Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success Unit 3 A closer look 2 Grammar: Simple sentences and compound sentences

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UNIT 3: TEENAGERS

A CLOSER LOOK 2

I. OBJECTIVES 

1. Knowledge and skills 

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

• Identify simple sentences and compound sentences.
• Understand the usage of coordinating conjunctions (for, and, but, or, so) and conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, otherwise) to connect independent clauses.
• Write and combine compound sentences correctly using appropriate punctuation (commas and semicolons).

2. Competences

General competences:

• Self-control and independent learning: observe, analyze grammar rules, and complete tasks individually.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to discuss and correct exercises.

Specific competences:

• Recognize the grammatical structure of clauses.
• Apply correct connectors to express logical relationships between ideas in written and spoken English.

Digital competences:

• [2.1.TC2a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.
• [2.2.TC2a]: Use appropriate digital technologies to share data, information, and digital content.
• [2.4.TC2a]: Select digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes.
• [3.1.TC2a]: Identify ways to create and edit content in different formats.
• [4.2.TC2a]: Discuss ways to protect personal data and privacy in digital environments.
• [6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI tools to achieve greater efficiency.

3. Attributes

• Hard work: Actively participate in class activities and complete written assignments carefully.
• Responsibility: Be responsible for their own learning and collaborate well with peers.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS 

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 8, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.
• Computer, projector/smart TV.
• Digital tools: Padlet, Quizizz, an AI Chatbot (ChatGPT/Gemini/Poe).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens, colored pencils.
• Smartphones/Tablets with internet connection.

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

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2. PRESENTATION

GRAMMAR – Simple sentences and compound sentences

Activity 1: Tick (✓) the simple sentences. 

a. Objective: To review Ss' knowledge of the simple sentences.

b. Content: Students work individually to read 5 sentences and tick the ones that are simple sentences.

c. Product: Students' correct identification of simple sentences.

d. Organization:

Activity 2: Write S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences. 

a. Objective: To raise Ss' awareness of simple sentences and compound sentences.

b. Content: Students categorize 5 sentences into Simple (S) or Compound (C), followed by a grammatical presentation of compound sentences.

c. Product: Students successfully differentiate between simple and compound sentences and understand how connectors are used.

d. Organization:

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Activity 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C. 

a. Objective: To help Ss distinguish between words that connect independent clauses in compound sentences.

b. Content: Students read 5 compound sentences and choose the most suitable connector to fill in the blanks based on meaning and punctuation.

c. Product: Students' correct multiple-choice answers.

d. Organization:

Activity 4: Combine the two sentences to make compound sentences, using the words from the box. 

a. Objective: To help Ss write complete compound sentences, using the coordinating conjunctions or conjunctive adverbs.

b. Content: Students combine pairs of simple sentences into compound sentences using or, but, therefore, otherwise, so.

c. Product: Properly combined compound sentences with correct punctuation.

d. Organization:

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Activity 5: GAME - Which group has the most sentences? Work in groups. Each group makes as many compound sentences as possible. The group with the most correct sentences is the winner.

a. Objective: To enable Ss to make compound sentences correctly.

b. Content: Students work in groups to construct as many compound sentences as possible using provided connectors.

c. Product: Posters (A1-size paper) filled with correct compound sentences created by students.

d. Organization:

3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To consolidate students' understanding of compound sentences, focusing on identifying punctuation/connector errors and applying connectors logically in context.

b. Content: Students complete a "Grammar Challenge" mission consisting of two tasks: Error Correction and Sentence Completion.

c. Products: Students' corrected sentences and logically completed compound sentences.

d. Organization:

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4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To help students consolidate the grammar points by applying compound sentences in a realistic, personal writing context.

b. Content: Students complete a creative writing assignment at home titled "My Teenage Weekend Journal".

c. Product: A short journal entry written in their notebooks applying simple and compound sentences accurately.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher introduces the home assignment.

- Task: Write a short journal entry (about 6 - 8 sentences) describing what you usually do on a typical weekend. In your writing, you must use at least two simple sentences and three compound sentences. Use a highlighter or colored pen to underline the connectors (and, but, so, however, etc.) and circle the punctuation marks (, or ;) in your compound sentences.

- Teacher instructs students to type their journal entry on a digital platform (e.g., MS Word, Google Docs) and use an AI grammar checker (e.g., Grammarly) to self-correct punctuation before submitting.

- Teacher explicitly discusses digital safety, reminding students NOT to include sensitive personal data (e.g., exact home address, real-time location on weekends) in their digital journals.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students copy the assignment requirements into their notebooks.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Teacher gives a quick example on the board: I usually wake up late on Sundays. (Simple) I want to play football with my friends in the afternoon*, so I always finish my homework in the morning. (Compound)*

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher explains that the journals will be collected in the next lesson to grade for grammar accuracy, proper use of connectors, and punctuation.

[6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI tools to achieve higher efficiency in individual writing.

[4.2.TC2a]: Discuss how to protect personal data and privacy in digital environments.

* HOMEWORK

- Complete the "My Teenage Weekend Journal" task.

- Review the rules for simple and compound sentences.

- Prepare for the next lesson: Communication.