Lesson Plan 8 (U1-U9)

Period : 1
st
revision
I.Objectives:
By the end of the lesson ,Ss will be able to revise some strustures and grammar
they’ve learnt.
II.Ways of working:
T-WC ;pair work and group work
III.Teaching aids:
Text book, Poster.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up: revision
Write irregular verbs
2.Presentation
*Repeat how to use the simple present tense and form
Use: present simple tense to talk about general truths
Form: I/ you /we /they + V
He/she /it + Vs/Ves
*Repeat how to use the present progressive tense and form :
Use: we use the present progressive tense to say that we are in the middle of
some thing but now actually doing it at the moment of speaking
Form: S + BE + V.ing
*Repeat how to use the near future tense and form :
Use: we use going to (do) when we say what we have already decided to do ,what
we intend to do in the future and when we say what we think will happen
(prediction)
Form: S + BE GOING TO + V
*Repeat how to use the simple past tense and form :
Use :we use the simple past to talk about past events
Form : Regular verb :S + V-ed
Irregular verb :S + V(2

nd
column)
*Repeat how to use the simple future tense and form :
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Use:we use the simple tense to talk about action will happen in the future
Form : S + WILL / SHALL + V
3.Guide how to learn English 8
There are 16 units in English 8
In each unit there are 7 parts:
-Getting started
-Listen and read
-Speak
-Listen
-Read
-Write
-Language focus
There are 2 new skills in English 8
-Speak
-Write
4.Homework
Learn by heart how to use the tenses of verbs
Get ready unit 1 lesson 1:listen and read (p10-11)

Period: 2
nd

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Unit 1 : My friends
Lesson 1: Listen and read / P.10,11
I .Objectives : By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to read for details a

conversation and know a new structure “ S + be (not) + adj + enough + to inf ”.
II.Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III.Teaching aids: poster, picture, cassette.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up
T has 4 pictures, Ss look at pictures then go to the board and write the actions of
4 pictures. Which group writes more and correctly, they’re winner:
1. play soccer 3. read books
2. play chess 4. play volleyball.
2.Pre-teach: Vocabulary
- (to) seem : dêng nh.
- a next-door neighbor : ngêi ë s¸t
v¸ch.
- (to) smile: cêi, mØm cêi.
- smile (n) :
Check:R-O-R
* Set the scene
Lan and Hoa are friends.
They’re talking about Nien.
* Pre - reading
Ss guess some information about Nien.
- Ss read all the questions.
- Discuss in 2’ then give their ideas.
*. While reading
- Ss look at the book, listen to the tape
(trasnlation)
(explanation)
(explanation)

Niªn

Hoa Lan
1. Is Nien Lan’s friend or Hoa’s friend ?
2. How old is Nien ?
3. Is she a beautIful girl ?
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(3 times).
- T numbers class. Ss work in pairs
Ss read the text.
Check 3 questions.
Let’s play a game:
“ Lucky number ”
a. in Hue.
b. No, she doesn’t.
c. She wasn’t old enough ...
d. At Christmas.
e. to share feeling / information.
Hoang is intelligent enought to do all
exercises.
Mai is hungry enough to eat all cakes.
*. Post reading
Now, you were Hoa, tell Lan about your
next door neighbor: Hien.
1. Hoa’s friend
2. 12.
3. Yes, she is.
a. Where does Nien live ?
b. Does Lan know Nien ?
c. Which sentence lells you that Hoa is
older than Nien ?
d. When is Nien going to visit Hoa ?

e. Why do people write letters to one
another ?
f. Do you write letter to anyone ? Who ?
1 3 4
6 7 10
Model sentences
She wasn’t old enough to be in my class.
 Form
S + be (not) + adj + enought + to inf.
 Meaning
 Use
 Pronunciation: enough
Hoµng.
intelligent.
do all exercises.

