Giáo án Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success Unit 11 A Closer Look 1

Form

Pronunciation

Meaning

Vietnamese equivalent

1.roboticvacuumcleaner (n)

/roʊˈbɑː.t̬ɪk ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nɚ/

a automatic substance used for cleaning things

Robot hút bụi tự động

2. camcorder (n)

/ˈkæmˌkɔːr.dɚ/

a small video camera that can be held easily in one hand

máy quay điện tử

3. cooper (n)

/ˈkuː.pɚ/

a softreddish-brown metal, to make electricwire, pipes, and coins.

Đồng

4. steel (n)

/stiːl/

a strong and hardmetal that is a mixture of iron and carbon, used for making things that need a strong structure.

Thép

Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Students may have difficulties in distinguishing two sounds /ɑː/ and /ʌ/.

Provide students some tips by identifying the letters that may include each sound.

Some students will excessively talk in the class.

- Define expectation in explicit detail. Have excessively talkative students practise.

- Continue to define expectations in small chunks (before every activity).

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Brain storming

- Divide the class into small groups of three or four. Ask each group to write the names of different electronic devices on separate pieces of paper and put them on a table.

- Ask one student from each group to come and pick up a piece of paper. The student should then say the name of the electronic device out loud, and the other group members should take turns saying a word or phrase that is associated with that device. For example, if the device is "smartphone," the other Ss might say "texting," "internet," "apps," "camera," etc.

- The student who selected the device can choose a new person to come and pick up another piece of paper. Continue playing until all the pieces of paper have been selected or until the class has warmed up enough for the vocabulary lesson to begin.

- Students work in 2 teams and follow the teacher's instruction to play the game.

Answer key:

1. smart phone

2. cleaning robot

3. portable music player

4. smart watch

5. e-reader

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)

- Teacher introduces the vocabulary by:

+ showing pictures illustrating the word.

- Students guess the meaning of words.

New words:

1. robotic vacuum cleaner (n)

2. camcorder (n)

3. cooper (n)

4. steel (n)

Task 1: Match the electronic devices with the correct pictures. (8 mins)

- Have Ss quickly match the words and phrases with the pictures individually.

- Then ask Ss to check their answers with their partners. Ask for translation of some of the words and phrases on the list to check their understanding.

- For a more able class, ask Ss to make some examples with the words and phrases they have learnt. If there is enough time, T can ask some Ss to write their answers on the board.

- Students listen and follow the teachers’ instructions.

Key:

1. D

2. C

3. A

4. F

5. B

6. E

Task 2: Complete the sentences with the material words from the box. (7 mins)

- Have Ss quickly complete the material words to complete the sentences.

- Then ask Ss to check their answers with their partners. Ask for translation of all of the material words on the list to check their understanding.

- With a stronger class, ask Ss to give some examples with the material words they have learnt. If there is enough time, T can ask some Ss to write their answers on the board.

- Students work in pairs and do the task.

- Students work in groups.

Answer key:

1. copper

2. plastic

3. steel

4. rubber

5. cardboard

Task 3: Circle the correct words or phrases to complete the following sentences. (5 mins)

- Ask Ss to do the exercise individually and then check with the whole class.

- When checking, ask Ss to refer to Activity 2 and Activity 3 to make the meanings of the words and phrases clearer to them.

- Students do the task independently, then share the answers and discuss as a class.

Answer key:

1. rubber

2. robotic vacuum cleaners

3. steel

4. 3D printers

5. cardboard6. camcorders

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 4: Listen and repeat the sentences. Pay attention to the stress pattern of each sentence. (7 mins)

- Have some Ss read out the sentences first. Then play the recording for them to listen and repeat the sentences they hear. Ask them to pay close attention to the stress patterns of each sentence. Explain to Ss that we put stress on one syllable of each word in some sentences which show urgency or surprise because all the words are important in these sentences. Play the recording as many times as necessary.

- Invite some Ss to say some words they know that include the two sounds.

- Students watch a video about how to pronounce the three sounds.

- Give some words containing the sounds.

- Listen to the recording.

Audio script:

Don’t talk!

Keep silent!

Don’t worry!

Look out!

Task 5: Write each sentence in the suitable box. Then listen, check, and repeat. (7 mins)

- Have Ss quickly read the sentences and write them in the suitable box according to the stress pattern. Ask Ss to share their answers with their

- Listen to the recording, check and repeat the sentences.

Answer key: