UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Period : READING  Objectives By the end of the lesson students will be able to: + develop reading skill: guessing meanings in context and scanning for information. + use the information they have read to discuss the related topics.  Materials English textbook grade 11, blackboard.  Procedure Stage/Time Teacher’s activities Students’ activities WARM UP 10 mins Pictures describing - Show the pictures in turns then ask Ss to name the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Then put some questions: 1. When did people begin to know about the "Seven Wonders of the World"? 2. How many ancient wonders still exist? - Point at the pictures on the text book then put questions: 1. Can you name these two wonders of the world? 2. Where do you think they are located? 3. Who built the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)? 4. When were they built? 5. Can you guess how they were built? - Study the pictures and answer T’s questions: Expected answer 1. Colossus of Rhodes 2. Pharos of Alexandria (or Lighthouse of Alexandria 3.Temple of Artemis 4. Statue of Zeus 5. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) 6. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus 7.Hanging Gardens of Babylon 1. More than 2,000 years ago 2. One 1. They are the great pyramids and Taj Mahal 2. In Egypt and India 3. It was built by the Egyptian pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty around the year 2560 BC to serve as a tomb when he dies. PRE- READING 8 mins Teaching vocabulary + pyramid (n) ['pirəmid] : kim tu thap + tomb (n) : [tu:m] : mo, lang + bury (v ) 'beri] burial (n ) + treasure (n ) ['treʒə] : kho bau + block of stones : khoi da + structure (n ) ['strʌkt∫ə] : ket cau, cau truc + surpass (v) [sə:'pɑ:s] : vuot troi + proceed (v) [prə'si:d] : tien len, di len + mystery (n) ['mistəri] : dieu huyen bi mysterious (adj ) [mis'tiəriəs] Have Ss pronounce these new words correctly. - Take notes - Pronounce these words correctly. WHILE- READING 20 mins Set the scene Task 1: Filling blanks - Instruct Ss to do Task 1. - Get Ss to do Task 1 individually - Tell Ss to peer-check - Call on Ss for their answer and explanation. Task 2: Answering questions - Guide Ss to answer questions: have a quick look at the questions, elicit the meaning on new words Ss may not know then ask Ss to locate the question and its answer. - Get Ss to do the task individually the check the answers with a peer. - Call on Ss for answers and location of the information. - Listen to what T guides. - Do Task 1 individually. - Raise their answers. Answer key 1. tomb 3. ramp 5. mysterious 2. wonder 4. chamber 6. spiral - Pay much attention to what T says - Complete the task individually. Answer key 1.It is situated on the west bank of the River Nile and was built around the year 2560 B.C 2.It was about 147 meters high on a base of 230 meters square. 3.The purpose of this huge stone pyramid was to serve as a tomb when the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu died and to protect the burial chamber from the weather and from thieves who might try to steal the treasures and belongings there. 4.It is thought that ancient Egyptian used straight or spiral ramps or huge weight arms TASK 3 : Finding pronoun reference - Guide Ss to do the Task : ask Ss to look back to the text, skim the pronouns then find out the reference. - Get Ss to do the task individually. - Call on Ss to give the answers. to lift and place the blocks of stone. 5.The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid. - Listen to what T says carefully. Expected answer Who (line 4) refers to the thieves It (line 8) refers to the Great Pyramid. It (line 9) refers to the Great Pyramid. Each (line 12) refers to the block of stone. POST- READING 7 mins - Have Ss discuss the question in groups then call on some Ss to present their ideas in front of class. Homework Ask Ss to learn new words by heart, practice reading the text and translate it into Vietnamese. - Discuss the question in groups then have their ideas presented in front of the class. UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Period : SPEAKING  Objectives By the end of the lesson students will be able to express facts and opinions.  Materials English textbook grade 11, blackboard.  Procedure Stage/Time Teacher’s activities Students’ activities WARM – Matching - Tell the instructions: work in pairs to do the task. The pair finishing first will - Listen to T’s instructions carefully then do the task in pairs. UP 10 mins go to the board and write down the answers. If all the answers are correct, the pair wins. Then distribute handouts. - Check the answers. - Write down these words, elicit the meanings and get Ss to pronounce correctly. Expected answer 1. e 2. k 3.a 4.h 5.i 6.b 7.c 8.d 9.f 10.g TASK 1,2 15 mins - Introduce Task 1. - Elicit the term ‘’ fact ‘’ and ‘’ opinion’’ ‘’ Fact’’: a situation that cannot be changed, accurate and detailed information. ‘’ Opinion ‘’: your feelings or thoughts about something. - Have Ss work in pairs to discuss which statements express facts (F) and which ones, opinions (O). - Call on Ss to read out the statements then show whether the statements are facts or opinions . - Listen to what T explains carefully. - Work in pairs and do the task. Expected answer TASK 3 - Introduce task 3 - Listen to T’s guidance carefully. Facts - The Great Pyramid was 147 meters high. - The Great Pyramid ranked as the tallest structure on earth for more than 43 centuries. - The structure consisted of approximately 2 million blocks of stone. Opinions - The great pyramid is believed to have been built over a 20 –year period. - One theory involves the construction of a straight or spiral ramp that was raised as the construction proceed. - A second theory suggests that the blocks were lifted and placed using thousands of huge weight arms. - The boat is believed to have been used to carry the body of Khufu in his last journey on earth before being buried inside the pyramid. 