Teacher’s activities

Studen’ts activities

I.Warm up:

II.Presentation

-Check the old lesson in 5m

Introduction

    This should be carried out as a speaking and writing lesson. First, play an optional word association game with Ss. Say the name of a famous city and have Ss write down the first thing they think of. Compare answers as a group. Some Ss may think of a famous attraction while others may think of the mood or impression of that city. For example, T says ‘Paris’; Ss may write down ‘Eiffel Tower’, ‘romance’. ‘food’, ‘fashion’, etc.

- Now ask for a volunteer to choose another famous city and play again. Note there are no right or wrong answers in this game.

III. New lesson:

1a. Which of the following features do you... (P21)

-  Ask Ss to work individually. They read the sentences carefully and make their three choices.

- Call on some Ss to say the three things they like best about a city.

1b. Work in groups. Discuss your choices... (P21)

- Ask Ss to work in groups of three to discuss their choices, and give reasons why.

- Tell them to study the example before they begin.

- Encourage them to talk as much as possible.

- T may give some cues. Move around the class and give assistance if needed.

- Ask some Ss to present before class.

2. Read the passage and, in your group, answer the question below... (P21)

-  Tell Ss that they are going to read a short passage about Singapore.

- Ask if any student has visited Singapore. If there is one, have him/her share with the whole class what he/she knows about this city-state, what he/she did during the visit and what he/she likes about the place. Otherwise, elicit what Ss know about Singapore.

- Now ask Ss to read the passage in the book.

- Let them work in the same groups of three to ask and answer the questions. Have representatives from some groups to share their answers.

- To prepare Ss for the following writing and speaking activities, have ss read the passage again.

- Ask them what are the points mentioned in the passage. Elicit answers from Ss. Summarise the main points of the passage”

- The location of the city

- Its attractions

- What is liked most about the city

3. Read the information about these cities... (P21)

- Elicit as much information as possible about these three cities from Ss. Let them find the three cities on a world map or globe.

- Then let Ss work in groups to talk about each city ( giving full sentences based on the information given ). Walk around to observe and give help if needed.

4. Write a short paragraph... (P21)

- Ask Ss to choose one of the three cities and write a short passage about it. Give Ss 10-15 minutes to write.

- Go around to provide help if necessary.

5. Work in groups. Talk about a city you chose (P21)

- After Ss finish writing, let them talk about the city of their choice in groups.

- Go around to observe and give feedback. If time allows, have some Ss talk about the city they have chosen in front of the class.

- T and other Ss give comments.

( In the previous lesson, T may ask Ss to find out at home as much information about three cities as possible so that they can prepare for their writing and talking in class. )

IV.Consolidation

- Teacher retell the main lesson

 V.Homework .

1. Review this lesson

2. Do exercises ……. (Workbook)

3. Prepare lesson Skills 2

- Listen to teacher’s guide

For example, T says ‘Paris’; Ss may write down ‘Eiffel Tower’, ‘romance’. ‘food’, ‘fashion’, etc.

- Play in groups.

- Work individually.

- Some Ss  say the three things they like best about a city.

- Work in groups of three

- Eg: I like a busy and exciting city with good transport, so I can get around and see all the cultural attractions it has to offer…

- Some Ss present before class.

- Listen to teacher’s eliciting.

- Read a short passage about Singapore.

- Work in the same groups of three to ask and answer the questions.

- Some Ss present before class.

- Work individually.

2. Answer:

- The location of the city: Singapore is a small city in Southeast Asia.

- Its attractions: The outdoor food market.

- What is liked most about the city: Singapore is a multicultural country: Chinese, Malay, Indian, European and Vietnamese.

- Find the three cities on a world map or globe.

- Work in groups to talk about each city ( giving full sentences based on the information given ).

- Choose one of the three cities and write a short passage about it.

- Talk about the city of their choice in groups.

- Copy

- Listen