UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Lesson 1: Getting started – Tet is coming!

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain an overview about the topic Customs And Traditions
- Gain vocabulary to talk about Customs and Traditions
2. Competences
- Use words and expressions related to customs and traditions
- Read and listen about local festival
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Love talking about customs and traditions

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Getting started
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Vietnamese
Form Pronunciation Meaning
equivalent
1. admire (v) /ədˈmaɪə/ to respect and approve of khâm phục
someone or their behaviour

2. chase away /tʃeɪs əˈweɪ/ force to go away xua đuổi

3. pray (v) /preɪ/ to hope for something very cầu nguyện

much,

4. offering (n) /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ something that you give đồ thờ cúng

or offer to someone

5. ornamental tree /ɔːnəˈmentl triː/ small trees of high cây cảnh

ornamental value
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.
Students may lack vocabulary to deliver a - Explain expectations for each task in
 detail.
- Continue to explain task expectations in
small chunks (before every activity).
speech. - Provide vocabulary and useful language
before assigning tasks.
- Encourage students to work in groups
so that they can help each other.

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 unit.
b. Content:
- Asking questions to introduce Tet holiday in Vietnam.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss have general ideas about the topic “Our Customs and Traditions”.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Asking questions: Questions:
- T asks Ss some questions about festivals in Viet 1. Can you name some festivals in Viet Nam?
Nam. 2. Do you like the Mid-Autumn Festival?
- T asks Ss what they do before and during Tet 3. Do you like Tet holiday?
holiday 4. What do you do before Tet holiday?
- Ss answer the question individually. 5. What do you do during Tet holiday?
- T draws a mind map on the board to summarise Ss’
ideas. Write the title on the board Our customs and Suggested answers:
Traditions. 1. Mid Autumn Festival, Tet holiday, …
- T asks Ss to guess what the conversation might be 2. Yes, I do / No, I don’t
about. 3. Yes I do / No, I don’t
4. Clean my house, buy some flowers, decorate
my house, cut hair,…
5. Visit my relatives, receive lucky money…

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (5 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To introduce some vocabulary related to the topic.
- To introduce the topic of the unit, the vocabulary, the sounds, and the grammar points to be
learnt.
b. Content:
- Vocabulary pre-teach
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss know how to pronounce the new words correctly and use them in appropriate situations.
 d. Organisation
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Vocabulary pre-teaching New words:
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. 1. admire (v)
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 2. chase away
by pictures. 3. pray (v)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the 4. offering (n)
Matching Game. 5. ornamental tree
- Teacher gives feedback and asks students to open their
textbook to discover further.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (30 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To set the context for the introductory dialogue
- To develop students’ reading skills.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Listen and read.
- Task 2: Read the conversation again and tick T (true) or F (False).
- Task 3: Match the phrases with the correct pictures.
- Task 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can read and understand general and specific information about Tet holiday.
d. Organisation
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 1: Listen and read. (10 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the pictures on page 50 in Questions:
the book and answer the questions. - What can you see in each picture?
- Ss answer the questions in pairs. - Can you guess the places that the picture
- Teacher plays the recording twice. Ss listen and read. shows?
- Teacher has Ss underline the words / phrases that are
related to the topic of the unit while they are listening Suggested answers:
and reading. flower village, kumquat trees, ornamental
- Teacher invites some pairs of Ss to read the trees, bamboo pole, decorative items, chase
conversation aloud. away bad luck
- Teacher has Ss say the words in the text that they
think are related to the topic Customs and Traditions.
Quickly write the words on one part of the board.
Comment on Ss’ answers.

Task 2: Read the conversation again and write T (True) or F (False). (10 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss to read the conversation again and Answer key:
work independently to find the answers. Remind Ss to 1. F (Trang’s cousin is at Sa Dec Flower
underline the information and correct the false Village.)
statements. 2. T
- Ss work independently to find the answers. 3. T
- Teacher has Ss compare the answers in pairs before 4. F (plants and flowers are an important
checking with the whole class. part of Tet)
- Teacher checks the answers as a class and gives 5. T
feedback.
Task 3: Match the phrase with the correct pictures. (5 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to name the things they see in the Answer key:
pictures. 1. d
- Teacher has Ss work individually to match the phrases 2. a
1 - 5 with the correct pictures. 3. e
- Teacher lets them compare their answers with a 4. b
partner. 5. c
- Teacher checks the answers with the whole class.
Confirm the correct answers.
- Teacher has some Ss practice saying the phrases
again.
Task 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box . (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss look at the verbs in the box. Check if Answer key:
they know these verbs. 1. place
- Teacher has Ss read the sentences and complete each 2. admire
sentence with a verb from the box. 3. chase
- Teacher asks for Ss’ answers and confirms the correct 4. pray
ones.
- Teacher has some Ss read aloud the sentences.
- For more able classes, challenge them to think of other
words that can go with the given verbs.
e. Assessment
- T checks the exercises and gives feedback.