Mai
hungry
eat all cakes


I received a letter from ......
She was my ......
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8
3
2
3
9
3

5
3
She is beautiful ......
V. Consolidation
VI. Homework
- Learn vocab by heart.
-You were Hoa, retell the text.
- Do I, II (w.b)/4,5.
- Get readyfor the next lesson :unit 1 :lesson 2:speak and listen (p . 11-12)
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Period : 3
rd

Unit 1 : My friends (cont .)
Lesson 2: speak and listen(p.11-12 )
I .Objectives
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to describe someone and complete the
dialogue by listening.
II.Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III.Teaching aids: poster, picture, cassette.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up
- Lets play a game: Brainstorming.
- T asks Ss to think of the adjectives used to describe body build and hair.
thin curly
body build hair
2.Presentation
*Pre teach : Vocabulary
- curly (adj) : tóc xoăn.
- blond = fair (adj) : tóc vàng hoe.

- bold (adj) : hói đầu, trọc (đầu).
- slim (adj) : thanh, mảnh, nhỏ, thon.
- straight (adj) : (tóc) thẳng.
- slender (adj) : mảnh mai, mảnhkhảnh.
1. Presentation
- T shows Ss a picture and ask them to
describe her hair, her body build.
Concept check
+ form.
+ Use.
Using pictures
Model sentences
She is short and fat.
She has short dark hair.
Form
S + have / has + adj + hair
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+ Meaning.
+ Pronunciation
2. Practice
Word cue drill.
a. He is tall and thin.
b. She is short and slim.
c. They are short and fat.
d. She has long black hair.
e. Ba has curly blond hair.
- Ask Ss to look at 6 people on page
11,12
- Call a student to describe one people,
the others have to guess who he / she is.

 Pre - listening
- Ask Ss to do exercise. Listen a, b, c, d
on page 12, 13.
- Give Ss some expressions and make
sure they know their meanings.
- Get Ss to guess and to complete 4
dialogues, using the given expressions.
- Give feedback.
 While - listening
- Let Ss listen to the tape (2 times).
- Get Ss to work in pairs to complete the
dialogue
S + be + adj
a. He / tall / thin.
b. She / short / slim.
c. They / short / fat.
d. She / long / black.
e. Ba / curly / blond.
f. Lan / straight / brown.
S
1
: This person is short and thin. She
has long blond hair.
S
2
: Is this Mary ?
S
1
: Yes / No
a. 1 : I’d like you to meet.

2 : Nice to meet you.
b. 3 : I’d like you to meet.
4 : It’s a pleasure to meet you.
c. 5 : Come and meet.
d. 6 : How do you do .
3. Production
- Let Ss work in pairs to practice the dialogues (closed pairs - open pairs).
V .Homework
- Describe the members in your family.
-Get ready for the next lesson :unit 1 : lesson 3 ( p. 13-14 )
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Period : 4
th

Unit 1 :My friends (cont.)
Lesson 3: Read 1, 2 / P.13,14
I .Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to understand the content of the text.
II.Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III.Teaching aids: poster, picture, cassette.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up : Chatting
- What do you usually do in your free time.
- Do you like soccer / reading books ... ?
- Who(m) do you like playing with ?
2. Pre - reading
*Pre-teach Vocabulary
- a character : tính nết, tính cách.
- an orphanage : trại trẻ mồ côi.
- reserved (adj) : kín đáo, dè dặt.

- sociable (adj) : dễ gần, hoà đồng.
- (to) tell jokes : kể chuyện cời, (đùa).
- sense of humor : khiếu hài hớc.
Check: What and where
Set the scene
These statements are about Ba and his
friend, read them and guess which
statements are T / F.
- Ss work in pairs.
translation
explanation
explanation
translation
Correction
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T / F statements prediction
1. Ba only has 3 friends: Bao, Song,
Khai.
2. Ba and his friends have the same
character.
3. Bao - Song - Khai are quite reserved
in public.
4. They are enjoy school and study
hard.
2. While - reading
- Ss open their books and read the text
on page 13.
- Let Ss check their prediction.
- Ask Ss to correct the F statements.
 Get to do exercise 1 / P.14

