Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 7 Global Success Unit 1 A closer look 2 Grammar: The present simple

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UNIT 1: HOBBIES

A CLOSER LOOK 2

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Knowledge and skills

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

• Review and deeply understand the uses of the present simple tense.
• Identify and use the present simple correctly in different contexts (general truth, regular action, timetable).
• Form positive, negative, and interrogative sentences accurately using the present simple tense.

2. Competences

General competences:

• Self-control and independent learning: actively review grammar rules and complete exercises individually.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to check answers, discuss sentence building, and participate in games.

Specific competences:

• Apply grammar rules (verb conjugation, do/does) accurately in writing and speaking.
• Analyze contexts to determine the correct usage of the Present Simple tense.

Digital competences:

• [1.1.TC2b]: Students organize searches using digital tools to explore and verify grammar structures by completing a digital multiple-choice exercise and checking their instant results.
• [2.1.TC2b]: Select the most appropriate digital communication means by typing and submitting sentences via a live interactive polling platform in a fast-paced game.
• [2.2.TC2a]: Apply suitable digital technologies to share data and information by designing and presenting a digital “Weekend Timetable” on a collaborative board.
• [2.4.TC2a]: Select digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes by using a shared digital workspace to collaboratively build complete sentences.
• [3.1.TC2a]: Indicate how to create and edit digital content in various formats by using interactive digital worksheets to match and drag grammar rules.
• [5.2.TC2b]: Select digital tools and technological solutions to solve needs by utilizing auto-grading analytics on interactive platforms to check verb conjugation.
• [6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI tools for higher efficiency by interacting with an AI grammar checker to analyze and correct syntax errors.
• [6.1.TC2a]: Analyze how AI works in specific applications by interacting with an AI-generated educational video.

3. Attributes

• Hard work: Show diligence in reviewing grammar points and completing all tasks.
• Confidence: Confidently make sentences and participate in group competitions.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 7, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.
• Computer, projector/smart TV.
• Digital tools (Google Jamboard/Padlet, Liveworksheets, Mentimeter, etc.) and AI tools (AI Video Generator, ChatGPT or Grammarly AI, etc.).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens.
• Smartphones or tablets (for accessing digital learning platforms and AI chatbots).

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

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2. PRESENTATION

Activity 1: Match the sentences (1-5) to the correct uses (a-c)

a. Objective: To help students identify and remember the different uses of the present simple.

b. Content: Students read 5 sentences and match them with three uses: a timetable, a regular action, a general truth.

c. Product: Students' correct matching answers.

d. Organization:

Activity 2: Complete the sentences, use the present simple form of the verbs

a. Objective: To help students practice the correct form (conjugation) of the present simple.

b. Content: Students fill in 5 sentences using positive, negative, and question forms of given verbs.

c. Product: Students' correct verb conjugations.

d. Organization:

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Activity 3: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb in brackets

a. Objective: To give further practice with the present simple in a continuous text (paragraph).

b. Content: Students read a short paragraph about hobbies and conjugate 6 verbs correctly.

c. Product: Students' accurate verb forms in context.

d. Organization:

Activity 4: Write complete sentences, using the given words and phrases.

a. Objective: To give further practice with sentence building using the present simple.

b. Content: Students use prompted words to write complete, grammatically correct sentences.

c. Product: Students' correctly constructed sentences.

d. Organization:

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Activity 5: Game - Sentence race

a. Objective: To help students make sentences with the present simple quickly and accurately in a competitive environment.

b. Content: Students work in groups to race and write correct sentences using a given verb.

c. Product: Fluent and correct sentence production.

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3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To consolidate students' ability to recognize grammatical errors related to the present simple tense (verb conjugation, auxiliary verbs).

b. Content: Students complete two practice exercises.

c. Products: Students' correct answers for the two exercises.

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4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To empower students to practically apply the present simple tense to talk about daily timetables and routines.

b. Content: Students conduct an interview to create a “Weekend Timetable”.

c. Product: A completed timetable and an oral report to the class.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher divides the class into pairs.

- Task: Create a “My Partner's Weekend Timetable”

+ Interview the partner about what they usually do on Sunday morning, afternoon, and evening using Present Simple questions. 

→ Example: What time do you usually wake up?, What do you do in the afternoon/evening?, etc.

- Instead of writing on paper, students use a digital template (E.g. Canva or Google Docs) to design a neat mini-timetable.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students take turns interviewing each other and typing notes into their digital timetable.

- Teacher circulates to ensure students are speaking English and applying the Present Simple tense accurately on their devices.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Students upload their digital timetables to a shared folder.

- Teacher projects the digital timetables on the smart TV.

- Teacher calls on a few students to stand up and report their partner's timetable to the class based on the screen.

Example report: On Sundays, Minh usually wakes up at 7 a.m. He plays football in the afternoon. He does his homework in the evening...

- Other students can comment or offer alternative opinions (if any).

Step 4: Evaluation

Teacher praises the pairs for their active speaking, digital presentation, and corrects any lingering grammatical issues (adding “s/es”).

- Teacher summarizes the lesson and assigns homework.

[2.2.TC2a]: Students apply suitable digital technologies to share data and information by designing a digital “Weekend Timetable” (E.g. using Canva or Docs) and uploading it to a shared platform to be cast onto the smart TV for oral presentation.

* HOMEWORK

- Review the formulas and uses of the Present Simple tense learned in the lesson.

- Write a short paragraph (5 – 6 sentences) describing your own daily routine.

- Prepare for the next lesson Communication.