20 mins - Introduce some expressions to give opinions: + I my opinion/ in my view + I think that…… + I strongly believe that………. + well, I think that……… - Divide Ss into 4 big groups, each group will deal with one question. - Tell Ss to work in small groups of 3 then show their opinions using the suggestions in task 3. - Call on groups to present their opinions in front of the class. Homework Ask Ss to write a paragraph about their own opinions. - Note down quickly. - Work in groups of 3 and do the task. - Have their opinions presented to the class. Suggested answers 1. Who built the great Pyramid of Giza? - Egyptian Pharaohs. - the god - Zeus - The ancient Egyptian. 2. How long did it take to build it? - for ages /centuries / years / 2 decades - just 1 year. - for a long/short time. 3. Where did the builders find the stones? - from the mountains. - from valleys. - from other countries - from deep inside the earth. 4. How did they transport them? - by pulleys - by slaves - by carts - by weight arms 5. How could they build the Pyramid so high? - by placing stocks of stone one by one. - by mysterious strength of wind or sun. Match the following words with their definitions A B 1. treasures a. to transport 2.to propose b. artificial 3.to carry c. to continue doing something that has already started 4.wonders d. extremely large in size or amount, great in degree. 5. to enclose e. valuable things 6. man -made f. to include 7.to proceed g. a thing that has been built or made 8. huge h. objects that cause a feeling of great surprise and admiration 9. to consist of i. to surround 10. construction k. to suggest Match the following words with their definitions A B 1. treasures a. to transport 2.to propose b. artificial 3.to carry c. to continue doing something that has already started 4.wonders d. extremely large in size or amount, great in degree. 5. to enclose e. valuable things 6. man -made f. to include 7.to proceed g. a thing that has been built or made 8. huge h. objects that cause a feeling of great surprise and admiration 9. to consist of i. to surround 10. construction k. to suggest Match the following words with their definitions A B 1. treasures a. to transport 2.to propose b. artificial 3.to carry c. to continue doing something that has already started 4.wonders d. extremely large in size or amount, great in degree. 5. to enclose e. valuable things 6. man -made f. to include 7.to proceed g. a thing that has been built or made 8. huge h. objects that cause a feeling of great surprise and admiration 9. to consist of i. to surround 10. construction k. to suggest Match the following words with their definitions 1. treasures a. to transport 2.to propose b. artificial 3.to carry c. to continue doing something that has already started 4.wonders d. extremely large in size or amount, great in degree. 5. to enclose e. valuable things 6. man -made f. to include 7.to proceed g. a thing that has been built or made 8. huge h. objects that cause a feeling of great surprise and admiration 9. to consist of i. to surround 10. construction k. to suggest UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Period : LISTENING  Objectives By the end of the lesson students will be able to develop the intensive listening skills through doing filling in the blanks and answering questions exercises.  Materials English textbook grade 11, blackboard, cassette player, cassette tape.  Procedure Stage/Time Teacher’s activities Students’ activities WARM UP 10 mins Word snake - Tell the instructions: work in pairs to find out the words appearing in the ‘’ word snake’’. The pair finishing first comes to the board and writes down the answers. - Check the answers. - Listen to T’s instructions then work in pairs to find the words. - Give the answer: Influence, affect, destroy, endangered, effort, interfere, extinct, pollute, capture, exhaust, reserve, use, supply, mention, provide, admire, indulge, launch, trend, and entertain. PRE- LISTENING 7 mins Pictures matching - Ask Ss to look at these pictures put some questions: 1. What can you see in the picture? 2. Where do you think it is? 3. When do you think it was built? Under what Dynasty? 4. Do you know how long it is and how high it is? 5. Have you ever visited it? Teaching vocabulary - Elicit the meanings of these words + magnificence (n ) : [mæg'nifisns] : trang le, nguy nga + significant (adj) : [sig'nifikənt] : co y nghia + heritage (n) : ['heritidʒ] : di san + ancient (adj) ['ein∫ənt] : co dai, xua + visible (adj) ['vizəbl] - Have Ss pronounce these words correctly. - Study the pictures then answer T’s questions: 1. The Great Wall. 2. It is in China. 3. In 1368 under Ming Dynasty. 