- Ss work in pairs to choose the best
answers.
 Comprehension questions
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to do exercise
2 / p.14.
- Let’s play a game: lucky number
3. Post - reading
- Ask Ss to work in groups to talk to one
another about their friends, using the
adjectives they’ve learnt todescribe.
1. Ba has a lot of friends, but he spends
most of his time with Bao, Song and Khai
2. They have different characters.
3. Only Song and Khai are quite reserved.
1 : F 3 : F
2 : F 4 : T
a : A c : B
b : C d : D
1 2 3
6 8 9
a. He feels lucky having ...
b. Bao is.
c. Khai does.
d. His jokes sometimes annoy his
friends.
e. volunteer work at a local orphanage
V. Homework :- Write a paragraph (about 50 words) about one close friend.
- Get ready for the next lesson :unit 1 : lesson 4 :write ( p 15/16)
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Period : 5
th

Unit 1 (cont) My friends
Lesson 4: write 1, 2 / P.15,16
I .Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to know about and Tam and write a paragraph
about their close friends.
II .Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III. Teaching aids: picture, poster.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up
- Playing a game: Kim’s game.
+ Ask Ss to look at the picture on page 17 quickly. Then let them keep their
books closed.
+ Divide the class into 4 groups.
+ Give Ss 2 questions. Which group answers correctly and the fastest, wins the
game:
a. How many people are there in the picture ?
b. What is each person wearing ?
- The woman is wearing a red shirt and a blue skirt.
- The man who is standing beside the car is wearing a brown trousers and a
yellow shirt.

- The man who is standing on the pavement is wearing a pink shirt and blue
trousers.
- The boy is wearing a white shirt and blue shorts
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1. Pre - writing
- T has a poster which write
information about Tam
- A student goes to the board, ask
question about Tam; other answer..
2. While - writing
- Let Ss write a paragraph about Tam
using information above.
- Some Ss read before class.
- Ss compare with the paragraph in the
book, page 15.
- Ask Ss to write some information
about one of their friends. Then write a
paragraph about him (her).
3. Post - writing
Some Ss to speak in front of the
class about his (her) friend.
Name: Le Van Tam Age: 14
Appearance: tall, thin, short black hair.
Characters: sociable, humorous, helful.
Address: 26 Tran Phu street, Ha Noi.
Family: mother, father, elder brother –
Hung.
Friends: Ba, Bao.
His / her name is ...... She (he) is ......
years old. He / she lives ...... in ......

with ...... She (he) is ...... and has......
VI .Homework
- Write a paragraph about one of their family members.
- Do 7(w.b).
- Get ready for the next lesson :unit 1 : lesson5 language (16-17 )
Period: 6
th

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Unit 1 (cont) :My friends
Lesson 5: language focus (p.16-17 )
I.Objectives
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to use simple present tense to talk about
general truths and write some sentences using the structure:
(not) + adj + enough + to - inf .
II .Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III. Teaching aids: picture, poster.
1. Warm up
- Let’s play a game.
+ Ask Ss to find out the adjectives beginning with the letters that the teachers
gives.
+ Give 4 letters at the same times, Ss are to find out 4 adjectives beginning with
the 4 letters given:
Example:
T write
a b c d
awful big clever dirty
g h i j
great heavy intelligent jealous
k l m n

kind lovely mean new
o p q r
old poor quiet rich
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2. Presentation
* Vocabulary
- a planet : hµnh tinh.
- Mars : Sao Ho¶.
- Mercury : Sao Thuû.
- silly (adj) : ngèc nghÕch.
W
2. Practice
- Do Ex 4 / p.17.
- Work in pairs.
- Some Ss do on the board.
 Let ’ s play a game
- T has some verbs. Ask Ss to change those
verbs into past simple tense.
- Do Ex 1 / p.16.
- Work in pairs.
- Ss do on the board and read before class.
- Do Ex 2 / p.16.
Ss Work in pair.
Ss read before class.
Complete the dialogues
b : not old enough.
c : strong enough.
d : good enough.
.
a 1 : is living b 1 : are

2 : sent 2 : came
3 : was 3 : showed
4 : was 4 :
introduced
Complete the dialogue
1 : sets 4 : is.
2 : goes 5 : is
3 : moves 6 : is
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V . Homework - Make up 6 sentences, using structure “enough”.
- Get ready for the next lesson :unit 2 : lesson1 Listen and read (p18-19)
Period: 7
th

Unit 2:making arrangement
Lesson 1: Getting started (p.18)
listen and read ( p.19 )
I.Objectives :
By the and of the lesson Ss will be able to use the telephne to make and confirm
arrangements.
II .Ways of working : T-WC ;pair work and group work
III. Teaching aids: picture, poster.
IV.Procedure
1. Warm up: Matching
a.an answer machine 1. to send fax.
b.a mobile phone 2. to find someone’s telephone number.
c.a fax machine 3.to write addresses and telephone number.
d. a telephone directory. 4.to make a phone call in a street telephone box
e. a public telephone. 5.to leave and take messages
f. an address book. 6.to make phone call anywhere you like

*Key:
a : 5 b : 6 c : 1
d : 2 e : 4 f : 3
2..Pre-teach : Vocabulary
- downstairs : díi g¸c # upstairs.
- (to) hold on : (cÇm m¸y) chê nhÐ.
- a bit far from : kh¸ xa.
- to arrange : s¾p xÕp, thu xÕp.
- (to) agree : ®ång ý.
(explanation.)
(example )
//
//
//
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Check: R –O - R
* Pre – reading: Open prediction:.
Set the scene:.
- Hoa and Nga are talking on the phone.
They are talking about going to see a
movies.
- Ask Ss to guess.
a. Who made the call ?
b. Who introduced herself ?
c.Who invited the other to the movies ?
d. Who arranged a meeting place ?
e. Who arranged the time ?
f. Who agree to the time ?
* While - reading
- Ss listen to the tape. (twice)

- Ss read the dialogue / p.19.
Give feedback.
Give Ss some questions and ask them to
answer.
- Work in pairs.
Let’s play a game:
LUCKY NUMBERS
* Post - reading
- Ask s to play the roles of 2 Ss who are
talking on the phone making
arrangements.
- Ss change the information.
- Work in pairs.
Hoa Nga
 Answers
a : Nga made the call.
b : Nga did.
c : Nga did.
d : Nga arranged a meeting place.
e : Hoa did.
f : Nga did.
 Comprehension questions
a. What’s Hoa’s telephone number ?
b. Which movie are they going to see ?
Where ?
c. How is Hoa going to see the movie ?
d. Where are they going to meet ? What
time ?
2 3
4 6

IV. Homework : -Write a similar dialogue on their notebooks.
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3
5
3
- Get ready for the next lesson :unit 2 : lesson 2 Speak (p.18)
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Period: 8
th

Unit 2: Making arrangements
Lesson 2 : - Speaking (P.20 )
- Language Focus 1,2 (P.25)
I)Objectives :
By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to talk on the telephne about intentions with
going to
II) Teaching aids : poster
III)Procedure:
1) Warm up:
You have to practice saying the telephone numbers.
Have you got a telephone?
What is your telephone numbers?
2) Presentation:
What do you have to do?
Who are talking on the phone?
Who are they talking about?
You have to arrange these sentences in
pairs.

-Check:
Work in closed pairs and open pairs.


3) Practice:
Answer the questions:
Word cues Drill
- Go through the word cues.
T / choral, closed pairs / open pairs
Answer Keys
1 – b 2 – f 3 – j 4 – a
5 – i 6 – c 7 – e 8 – k
9 – g 10 – h 11 – d
Are Adam and Eric going to the Pop
music?
Yes, they are.
a) see a movie 
b) play sports 
c) meet your friends 
d) help your mother 
e) do your homework 
f) watch television 
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Practice Exercise in Language Focus 1
P25 in pairs
Check:
4) Production
Who are talking in the dialogue?
You have to work in closed pairs and open
pairs.