4. ACTIVITY 3: FURTHER PRACTICE (5 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss broaden their knowledge about New Year customs and traditions from other
countries;
- To motivate Ss.
b. Content:
- Task 5: QUIZ: New Years around the world.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can gain more knowledge about New Year customs and traditions from other
countries.
d. Organisation
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Task 5: Quiz New Years around the world. People around the world celebrate New Years
differently. Choose the country with each tradition below. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss work in pairs and compete with each Answer key:
other. 1. B
- Teacher sets time (3 minutes) for Ss to do this 2. A
activity. The first student to finish calls out “Bingo!” 3. A
- Teacher checks answers with the whole class. 4. B
Compliment those with all correct answers. 5. B
- For a more able class, teacher asks each pair to write
 two questions about New Year customs and traditions
of two countries they know. T collects the questions
and reads aloud some of them. Ss compete to give their
answers to the questions. The one with the most correct
answers win the game
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks answers and gives feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (5 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- Teacher asks Ss to say aloud some words they remember from the lesson.
- Teacher asks Ss to make some sentences with vocabulary which they learned from the
lesson.
b. Homework
- Learn the new words by heart.
- Practise talking about Tet Holiday.
- Do exercises in the workbook.
- Start preparing for the Project of the unit:
Teacher randomly puts Ss in groups of 4 or 5 and asks them to choose a custom or tradition
practised in your hometown and make a poster about it (suggested information in Project
lesson). Students will show and present their posters in Lesson 7 – Looking back and Project.
(Teacher should check the progress of students’ preparation after each lesson.)

Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 1: Getting started
*Warm-up

* Presentation
Vocabulary
1. admire (v)
2. chase away
3. pray (v)
4. offering (n)
5. ornamental tree

Task 1: Listen and read.

Task 2: Read the conversation again and write T (True) or F (False).
Task 3: Match the phrase with the correct pictures.
Task 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box.
Task 5: Quiz Time.

*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Lesson 2: A closer look 1
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Use the lexical items related to the topic Customs And Traditions
- Know how to use words and phrases often used with Customs And Traditions
- Pronounce the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/ correctly
2. Competences
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
- Access and consolidate information from a variety of sources
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Promote pride in the values of Vietnamese culture
- Develop love for family

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, A closer look 1
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Vietnamese
Form Pronunciation Meaning
equivalent
1. wedding /ˈwedɪŋ ˌserəməni/ the event during which the lễ cưới
ceremony couple are married

2. whale worship /weɪl ˈwəːʃɪp/ a practice of animal tục thờ cá Ông

worship, often in Vietnam
and Japan

3. food offerings /fuːd ˈɑːfəɪŋz/ food for the god đồ ăn cúng

4. family reunion /ˌfæmɪli ˌriːˈjuːnjən/ an occasion when many đoàn tụ gia đình
members of an extended
family get together

5. martial arts (n) /ˌmɑːrʃl ˈɑːts/ sports that involve combat võ thuật
and self-defence

6. festival goer /ˈfɛstɪvl ˌgəʊə/ someone who goes to a người tham gia
festival lễ hội

7. acrobat (n) /ˈækrəbæt/ a person who entertains vận động viên

people by skillful physical nhào lộn
actions.
 8. maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/ to keep duy trì

9. longevity (n) /lɒnˈdʒevəti/ living for a long time sự sống lâu, tuổi
thọ

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Students may lack knowledge about - Prepare some photos/posters of customs
customs and traditions in Vietnam. and traditions in Vietnam

