Giáo án Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success Unit 11 Getting Started

Form

Pronunciation

Meaning

Vietnamese equivalent

1. portable (adj)

/ˈpɔːr.t̬ə.bəl/

easy to carry or to move

có thể bỏ túi

2. aluminium (n)

ˌæl.jəˈmɪn.i.əm/

a light, silver-grey metal

hợp kim nhôm

3. virtual (adj)

/ˈvɝː.tʃu.əl/

made to appear to existby the use of computersoftware,rather than inthe real world

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Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Students may lack experience of group/ teamwork.

- Encourage students to work in groups so that they can help each other.

- Give short, clear instructions and help if necessary.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Pass the chalk

- Teacher divides the class into 2 teams.

- Teacher asks students to close the books. T uses the photos of electronic devices in the textbook to help Ss brainstorm words and phrases about electronic devices (e.g. tablet, smartwatch, smartphone, portable music player, robotic vacuum cleaner, etc.)

- Students take turns to write onto the board the name of the electronic devices.

- Teacher sets the context for the listening and reading text: Write the title on the board.

- Students work in 2 teams and follow the teacher's instruction to play the game.

Questions:

What can you see in this neighbourhood?

Suggested answers:

- Cinema

- Buildings

- …

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching

- Teacher introduces the vocabulary.

- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary by showing pictures or giving explanations

- Students guess the meaning of words.

New words:

1. portable (adj)

2. aluminium (n)

3. virtual (adj)

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 1: Listen and read. (7 mins)

- Set the context: have Ss look at the conversation and answer some questions, e.g.? Who are in the conversation? What are they talking about? Encourage Ss to give answers, but do not confirm whether their answers are right.Ask them to talk a bit about what they would like to buy in an electronic shop.

- Play the recording twice for Ss to listen and read along. Then invite some pairs of Ss to read the dialogue aloud.

-Refer to the questions previously asked. Confirm the correct answer: A shop assistant and a customer. They are talking about some electronic devices.

- Students listen to the recording.

- Students read the conversation aloud.

The dialogue.

Task 2: Read the conversation again and answer the following questions. (7 mins)

- Have Ss read the dialogue in detail to answer the questions. Ask them how to do this kind of exercise. Explain the strategies, if necessary (e.g. reading the statements, underlining the key words in the statements, locating the key words in the dialogue, and then reading that part and decide if each statement is true or false). Tell them to underline parts of the dialogue that help them with the answers. Set a strict time limit to ensure Ss read the text quickly for information.

- Tell them to compare their answers in pairs before sharing the answers with the T. Ask them to give evidence when they answer.

- Students work independently to do the activity.

- Students compare the answers in pairs.

Answer key:

1. The customer wants to an electronic device for her son,

2. The shop assistant suggests the customer should buy a tablet

3. It is made of aluminum.

4. It is used for taking notes, drawing, and making 3D designs.

Task 3: Match each word or phrase with its definition. (7 mins)

- First, have Ss quickly match the adjectives in the left column with their meanings in the right column individually.

- Then, ask them to share their answers with one or more partners. T can ask for a translation of some of the words and phrases in the box to check their understanding.

- For a more able class, ask Ss to make some example sentences with the words they have learnt. If there is enough time, T can ask some Ss to write their answers on the board.

- Students read the conversation again and work independently to do the activity.

- Students share and check the answers.

Answer key:

1. d

2. e

3. a

4. c

5. b

Task 4: Complete each sentence with aword or phrase from 3. (7 mins)

- Ask Ss to do the exercise individually and then check with the whole class.

- When checking, ask Ss to refer to Activity 3 to make the meanings of the words clearer to them.

- Students work individually.

Answer key:

1. virtual

2. portable

3. wireless

4. aluminium

5. Touchscreen