Unit 1 The Generation Gap

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UNIT 1: THE GENERATION GAPS

PERIOD 002/105: GETTING STARTED
I. AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON

1. Language focus
- To help learners get started with some language items in Unit 1
- For vocabulary, that is words and phrases related to the generation gap and family
rules, as well as some compound nouns
- For pronunciation, that is strong and weak form of words in connected speech
- For grammar, that is the use of some modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
2. Skills
- To help learners get started with 4 skills in Unit 1
- Reading: Reading for specific information in an article about the generation gap
- Speaking: Talking about parent-child relationship problems, and offering advice on
how to solve them
- Listening: Listening for specific information in a conversation between two teenagers
about conflicts with their parents
- Writing: Write a letter about family rules to a teenager staying with a homestay family
3. Attitudes: - To help Ss get started for Unit 1 with the topic "the generation gap"
- To provide Ss some motivation
II.PREPARATION
1. Teacher: - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
- Teaching method: Communicative language teaching
2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - getting started at home
III.PROCEDURE
1. Class organization (1 minute)
2. Check up (omitted)
3. New lesson (40 minutes)
TEACHER'S ACTIVITIES STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
Lead in - Vocabulary - Pronunciation
Ask Ss to read the box and inform - Grammar - Skills
the class of the lesson objectives - Communication and Culture
1. Listen and read - Do as appointed
Ask Ss listen to the recording and read + extended family + nuclear family
the conversation + childcare + generation gap
Ask them to pay attention to highlighted + table manners + viewpoint
words and phrases
2. Read the conversation again. - Do as appointed
Decide whether the statements are T 1. F
or F 2. F
Ask Ss to work individually and finish
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the task 3. T
Ask them to exchange their 4. F
answers with a partner. 5. T
3. Complete the definitions by filling - Do as appointed
highlighted compound nouns in the 1. A nuclear family
gaps Ask Ss to work individually and 2. A generation gap
finish the task 3. A viewpoint
Ask them to exchange their 4. Childcare
answers with a partner. 5. Table manners
6. An extended family
4. Find other compound nouns in - Do as appointed
the conversation. Grandparents/ grandma/ grandpa
As Ss to work in groups and finish Grandmother/ hairstyles
the task Housework/ footsteps
5. Find verbs used to express duty, - Do as appointed
obligation, advice or lack of + Opinion and advice: should, shouldn't,
obligation Ask Ss to work in groups ought to, ought not to
and finish the task + Duty and obligation: must, have to
+ Lack of obligation: not have to, not need to
6. Ask and answer the questions - Do as appointed
Ask Ss to work in pairs and finish + Nuclear family:
the task have closer relationships with each
other less generation gaps
worry about childcare
+ Extended family:
- more help from family members
- not worry about childcare
- more conflicts and generation gaps
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Compound nouns in the conversation
- Practice the conversation
5. Homework: (1 min) - Compound nouns in the conversation
- Practice the conversation
- Do the tasks again
- Read Unit 1 - Language at home
IV. SELF-EVALUATION:
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PERIOD 003/105: LANGUAGE

1. Language focus
- To provide learners some language items in Unit 1
- For vocabulary, that is words and phrases related to the generation gap and
family rules, as well as some compound nouns
- For pronunciation, that is strong and weak form of words in connected speech
- For grammar, that is the use of some modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
3. Attitudes: - To encourage Ss to work harder
II.PREPARATION

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2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - language at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes) - Ask some Ss to write some new words and do the tasks again
VOCABULARY - Do as appointed
1. Matching to form compound nouns 1. g / 2. h / 3. i / 4. f / 5. c
Ask Ss to do the tasks and compare the 6. b/ 7. a/ 8. d/ 9. e
results with their partner
2. Complete each question with one of the - Do as appointed
compound nouns in 1 1. hairstyle/table manners
Ask Ss to do the tasks and compare the 2. generation gap 3. nuclear family
results with their partner 4. junk food 5. schoolchildren
PRONUNCIATION Do as appointed
1. Listen and repeat Which word is stressed in a sentence?
Ask Ss to read the box and check their + content words: n, v, adj, adv
understanding + negative auxiliaries
+ question word
Play the recording and let Ss listen + demonstrative pronouns: this, that,
Play it again with pauses for them to repeat these, those without nouns
each sentence + possessive pronouns
2. Listen and check - Do as appointed
Ask Ss to read the sentences, decide 1. A: strong/ B: weak
whether bold words are stressed or 2. A: weak/ B: strong
unstressed 3. A: weak/ B: strong
Play the recording and let Ss listen and
check
GRAMMAR - Do as appointed
1. Underline the correct word 1. should
Ask Ss to read the box and check their 2. ought to
understanding 3. must
Ask them to do the task then compare their 4. have to
answers with a partner's 5. mustn't
2. Rewrite the sentences - Do as appointed
Let Ss finish the task and compare their 2. You mustn't use your mobile phone in
answers with their partner's the examination room
3. I don't have to type my essay
4. You should tell the truth to your parents
5. Young people must plan their future
career carefully
4. Consolidation (3 mins): - Compound nouns