2. Students may have underdeveloped - Play the recording many times if

listening, speaking and co-operating skills. necessary.
- Encourage students to work in pairs, in
groups so that they can help each other.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (3 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson
- To lead into the new unit.
b. Content:
- Play a game to introduce some customs and traditions in Viet Nam.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss have general ideas about the topic “Our Customs and Traditions”.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Hidden pictures game: Suggested answers:
- Teacher divides the class into 8 groups and gives 1. family reunion
instructions. 2. wedding ceremony
- The teacher slowly removes the squares while the 3. food offerings
groups write the answers on their mini boards. 4. Tet holiday
- The groups that guesses the right word will have the 5. lucky money
points.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: VOCABULARY (24 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To present some phrases related to customs and traditions.
- To help Ss practise the phrases related to customs and traditions.
- To give further practice with expressions about customs and traditions.
b. Content:
- Vocabulary pre-teach.
- Task 1: Write a phrase from the box under each picture.
- Task 2: Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss know how to pronounce the new words correctly and use them in appropriate situations.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching (4 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary by: Vocabulary:
+ Providing the definition of the words wedding ceremony
+ Providing the pictures of the words whale worship
- Teacher has students read the phrases aloud and food offerings
correct their pronunciation if necessary. family reunion
- Teacher asks students for the Vietnamese martial arts (n)
meanings of these phrases. festival goer
- Ss say the words. acrobat (n)
- Other Ss correct if the previous answers are maintain (v)
incorrect. longevity (n)
- Teacher shows and says the words aloud and asks
Ss to repeat them.
Task 1: Write a phrase from the box under each picture. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss look at the pictures and name the Answer key:
things, events, and people seen in the pictures. 1. family reunion
- Teacher has Ss read the phrases in the box and 2. wedding ceremony
write them under the appropriate pictures. 3. food offerings
- Teacher lets Ss work in pairs to compare their 4. whale worship
answers before offering the answers. 5. martial arts
- Teacher checks and confirms the correct answers. 6. festival goers
Elicit from Ss the clue(s) that help(s) them to
complete the task (expected answer: words like
wedding, food, whale, family, festival are familiar
to them and can be easily linked to the
corresponding pictures).
- Teacher has the whole class read aloud the
phrases.
Task 2: Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually. Tell Answer key:
them to read all the sentences carefully to make 1. A
sure they understand the sentences and choose the 2. C
correct options. 3. B
- Teacher has them share their answers in pairs. 4. B
- Teacher invites some Ss to give their answers and 5. A
confirm the correct ones. Explain the options that Note: 1. hold a family reunion but have a
challenge Ss. family meal
- With a more able class, T challenges Ss to list
new phrases. For example, T writes “family
_______”, “_______ ceremony”; “worshipping
 _______” on the board, and has Ss think of
appropriate words to fill in the blank.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with the word and phrases from the box. (10 mins)
- Go over the words in the box with Ss. Make sure Answer key:
Ss understand them before moving on. For 1. break
example, draw Ss’ attention to “break with 2. Traditionally
tradition” and have them guess its meanings. Also, 3. practise
tell them that the verb “practise” can go with 4. keep
“customs” or “traditions”. 5. custom
- Have Ss read the sentences in pairs and choose
the appropriate words to complete the sentences.
- Invite Ss to share their sentences orally or in
writing. Confirm the correct answers as a class.
- Have Ss choose one or two expressions and make
sentences with them.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- T checks the exercises and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PRONUNCIATION (18 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss identify how to pronounce the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/;
- To help Ss practise pronouncing these sounds correctly in words and in sentences.
- To motivate Ss.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/.
- Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle
the words with the sound /ŋ/.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can pronounce the sound /n/ and /ŋ/ correctly.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. (8 mins)
- Teacher has some Ss read out the words first.
Then T plays the recording for them to listen and
repeat the words they hear. T plays the recording as
many times as necessary.
- Teacher explains to Ss that these words have the
sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. Tell them how to make the two
sounds and have them practise saying the sounds
several times.
- Teacher goes over the list of the words again with
Ss. Draw their attention to words like longevity,
thank, and language.
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to practise saying
the words.
- Teacher invites some Ss to say some words they
 know that include either of the two sounds.
Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle
the words with the sound /ŋ/.
- Teacher has Ss quickly read the sentences. T plays Answer key:
the recording for Ss to listen to the sentences. T 1. Mary wore a pink dress last night.
asks them to pay attention and underline the words 2. I think we should buy this ornamental
with /n/ and circle the words with /ŋ/. tree.
- Teacher invites some Ss to share their answers. T 3. He thanked the host for the enjoyable
confirms the correct ones. party.
- Teacher plays the recording again for Ss to repeat 4. My mum made the spring rolls for the
the sentences. longevity party.
- Teacher has Ss practise the sentences in pairs. T 5. I will bring some food to the party on
invites some pairs to read the sentences aloud. T Saturday.
comments on their pronunciation of the sounds
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks answers and gives feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Ask one or two Ss to tell the class what they have learnt.
b. Homework
- Learn new words by heart.
- Practise pronouncing the sound /n/ and /ŋ/.
- Do exercises in the workbook.

Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 2: A Closer Look 1
*Warm-up
Hidden pictures game

* Vocabulary
1. wedding ceremony
2. whale worship
3. food offerings
4. family reunion
5. martial arts
6. festival goers
7. acrobat
8. maintain
9. longevity

Task 1: Write a phrase from the box under each picture.

Task 2: Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

* Pronunciation
Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/.
Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and
circle the words with the sound /ŋ/.

*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Lesson 3: A closer look 2
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Use the article (a / an, the, the zero articles) correctly.
2. Competences
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be encouraged to know more about Vietnamese’ customs and traditions.
- Develop self-study skills

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, A closer look 2
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
How we use the article. Example
the: definite article “Let's read the book”
I mean a specific book.

a / an: indefinite article

a + singular noun beginning with a "My daughter really wants a dog for
consonant Christmas”
an + singular noun beginning with a "When I was at the zoo, I saw
The Article vowel an elephant!”

Zero article: with uncountable or Sugar is not good for your teeth.
abstract nouns

Zero article: when making general Students should work hard.

statements

Zero article: when describing We went there by boat.

general forms of transport.

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Ss may not remember how to use the Remind them quickly how to use the article.
article.
 2. Ss may not have sufficient speaking and - Give clear instructions, give examples
co-operating skills. before letting Ss work in groups.
- Provide feedback 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 unit.
b. Content:
- Option 1: show picture.
- Option 2: watch a video
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss have general ideas about the topic “Our Customs and Traditions”.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Option 1: 1. We held a family reunion last week.
- Teacher shows the pictures of the phrases learnt 2. My mom prepares food offerings at Tet.
in A CLOSER LOOK 1.
- Teacher has Ss call out the phrases as soon as
they see the pictures.
-Teacher writes two sentences on the board “We
held a family reunion last week”, and “My mom
prepares food offerings at Tet”. Underline the
article “a” in sentence 1. T asks Ss if they find “a”
in sentence 2.
- Teacher asks them what part of speech “a” is. T
asks them if they remember other articles. T tells
them that today they are going to revise “a, an, the”
and learn about “zero article”. Lead to the lesson.
- Teacher introduces the objectives of the lesson.
Write the objectives in the left corner of the board.

