UNIT 5 : TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Lesson Speaking
Period 26
OBJECTIVE: By the end of the lesson Ss will be able to talk about the uses of information
technology.
TEACHING AIDS : textbook , chalks , posters ……….
PROCEDURE:
Time
Content T’s & Ss’ activities
5’ *WARM UP: ( back to board ) - T calls one ss in each
group back to the bb and
guess the words , the rest of
each group try to explain
words
10’ I. PRESENTATION :
TASK 1 :
A : Do you think that technology is very useful to our lives ?
B : Yes , That’s right . It allows us to store very large amount of
information
A : I think so . And what do you think about the development of
information technology ?
B : Oh . I think . We can now send messages from one computer to
another or TV programs to other countries easily
T elicits ss to give out the
dialogue
T models with the whole
class
T asks ss to practice the
dialogue in pairs
T calls some pairs to
present in front of class
15’
II. PRACTICE :
Set the scene : If you want to know the use of a computer . Think the
question you can use .
-> Can / Could you tell me what a computer is used for ?
* Useful Language :
- Can / Could you tell me + S + is used for ?
- It is used to + V
0
………..
for + V-ing ……………
TASK 2 : Ask and answer about the uses of modern inventions , using the
cues below :
Ex: Can / Could you tell me what a cell phone is used for ?
Well, it is used to talk to people when you are away from home
Modern
inventions
The use
Radio Listen (music / news) , learn ( foreign language )
TV Watch( news / performances / football matches ) ,
learn ( foreign language )
Fax machine Send / receive (letters / picture ) quickly
Electric cooker Cook ( rice / meat / fish / vegetables ) , keep ( food /
rice / warm
Air- conditioner Keep ( air cool or warm / when it ( hot or cold )
T elicits ss to give useful
language
T gives ss a model
T has ss make small
conversations in pairs
T calls on some pairs to
present
T corrects ss’ mistakes if
necessary.
10’ III. PRODUCTION :
TASK 3 : Discuss the question
Which is the most important device to you ? Why (based on task 2) ?
* Useful Language :
I think that ………….is the most important because it helps me to
………………..
T tells ss to work in groups
and discuss & give the
reasons
T calls on some groups to
retell
T gives ss a useful
langauge to say opinion
* HOMEWORK
Find the use of the other modern inventions such as digital camera, washing
machine , fridge…
T tells ss to do this at home
Tinh Bien, Oct 3
rd
2010
Tran Thien Thanh