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- Weak form and strong form of words

- Modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
5. Homework: (1 min):
- Compound nouns, weak form and strong form of words
- Modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
- Do the tasks again, Read Unit 1 - Reading at home
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PERIOD 004/105: READING

1. Language focus: To provide learners some vocabulary related to the topic of
conflicts in the family
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
II.PREPARATION
2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - Reading at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes) Ask some Ss to distinguish the use of should, ought to, must,
have to and do the tasks again
TEACHER'S STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
PRE READING - Do as appointed
1. You are going to read a text about the Some Ss write their predictions on the board
conflicts between parents and their
teenager children. Which of the following
may be found in the text?
Let Ss work in groups, do the task
WHILE READING - Do as
2. Read the text quickly and check your appointed b – c –
predictions in 1 d–e–f
Let Ss skim the text, then check their
predictions
3. Match the highlighted words in the text - Do as appointed
with the definitions below 1. afford
Let Ss look at the highlighted words again, 2. impose
then do the task individually 3. brand name
Ask Ss to compare their answer with a 4. norms
partner 5. conflicts
4. Read the text carefully then answer the - Do as appointed
questions 1. Because they strongly believe that they
Put Ss in pairs, ask them to ask and answer know what is best for their children
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the questions 2. They want to be more independent, create

their own opinions and make their own
decisions
Let Ss read the text again and locate the 3. They are worried because these clothes
parts of the text where they can get the may break rules and norms of society, or
answers distract them from schoolwork
4. They want their children to spend their
time in a more useful way
5. No. Some of them try to impose their
choices of university or career on their
children
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5. Discuss with a partner Yes. My parents keeps complaining about

Put Ss in pairs and let them discuss the my irresponsibility for the housework and
question about
my exam results
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to conflicts in the family
- Reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing
the meaning of new words/phrases through context
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to conflicts in the family
- Reading skills: skimming, scanning, guessing
the meaning of new words/phrases through context
- Do the task again
- Read Unit 1 - Speaking at home
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PERIOD 005/105: SPEAKING

1. Language focus To provide learners some vocabulary related to the topic of
conflicts in the family
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop their speaking skills
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in pairs and groups
II.PREPARATION
2. Students - Read through English Unit 1 - Speaking at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes) Ask some Ss to talk about the conflicts between parents
and children
1. Read about the three situations Do as
facing teenagers. Match them appointed 1.b
with the problems a, b or c in the 2. c
box below 3. a
Ask Ss to do the task then
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compare the result with their

partner.
2. Here are some of the things Do as appointed
teenagers and parents complain My children:
about. Tick the complaints that - watch too much TV
you hear in your family - don't help with housework
Let Ss do the task then compare - dress badly and have ugly hairstyle
the result with their friend - spend too much time on their mobile phones and
computers
Let representatives from different My parents:
groups to go to the board and give - don't respect my privacy
their presentations - criticize my appearance
- want me to follow in their footsteps
- always tell me what to do

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- don't like my friend

3. Work in pairs. Tell your Do as appointed
partner what you or your A: What kind of conflict do you get into with your
brothers/sisters and your parents parents?
complain about. Give advice on B: Well I don't like the way my parents criticizing my
how to solve the problem. appearance. They don't like my jeans and T-shirt.
What should I do?
- Let Ss work in pairs A: I think that your parents are true to some extent.
You shouldn't wear Jeans and T-shirt when you are at
school or formal party. However, they are OK if you
go out with your friends or on other occasions. And
you should tell your parents about that
B: Thanks, I'll try.
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to conflicts in the family
- Speaking skills: giving problems, asking for advice, giving solutions
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to conflicts in the family
- Speaking skills: giving problems, asking for advice, giving solutions
- Do the tasks again - Read Unit 1 - Listening at home
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PERIOD 006/105: LISTENING

1. Language focus: To provide learners some vocabulary related to the topic of
conflicts and differences
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop their listening skills
II.PREPARATION
1. Teacher - Teaching aids: textbook, lesson plan
2. Students - Read through English Unit 1 - Listening at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes) Ask some Ss go to the board and ask and answer about
conflicts in their family
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1. You are going to listen to Tom and Do as appointed
Linda discussing their conflicts with their - They may talk about conflicts of watching
parents. What do you think they will TV/playing computer games too much;
mention? hairstyle; clothes and not helping with the
Ask Ss to work in pairs, discuss the housework
questions
2. Match the words in the box with Do as appointed
the appropriate definitions 1. d/ 2. a
Ask Ss to do this task in pairs 3. b/ 4. c
3. Listen to the conversation. Decide if the Do as appointed
following sentences are T or F 1. F
Play the tape twice 2. F

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Let Ss listen to the recording, do the task 3. T

then compare the answer with their 4. T
partner 5. T
4. Listen to the conversation again and Do as appointed
choose the best answer A, B, or C 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
Ask Ss to listen again and do the task then
compare the answer with their partner
5. Work with a partner. Ask and answer the Do as appointed
following questions 1. No, they don't. They think that my clothes
Ask Ss to work in pairs, ask and answer the are colorful and not suitable for a student.
questions 2. I think that computer games help me to
relax after hard work but my parents
disagree. They think that computer games
are
totally harmful.
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Vocabulary related to the topic of conflicts and differences
- Listening skills
5. Homework: (1 min) - Vocabulary related to the topic of conflicts and differences
- Listening skills
- Read Unit 1 - Writing at home
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PERIOD 007/105: WRITING

1. Language focus: - To provide learners some vocabulary related to family rules
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop their writing skills
II.PREPARATION
2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - Writing at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes)
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- Ask some Ss go to the board talk about how to solve the problems in their family
TEACHER'S STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
1. The following are Do as appointed
some family rules. 1. My parents do not let me go out late at night
Complete them, using 2. They make me help with the household chores
the phrases below. Add a 3. They tell me to keep my room clean and tidy.
few more if you can. 4. They warn me not to tell any lies.
Ask Ss to work in pairs 5. They want me to prepare carefully for all my exams
and do the task 6. I am not allowed to play computer games
7. They forbid me to use a cell phone.
8. I have to finish all my homework before going to bed
9. I'll be punished if I neglect my study and get bad marks

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10. I'll be rewarded if I get good marks.
2. Read the list in 1 Do as appointed
again. Choose the three 1. One important rule in my family is that I have to help around
most important rules that with the housework and other home duties. This will give my
your parents often apply mother more free time to relax, teach me lessons about my
to you. Think of the responsibility and make my family members closer to each
reasons and write them other.
in the spaces provided 2. Another important rule in my family is that my parents want
me to take my study seriously. I'm expected to finish all my
Ask Ss to do the task, homework before going to bed and prepare carefully for every
then compare the result exam at school. I will I'll be punished if I neglect my study and
with their partner get bad marks but I'll be rewarded if I get good marks.
3. The third important rule in my family is that I am not
allowed to tell lies. Whether I make a small or serious
mistake, my
parents make me to tell the truth so that they can know
everything about me and help me to solve the problem.
3. An English teenager is Pham Ngoc Thach, Dong Da, Ha Noi, Viet
going to stay with your Nam February, 10th, 2014
family for two months on Dear Lauren,
a cultural homestay I'm very happy to know that you'll be staying with my family
programme. for two months. We live in a four-bedroom flat on the 15th
Complete a letter to floor. You will have your own bedroom for your stay here.
inform him/her of the You asked me about our family rules. There are three
rules in your family important ones that we must follow.
One important rule in my family is that every member of the
Ask Ss to do the task family has to keep his or her room tidy. My brother and I have
to make our beds every morning, and clean the floor and
windows twice a week.
Another important rule is that my brother and I must be home
before 10 p.m. My parents are very strict and believe that
setting a curfew with help us become responsible, and stay safe
and healthy. The third important rule is that we mustn't invite
friends to stay overnight. This is not only our family rule, but
also the rule for all people living in the building.
If you have any questions, please let me know. We will try our
best to make you feel comfortable during your stay with us.
I hope you will enjoy your time in
VN Looking forward to meeting
you Best Wishes
Ha
4. Consolidation (3 mins): - Vocabulary related to family rules
- Writing skills: write a letter about family rules
5. Homework: (1 min): - Vocabulary related to family rules
- Writing skills: write a letter about family rules
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- Read Unit 1 - Communication and Culture at home
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PERIOD 008/105: COMMUNICATION & CULTURE

1. Language focus: To provide learners some communication samples and
cultural items
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop their communication skills and
cultural understanding
II.PREPARATION
2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - Communication and Culture at home
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes): Ask some Ss to go to the board and read their writings
Communication Do as appointed
1. Work in groups. Practise I live in a nuclear/an extended family
asking the following questions Living in a nuclear family has both advantages and
and take notes of their answers disadvantages. On the one hand there are only two
generations in a nuclear family so there will be less
Ask Ss to do the task conflicts and generation gaps. On the other hand
nuclear families have to face with the problem of
childcare and elderly care
Living in an extended family brings about both
2. Report your groups' opinions advantages and disadvantages. For advantages,
to the class members in extended families often help each other a
Each groups give the lot with child care, elderly care and housework.
representative to report their Children can also learn a lot of experiences from the
opinions elderly. For disadvantages, extended families often
have a lot of conflicts and generation gaps.
Do as appointed
Culture - Do as appointed
The return of the extended 1. The number of multi-generational households with
families in the UK and the USA three or four generations living under the same roof
1. Read the following text about 2. Unemployment, part-time work and low-paid jobs
the coming back of the extended have become more common. The cost of housing has
families and answer the become higher. The pressures of childcare and elderly

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questions care have become heavier

3. The disadvantages are the lack of space,
- Ask Ss to work in pairs and do independence and privacy, and the daily conflicts
the task 4. They can develop relationships with adults other
than their parents.
5. Old people can become more active when
interacting with the younger generations
2. Discuss with a partner Do as appointed
Ask Ss to work in pairs and do 1. The current family trend in VN is the increase in the
the task number of nuclear families
2. The reasons for this is the influence from Western

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cultures, busy lifestyle and the depletion in the

traditional customs
3. Yes.
4. Consolidation (3 mins) - Talk about nuclear and extended families
- Talk about family trend in the UK, the USA and in VN
5. Homework: (1 min) - Talk about nuclear and extended families
- Talk about family trend in the UK, the USA and in VN
- Do the task again
- Read Unit 1 - Looking back and Project at home
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PERIOD 009/105: LOOKING BACK & PROJECT

1. Language focus: - To help students revise what they have learned in unit 1
- To give them a chance to do a small project in which they
can develop their speaking skills
2. Skills: - To promote Ss to develop their communication skills and
cultural understanding
II.PREPARATION
2. Students: - Read through English Unit 1 - Looking back and Project
III.PROCEDURE
2. Check up (5 minutes) Ask some Ss to go to the board talk about Mahatma Gandhi
and other famous volunteers

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LOOKING BACK - Do as appointed

Pronunciation 1. Tim and his parents often argue about what time
1. Identify the stressed words and he should come home
put a stress mark before their 2. Money is a source of conflict for many families.
stressed syllables in the following 3. Susan's parents want her to do well in school, and
statements. Listen and check your if that doesn't happen, her parents get angry, so she
answer gets worried
- Play the recording and let Ss listen 4. Kate's parents often complain that she doesn't
and do the task help clean the house.
2. Identify the stressed words and * Do as appointed
put a stress mark before their 1. A: At what age were you allowed to stay at home
stressed syllables. Listen and check alone?
your answers. B: I don't remember exactly. I think it was when I
Vocabular was nine or ten.
y 2. A: These jeans look really cool. Would you like
Fill in the gaps with the words/ to try them on?
phrases from the box B: No, I don't like them. I like those over there.
Let Ss do this vocabulary exercise in 3. A: Do you think life is safer in the countryside?
pairs or groups of 4

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2. Can you find other compound B: Yes, I do. It's also cleaner.
nouns with the word family? Do as appointed
Grammar 1. nuclear family/ 2. generation gap
1. Complete the following sentences 3. homestay/ 4. Conflicts/ 5.
with should or ought in their curfew Do as appointed
positive or negative form nuclear family/ extended family
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to finish one-parent family/ single-parent family
the task family name/ family tree
2. Complete the following sentences family doctor/ family rules
with must/mustn't or have to/ has to * Do as appointed
and don't have to/ doesn't have to 1. ought/ 2. shouldn't, ought
3. Read the text again and answer 3. shouldn't/ 4. oughtn't, should
the following questions * Do as appointed
1. have to, has to/ 2. mustn't
3. must/ 4. don't have to
PROJECT Do as appointed
The class is divided into groups of 6
to 8. Your group will interview 15
teenagers, aged 15-17, who live in
your area, and take notes of their
answers. Report your group's
findings to the whole class
4. Consolidation (3 minutes) - Words and phrases related to the
generation gaps and family rules, as well as some compound
nouns
- Strong and weak form of words in connected speech
- The use of some modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
5. Homework (1 minute) - Words and phrases related to the
generation gaps and family rules, as well as some compound
nouns
- Strong and weak form of words in connected speech
- The use of some modal verbs: should, ought to, must, have to
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