It’s sourses of information, entertainment, education.
- Have students read the cues (p.44,write), ask questions to check their
understanding:
A, What can you say about the development of the Internet?
- It has increasingly developed and become part of our everyday life.
- It is useful in many ways
- Nobody can deny the benefits of the Internet.
B,Why is the Internet a sourse of information?
- You can read electronic newspapers, check weather condition before you go
somewhere.
- You can communicate with friends, relatives…
C, Can you say the Internet is a source of entertainment ? Why?
- You can listen to music, watch movies, play video games,,
- You can read novels, poems…
D,Is the Internet also a means of education?Give your reasons?
- You can learn English, look up dictionary.
- You can take a training or learning course….
II. While –writing: Write the advantages of the Internet:
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Students work individually
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Teacher monitors and helps any student if necessary
*For the weak class, teacher can give some cue for students to write.
Egg:
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Fast/convenient/get information
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Cheap/fast/communicate/ people
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Useful/learn/foreign language
*Suggested writing: (etc)
I think the Internet is very useful for our life nowadays. We can’t deny the
benefits of the Internet.
Firstly, the Internet is useful for us as a source of information . For example, we
can read newspapers, articles, and check the weather forecast on the Internet.
Secondly, the Internet is very convenient for us to entertain ourselves. We can
listen to music, watch films or play games on the Internet.
Thirdly, the Internet is also a good means of education (a helpful means of
education). We can attend on–line school, on–line classes on the Internet.
In conclusion, the Internet is extremly useful. We can use the Internet to serve for
our life in the right way.
III. Post–writing:
1.
Students share their ideas (each groups of 3)/ share their writing
2.
Teacher asks some students to read out their writings for others to correct any
mistakes they find out.
3.
Teacher + whole class correct some common mistakes if there are.
Eg:
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Way to write an argument (type of the writing)
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Language for each part of the argument writing
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Linking words
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Tense…(etc)
IV. Homework:
1.
Complete the writing
2.
Write about the disadvantages of the Internet
3.
Review the tag–question and Gerund after some verbs
4.
Find out new words in “Language Focus”
V.Teacher’s self-evaluation: