Lesson plan English 11 - Period 72 to 80, Unit 8: Our World Heritage Sites

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4. He was the last emperor to rule both parts of the empire.
5.We visited an ancient house overlooking Thu Bon River in Hoi An.
6. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the 8th World Heritage Site in Vietnam to be recognized by UNESCO.
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Whole class
Pair work
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3.
Consolidation
2 minutes 
- Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? What can you do now?
- Summarize the main points of the lesson.
+ Vocabulary related to the World Heritage Sites in VN
+ Intonation in choice questions
+ Participle and to infinitive clauses
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4. Homework
1 minute
- T asks Ss to do exercises again at home.
- Prepare for the next lesson.
- Complete Exercises in workbook.
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E. Experience:
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Date of preparation: February 28th 	 	 Date of signing: March 1st 
Distributive period: 74	 Date of teaching:
 Unit 8 our world heritage sites
Lesson 3	Reading
A. Aims and Objectives: 
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary related to Ha Long Bay
2. Skills
- To promote Ss to develop their reading skills
- Skim the text to get the general idea
- Scan the text to get some specific details
3. Attitudes
- To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
B. Preparations:
 - Teacher: Handouts, textbook, pieces of papers, lesson plan and cassette.
 - Students: Textbook 
C. Methods: - The whole lesson: Integrated, mainly communicative.
D. Procedures:
Time/Stages
Activities
Interactions
1. Homework
 8 minutes 
- Ask some Ss to do the tasks again
- Feedback
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2. New lesson
7 minutes
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10 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes
Activity 1: You are going to read a text about Ha Long Bay. Add other possible reasons if you can.
- Ask Ss to tick the reasons why they think people are attracted to Ha Long Bay 
- Have them do the task individually, and then compare their choice in pairs or groups 
- Elicit answers from Ss, encouraging all possible reasons. Have Ss explain their choices
- Pre-teach some of the unfamiliar vocabulary items in the text, but not the highlighted ones because Ss will be required to work out their meaning from the context the words are used in. 
 Activity 2: Read the text quickly. What is it about?
- Ask Ss to go through the three headings. Ask Ss to read the text quickly to choose the heading that best summarises the main idea.
- Set a time limit for this activity since skimming is a speed-reading technique with the purpose of getting a general overview of the content
- Have Ss work individually, and then compare their answers in pairs or small groups
- Check Ss’ answer as a class.
Keys:
Title C: How Ha Long Bay attracts tourists
Activity 3: Find the word in the text that have the following meanings.
- Ask Ss to look at the meanings provided then read the text again to locate the words 
- Have Ss write the correct words next to the definitions given
- Ask them to compare their answers in pairs or groups
- Check Ss’ answers as a class
*Keys: 
1. islets
2. breathtaking
3. cuisine
4. magnificent
5. abundant
Activity 4: Read the text carefully, answer the following questions
- Ask Ss to look at the questions quickly and underline key words which can help them to locate the specific information in the text.
- Let them read the text individually to find the information, them compare their answers in pairs or groups. Encourage Ss to explain exactly which information from the text helped them to answer the questions
- Check Ss’ answers as a class. 
*Keys:
1. in 1994
2. They can visit different caves and experience the local culture and life on the water
3. It’s famous for its fresh seafood, such as crabs, prawns and sea clams.
4. Yes. Because Ha Long Bay offers lots of things at a reasonable price
5. These people can enjoy the comfort and elegance of five star hotels and luxury cruise ships.
6. Some may wake up to a beautiful sunrise among the rocks, islets and caves; others may enjoy the cave dinners or the breathtaking view from a mountain top overlooking the bay.
Activity 5: Discuss with a partner
- Ask Ss to discuss the questions in pairs and give reasons for their answers 
- Invite several pairs to summarise the discussions and present their decisions to the rest of the class. Encourage other Ss to ask follow-up questions. 
Pair work
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Individually
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Group work
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3.
Consolidation
2 minutes 
- Summarize the main points of the lesson
- Vocabulary related to helping people with disabilities
- Reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing the meaning of new words/phrases through context
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4. Homework
1 minute
- Ask students to learn by heart the new words.
- Prepare for the next lesson.
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E. Experience:
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Date of preparation: February 28th 	 	 Date of signing: March 1st 
Distributive period: 75	 Date of teaching:
 Unit 8 our world heritage sites
Lesson 4	Speaking
A. Aims and Objectives:
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary and information related to Hue Imperial Citadel and its attractions 
2. Skills
- To promote Ss to develop their speaking skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes
- To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
B. Preparations:
 - Teacher: Handouts, textbook, lesson plan and pieces of papers.