Option 2:
- Teacher lets the students watch a video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqNugAvxXXo
- Teacher asks Ss when we use a / an / the.
- Teacher leads in to the lesson.
- Teacher introduces the objectives of the lesson.
Write the objectives in the left corner of the board.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ knowledge and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (10 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To review articles: a, an, the and teach how to use the zero article.
b. Content:
 - The article a / an, the and zero article.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss understand how to use the article correctly.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

The article a / an, the: Review
Write two sentences on the board: 1. She is an engineer.
- Elicit from Ss the use of a, an, the and when to use 2. We held a family reunion last week. The
them. party was enjoyable.
the: definite article
a/an: indefinite article
a + singular noun beginning with a consonant
an + singular noun beginning with a vowel
Introduction of zero article
- Explain that sometimes, we can use nouns without
a / an or the. We call this case zero article.
- Go through the Remember! box with Ss. Draw
their attention to the example sentence for each
case.
- Have them identify the uncountable noun, the
general statement and the general form of transport
in each example sentence.
- Encourage Ss to give their own examples.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ understanding about the article and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (30 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss identify the use of articles at the sentence level.
- To help Ss recognise and use the articles correctly.
- To give practice with articles at sentence and text level.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Choose the correct option in each sentence below.
- Task 2: Which of the underlined parts in each question is incorrect? Find and correct it.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or Ø (zero article).
- Task 4: Complete the text with the or Ø (zero article).
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the articles correctly.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Choose the correct option in each sentence below. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually and Answer key:
then compare their answers with a partner. 1. an
- Teacher asks some Ss to share their answers and 2. a
has them explain their choices. 3. Ø
- T confirms the correct answers. 4. Ø
 5. the
Task 2: Which of the underlined parts in each question is incorrect? Find and correct it.
(10 mins)
- Teacher shows a picture of the Kitchen Gods
Worshipping Ceremony. Encourage Ss to say
aloud what they know about the ceremony (when
it is, what happens, etc.)
- Teacher tells Ss that they are going to read
sentences about this ceremony. Tell them that one
of the articles in each sentence is not used
correctly. Answer key:
- Teacher demonstrates the activity with the first 1. A (The Ø)
sentence (find the mistake and correct it). 2. C (a the)
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually and 3. B (the Ø)
then compare the answers with another classmate.
- Teacher invites some Ss to write their answers 4. C (a Ø)
on the board. 5. A (The Ø)
- Teacher checks the answers with the whole
class. T has some Ss explain their answers.
- T confirms the correct answers.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or Ø (zero article). (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually and Answer key:
then compare their answers with a partner. 1. Ø
- Teacher asks some Ss to share their answers and 2. a
have them explain their choice. Confirm the 3. Ø
correct answers. 4. the
5. an
Task 4: Complete the text with the or Ø (zero article). (10 mins)
- Teacher writes on the board (or shows pictures Answer key:
on the slide) the following activities: playing 1. the
cards, watching TV, singing karaoke. 2. Ø
- Teacher asks Ss if their family often does these 3. Ø
activities together. Teacher tells Ss that we call 4. Ø
activities that a family often do together family 5. the
time traditions.
- Teacher tells Ss that the text is about the benefits
of family time traditions, and they have to read
and complete the blanks with the or Ø (zero
article).
- Teacher has Ss work individually to complete
the text.
- Teacher invites some Ss to write their answers
on the board. Have Ss explain their answers.
- Teacher confirms the answers.
- For a stronger class, T asks them to talk about
the benefits of family time traditions.
e. Assessment
- T checks the exercises and gives feedback.
- T checks Ss’ understanding and gives feedback

5. ACTIVITY 3: FURTHER PRACTICE (35 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss identify the use of articles at the sentence level.
- To help Ss recognise and use the articles correctly.
- To give further practice with articles at sentence and text level.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Choose the correct option in each sentence below.
- Task 2: Which of the underlined parts in each question is incorrect? Find and correct it.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or Ø (zero article).
- Task 4: Complete the text with the or Ø (zero article).
- Task 5: Game
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the articles correctly.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 5: Game: Bingo! (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss work in groups of four or five. Answer key:
- Teacher gives each group a list of five sentences. 1. I usually meet my cousin at the
T tells them that there is one mistake in each weekends. (the Ø)
sentence, and they have to find and correct it. 2. My uncle moved to United States
- Teacher has Ss work in their groups, find and
correct the mistakes. They say “Bingo!” as soon three years ago. (United States the United Sta
as their group finishes.
- Teacher confirms the correct answers. The first 3. Our teachers assigned us a
group to come up with all the correct answers homework for our histo
wins. 4. I turn off the light and go to the
- For stronger classes, T lets groups write two bed at 11 p.m. (the Ø)
sentences with article mistakes. T collects the
sentences and picks out some sentences randomly 5. Mark often wears red sweater
to match his red hair
for the whole class to find and correct the
mistakes.

List of sentences:
1. I usually meet my cousin at the weekends.
2. My uncle moved to United States three years
ago.
3. Our teachers assigned us a homework for our
history and science classes.
4. I turn off the light and go to the bed at 11 p.m.
5. Mark often wears red sweater to match his red
hair
e. Assessment
- T checks the exercises and gives feedback.

5. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Fishing game
b. Homework
- Make 5 sentences by using the articles.
- Do exercises in the workbook.

Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 3: A Closer Look 2
*Warm-up
* Grammar Focus:
- Review: a / an, the
- Zero Article

* Practice:
Task 1: Choose the correct option in each sentence below.
Task 2: Which of the underlined parts in each question is incorrect? Find and correct it.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or Ø (zero article)
Task 4: Complete the text with the or Ø (zero article).
Task 5: Game: Bingo!

*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Lesson 4: Communication
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Give advice
- Read about a local festival
- Compare two local festivals.
2. Competences
- Develop creativity and communication skills
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be ready to give advice
- Be interested more about local festivals.

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Communication
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Ss may not have sufficient listening - Play the recording many times if necessary.
skills. - Pick some Ss to ask and answer the
questions.
- Have Ss practise the dialogue in pairs.
2. Some Ss may talk excessively in class. - Define expectation in explicit detail.
- Give some examples with these verbs.
- Model asking and answering with a
student.

