Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success Unit 10 Writing

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Watching a video

- Have Ss watch a video and answer what he is talking about.

- Call on some Ss to give some information about what he has delivered in the video.

- Lead into the new lesson about benefits and challenges of lifelong learning.

- Students watch a video and take notes.

- Students discuss and give some information about the video.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMbuM0OzGt4

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 1: Work in pairs. Complete the table about the benefits and challenges of lifelong learning. Use the ideas in Reading and Listening to help you.

- Ask Ss to work in pairs and try to recall the benefits and challenges of lifelong learning that they have learnt from the previous Reading and Listening Sections.

- Tell Ss to look at the table with the given benefits and challenges of lifelong learning.

- Let Ss discuss and complete their tables with other benefits and challenges of lifelong learning.

- Walk around and help Ss, if necessary.

- For weaker classes, give a list of benefits and challenges taken from the Reading and Listening sections and let students put them in the table.

- Check answers as a class.

- Work in pairs and try to recall the benefits and challenges of lifelong learning.

- Discuss and complete their tables with other benefits and challenges of lifelong learning.

Suggested answers:

1. Lifelong learning/It keeps your brain healthy and improves memory.

2. Lifelong learning/It helps you stay connected with people and current ideas.

3. It can be hard to put what you’ve learnt into practice.

4. You need money, time, and space to continue your pursuit of knowledge and skills.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 2: Write an article (180-200 words) about the benefits and challenges of lifelong learning. Use the ideas in Task 1 and the outline below to help you.

- Ask Ss to read the given outline and check understanding.

- Have Ss write their articles. Encourage them to use the ideas

In Task 1. Walk round the class to provide help if necessary.

- In stronger classes, have Ss work individually, then swap their drafts with a partner and comment on each other’s structure, vocabulary and grammar. If time allows, encourage Ss to make revisions

based on their partner’s feedback before they produce a final draft.

- Collect Ss’ articles and give face-to-face feedback in private or provide some written feedback.

- Read the given outline and write the article.

Suggested answer:

Benefits and Challenges of Lifelong Learning

Lifelong learning is self-motivated learning that is focused on both personal and professional development. This type of learning is essential in today’s rapidly changing world. It brings many benefits as it helps us understand the world around us and provides us with better opportunities. Lifelong learners can also face challenges. So, what are these benefits and challenges?

Let’s start with the benefits. First, lifelong learning helps you have a better understanding of the world and make good decisions. Second, lifelong learning is good for your brain. When you acquire new knowledge, your brain stays active, thus improving your memory and slowing down memory decline. In addition, lifelong learning helps you stay connected. When you learn, you often connect with other people and modern ideas.

What about the challenges of lifelong learning? First, you need to have strong motivation and determination to become a lifelong learner. In addition, lifelong learning is only effective when you put what you have learnt into practice. And, finally, you need money, time and space to continue your pursuit of knowledge and skills. Many adult learners may not have the time and enough money to attend classes and complete assignments because of family or work commitments. That’s why you really need to prepare yourself for all the pressure that lifelong learning may bring to your family, work and social life.

In conclusion, lifelong learning has many benefits, but it can also be challenging. However, in my opinion, despite all the drawbacks, we should try to overcome the challenges and never stop learning.