 - Students: Textbook 
C. Methods: - The whole lesson: Integrated, mainly communicative.
D. Procedures:
Time/Stages
Activities
Interactions
1. Check up
 8 minutes 
- Ask Some Ss to go to the board and do the tasks again
- Feedback
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2. New lesson
14 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
 Activity 1: Read the information about some attractions in Hue. Work in pairs. Choose one of place in Hue you would like to visit. Tell your partner about it
- Ask Ss to read the information about some attractions in Hue. Have each student choose one place that he / she wants to recommend.
-Ask Ss comprehension questions to make sure they understand the text 
(?) Which is the main place to see?
(?) Who can help you to learn about the citadel?
- Explain any further unfamiliar vocabulary, if necessary
- Have Ss study the example given for reference
- Ask Ss to work in pairs. Have them take turns telling each other about the place they recommend visiting in Hue. 
Suggested answer:
I would like to suggest visiting Quoc Hoc High School. It is one of the oldest high school in VN and is famous for its beautiful ancient buildings. It is also a very prestigious high school where President Ho Chi Minh and many scholars studied. Walking around the school can give you the feeling of old-time VN
Activity 2: Work in groups. Imagine that you have one day to explore Hue. Which attractions would you visit? Discuss and decide on two places you all want to see. Use the phrases below.
- To prepare for the task, ask Ss to study the useful phrases and the example given. This will help them to revise the expressions for making suggestions and understand what they are expected to do.
- Ask them to form groups of three, and set a time limit for them to prepare and practise their discussions.
- Invite several groups ( or all groups if time allows) to role-play their discussions in front of the class. Encourage the other Ss to give comments and ask follow-up questions.
- Give feedback on Ss’ role play. 
Activity 3: Work in groups. Choose a cultural or natural site you think your class would like to explore. What can you see and do there?. Present your group’s idea to the class.
- Ask Ss to work in groups and decide on a place where all the members want to go.
- Set a time limit for the group’s preparation and practice
- Invite some groups to present their idea to the rest of the class.
- Encourage Ss to give feedback on things such as interesting content, original ideas, fluency of speech and good presentation skills.
We would like to suggest visit Hue Imperial Citadel because of its significance and magnificence. We can see ancient palaces and the luxury of the royal family. Let’s also visit Thien Mu Pagoda. We can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the pagoda and the feeling of peace there.
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Group work
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Group work
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3.
Consolidation
2 minutes 
- Summarize what they have learnt by asking Ss some questions:
What have you learnt today? What can you do now?
- Vocabulary related to our world heritage sites
- Speaking skills: making a conversation based on the sample
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4.Homework
1 minute
- Vocabulary related to our world heritage sites
- Speaking skills: Making a conversation based on the sample
- Do the tasks again
- Complete tasks at home
- Read Unit 8 - Listening at home
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Date of preparation: March 4th 	 	 	 Date of signing: March 7th 
Distributive period: 77	 Date of teaching:
 Unit 8 our world heritage sites
Lesson 5	Listening
A. Aims and Objectives: 
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary and information related to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
2. Skills
- To promote Ss to develop their listening skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes
- To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
B. Preparations:
1. Teacher
- Teaching aids: Textbook, lesson plan and cassette
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students
- Read through English Unit 8 - Listening at home
C. Methods: - The whole lesson: Integrated, mainly communicative.
D. Procedures:
Time/Stages
Activities
Interactions
1. Check up
 5 minutes 
- Ask some pairs of Ss to talk about Hue Imperial Citadel 
- Feedback
- Inform the class of the lesson objectives: Listening for specific information about Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.
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2. New lesson
10 minutes
8 minutes
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10 minutes
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
Task 1: You are going to listen to a radio programme about Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, one of the world heritage site in VN. What do you know about this place? Use the words and phrases in the box to describe it
- Ask Ss to tell you what they know about this World Heritage Site 
- Encourage Ss who don’t know anything about the site to make some predictions using the words and phrases in the box.
*Suggested answers:
 This place is famous for its numerous caves. The caves are Phong Nha-Ke Bang’s main attraction. Tourists can explore various caves in Phong Nha- Ke Bang
 It has forests with diverse flora and fauna 
 There are a lot of underground rivers in the caves.
 Mountain climbing is a popular activity for visitors to Phong Nha – Ke Bang. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared to a huge geological museum.
Task 2: Match the words with the correct pictures
- Ask Ss to look at the pictures and match the words with the pictures
- Have Ss compare answers in pairs or groups.
- Check Ss’ answers as a class.
Keys: 
1c. cave
2e. stream
3a. limestone
4b. mountain climbing
5f. underground river
6d. grotto
Task 3: Listen to a nature radio programme and choose the correct answer.
- Ask Ss to look at the three options and make their own predictions for the reason why Phong Nha – Ke Bang was recognised as a World Heritage Site. Encourage Ss to make all kinds of predictions.