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 unit.
b. Content:
- To introduce table manners.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss have general ideas about table manners.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

 - T shows a picture of a child having dinner with
family. Ask Ss what the child is doing and whether
she is behaving well at the table.
- Tell Ss that “table manners” means the polite
ways of behaving when eating. These behaviours
differ from one culture to another.
- Ask Ss to give some examples of table manners
that they know. Lead in to the lesson.

Suggested answers:
- Wait for the table arrangement before
sitting down
- Wait for the oldest people to start first
- Pass your bowl with two hands
- Do not stick the chopstick against the
bowl
- Do not flip the fish on the plate
- Do not point the chopsticks to anyone
- Do not dig into the dish
- Do not eat directly from shared dishes
- Stay until other people finish
- Say Thanks to the host after the meal
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ knowledge and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: EVERYDAY ENGLISH (15 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To introduce ways of giving advice.
- To help Ss practise giving advice.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Listen and practise the conversation.
- Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversations with the following situations.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss understand how to give advice.
- Students can make dialogue by giving advice.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Listen and read the conversation below. Pay attention to the highlighted parts. (6 mins)
- Teacher plays the recording for Ss to listen and read
the dialogue between Tom and Mai.
- T asks Ss to pay attention to the highlighted language.
- T elicits from Ss that the first two highlighted phrases
are ways to advise what one should do, and the last
highlighted word is for saying what one should NOT do.
- Teacher has Ss practise the dialogues in pairs. Call on
some pairs to practise the dialogues in front of the class.
-> Structure: to give advice
- Perhaps you should + V0
- It’s a good idea to + V0
- Don’t + V0

Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversations with the following situations. (9 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs (5 minutes) to make Suggested answers:
similar dialogues with the given situations, using the 1. Perhaps you should bring warm clothes, a
expressions they have learnt. scarf, coat, jacket,…
- Teacher moves around to observe and provide help. T 2. It’s a good idea to bring a gift such as a
calls on some pairs to practise in front of the class. birthday cake, pen, pencil, clothes…
- T comments on their performance.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ understanding and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: THE JAPANESE LION DANCE AND VIETNAMESE UNICORN

DANCE (20 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To provide Ss with information about lion dance in Japan.
- To help Ss compare the Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance.
b. Content:
- Task 3: Read the text about the lion dance in Japan and complete the table with the information
from the text.
- Task 4: Work in groups. Read Mai’s notes on the Vietnamese unicorn dance. Compare the
Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss can understand the text and fill in the blank with right information.
- Students can compare the Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 3: Read the text about the lion dance in Japan and complete the table with the
information from the text. (10 mins)
- Teacher writes “Lion Dance” on the board or Answer key:
shows a picture of a lion dance. T tells Ss that this is 1. shishi-mai
called the lion dance and it is popular in many Asian 2. New Year celebrations
countries. T elicits from Ss the occasion(s) when 3. acrobatics
they may see a lion dance performance. 4. flutes
 - Teacher tells Ss that they are going to read about 5. bad spirits
lion dance in Japan.
- Teacher has Ss look at the table of information and
think of the type of information they need for each
blank.
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to do this activity.
They can draw this table on a sheet of paper. After
pairs finish their work, T asks them to share their
table with the whole class.
- Teacher comments on their answers.
- If time allows, have some pairs use the information
in the table to talk about the Japanese lion dance
without looking again at the text.
Task 4: Work in groups. Read Mai’s notes on the Vietnamese unicorn dance. Compare the
Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance. (10 mins)
- Teacher shows two pictures, one of the Suggested answers:
Vietnamese unicorn dance and one of the Japanese - There are one or more performers in
lion dance next to each other. both Vietnamese Unicorn dance and
- Teacher has Ss look at the pictures and point out Japanese Lion dance.
some similarities and differences between the two - Both Vietnamese Unicorn dance and
pictures. T encourages Ss to use the structures Japanese Lion dance perform in the New
“Both…. and …..” and “…. but….”. Year Festival.
- Teacher tells Ss to look at Mai’s notes on - Vietnamese Unicorn dance needs Ong
Vietnamese unicorn dance. T asks them if there is Dia but Japanese Lion dance doesn’t need
any information they didn’t know. it.
- Teacher has Ss work in groups to compare the …
Vietnamese unicorn dance and the Japanese lion
dance, using the tables in 3 and 4. Tell the groups
that they need to write at least 5 sentences using 5
pieces of information from the tables.
- Teacher asks some Ss to report their group’s
answers to the class.
e. Assessment
- T checks Ss’s exercises and gives feedback.
- T checks Ss’ understanding and gives feedback

4. CONSOLIDATION (5 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson.
- T has Ss look at the objectives written on the board at the beginning of the lesson and tick
the objectives they have learnt.
b. Homework
- Do exercise in workbook
- Compare Vietnamese Tet Holiday and Chinese Tet Holiday.

Board Plan
Date of teaching
 Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 4: Communication
*Warm-up

* Everyday English
Giving advice:
-> Structure: to give advice:
- Perhaps you should + V0
- It’s a good idea to + V0
- Don’t + V0

Task 1: Listen and read the conversation below. Pay attention to the highlighted parts.
Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversations with the following situations.

* The Japanese lion dance and Vietnamese unicorn dance

Task 3: Read the text about the lion dance in Japan and complete the table with the
information from the text.
Task 4: Work in groups. Read Mai’s notes on the Vietnamese unicorn dance. Compare
the Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance.

