Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success Unit 4 Getting started: I'm from the Tày ethnic group.

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UNIT 4: ETHNIC GROUPS OF VIET NAM

GETTING STARTED

I. OBJECTIVES 

1. Knowledge and skills 

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

• Set the context for the introductory conversation.
• Introduce the topic of the unit: Ethnic groups of Viet Nam.
• Identify and learn some vocabulary related to the lifestyles, cultures, and living places of ethnic groups.

2. Competences

General competences:

• Self-control and independent learning: listen and share personal opinions with partners and the teacher.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to complete the learning tasks.

Specific competences:

• Read and listen for specific information about the Tay ethnic group.
• Locate where some large ethnic groups in Viet Nam live.

Digital competences:

• [1.1.TC2a]: Identify information needs.
• [1.3.TC2a]: Organize information, data, and content for easy storage and retrieval.
• [2.1.TC2a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.
• [2.4.TC2a]: Select digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes.
• [3.1.TC2a]: Identify ways to create and edit content in different formats.
• [6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI tools to achieve greater efficiency.

3. Attributes

• Patriotism and respect: Show respect, love, and appreciation for the diverse cultures, traditions, and lifestyles of the 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
• Hard work: Actively participate in class activities and group works.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS 

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 8, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.
• Computer, projector/smart TV, audio speakers.
• Interactive digital polling platform (e.g., Quizizz, Kahoot), interactive platform (e.g., Liveworksheets or Google Forms), collaborative platform (e.g., Padlet, Google Drive).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens.
• Smartphones or tablets with internet access.
• AI chatbot (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini,...), AI visual search applications (Google Lens), editing software (e.g., Canva,...).

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

a. Objective: To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson; to review the previous unit and smoothly lead into the new unit.

b. Content: Teacher organizes a quick game to review Unit 3, then uses a brainstorming activity to introduce Unit 4.

c. Product: Students participate actively, review old knowledge, and list names of ethnic groups in Viet Nam.

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 students to stand up. Teacher names an activity (e.g., earn money, upload pictures, browse websites, join a club).

- Students say "Yes" if it is something teenagers do, and "No" if it isn't. (Encourage students to talk; there are no strictly right/wrong answers).

- Teacher writes the unit title Ethnic Groups of Viet Nam on the board.

- Teacher writes "Kinh" and "Nung" on the board and asks students to use an AI chatbot (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini,...) on their smartphones to rapidly brainstorm and generate more names of ethnic groups they might not know.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

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

- Students play the quick review game.

- Students work in groups of 4 and input prompts into their AI chatbots via smartphones to brainstorm names of ethnic groups.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Representatives from groups shout out the names they know. Teacher writes them on the board.

- Teacher asks if they know any information about these groups.

- Expected names on board: Kinh, Tay, Thai, Muong, Hmong, Dao, Ede, Khmer, Cham, etc.

- Students share brief information (e.g., they live in the mountains, they wear colorful clothes, etc.).

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher praises the students with the most answers and leads into the new lesson: Today, we are going to learn more about the 54 ethnic groups of Viet Nam, starting with a conversation between Tom and Lai.

[2.1.TC2a]: Choose simple digital technologies for interaction.

[6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI chatbots on mobile devices to brainstorm names of ethnic groups efficiently.

2. PRESENTATION

I’M FROM THE TAY ETHNIC GROUP

Activity 1: Listen and read.

a. Objective: To set the context for the introductory conversation and introduce the topic of the unit.

b. Content: Students look at the title and picture, answer pre-questions, listen to the recording, and read the conversation along.

c. Product: Students understand the context, read the conversation aloud with correct pronunciation, and answer the teacher's questions.

d. Organization:

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Activity 2: Read the conversation again and circle the correct answers.

a. Objective: To help students understand the conversation details.

b. Content: Students read 3 multiple-choice questions and choose the best answers without referring heavily to the text if possible.

c. Product: Students' correct chosen options.

d. Organization:

Activity 3: Match the pictures with the word and phrases from the conversation.

a. Objective: To help students learn some vocabulary from the conversation visually (using the pictures) to ensure they know the correct meanings of the words.

b. Content: Students match 4 pictures (a, b, c, d) with 4 phrases (1, 2, 3, 4).

c. Product: Correct matching of pictures and vocabulary.

d. Organization:

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Activity 4: Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box.

a. Objective: To develop students' vocabulary related to the topic in the sentences.

b. Content: Students fill in 5 blanks using: overlooks, folk dance, musical instrument, traditional, ethnic groups.

c. Product: Completed sentences with the correct words.

d. Organization:

Activity 5: GAME - Where are they?

Work in groups. Discuss and label the names of the many ethnic groups from the box. The first team to get all the correct answers wins.

a. Objective: To allow students to locate where some large ethnic groups in Viet Nam live.

b. Content: Students work in groups to discuss and label the map with the names of the ethnic groups from the box.

c. Product: Correctly labeled map of Viet Nam.

d. Organization:

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3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To deeply consolidate the vocabulary, reading comprehension, and apply morphological rules (word formation) to challenge students.

b. Content: Students complete Mission 1, which includes a multiple-choice task and a word-formation task.

c. Products: Students' correct answers for both tasks.

d. Organization:

Mission 1: Complete WORKSHEET 1.

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher distributes Worksheet digitally via a live interactive platform (e.g., Liveworksheets or Google Forms).

- Teacher explains the requirements for both tasks and sets a time limit of 7 minutes.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students work individually on their devices to select and type the basic answers into the interactive worksheet.

- The teacher observes, walks around the class, and provides hints for Task 2 if students struggle with the vocabulary.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- The platform automatically grades the basic exercises.

- Teacher invites students to read their answers aloud and write the tricky words from Task 2 on the board.

- Other students peer-check and comment.

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher provides the final keys and explains the grammar behind Task 2 (Noun/Adjective placement).

Task 1: 1. B, 2. A, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A, 6. B

Task 2: 1. colorful / colourful, 2. peaceful, 3. traditional, 4. Diversity

[3.1.TC2a]: Students complete the basic vocabulary exercises using a digital interactive worksheet platform and submit their answers in a digital format.

Mission 2: Complete the quiz (optional).

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher sends link the quiz on website https://kenhhoctap.edu.vn/bai-tap/quiz-global-success-8-textbook-unit-4-ethnic-groups-viet-nam-25086 for student to perform.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Pupils receives the link and choose the answer.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

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

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

Step 4: Evaluation

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

- Teacher moves on to the next content.

[2.1.TC2a]: Choose simple digital technologies to interact.

4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To encourage self-directed learning, cultural appreciation, and creative application of the lesson's theme at home.

b. Content: Students become "Cultural Ambassadors" and design a mini-project about an ethnic group.

c. Product: A mini-poster, infographic, or a 1-minute video presentation.

d. Organization:

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