Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 3 Global Success Starter B. The alphabet

1. WARM-UP

a. Objective: To create a fun, engaging atmosphere and gently introduce the alphabet through a mini-game.

b. Organisation:

- Teacher greets the class. 

- 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 introduces mission: "Pass the Ball" (Alphabet edition)

- Teacher asks the class to stand in a big circle or pass a soft ball around their desks, teacher uses a voice command to activate an AI virtual assistant (e.g., "Hey Google, play a lively children's song"). 

- When the teacher stops the music, the pupil holding the ball has to say one English letter they already know, or simply say their name.

- Teacher praises the pupils to encourage them.

- Teacher introduces the new lesson: "Today, we are going to learn the English alphabet!"

- Pupils greet the teacher.

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

- Pupils observe the teacher interacting with the AI voice assistant (IoT/AI device) and listen to the music.

- The pupil with the ball says a letter or their name confidently.

- Pupils open their books and listen to the teacher's introduction.

[2.1.CB1a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.

[6.2.CB1b]: Recall simple applications of AI in daily life.

2. PRESENTATION

Activity 1: Listen, point and sing.

a. Objective: To identify the letters of the alphabet by correctly pointing at, singing and performing The alphabet song with the correct pronunciation and melody.

b. Organisation:

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Activity 2: Read and complete.

a. Objective: To identify and complete the missing letters of the alphabet.

b. Organisation:

- Teacher draws pupils’ attention to the incomplete alphabet. Points at the letters for pupils to read, then elicits each missing letter and gives feedback.

- Teacher gives pupils time to do the task individually or in pairs. Goes around the classroom to offer support where necessary.

- Teacher invites a pupil to stand up and say the missing letters. Corrects their pronunciation where necessary. Writes the answers on the board for the class to check their answers.

- Extension: Have the class sing The alphabet song a few times.

- Teacher moves on to the next content.

- Pupils observe the alphabet chart, read the letters, and try to find the missing ones.

- Pupils work individually or in pairs to fill in the blanks.

- Selected pupils stand up and read the missing letters out loud.

- Pupils check the answers on the board.

Key: 1. F, 2. J, 3. Z

- The whole class sings the song again.

Activity 3: Count the letters.

a. Objective: To count the letters in the target names.

b. Organisation:

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3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To consolidate the alphabet sequence and the skill of counting letters in words through a focused, independent written exercise.

b. Organisation: 

Mission 1: "Alphabet & Numbers Worksheet"

- Teacher hands out a small printed worksheet (or writes on the board) containing two short tasks.

Task 1: Write the missing letters.

1. A, B, C, ___, E

2. P, Q, R, ___, T

3. U, V, ___, X, Y

Task 2: Count the letters and write the number. 

1. TONY = ____

2. PETER = ____

3. ANNA = ____

4. MAI = ____

- Teacher gives pupils 4 - 5 minutes to complete the tasks individually in silence. Goes around the classroom to monitor, encourage, and offer support to weaker pupils.

- Teacher invites some pupils to go to the board to write down their answers.

- Teacher checks the answers with the whole class, corrects pronunciation if pupils read the letters aloud, and praises them for their hard work.

Mission 2: Complete the quiz (optional).

- Teacher sends link the quiz on website  kenhhoctap for student to perform.

- Teacher gives pupils 5 minutes to choose the correct answer.

- Teacher calls out pupils to share their answers and explain the correct ones.

- Teacher moves on to the next content.

- Pupils receive the worksheet or look at the board.

- Pupils read the instructions carefully.

- Pupils work individually and quietly to fill in the missing letters and count the letters in the names.

- Selected pupils go to the board and write their answers confidently.

- Pupils check their own worksheets against the correct answers on the board. 

Key:

Task 1: 1. D, 2. S, 3. W

Task 2: 1. 4, 2. 5, 3. 4, 4. 3

- Pupils read the complete sequences and names out loud if asked by the teacher.

- Pupils receives the link and choose the answer.

[2.1.CB1a]: Choose simple digital technologies to interact.

4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To apply counting skills to their own real-life names visually and creatively at home.

b. Organisation: 

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