Giáo án NLS Tiếng Anh 9 Global Success Unit 4 A closer look 1: Vocabulary: Life in the past, Preserving values of the past; Pronunciation: /m/ and /l/

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UNIT 4: REMEMBERING THE PAST

A CLOSER LOOK 1

I. OBJECTIVES

1. Knowledge and skills

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

• Provide students with some noun derivatives from verbs.
• Use the vocabulary related to the topic “Remembering the past” in context.
• Pronounce the sounds /m/ and /l/ correctly in words and sentences, and distinguish between light /l/ and dark /l/.

2. Competences

General competences:

• Self-control and independent learning: actively participate in vocabulary and pronunciation practice.
• Communication and collaboration: work in pairs or groups to discuss and complete tasks.

Specific competences:

• Identify and form nouns from verbs (E.g. promote → promotion).
• Apply new vocabulary about heritage and history into speaking and writing.

Digital competences:

• [1.1.TC2b]: Organize searches using digital tools to verify word forms and pronunciation.
• [2.1.TC2a]: Select multiple digital technologies to interact by inputting answers into interactive web-based platforms.
• [2.2.TC2a]: Apply suitable digital technologies to share data, information, and digital posters on collaborative platforms.
• [2.4.TC2a]: Select digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes in categorizing tasks.
• [3.1.TC2a]: Apply methods to create and edit digital content in various formats by designing digital posters.
• [5.2.TC2b]: Select digital tools and technological solutions to independently access and control learning materials.
• [6.1.TC2a]: Analyze how AI works in specific applications by interacting with AI speech recognition tools for pronunciation feedback.
• [6.2.TC2a]: Optimize the use of AI tools for higher efficiency by using Generative AI for custom poster design.
• [6.3.TC2b]: Review the results and comment on the effectiveness of AI-generated content.

3. Attributes

• Hard work: Be ready and enthusiastic to learn new vocabulary and practice pronunciation.
• Love and respect: Develop an appreciation for cultural heritage, traditions, and historical preservation.

II. RESOURCES AND MATERIALS

1. Teacher's aids

• Textbook Global Success 9, Teacher's Book, Lesson Plan.
• Computer, projector/smart TV, audio speakers.
• Flashcards or pictures related to the history of Viet Nam or other countries.
• Digital tools (Padlet, Quizizz, Canva, etc.) and AI tools (AI voice generator, AI pronunciation checker/Elsa Speak, etc.).

2. Students' aids

• Textbook, notebooks, pens, colored pencils.
• Smartphones or tablets with internet access and headsets (with microphones).

III. PROCEDURES

1. WARM-UP

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2. PRESENTATION

Activity 1: Complete the following table

a. Objective: To provide students with some noun derivatives from verbs.

b. Content: Students match or form the correct noun derivatives from the given verbs (protect, promote, recognise, contribute, observe, preserve, occupy).

c. Product: Completed table of verbs and nouns.

d. Organization:

Activity 2: Complete the following sentences, using the correct forms of the words from Activity 1

a. Objective: To give students practice in how to use words in Activity 1 and their proper forms in context.

b. Content: Students fill in the blanks in 5 sentences using either the verb or noun form of the words from Activity 1.

c. Product: Students' correct sentences.

d. Organization:

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Activity 3: Complete the following sentences with the words from the box 

a. Objective: To give students more practice in how to use words related to Remembering the past in sentences.

b. Content: Students use words from the box (magnificent, takeaway, heritage, generations, structures) to complete sentences.

c. Product: Correct words filled in the blanks.

d. Organization:

Activity 4: Listen and repeat the words, pay attention to the sounds /m/ and /l/

a. Objective: To teach students how to pronounce the sounds /m/ and /l/ and practise pronouncing these sounds in words correctly.

b. Content: Students listen to words and repeat them, paying attention to /m/ and /l/ (including light and dark /l/).

c. Product: Accurate pronunciation of the target sounds in isolated words.

d. Organization:

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Activity 5: Listen and repeat the sentences, pay attention to the underlined words

a. Objective: To help students pronounce the sounds /m/ and /l/ correctly in context.

b. Content: Students listen and repeat sentences focusing on words containing /m/ and /l/.

c. Product: Accurate pronunciation of the sounds in connected speech.

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3. PRACTICE

a. Objective: To consolidate the vocabulary (noun derivatives) and pronunciation rules (/m/ and /l/) learned in the lesson.

b. Content: Students complete two practice exercises.

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

d. Organization:

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4. APPLICATION

a. Objective: To help students apply the vocabulary of preservation and pronunciation into a creative and communicative project.

b. Content: Students carry out a group project “Heritage Preservation Campaign”.

c. Product: A mini-poster and a short presentation.

d. Organization:

Step 1: Teacher assigns learning tasks

- Teacher divides the class into groups of 4.

- Task: 

+ Choose one local historical site or tradition. 

+ Instead of drawing on paper, use graphic design tools (E.g. Canva) and AI Image Generators to create a digital mini-poster outlining 3 actions you can take for its preservation and promotion (using the noun derivatives learned today).

+ Prepare a 1-minute presentation to pitch your campaign to the class. Pay attention to pronouncing the sounds /m/ and /l/ clearly.

Step 2: Students perform learning tasks

- Students brainstorm, draft their text, and use Canva to format their digital posters.

- Students prompt an AI image generator to create custom illustrations (E.g. “A poster promoting the preservation of Vietnamese traditional festivals”).

- The teacher circulates to support vocabulary and check pronunciation.

Step 3: Reporting and Discussion

- Students export their digital posters and upload them to a shared class Padlet wall.

- Teacher invites 2 – 3 groups to project their posters on the smart TV and present to the class.

Example pitch: We want to protect the magnificent communal house in our village. Our first action is the *promotion* of its history on Facebook. Our second action is...

- Other students listen and vote for the best campaign via Padlet’s rating feature.

Step 4: Evaluation

- Teacher praises the students' creativity, teamwork, digital design skills, correct use of target vocabulary, and accurate pronunciation.

- Teacher summarizes the lesson and assigns homework.

[2.2.TC2a]: Students apply suitable digital technologies to share data by uploading and publishing their digital posters to a collaborative Padlet wall for peer review and voting.

[3.1.TC2a]: Students apply methods to create and edit digital content in various formats by designing a digital “Heritage Preservation Campaign” poster using graphic design applications (E.g. Canva).

[6.2.TC2a]: Students optimize the use of AI tools for higher efficiency by using Generative AI (E.g. Canva AI Image Generator) to create custom illustrative elements for their campaign posters.

* HOMEWORK

- Review the vocabulary learned in the lesson.

- Practice pronouncing the words and sentences in Activity 4 & 5 again.

- Complete the poster (if not finished) and prepare for A Closer Look 2.