Now you have to make a dialogue making
arrangements.
5) Consolidation:
-What have you learnt today?
+ BE going to
+ Making arrangements.
6) Homework:
- Do Language Focus 1
- Make 5 sentences using Be + going to.
- Make a similar dialogue like Speak 2
- Get ready for the next lesson :unit 2 :
lesson 3 : READ (P.21-22 )
a) They are going fishing.
b) She’s going to read a new novel.
c) She’s going to do her homework in
Math.
d) He’s going to watch an action movie
on TV tonight.
e) She’s going to give him a birthday
present.
Answer keys suggested
Bao: May I speak to Ba, please ?. I’m
Bao
Bao: I’m fine, thanks. And you ?
Bao: Can you play chess tonight?
Bao; What about tomorrow afternoon ?
Bao: I’ll meet you at the Central Chess
Club.
Bao: Is 2 o’clock. OK ?

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Period: 9
th

Unit 2: making arrangements
Lesson 3 : Reading (P.21 - 22)
I.Objectives:
By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to know more about Alexander Graham
Bell
II) Teaching aids:poster
III)Procedure
1) Warm up:
Brainstorming:
You have to go to the board and write the use of the telephone.
What is the telephone used for?
2) Pre-reading:
a) Pre-teach Vocabulary:
(to) emigrate : xuÊt c¶nh, di c
(to) transmit : truyÒn, ph¸t tÝn hiÖu
(to) conduct : thùc hiÖn, tiÕn hµnh
(to) demonstrate : biÓu diÔn
a device : thiÕt bÞ, dông cô
a deaf-mute : ngêi c©m ®iÕc
V.C.T : RO & R
* True / False Prediction: (using
Poster)
Close your books and read these
sentences. Discuss in groups and say
True or False.
-Check: How many sentences?

-What do you have to do ?
( example )
(translation )
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//
//
(explanation )
a) Alexander G. Bell was born in the US.
b) He worked with deaf-mute patients in
a hospital in Boston.
c) Thomas Watson was Bell’s assistant.
d) Bell and Watson introduced the
telephone in 1877.
e) Bell experimented with ways of
transmitting speech between deaf-
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to commune
to chat
to call
-Give me your ideas.
Guess some new words:
- (to) experiment with:
- an assistant:
3) While reading:
You have to read the text silently and
check your ideas.
Correct the false sentences.
Discuss in groups:
You have to read the passage again and
order the events.

-Notice: “Neither...nor...”
4) Post reading
Write it up
Use your own words to write about
Alexander G. Bell.
Complete with your partner.
- know about the autobiography of
Alexander G. Bell.
5. Homework:
- Write about A.G. Bell
- Get ready for the next lesson : unit 2
lesson4 :write (p23-24)
mute over a long distance.
f) Bell demonstrated his invention at a lot
of exhibition.
2) Reading
Answer Keys:
a . F b . F c . T d . F e . F f . T
Correct the False statements
a) Alexander G. Bell was born in
Scotland.
b) He worked with deaf-mute patients at
Boston University.
d) Bell and Watson introduced the
telephone in 1876.
e) Bell experimented with ways of
transmitting speech over a long
distance.
Answer Keys
1 – d 2 – e 3 – a 4 – g

5 – c 6 – b 7 – f
Period: 10
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Unit 2: making arrangements
Lesson 4 : Write (P. 23)
I)Objectives:
By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to write a tele phone message
II) Teaching aids: poster
III)Procedure:
1) Warm up:
Jumbled Words
- You have to go to the board and arrange the letters into words you have learnt.
[ MCUESTOR ] = customer [ NIFURRETU ] = furniture
[ RVSEICE ] = service
[ AYDDMI ] = midday [ ESSGMEA ] = message
2) Pre-writing:
a) Pre-teach Vocabulary:
a delivery : sù giao hµng
a customer: kh¸ch hµng
stationary: v¨n phßng phÈm
(to) pick sb up:®ãn ai (b»ng xe)
V.C.T : Slap the board
b)Writing
You have to read the message and fill in
the gaps in Write 1 (P. 23).
Discuss in groups
Give me your ideas.
Correct.

You have to write this passage on your
notebooks
3) While writing:
You have to write a message using the
information from the passage in WRITE 2
(P23)
You have to work in groups and write the
message on posters.
(translation)
(explanation)
(example)
(translation)
Answer Keys
1) telephoned / called
2) May 12
3) speak
4) took
5) name
6) delivery
7) Mr. Ha / him
8) number / at
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Thanh cong Delivery Service
Date: June 16............................