- Have Ss listen to the recording and choose one of the three options given
- Have them compare their answers in pairs or groups
- Check Ss’ answers as a class
- Let them listen again and pause the recording after the sentences mentioning the word geological 
*Key:
Phong Nha – Ke Bang was recognized as a world heritage site because it is a significant geological site.
Task 4: Listen again and complete the sentences with no more than three words
- Ask Ss to read the sentences and predict the part of speech and the type of information needed in each gap.
- Give Ss sufficient time to listen to the recording so they can extract the information needed and hear the words they have to write down.
- Have Ss compare answers in pairs or groups
- Check Ss’ answers as a class
*Key:
1. 500 km south
2. geological museum
3. mountains
4. rivers and streams
5. in the world
6. mountain climbing
Task 5: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions
- Have Ss work in groups and discuss the questions 
- Ask some groups to report their plans to the class
Pair work
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Group work
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Group work
3.
Consolidation
2 minutes 
- Ask Ss to consolidate the main contents.
- Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? 
 What can you do now?
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4.Homework
1 minute
- Vocabulary related to the topic of our world heritage sites
- Do the tasks again
- Prepare for the next lesson.
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Date of preparation: March 4th 	 	 	 Date of signing: March 7th 
Distributive period: 78	 Date of teaching:
 Unit 8 our world heritage sites
 Lesson 6	Writing
A. Aims and Objectives: 
1. Language focus
- To provide learners some vocabulary and information about Trang An scenic landscape complex
- To teach Ss to write an essay about the reasons why Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was recognized as a World Heritage Site.
- To teach Ss to develop ability to think in a logical way to form a well-structured text. 
2. Skills
- To promote Ss to develop their writing skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes
- To encourage Ss to work harder
- To provide Ss some motivation
B. Preparations:
 - Teacher: Handouts, textbook, lesson plan and pieces of papers.
 - Students: Textbook 
C. Methods: - The whole lesson: Integrated, mainly communicative.
D. Procedures:
Time/Stages
Activities
Interactions
1. Check up
 5 minutes 
- Inform the class of the lesson objectives: Writing an essay about the reasons why Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was recognized as a World Heritage Site.
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2. New lesson
9 minutes
10 minutes
18 minutes
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex 
Task 1: Ask and answer the questions below
- Ask Ss to work in pairs or groups to discuss the questions.
- If Ss have not been to the site, encourage them to predict what visitors can do and see there.
* Keys:
1. Trang An Scenic Landscape complex is located in Ninh Binh Province. It is a tourist attraction. It is famous for not only its beautiful landscape but also cultural and religious value.
2. Not yet. I think that visitors can visit forests, caves and places of worship.
Task 2: Complete an outline of an essay explaining the reasons why Trang An scenic landscape complex was recognized as a world heritage site
- Ask them to read the outline and work out where the outline each of the points should be added
- Have Ss discuss in pairs or groups, and put the points under the right subheadings
- Check Ss’ answer as a class
*Key:
Cultural value: c, d
Natural beauty: a, b
Geological value: b
Preservation of heritage: e
Task 3: Use the information and the completed outline in 2 to write your essay about Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex.
- Set time limit for them to write the first draft of their essays.
- Have Ss exchange their drafts in pairs or groups for peer review. Encourage them to comment on the content and structure, on clarity of expression, grammar and spelling. Add any additional feedback, if necessary
- Have Ss revise their drafts based on their partners’ comments and your feedback. (This can be done at home)
- Collect Ss’ essay for checking or marking.
*Suggested answer:
Trang An scenic landscape complex, recognized as a world heritage site, is famous for its cultural value, natural beauty, geological value and the preservation of heritage.
The most outstanding feature of this site is its cultural value. Archaeologists have discovered signs of human activity dating back almost 30,000 years. With such a long –lasting history, Trang An scenic landscape complex is home to many temples, pagodas and places of worship.
The natural beauty of the place with its geological value is another outstanding feature. Trang An Tam Coc Bich Dong not only has a natural scenic landscape but also is an archaeological site. Moreover, the area is famous for its magnificent landscape of limestone mountain tops surrounded by valleys and steep rocks.
As a place of cultural and natural value, Trang An heritage is well preserved and protected. Visitors are amazed to discover that the site is home to more than 800 species of flora and fauna
Having met UNESCO criteria for outstanding universal value to humanity, Trang An scenic landscape complex was added to the world heritage site list in 2014 as a mixed natural and cultural property. 
Pair work
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Group work
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Pair work
Individually
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3.
Consolidation
2 minutes 
- Ask Ss to consolidate the main contents.
- Ask Ss to complete the essay at home and collect
- Ask Ss: What have you learnt today? 
 What can you do now?
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4.Homework
1 minute
- Write the text again at home.
- Prepare for the next lesson.
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E. Experience:
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