*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Lesson 5: Skills 1
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
+ Reading:
- Read for specific information about village festival day
+ Speaking:
- Talk about family event
2. Competences
- Develop creativity and communication skills
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be benevolent and responsible

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Skills 1
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Vietnamese
Form Pronunciation Meaning
equivalent
1. release (v) /rɪˈliːs/ to set free thả

2. contestant (n) /kənˈtestənt/ someone who competes thí sinh, người thi
in a contest đấu

3. family bonding /ˌfæməli ˈbɒndɪŋ/ a strong feeling of sự gắn kết tình cảm
connection that unites a gia đình
family in a committed
relationship

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Students may lack knowledge about some - Provide students with the meaning and
lexical items. pronunciation of words.

2. Students may not have sufficient reading, - Let students read the text again (if
speaking and co-operating skills. necessary).
- Create a comfortable and encouraging
environment for students to speak.
 -Encourage students to work in pairs, in
groups so that they can help each other.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.
3. Some students may excessively talk in the - Define expectation in explicit detail.
class. - Have excessive-talking students practise.
- Continue to define expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (7 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson
- To lead into the new unit.
b. Content:
- Describe the festival.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss can describe the festival.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Option 1: Asking questions: Questions:
- T asks Ss some questions about festivals in Viet 1. Have you ever been to a Festival?
Nam. 2. Do you like it? (Do you know any
- T asks Ss to describe one of the festivals they festivals?)
have ever been to 3. Can you describe it? (When and Where
- Lead to the new lesson: Reading and Speaking is the festival celebrated? What activities
lesson about a festival day and a family event. there are? What do you and your family do
- Introduce the objectives of the lesson. Write the during the festival?)
objectives in the left corner of the board.
Suggested answers:
1. Yes, I have been to the Full Moon
festival,... / No, I haven’t
2. Yes, I do / No, I don’t
3. I celebrated the Full Moon festival on the
15th day of the 8th Lunar Month in our
country.

We can eat moon cake during this Festival.

We can give gifts to others. We can
appreciate the Moon,….

Option 2: Asking questions: Bamboozle

- Teacher click the link:
https://www.baamboozle.com/game/283002
- Teacher divides class into 4 or 8 groups
- T let sts choose the numbers to answer the
questions.
e. Assessment
 - Teacher checks students’ knowledge and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1 : READING (25 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To introduce some vocabulary
- To activate Ss’ knowledge of the topic of the reading text.
- To help Ss develop the skill of reading for the main idea (skimming), specific information
(scanning) and guessing word meaning in context.
b. Content:
- Vocabulary
- Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer questions.
- Task 2: Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
- Task 3: Read the text again. Complete the mind map about a family party.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss understand new vocabulary
- Ss can answer the questions correctly.
- Students can understand the text and choose the right answers.
- Ss can complete the mind map.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. New words:
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 1. release (v)
by pictures and definitions. 2. contestant (n)
3. family bonding

Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the following questions. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss look at the picture in the book or show
the picture in the book on a slide. Ask Ss two questions
in the book:
1. What are the men doing?
2. When do you think this event occurs?
- Teacher tells Ss that they are going to read a text about
a festival in a village.

Suggested answers:
1. They are rowing a boat. They are cooking
rice on an open fire.
2. This event may occur in a festival in the
North of Viet Nam.
Task 2: Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C. (10 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the first paragraph and find the Answer key:
time that the festival happens (the third day of Tet). 1. A
- Teacher tells Ss to read the first sentence of the second 2. B
and the third paragraph. T asks Ss what each paragraph 3. A
is going to be about. 4. C
- Teacher tells the Ss to do the same with the last
paragraph.
- Teacher asks Ss to look at Question 1 and choose the
correct option.
- Teacher tells Ss that Questions 2 and 4 ask about
specific information. Question 3 asks them to guess the
meaning of words in context.
- T elicits from Ss the steps: Read the questions,
underline the key words in each question, locate the key
words in the text and find the information to answer the
question.
- Teacher asks Ss to locate the paragraphs with the
information for each question. Then T has Ss do the
exercise individually and checks their answers in pairs.
- Teacher invites some Ss to share their answers. Have
them explain their answers. Confirm the correct
answers.
Task 3: Read the text again. Complete the mind map about a family party. (5 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the mind map and identify Answer key:
the paragraph with the information for each question in 1. third day
the mind map. 2. home
- Then T has Ss do the exercise in pairs. 3. dishes
- Teacher invites some pairs to share their answers. 4. food
Have them explain their answers. T confirms the correct
answers.
- Teacher tells Ss that when they describe a family
event, they should mention categories of information
like in the mind map.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ understanding and gives feedback.
- T checks Ss’s exercises and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 3: SPEAKING (13 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss predict the content of a dialogue about a family event.
- To help Ss practise talking about a family event.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Work in pairs. Put the questions (A - E) in the correct blanks (1 - 5) to make a
complete dialogue. Then role-play it.
- Task 5: Make notes about a normal family event that you take part in. Use the questions
below as cues. After that, work in pairs. Make a dialogue asking and answering about the
event. You can use your notes.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can complete the dialogue.
- Students can make the dialogue about their family events.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Work in pairs. Put the questions (A - E) in the correct blanks (1 - 5) to make a
 complete dialogue. Then role-play it. (7 mins)
- Teacher draws a mind map with “a family event” Answer key:
in the middle and “when, where, who, what” as the 1. B
categories. 2. D
- Teacher tells Ss to look at the questions in the box 3. E
and match the questions with the appropriate 4. A
categories. 5. C
- Teacher tells Ss to read the dialogue and complete
the dialogue with the given questions.
- Teacher confirms the answers. T has Ss practise
reading aloud the dialogue in pairs.
Task 5: Make notes about a normal family event that you take part in. Use the questions
below as cues. After that, work in pairs. Make a dialogue asking and answering about the
event. You can use your notes. (6 mins)
– Teacher asks Ss to think of a family event and Suggested answers:
make notes about it in the form of a mind map. Various answers
– Teacher tells them to look at the mind map on the
board and revise the questions that can be used.
– Teacher has Ss work in pairs. Ss take turns to ask
and answer about the family event.
– Teacher has some pairs act out the dialogue in
front of the class.
– Teacher comments on their performance.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks answers, pronunciation and gives feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson.
- T has Ss look at the objectives written on the board at the beginning of the lesson and tick
the objectives they have learnt.
b. Homework
- Do exercise in the workbook.

Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 5: Skills 1
*Warm-up
* Reading
Vocabulary:
1. release (v): thả
2. contestant (n): thí sinh, người dự thi.
3. family bonding: sự gắn kết tình cảm gia đình
Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the following questions.
Task 2: Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Task 3. Read the text again. Complete the mind map about a family party.
* Speaking:
Task 4: Work in pairs. Put the questions (A - E) in the correct blanks (1 - 5) to make a
complete dialogue. Then role-play it.
Task 5: Make notes about a normal family event that you take part in. Use the
questions below as cues. After that, work in pairs. Make a dialogue asking and
answering about the event. You can use your notes.
*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
Lesson 6: Skills 2
I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
+ Listening
- Listen about a festival;
+ Writing:
- Write an email to give advice on participating in a traditional festival.
2. Competences
- Develop creativity and communication skills
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be benevolent and responsible

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Skills 2
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Students may not have sufficient - Play the recording, replay depends on
listening, writing and co-operating skills. students’ needs.
- Encourage students to work in pairs, in
groups so that they can help each other.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.
2. Some students will excessively talk in - Define expectation in explicit detail.
the class. - Have excessive-talking students
practise. Continue to define expectations in
small chunks (before every activity).

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 unit.
b. Content:
- Guess the name of the festivals.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss know about some festivals.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Guessing game Answer key:
- Teacher shows a set of pictures and have Ss call 1. Lunar New Year / Tet holiday
out the name of the festivals. T should arrange the 2. Mid-Autumn Festival / Full Moon
festivals from the most popular to least popular Festival
ones, but show the picture of Ok Om Bok festival 3. Hung King Temple Festival
at last. 4. Buddha’s Birthday
- Lead to the new lesson: Listening and Writing 5. Giong Festival
lesson about a traditional festival. 6. Ok Om Bok festival
- Introduce the objectives of the lesson. Write the
objectives in the left corner of the board.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ knowledge and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1 : LISTENING (15 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss develop the skill of listening for specific information.
- To help Ss further develop the skill of listening for specific information.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the following questions.
- Task 2: Listen to part of the programme “Charming Viet Nam”. Fill in each blank with no
more than TWO words.
- Task 3: Listen again and tick T (True) or F (False).
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss can answer the questions correctly.
- Ss can develop the skill of listening for specific information
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the following questions. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss look at the picture and answer Questions:
the questions in the book. 1. What can you see in the photos?
- Teacher elicits answers from Ss. This is an open 2. In which part of Viet Nam might the
activity, so accept all answers provided that they festival occur?
make sense.
Suggested answers:
Various answers.
Task 2: Listen to part of the programme “Charming Viet Nam”. Fill in each blank with no
more than TWO words. (7 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss that they are going to listen to Answer key:
part of the programme called “Charming Viet 1. end
Nam”. In the programme, MC is introducing the 2. young rice
Ok Om Bok Festival, a festival of the Khmer 3. fashion shows
people. 4. Race
- T has Ss read the sentences first and guess the
type of information and the part of speech for
 each blank. T encourages Ss to make as detailed
guesses as possible. T writes their guesses on the
board.
- T plays the recording and asks Ss to listen and
complete each blank with no more than two
words. Ss work in pairs to compare their answers.
- T has some Ss go to the board and write their
answers. T confirms the correct answers. T has Ss
listen again when needed.
Task 3: Listen again and tick T (True) or F (False). (3 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the sentences and Answer key:
guess whether they are true or false. T writes their 1. T
guesses on the board. 2. F
- Teacher tells Ss that they are going to listen to 3. T
part of the programme again and check their 4. F
guesses.
- Teacher plays the recording and asks Ss to listen
again and complete the task.
- Teacher asks for Ss’ answers to exercise 3. T
confirms and ticks the correct answers. T plays
the recording again when needed.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ understanding, pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Teacher checks students’ answers.

3. ACTIVITY 2: WRITING (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To write an email to give advice on taking part in a traditional festival.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Work in groups. Read the following pieces of advice for tourists at the Ok Om Bok
Festival. Put them in the correct column.
- Task 5: Write an email.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can write an email correctly.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Work in groups. Read the following pieces of advice for tourists at the Ok Om Bok
Festival. Put them in the correct column. (5 mins)
- Teacher goes over the pieces of advice with the Answer key:
Ss. T makes sure Ss understand each piece of Dos: a, b, d
advice before moving on. Don’ts: c, e, f
- Teacher has Ss work in groups to put the pieces
of advice in the correct column. T comments on
Ss’ answers.
Task 5. Write an email (80 - 100 words) to advise Tom about participating in the Ok Om
Bok Festival. (15 mins)
- Teacher reminds Ss about the structure of an Suggested answers:
 email.
- Teacher has Ss write their email individually Dear Tom,
based on their answers in Activity 4. T tells them
that they don’t need to use all ideas in Activity 4. Glad to hear you are coming to Soc Trang.
- Teacher asks one student to write his or her email You can’t miss the Ok Om Bok Festival.
on the board. Other Ss and T comment on the Here are a few things for you to remember
email on the board. when joining the festival.
- Then T collects some writings to correct at home.
First, you should wear polite clothes when
attending the Moon God offering ceremony.
Always show respect to monks and elderly
people. Remember to keep quiet when the
monks and the elders are talking.

