Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 8 Global Success Unit 5 Getting started: Tết is coming!

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UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

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 about Tet customs and traditions.
• Introduce the topic of the unit, the vocabulary related to customs and traditions, the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/, and the grammar points (zero article).
• Understand and practice reading a conversation about Tet preparations.

2. Competences

General competences: 

• Self-control and independent learning, communication and collaboration, problem-solving.

Specific competences: 

• Read and listen for specific information; identify and use vocabulary related to customs and traditions; match phrases with pictures; use verbs in correct contexts.

Digital competences:

• [1.1.TC2a]: Identify information needs.
• [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.
• [6.2.TC2b]: Manage the implementation of AI tools in small projects.

3. Attributes

• Patriotism & Respect: Develop an appreciation for Vietnamese customs and traditions, specifically Tet holidays, and respect cultural diversity around the world.
• Hard work: Actively participate in class activities and complete assigned tasks.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS 

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 8, Teacher's Book.
• Computer, projector/smart TV, audio speakers.
• Interactive presentation platform (Google Forms), collaborative whiteboard (Padlet).
• AI image generator (e.g., Midjourney, Canva AI) and AI chatbot (ChatGPT/Gemini).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens.
• Smartphones/Tablets with internet access.

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP 

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2. PRESENTATION

TET IS COMING!

Activity 1: Listen and read.

a. Objective: To set the context for the introductory conversation; to introduce the topic of the unit, the vocabulary, the sounds, and the grammar points to be learnt.

b. Content: Students look at the picture, answer questions, and listen to/read the conversation between Elena and Trang.

c. Product: Students understand the context, underline related words/phrases, and can read aloud fluently.

d. Organization:

Activity 2: Read the conversation again and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False).

a. Objective: To help Ss understand the conversation.

b. Content: Students guess T/F, then read the text again to check their answers.

c. Product: Students' correct T/F answers based on evidence from the text.

d. Organization:

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Activity 3: Match the phrases with the correct pictures.

a. Objective: To introduce some vocabulary items related to customs and traditions.

b. Content: Students match phrases (an ornamental tree, a bamboo pole, etc.) with pictures a-e.

c. Product: Correct matching of vocabulary to visual representations.

d. Organization:

EXTRA ACTIVITY

a. Objective: To help Ss understand the vocabulary in context and practice speaking.

b. Content: Students find the phrases from Activity 3 in the conversation and discuss what they learn about them.

c. Product: Correct sentences/ideas demonstrating contextual understanding.

d. Organization:

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Activity 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box.

a. Objective: To introduce some verbs of common use in the topic Customs and Traditions.

b. Content: Students fill in the blanks with admire, chase, pray, place.

c. Product: Sentences correctly completed with the target verbs.

d. Organization:

Activity 5: QUIZ - New Years around the world.

People around the world celebrate New Years differently. Choose the country with each tradition below.

a. Objective: To help Ss broaden their knowledge about New Year customs and traditions from other countries; to motivate Ss.

b. Content: Students match specific global traditions to the correct countries.

c. Product: Correct identification of international New Year traditions.

d. Organization:

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3. PRACTICE

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

b. Content: Students complete Mission 1, comprising Task 1 (Multiple Choice) and Task 2 (Word Formation & Reading Cloze).

c. Products: Students' correct answers on the digital worksheet demonstrating comprehension and morphological skills.

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 sets a time limit of 10 minutes.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

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

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- The platform automatically grades the basic exercises.

- Expected Answers:

Task 1:

1. C

2. A

3. B 

4. D

5. B

6. B

Task 2:

1. bad luck (or unluckiness)

2. blossoms

3. prosperity

4. We have the custom of giving children lucky money at Tet.

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher gives feedback, especially analyzing the root words and suffixes in Task 2 (e.g., LUCK -> UNLUCK / BAD LUCK vs. UNLUCKY, proper noun forms).

[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-5-our-customs-and-traditions-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 help students creatively synthesize the vocabulary about customs and apply it to a real-life, project-based task outside the classroom.

b. Content: A creative home assignment: “Local customs and traditions”

c. Product: A well-designed digital infographic/poster showcasing a unique custom from their hometown or a foreign country, containing targeted vocabulary.

d. Organization:

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