4. It is 6,000 km long and 11m high. 5. Yes/ No. - Note down. - Pronounce these words correctly. Task 1: Filling the blanks - Have Ss study carefully the blanks then guess the answers. - Well study the blanks then give their guesses. WHILE LISTENING 20 mins - Play the tape once for Ss to do the task - Ask Ss for answers and write them down on the board. - Play the tape twice (more than that) to check answers. Task 2: Answering questions - Ask Ss to read through the questions and if they have any answers or ideas for the questions. Write down on the board. - Play the tape again. - Have Ss check their answers with partners’. - Get Ss to read the answers in front of the class. - Listen and perform the task. - Raise their answers if possible - Listen again to check the answers Answer key 1. the moon 2. 1987 3. the Ming dynasty 4. 200 5. 200 B.C 6. 6,000 Km 7. 11 meters. - Read through the questions and raise their answers if possible - Listen carefully - Check their answers with friends. Answer key 1. The ancient Chinese started to build the Great Wall in 1938. 2. Five provinces 3. Because it can be seen from the moon. 4. The part in the northwest of Beijing is the best choice for visit because it is still in its original state. POST- LISTENING 8 mins - Asks Ss to work in pairs and ask and answer questions about the Great Wall. - Call on pairs to have their work presented in front of the class. - Work in groups and complete the task. Suggested answer + When was the Great Wall listed as a World Heritage by UESCO? . + How long did it take to complete the Great Wall? . + What is its length? + What is its average height? ………………… UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Period : WRITING Writing a report on a man – made place  Objectives By the end of the lesson students will be able to write a report on a man – made place.  Materials English textbook grade 11, blackboard.  Procedure Stage/Time Teacher’s activities Students’ activities PRE- WRITING ( 10 mins) Ideas generating - Get Ss to read the information in the writing section then elicit some new words : + brief = short + ponagar : thap + architecture (n) : kien truc + dedicate (v) : cong hien + throe (n) ngai vang The language use of the writing style - Mostly use the past simple. - Study the information in the writing section. WHILE- WRITING ( 18 mins) Writing a report on a man – made place. - Tell Ss to produce their own writings. - Call on students to put their writing on the board. - Go around to control and offer help if necessary. - Produce their own writings. - Go to the board and have their writing put on the board. POST- - Tell Ss to peer-check. - Exchange their writings with their partners’. [...]...- Make any comments and correction Homework - Asks Ss to revise their writings WRITING ( 27mins) Suggested writing Stopping by Nha Trang, I paid a visit to Ponagar Cham Towers, an example of Cham architecture in central Vietnam The Ponagar Cham Towers consist of 4 towers, located on Cu Lao Marble Hill, 2 km north of Nha Trang They were built between the 8th and the 9th century Each... to + distinguish the clusters /ft /, /vd/, / fs /, and / vz/ + master the passive form in ‘’ It is said that …… ’’ and ‘’ People say that……… ’’  Materials English textbook grade 11, blackboard  Procedure Stage/Time 10 mins Teacher’s activities PRONUNCIATION Distinguish sounds - Pronounce the sound /ft /, /vd/, / fs /, and / vz/ clearly and slowly and explain how to produce them - Say the sounds again... The wanted man is believed to be living in New York 3 He is known to be very rich 4 The film is supposed to be very good 5 Many people are thought to have been killed in the accident 6 About a million puppies are thought to be born each year 7 The factories are said to be much worse 8 Those dogs are said to be dangerous Homework Tell Ss to revise the use of passive voice in ‘’ People say that…….’’and... honor of Lady Thien the 22.5 m high contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddha’s throne The 2.6m high statue has 10 hands, holding specific objects illustrating the power of Buddha The tour to The Ponagar Cham Towers lasted 5 hours I felt tired but the visit was enjoyable, memorable and informative UNIT 16: THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD Period : LANGUAGE FOCUS  Objectives By the end of the lesson... believed that he was 85 + He was believed to have been 85 - Complete exercises 1, 2 individually Exercise 1 1.Many people are said to be homeless after the floods 2.The prisoner is thought to have escaped by climbing over the wall 3.He is believed to have driven through the town at 90 km an hour 4.Two people are reported to have been seriously injured in the accident 5.Three men are said to have been... People say that she often goes out at nights >>> + It is said that she often goes out at nights + She is said to often go out at nights - Draw the rules of the passive: - Study the examples carefully and raise their ideas People say that she often goes out at nights S1 V1 S2 V2  It is said was thought has been believed supposed known expected reported  S2 is said was thought has been believed supposed . tape twice (more than that) to check answers. Task 2: Answering questions - Ask Ss to read through the questions and if they have any answers or ideas for. blanks - Instruct Ss to do Task 1. - Get Ss to do Task 1 individually - Tell Ss to peer-check - Call on Ss for their answer and explanation. Task 2: Answering