Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 11 Global Success Unit 1 Speaking: Giving instructions for an exercise routine

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UNIT 1: A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFE

LESSON 4: SPEAKING

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Knowledge and skills 

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 

• Give instructions for an exercise routine.
• Use sequencing linking words (first, second, next, after that, finally) and appropriate vocabulary related to exercises and body movements.

2. Competences

General competences: 

• Self-control and independent learning: observe diagrams and apply language structures to formulate instructions.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to complete the speaking and demonstrating tasks.

Specific competences: 

• Speaking: give clear, step-by-step instructions for physical exercises.

Digital competences:

• [2.1.NC1a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.
• [2.2.NC1a]: Share data, information, and digital content through a variety of appropriate digital tools.
• [3.1.NC1a]: Apply methods for creating and editing content in different formats. 
• [5.2.NC1a]: Assess personal needs.
• [6.2.NC1a]: Develop customized AI applications to solve specific problems.

3. Attributes

• Hard work: Be active and cooperative in group demonstrations and speaking activities.
• Health awareness: Recognize the importance of simple, daily exercise routines for burning fat and staying healthy.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS

1. Teacher's aids 

• Textbook Global Success 11, Teacher's Book. 
• Computer, projector/smart TV.
• Class digital platform (Google Classroom/Padlet).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens.
• Smartphones with internet access, basic video editing apps, and optional IoT fitness trackers.

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP 

a. Objective: To activate students' prior knowledge of body movements, create a fun atmosphere, and lead into the topic of giving exercise instructions.

b. Content: Teacher organizes an energetic warm-up game called "Follow the Leader".

c. Product: Students correctly perform basic physical actions based on the teacher's English instructions.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher asks the students to watch an AI-generated video designed to support the lesson and answer the questions that appear in the video.

- Teacher asks the whole class to stand up.

- Teacher explains the rules: Teacher will give some basic instructions for movements using linking words (e.g., "First, raise your hands. Next, touch your shoulders. Finally, jump up!").

- Students must listen carefully and do exactly what the teacher says. 

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students watch the AI-generated video and answer the questions about it. 

- Teacher calls out the instructions clearly.

- Students perform the actions.

- The teacher observes and encourages the students. 

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Teacher asks students: What kind of sentences did I use? (Instructions/Imperatives) and What words did I use to connect the steps? (First, next, finally). 

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher leads into the new lesson: When we want to guide someone to do physical activities, we need to use clear instructions. Today, we will learn how to give instructions for an exercise routine.

[2.1.NC1a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.

2. PRESENTATION 

Activity 1: Look at the picture. Match the two parts of each sentence to complete the instructions. 

a. Objective: To provide model instructions for an exercise and to introduce ways to give instructions.

b. Content: Students learn what a star jump is, match the sentence halves to form instructions, and read the Tips box.

c. Product: Correctly matched instructions for doing star jumps.

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Activity 2: Look at the 'How to burn fat' exercise. Fill in each blank with ONE word to complete the first part of the instructions. 

a. Objective: To help Ss practise linking words and phrases when giving instructions.

b. Content: Students study an exercise routine diagram and fill in the blanks using linking words from the Tips box.

c. Product: Correct linking words filled in the blanks.

d. Organization:

Activity 3: Work in pairs. Practise giving the instructions for the rest of the exercise routine in 2. 

a. Objective: To give Ss an opportunity to practise giving instructions for an exercise routine in pairs.

b. Content: Students work in pairs to formulate instructions for the remaining steps of the 'How to burn fat' routine.

c. Product: Students successfully speak and give instructions using linking words.

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Activity 4: Work in groups. Take turns demonstrating the exercise routine and giving instructions to the rest of your group so they can do the exercise with you. 

a. Objective: To give Ss an opportunity to practise giving instructions for an exercise routine in groups.

b. Content: Students work in groups, taking turns to both demonstrate the movements and give spoken instructions.

c. Product: Students confidently demonstrate and instruct the routine simultaneously.

d. Organization:

3. PRACTICE 

a. Objective: To consolidate the target language structures (sequencing linking words and imperative verbs) in a basic, straightforward context.

b. Content: Students complete a sentence-reordering task to build a simple set of instructions.

c. Products: Students' correct sequence of sentences.

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4. APPLICATION 

a. Objective: To help students apply the vocabulary and structures learned into a realistic, creative context at home.

b. Content: Students carry out a creative homework task: "Mini Fitness Vlogger".

c. Product: A short video or a written script demonstrating a basic 1-minute home workout.

d. Organization: 

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher assigns the homework project: "Mini Fitness Vlogger".

- Task: Choose one very simple exercise that you like to do at home (e.g., stretching, push-ups, or jogging in place). Write a short script giving instructions on how to do it using linking words (First, Next, Then, Finally). Record a 1-minute video of yourself demonstrating the exercise while speaking your instructions in English. 

- Use a mobile video editing app to trim the video and add simple text overlays for the linking words. Upload the final video to the class's shared platform (e.g., Google Classroom). 

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students will prepare their scripts, record, edit, and upload their videos at home.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- (To be done in the next lesson) Teacher will ask students to share their videos in small groups, or play a few outstanding videos for the whole class.

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher explains the grading criteria for the homework: clear pronunciation, correct use of linking words, and clear physical demonstration.

- Teacher summarizes the lesson.

[3.1.NC1a]: Apply video editing applications on a smartphone to create and edit a basic fitness vlog in multimedia format.

[2.2.NC1a]: Share the digital video file through a suitable educational platform (e.g., Google Classroom) with appropriate privacy settings.

* HOMEWORK

- Complete the "Mini Fitness Vlogger" video.

- Review the vocabulary and linking words from Lesson 4.

- Prepare for Lesson 5 – Listening.