Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 7 Global Success Unit 6 A closer look 2 Grammar: Prepositions of time: at, in, on

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UNIT 6: A VISIT TO A SCHOOL

A CLOSER LOOK 2

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Knowledge and skills

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

- Understand and appropriately use prepositions of time (at, in, on).

- Understand and appropriately use prepositions of place (at, in, on).

- Ask and answer questions about time and place regarding school activities.

2. Competences

General competences:

- Self-control and independent learning: actively participate in understanding grammar rules and completing tasks.

- Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to complete grammar exercises and speaking activities.

Specific competences:

- Accurately apply prepositions of time and place in speaking and writing contexts.

- Formulate and answer when and where questions accurately.

Digital competences:

- [2.1.TC1b]: Select appropriate digital communication means by submitting answers via live digital polling tools.

- [2.2.TC1a]: Apply suitable digital technologies to share information by casting digital screens to the smart TV.

- [3.1.TC1a]: Create and edit digital content by using digital annotation tools to complete worksheets.

- [5.2.TC1b]: Select digital tools to solve needs by utilizing auto-grading analytics on online platforms for grammar tests.

- [6.1.TC1a]: Analyze how AI works by interacting with an AI voice chatbot for Q&A practice.

- [6.2.TC1a]: Optimize the use of AI tools by using Generative AI to create visual cues for prepositions.

3. Attributes

- Hard work: Be focused and active in doing grammar exercises.

- Responsibility: Take responsibility for their own learning and collaborative tasks.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS

1. Teacher's aids

- Textbook Global Success 7, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.

- Computer, projector/smart TV.

- Digital tools (Mentimeter, Google Docs/Jamboard, Quizizz, Kahoot, Canva, kenhhoctap, etc.), and AI tools (AI Video Generator, ChatGPT Voice, Canva AI Image Generator, etc.).

2. Students' aids

- Textbook, notebooks, pens.

- Smartphones, tablets, or laptops (for accessing digital learning platforms and AI tools).

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

a. Objective: To activate students' prior knowledge, create an energetic atmosphere, and naturally introduce the prepositions of time and place. 

b. Content: Teacher organizes a digital visual game called "Where and When?". 

c. Product: Students identify basic time and locations from visual and textual clues.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher displays a series of AI-generated images on the smart TV showing different school activities (e.g., a clock showing 7 AM, a student in the library, a book on the desk).

- Teacher sets up a live quiz (e.g., Mentimeter) where students choose the correct preposition (at, in, on) that matches the image. 

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students look at the images and submit their votes digitally on their smartphones. 

- The teacher observes, guides, and supports the students (if necessary).

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Teacher invites a few students to explain their choices. 

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

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher reveals the correct answers and leads into the lesson: "Today we will look closer at how to use the prepositions at, in, and on for both time and place in A Closer Look 2." 

[2.1.TC1b]: Students select appropriate digital communication means by submitting their votes via a live digital polling tool on their mobile devices. 

[6.2.TC1a]: The teacher and students optimize the use of AI tools by generating and interacting with AI-created images to visualize prepositions.

2. PRESENTATION

Activity 1: Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions of time. 

a. Objective: To help Ss use suitable prepositions of time to complete the sentences. 

b. Content: Students read 5 sentences and fill in the blanks with at, in, on. 

c. Product: Correctly completed sentences. 

d. Organization:

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Activity 2: Ask and answer questions about their school. 

a. Objective: To help Ss ask and answer questions about their school. 

b. Content: Students work in pairs to ask and answer questions using when and prepositions of time. 

c. Product: Meaningful spoken questions and answers. 

d. Organization:

Activity 3: Work in pairs. Answer the questions about your school. 

a. Objective: To help Ss complete the sentences with suitable prepositions of place. 

b. Content: 5 sentences to be completed with at, in, on. 

c. Product: Correctly completed sentences.

d. Organization:

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Activity 4: Answer the questions with the picture cues. 

a. Objective: To help Ss answer the questions with the picture cues. 

b. Content: Students use picture cues to answer where questions using at, in, on. 

c. Product: Correct spoken and written answers based on pictures. 

d. Organization:

Activity 5: Complete the passage with the prepositions of time and place (at, on, or in). 

a. Objective: To help Ss complete the passage with the prepositions of time and place. 

b. Content: A short passage with 6 blanks to fill with at, in, on, followed by group discussion. 

c. Product: Correctly completed passage and identification of time vs. place prepositions. 

d. Organization:

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3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To consolidate the vocabulary and grammar in the lesson. 

b. Content: Students complete a gap-fill exercise and a multiple-choice exercise. 

c. Product: Correctly completed exercises in their notebooks.

Mission 1: 

Task 1: Fill in the blanks with at, in, or on

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- T writes 5 sentences on the board or projects them on the screen.

- Teacher calls 5 students to stand up and read their completed sentences aloud. 

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students work independently in their notebooks. 

- The teacher observes, guides, and supports the students (if necessary).

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

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

Step 4: Evaluation

- T confirms the correct answers: 1. on, 2. in, 3. in, 4. on, 5. at

Task 2: Choose the best answer A, B, or C. 

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- T provides a handout or projects a 5-question multiple-choice quiz.

Q1. We have a meeting _______ 9 a.m. tomorrow.      

A. at        B. in        C. on

Q2. The students are playing football _______ the school yard. 

A. at        B. on        C. in

Q3. Our final exams are usually _______ May. 

A. in        B. on        C. at

Q4. Please write your name _______ the top of the paper. 

A. in        B. on        C. at

Q5. I will see you _______ Monday! 

A. at        B. in        C. on

- Sets a time limit of 3 minutes.

- T asks students to exchange their notebooks with a partner to cross-check.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students work independently to choose the best option.

- The teacher observes, guides, and supports the students (if necessary).

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

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

Step 4: Evaluation

- T provides the answer key and explains briefly: 1. A, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. C

Mission 2 (OPTIONAL): Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher sends link the quiz on website kenhhoctap: https://kenhhoctap.edu.vn/bai-tap/quiz-global-success-7-textbook-unit-6-visit-school-25086 for students to perform.

- Teacher sets a time limit of 4 minutes.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students work individually to solve the exercise online.

- The teacher observes, guides, and supports the students (if necessary).

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Teacher invites students to share their answers.

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

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher gives feedback, corrects mistakes, and praises good work.

- Teacher moves on to the application stage.

4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To help students creatively apply prepositions of time and place to describe their own school events. 

b. Content: Students design a digital "School Event Invitation". 

c. Product: A digital invitation card with clear details about when and where an event takes place. 

d. Organization:

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