Besides, there are many animal statues in

the temple ground. Don’t climb on them.
The young rice represents the hope for luck
in the new year. Don’t refuse when the
elders give you some.

Send me an email if you need more

information.

Warm regards,

e. Assessment
- T checks Ss’s exercises and gives feedback.
- T checks Ss’ understanding and gives feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Ask Ss to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Rewrite the email on the notebook.
- Prepare for Lesson 7 – Looking back & Project.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
Lesson 6: Skills 2
*Warm-up
Chatting
* Listening
Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the following questions
Task 2: Listen to part of the programme “Charming Viet Nam”. Fill in each blank with
no more than TWO words.
Task 3: Listen again and tick T (True) or F (False).
* Writing:
Task 4: Work in groups. Read the following pieces of advice for tourists at the Ok Om
Bok Festival. Put them in the correct column.
Task 5. Write an email (80 - 100 words) to advise Tom about participating in the Ok
Om Bok Festival.

*Homework
 UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Lesson 7: Looking back & Project

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Review the vocabulary and grammar of Unit 5
- Apply what they have learnt (vocabulary and grammar) into practice through a project.
2. Competences
- Use words and expressions related to customs and traditions
- Read and listen about local festival
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Be benevolent and responsible
- Develop self-study skills

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Looking back & Project
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions
1. Students may not have sufficient - Encourage students to work in pairs, in
speaking, writing and co-operating skills groups so that they can help each other.
when doing the project. - Provide feedback and help if necessary.

2. Some students may excessively talk in - Define expectation in explicit detail.

the class. - Have excessive-talking students practise.
- Continue to define expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (3 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To help students revise the vocabulary items they have learnt in the unit
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with team mates.
b. Content:
- Review what Ss have learnt in Unit 5.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss can remember the knowledge that they have learnt.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

BRAINSTORMING Suggested answers:
- Teacher asks Ss to think of what they have learnt About festivals, customs, traditions, table
already in Unit 5. manners, how to write an email, how to give
- Ss work in pairs to do the task. advice….
- Teacher calls some students to retell.
- Teacher confirms and leads them to do all the
exercises in books.

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: LOOKING BACK (18 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss revise the vocabulary items they have learnt in the unit.
- To help Ss revise the form of the vocabulary items they have learnt in the unit.
- To help Ss revise the use of articles at sentence and text level.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Choose the correct option to complete each sentence below.
- Task 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of the word given.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).
- Task 4: Complete the text with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss remember about the vocabulary items and their form.
- Ss remember how to use the articles.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Choose the correct option to complete each sentence below. (3 mins)
- Teacher has Ss do this activity individually then Answer key:
compare their answers with their partners. 1. B
- Teacher asks for Ss’ answers or asks one student 2. A
to write his / her answer on the board. 3. A
- Teacher confirms the correct answers. 4. B
5. B
Task 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of the word given. (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss read the sentences and identify the Answer key:
part of speech needed in each blank. 1. reunion
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise in pairs or 2. offerings
individually. T tells Ss to pay attention to spelling 3. goers
of the words, 4. traditional
too. 5. worshipping
- Teacher invites some Ss to write their answers on
the board. T and other Ss comment. T confirms the
correct
answers.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (zero article). (5 mins)
- Teacher has Ss recall the use of a, an, the and Answer key:
zero article that they have learnt in the unit. 1. Ø
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually then 2. an
compare their answers with a partner. T calls on 3. The
some Ss to give the answers. T confirms the correct 4. a
answers and writes them on the board. 5. Ø

Task 4: Complete the text with a, an, the or Ø (zero article). (5 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss that they are going to complete a Answer key:
text about how to make children aware of customs 1. Ø
and traditions. T tells Ss that they need to read the 2. a
text carefully and fill in each blank with an 3. Ø
appropriate article. 4. the
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually then 5. an
compare their sentences with a partner.
- Teacher invites some Ss to read their answers
aloud. T gives feedback.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ exercises and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PROJECT (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss develop the skill of working in groups to do a project.
b. Content:
- Present the poster to the class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can read and understand general and specific information about Tet holiday.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Local customs and traditions
- Ask Ss to read the instructions again (T has already
assigned the project since the first lesson of the Unit
and checked their progress after each lesson). Let
students have some time to check their posters for
the final time and make any adjustments if necessary.
- T has groups show their posters and present them to
the class.

4. CONSOLIDATION
a. Wrap-up
- Teacher asks students to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Learn the new words by heart.
- Prepare for the next lesson.
Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 5: Our Customs And Traditions
 Lesson 7: Looking back & Project

*Warm-up
Brainstorming.

* Looking back
Task 1: Choose the correct option to complete each sentence below.
Task 2: Fill in each blank with the suitable form of the word given.
Task 3: Complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).
Task 4: Complete the text with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).

* Project
Local Customs And Traditions

*Homework