Giáo án Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success Unit 12 A Closer Look 2

Reported speech (Yes/No questions)

Structure

Example

Though/although

- Although many of us were not present, the meeting was conducted as scheduled.

- The room is nice, though small

so + adj + that

The box was so heavy that the worker couldn’t lift it up

such (+ a / an) + adj + noun + that.

She is such a skilful tailor that all the ladies in the neighbourhood like the clothes she makes

Because/since

James wants to become a tour guide because he loves travelling. / Because he loves travelling, James wants to become a tour guide.

Since she was late, she couldn’t join the career orientation session.

Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Students may find it confusing when to use the grammar points.

Give short and clear explanations with legible examples for each case.

Students may have underdeveloped co-operating skills.

- Give clear instructions, give examples before letting students work in groups.

- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Option 1: Think!

- Write a sentence on the board “________ the sun was shining, it was very cold.” Ask Ss to complete the sentence with one of the following words: “Although, Because, So.”

- Elicit from Ss that when using “although”, we want to express a contrast between two clauses.

- Tell Ss that this lesson helps them review “although” and learn two more types of adverb clauses.

- Introduce the objectives of the lesson. Write the objectives in the left corner of the board.

- Look and answer.

Example:

“________ the sun was shining, it was very cold.”

Option 2: Conjunction Catch

- Prepare slips of paper with individual conjunctions for each adverb clause type (although, so, because)

- Throw the slips of paper around the class while students stand and move around.

- When a student catches a slip, they must immediately shout out a sentence that uses the conjunction correctly as part of an adverb clause.

- Award points for creativity, accuracy, and humor in the sentence.

- Repeat.

- Listen and follow instructions.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Grammar Explanation

- Go through the Remember box on the adverbial clause of concession. Remind them that they have learnt to use Although/ Though in Grade 8.

- Elicit from Ss the form: Though/ Although + Clause, Main clause. Give one or two examples if needed. Also, remind them that the adverb clause can stand after the main clause.

- Follow instructions

- Read the Remember box carefully and listen to the teacher.

Task 1: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence. (7 mins)

- Tell Ss to do the Activity in pairs. Then, they check their answers with another pair.

- Invite some Ss to read their choices. Confirm the correct answers.

- Ask Ss to explain their choices and provide explanations when needed. Point out the differences between although/ though and but, however.

- Work in pairs to do the task.

- Listen and check.

Answer key:

1. Although

2. though

3. Although

4. but

5. Though

Grammar Explanation

- Write examples of adverbial clause of result in the Remember box on the board. Explain the meaning of the sentences to Ss (The box was very heavy, so the worker couldn’t lift it up, etc.).

- Underline so heavy that and tell Ss that this structure shows results. Give one or two more examples to illustrate. Elicit from Ss the form: so + adj + that… and write it on the board. Keep it there throughout the lesson.

- Similarly, underline such a skilful tailor that and tell Ss that this structure also shows results. Give one or two more examples to illustrate. Elicit from Ss the form: such + a/an adj + noun + that. Also remind them if the noun is plural, don’t add a/an.

- Have Ss read the explanation in the Remember box, and then encourage them to give their own examples.

- Follow instructions

- Read the Remember box carefully and listen to the teacher.

Task 2: Complete the sentences with so or such. (7 mins)

- Tell Ss to do Activity 2 individually and then compare their answers with a partner.

- Ask some Ss to share their answers. Confirm the correct answers.

- Ask them to explain their answers and reinforce the forms.

- If time permits, give them some more sentences with adverbial

- Work in pairs to do the task.

- Listen and check.

Answer key:

1. so

2. such

3. such

4. so

5. such