REVIEW 1 (UNITS 1-2-3)

Lesson 1: Language

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Vocabulary: revise lexical items related to leisure activities, expressions about likes and
dislikes, life in the countryside; teen school clubs, teens’ use of social media, and teen
stress;
- Pronunciation: pronounce the sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/; /ə/ and /ɪ/; /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/ correctly in
words and sentences;
- Grammar: use verbs of liking / disliking followed by gerunds and / or to-infinitives to
talk about likes and dislikes; use the comparative forms of adverbs; use simple sentences
and compound sentences;
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be ready and confident in the midterm test

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Review 1, Language
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
Ss may lack experience of group / - Encourage Ss to work in groups so that
teamwork. they can help one another.
- Give short, clear instructions, and help if
necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;
- To lead into the new lesson.
b. Content:
- Teacher shows 3 sets of pictures (taken from Project lessons of Units 1-2-3) and asks
students to find a keyword for each set of pictures.
- Students raise hands to answer.
- Teacher and students discuss the answers.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class.
 c. Expected outcomes:
- Students remember the topic of 3 previous units.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Keywords game: Suggested answers:
- Teacher shows 3 sets of pictures and asks students to - Leisure time
find a keyword for each set of pictures. - Life in the countryside
- Students raise hands to answer. - Teenagers
- Teacher and students discuss the answers.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class.
e. Assessment
- Teacher corrects students (if needed).

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRONUNCIATION (5 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss review pairs of sounds /ʊ/ and /u:/, /ə/ and /ɪ/, and /ʊə/ and /ɔɪ/ in Units 1 - 3.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students know how to identify between pairs of sounds.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. (5
mins)
- Write some words containing the sounds taught in Answer key:
Units 1 - 3 on the board. 1. B
- Underline the letter(s) containing the sounds. 2. D
- Ask Ss to read the words on the board aloud. Correct 3. B
them if needed. 4. C
- Allow Ss some time to do the exercise. 5. B
- Call on some Ss to share their answers.
- Confirm the correct answers as a class.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ understanding by asking some checking-questions.

3. ACTIVITY 2: VOCABULARY (11 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss review new vocabulary learnt in Units 1 - 3.
- To provide Ss with more practice with the use of some key words.
b. Content:
- Task 2: Circle the correct answer A, B, or C.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss remember about the vocabulary items and their form.
d. Organisation
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 2: Circle the correct answer A, B, or C. (5 mins)
- Have Ss work individually. Answer key:
- Then ask some Ss to read out their answers. 1. B
- Confirm the correct answers. 2. C
- Correct Ss’ pronunciation if necessary. 3. B
4. A
5. B
Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box. (6 mins)
- Have Ss do this exercise individually or in pairs. Answer key:
- Have Ss read the words in the box first and see if 1. hospitable
they remember their meanings. 2. pressure
- Ask Ss to read each sentence and decide which 3. focus
word from the box best fits in. 4. trained
- Confirm the answers as a class. Highlight the 5. bully
key word(s) in each sentence which helps Ss do
the task.
e. Assessment
- Teacher corrects students by going around while they’re practising.

4. ACTIVITY 3: GRAMMAR (12 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss revise the use of verbs of liking / disliking + gerunds and comparative adverbs
- To provide Ss with more practice on the use of connectors that connect independent clauses
to make compound sentences: so, but, and, otherwise, therefore.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
- Task 5: Underline the correct bold word in each sentence.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students remember the learnt grammar points in Units 1, 2, 3
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
- Have Ss do the task individually or in pairs. Answer key:
- Ask Ss to read each sentence and decide which answer 1. B
(A, B, or C) best completes the sentence. 2. A
- Call on some Ss to share their answers with the class. 3. C
- Confirm the correct answers as a class. Explain if 4. B
necessary. 5. A
Task 5: Underline the correct bold word in each sentence. (5 mins)
- Help Ss revise the use of connectors that connect Answer key:
independent clauses to make compound sentences: so, 1. so
but, and, otherwise, therefore by writing one sentence 2. but
with so (or but, and) and one sentence with therefore 3. otherwise
(or otherwise). 4. and
- Remind them of the use of these connectors and the 5. therefore
punctuation that goes with them. For example, all
these connectors stand at the beginning of the second
clause: so, but, and stand behind a comma; otherwise
and therefore stand between a semicolon and a comma.
- Have Ss work individually or in pairs.
- Ask Ss to read the sentences and underline the clues
that show the appropriate connector to use before Ss
do the exercise.
- Call on some Ss to share their answers with the class.
- Confirm the correct answers as a class. Explain if
necessary. T may then call on some Ss to read aloud the
correct sentences.
e. Assessment
- Teacher gives corrections and feedback.

5. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Have Ss say what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do exercises in the workbook.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Review 1
Lesson 1: Language
*Warm-up

* Pronunciation
Task 1: Circle the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others .

* Vocabulary
Task 2: Circle the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

* Grammar
Task 4: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Task 5: Underline the correct bold word in each sentence.

*Homework
 REVIEW 1 (UNITS 1-2-3)
Lesson 2: Skills

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- read for general and specific information about managing stress;
- talk about living in the countryside;
- listen for specific information about lives in the city and in the countryside;
- write a paragraph about leisure activities.
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be ready and confident in the midterm test

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Review 1, Skills
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
Ss may lack experience of group / - Encourage Ss to work in groups so
team work. that they can help one another.
- Give short, clear instructions, and
help if necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;
- To lead into the lesson.
b. Content:
- Students act out a hobby without saying a word.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can remember words related to hobbies.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Miming game: Suggested answers:
- Teacher calls 1 student to the board and secretly shows - Gardening
him/ her a hobby. - Taking photos
- That student acts out the hobby without saying a word. - Horse riding
Students raise hands to answer.
- Teacher and students discuss the answers.
e. Assessment
- Teacher corrects students (if needed).

2. ACTIVITY 1: READING (7 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To provide Ss with practice in reading for main ideas and specific information
b. Content:
- Task 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students know how to read for details.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C. (7 mins)
- Familiarise Ss with a new genre, by asking them to Answer key:
look quickly at the text and the first paragraph then 1. B
answer questions: 2. C
+ What do you think is the purpose of the text? 3. A
+ How many subheadings are there? 4. C
+ What do you think the subheadings are about? 5. B
- Ask Ss to do the exercise individually. Guide them to
read the information in the text.
- Call on some Ss to share their answers with the class.
- Confirm the correct answers as a class. Explain if
needed.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks the students' understanding.

3. ACTIVITY 2: SPEAKING (6 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To provide Ss with an opportunity to talk about what pressure they feel, their causes and
how they deal with their problems.
b. Content:
- Task 2: Work in pairs. Interview each other, using the questions below. Take notes of the
answers and then report the results to the class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students know how to use the structures and vocabulary to talk.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2: Work in pairs. interview each other, using the questions below. Take notes of the answers
and then report the results to the class. (6 mins)
- Have Ss work in pairs or groups.
- Ask Ss to make notes for the three questions.
- Allow Ss some time to talk.
- Ask them to look at Unit 2 (if necessary) for
vocabulary about life in the countryside and city, and
advantages and disadvantages of living there.
- Call on some pairs or groups to report their answers to
the class. Each pair or group answers one question
to allow opportunities for other Ss.
- Listen and comment, especially on the explanations.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks the students' understanding.

4. ACTIVITY 3: LISTENING (8 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To provide Ss with more practice on listening for specific information.
b. Content:
- Task 3: Listen to Tom and Mai talking about their lives in the city and the countryside. Fill
in each blank with one word.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can listen for specific information to complete the table.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 3: Listen to Tom and Mai talking about their lives in the city and the countryside. Fill in
each blank with one word. (8 mins)
- Have Ss read the instructions and the table first Answer key:
to get an overall idea of what they are going to 1. places
listen to and to guess what information they need 2. convenient
to fill in each blank. Ask them to think of the part 3. public
of speech first (adjectives, verbs or nouns) and 4. spacious
predict the possible words. 5. hospitable
- Play the recording and allow Ss some time
afterwards to complete their answers.
- Check the answers as a class. If needed, play the
recording again and pause when an answer comes.
e. Assessment
- Students’ peer check.

5. ACTIVITY 4: WRITING (10 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To provide Ss with practice in writing a paragraph about a leisure activity that a member of
their family does.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the leisure activities one of your family
members does. You can use the following questions as cues.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students’ paragraphs
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the leisure activities one of your family
members does. You can use the following questions as cues. (10 mins)
- Have Ss work individually. Ask Ss to read and Suggested answer:
answer the questions 1 - 3. Students’ paragraph
- Allow Ss some time to write.
- Ask them to write about 7 to 8 sentences.
- Ask some Ss to read aloud their writing and give
feedback on vocabulary, grammar structures
showing likes and dislikes, and connectors.
e. Assessment
- Students’ peer check.

6. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Have Ss say what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Students’ workbook

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Review 1
Lesson 2: Skills
*Warm-up

* Reading
Task 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C
* Speaking
Task 2: Work in pairs. Interview each other, using the questions below. Take notes of the
answers and then report the results to the class
* Listening
Task 3: Listen to Tom and Mai talking about their lives in the city and the countryside. Fill
in each blank with one word.
* Writing
Task 4: Write a paragraph (80 – 100 words) about the leisure activities one of your family
members does.

*Homework