Time: after midday

For: Mrs. Van
Message: Mr. Nam called about
his stationary order.

He wanted you to call
him at 8.634.082

Taken by: Tam

Thanh cong Delivery Service
Date: June 16............................

Time: after midday

For: Mrs. Van
Message: Mr. Nam called about
his stationary order.
He wanted you to call
him at 8.634.082

Taken by: Tam

The message
Date: this afternoon
Time: 1.30 p. m
For: Nancy
Message: Tom called and said he
would come over to pick
you up at about 1.30 this
afternoon for playing
tennis.
Taken by: Lisa
The message
Date: this afternoon

Time: 1.30 p. m
For: Nancy
Message: Tom called and said he
would come over to pick
you up at about 1.30 this
afternoon for playing
tennis.
Taken by: Lisa
4) Post writing
You and I correct your work.
Read the passage from P.23, then help Lisa
write a message for Nancy. Use the
information from the dialogue.
Check :
- Do it individually on your notebooks.
5) Consolidation:
Practicing how to make a message
6) Homework:
Write a message using the form you have
learnt.
Get ready for the next lesson : unit 2 : lesson 5 :Listen (p..24)
Language focus (p.26)
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Period: 11
th

Unit 2: making arrangements
Lesson 5: Listening (P.23-24)
Language Focus 3 (P.26)
I) Objectives: By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to complete telephone

message by listning and futher pratice in adverbs of place.
II) Teaching aids: Poster
III)Procedure:
1) Warm up:
Telephone Transmitting
T divides class into 2 teams. Ss have to choose six volunteers in each team. They
have to stand in two lines. T says the telephone numbers to first two Ss into two lines.
Ss have to whisper the telephone number to the next in their line. The second whisper
to the third...until the last ones. The last ones have to shout the number if it’s the
number that the T shows, the team win the Game.
T checks.
2) Pre-listening:
You have to fill in the missing information.
What do you have to do?
Do you have a message for The Principal ?
You have to predict.
3) While listenig
Ss :Listen and check your predictions
4) Presentation
I have some Jumbled words.
You have to order them
Look at the pictures (P.26)
Check: How many pictures? What do you have to
do?
5) Practice:
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Kingston Junior High School
Date: Tuesday morning
Time : 9.45
For : The Principal

Message: Mr. Mary Nguyen
wanted to see you at 9.45 in
the morning.
Tel No: 646-837-20942
You have to complete the speech bubbles by using
adverbs of place.
5) Consolidation:
Listen and practice in adverbs of place.
6) Homework:
Do Ex 3,4 in workbook
Get ready for the next lesson : unit 3 : lesson 1
Listen and read (p..27 -28 )

[ EUOIDST ] = outside
[ EIIDNS ] = inside
[ EEHTR ] = there
[ EEHR ] = here
[ SSTRUPAI ] = upstairs
[ OAWIRSSDNT ] =
downstairs
Key:
b) here c) downstairs
d) outside e) there
f) inside
Period: 12
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Unit 3: At home
Lesson 1 : Listen and Read (P.27,28)

Language Focus 1-2 (P. 34,35)
II) Objectives: By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to understand the dialogue
and use modal verbs to talk about the housework.
III) Teaching aids:
IV) Stages of the lesson:
1) Warm up:
Brainstorming
You have to write the things you often do at home. I divide you into two teams.
You have to go to the board.
2) Presentation:
a) Pre-teach Vocabulary:
a cupboard : ch¹n (b¸t, chÐn...)
a steamer : nåi h¬i, nåi ¸p suet
a saucepan :xoong
chore: viÖc vÆt
a sink: bån röa b¸t ®Üa
V.C.T : RO & R
* Presentation dialogue:
What does Nam’s mother have to do?
What does Nam have to do?
(say differences of must and have to)
3) Practice :
Picture Cues.
Work in pairs, using the pictures of Getting
Started
(picture)
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Model sentences
I have to go and visit Grandma after
work.
He has/ought to cook dinner
Form:
Have to
Ought to
25
Things you
often do
athome
home home
Cook
meals
+ V