Week: 01- Period: 01
Date of Teaching:
Topic: English 4 – Introduction to the 4th Grade English Program
I. OBJECTIVES:
1. Knowledge:
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Understand the structure of the English textbook set for Grade 4.
Know how to use each book (Student's Book, Workbook, Teacher's Guide) effectively.
Understand the requirements for exercises and how to prepare for lessons at home.

2. Skills:
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Listening: Pay attention to teacher instructions on how to use the books.
Reading: Review the table of contents and specific exercises in the books.
Speaking: Ask and answer questions about the books and how to use them.

3. Attitude:
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Encourage students to actively use all the resources provided to improve their English.
Promote independent learning by using the workbook at home.

II. MATERIALS:
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Teacher's materials: Board, projector (if available), flashcards of book covers.
Student's materials: 4th Grade English Textbooks (Books 1, 2, and Workbook).

III. PROCEDURES:
Steps

Teacher's Activities

Students' Activities

1. WARM-UP (5 minutes)
- Objective

Engage students by introducing the
English learning resources.

- Content

Greeting and introducing the English
textbooks.

- Teacher's activities

Greet the students with: "Good
Respond to greetings.
morning, how are you?"
Participate in discussion by
Ask: "Who is excited to learn English
raising hands and answering
this year?"
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Steps

Teacher's Activities
Show the covers of the three books
and ask students: "Have you seen
these books before?"

Students' Activities
questions about the books.

2. ACTIVITY 1:
Introducing the Student's
Books (10 minutes)
- Objective

Explain the content and structure of
the Student's Books (1& 2).

- Teacher's activities

Show the cover of the Student's
Book 1 and explain: "This book is
used in the first semester."
Flip through the pages and show the
Table of Contents. Explain that each
unit has:
- A vocabulary section introducing
new words.
- A grammar section explaining
basic rules.
- Speaking, listening, and reading
activities.
Repeat the same with Student's
Book 2 for the second semester.
Point out: "At the end of each unit,
there are review sections to help you
revise what you've learned."

Follow along with their
books.
Ask questions about any
confusing sections in the
books.

3. ACTIVITY 2:
Introducing the Workbook
(10 minutes)
- Objective
- Teacher's activities

Explain the purpose and structure of
the Workbook.
Show the Workbook and explain:
Observe the workbook
"This book is for practicing at home. pages.
You'll have exercises to do after each Ask questions if they don't
lesson."
understand certain types of
Go through a few sample pages,
exercises.
showing how exercises include:
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Steps

Teacher's Activities

Students' Activities

- Filling in the blanks.
- Matching exercises.
- Spelling and sentence formation.
Highlight the importance of
completing these exercises to
reinforce learning.
Encourage students: "You can check
your answers at the end of each unit
or ask me if you have any doubts."
4. ACTIVITY 3: How to
Study Effectively at Home
(7 minutes)
- Objective

Guide students on how to make the
most of their textbooks and
workbook at home.

- Teacher's activities

Explain the steps to prepare for each
lesson at home:
1. Review the previous lesson in the
Student's Book.
2. Complete the assigned exercises in
Listen and take notes on
the Workbook.
how to prepare for lessons at
3. Read ahead in the Student's Book
home.
to familiarize yourself with the next
lesson.
Advise students: "Set aside 20
minutes every day to review and
practice."

5. WRAP-UP &
HOMEWORK (3 minutes)
- Objective
- Teacher's activities

Summarize the lesson and assign
homework.
Ask students to review the first unit Write down the homework
in both Student's Book Tập 1 and and prepare to review the
Workbook.
first lesson at home.
Homework: "Read through Unit 1 in
the Student's Book and complete the
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Steps

Teacher's Activities

Students' Activities

first page of exercises in the
Workbook."

IV. ASSESSMENT:
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Formative Assessment:
o Monitor student engagement during the explanation of the book structure.
o Ask oral questions to check their understanding of how to use each book.
o Check homework during the next class to ensure they are completing Workbook
exercises.

Week: 01- Period: 02
Date of Teaching:
Topic: English 4 - Starter - Lesson 1: "Hello Again!"
I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:
1. Knowledge and Skills:
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Understand and respond to basic greetings and introductions.
o Recognize and use simple classroom phrases such as "Hello, how are you?" and
"Nice to see you."
o Spell the word "friend."
2. Competences:
o Communication: Practice greetings and introductions.
o Critical thinking: Identify and differentiate between characters in pictures.
3. Attributes:
o Confidence: Engage actively in class activities.
o Teamwork: Work with classmates during pair or group activities.
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II. MATERIALS:
 Teacher's materials: Flashcards with characters (Mary, Mai), a whiteboard, markers.
 Student's materials: Textbook, notebook.
III. PROCEDURES:
1. WARM-UP & REVIEW (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To activate prior knowledge related to greetings and basic classroom language.
 Content:
o Basic greetings: "Hello, how are you?" "I'm fine, thank you."
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Greet students with "Hello, how
Greetings
Respond with "I'm fine, thank you."
are you?"
Asking students to Encourage students to greet each Greet their classmates using simple
greet
other in pairs
phrases like "Hello."
 Assessment:
o Observe students' participation and ability to respond to greetings.
o Assess their pronunciation and fluency.
2. ACTIVITY 1: Let's Sing (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To help students practice greeting phrases through singing and enhance
pronunciation.
 Content:
o Song: "Hello, how are you?"
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Song: "Hello, how Play the song from the textbook and sing Listen and sing along with the
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Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
are you?"
along with the class
teacher
Singing practice in
Sing the song in pairs,
Ask students to practice singing in pairs
pairs
practicing the greetings
 Assessment:
o Observe students' participation and singing performance.
o Check pronunciation and rhythm during singing practice.
3. ACTIVITY 2: Listen and Tick (6 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To enhance listening skills and differentiate characters based on verbal
descriptions.
 Content:
o Listening task (from the textbook).
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Listening task (audio Play the audio from the textbook and
Listen carefully to the audio
from book)
explain the instructions
Ticking correct
Ask students to tick the correct character Tick the correct picture
answers
based on the description they hear
according to the audio
Check the answers with the class, asking Compare answers and correct
Answer review
students to justify their choices
mistakes if necessary
 Assessment:
o Check students' ability to follow audio instructions and identify characters
correctly.
o Provide feedback based on their accuracy in selecting the right answers.
4. ACTIVITY 3: Let's Play - Spelling Bee (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To help students practice spelling the word "friend" in a fun, interactive way.
 Content:
o Spelling the word "friend" using the "Spelling Bee" game format.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Spelling the word
Write "friend" on the board and say each Listen to the teacher and repeat
"friend"
letter aloud
each letter aloud
Call on individual students to spell the Spell "friend" by saying each
Spelling practice
word
letter one by one
Mini spelling bee
Organize a mini competition where
Participate in the spelling bee
competition
students spell the word in teams
and cheer on their team
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Assessment:
o Assess students' spelling accuracy and ability to work in teams.
o Provide feedback on spelling mistakes and encourage improvement.

5. WRAP-UP & HOMEWORK (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To review and reinforce the greetings and vocabulary learned during the lesson.
 Content:
o Review greetings and assign spelling practice for homework.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Ask students to greet each other using
Greet classmates in pairs, using
Review greetings
"Hello" and "Nice to see you"
learned phrases
Homework
Assign homework: Practice spelling
Write down homework and
assignment
"friend" and greetings
practice at home
 Assessment:
o Observe students' ability to recall and use greetings confidently.
o Check students' homework in the next class for spelling and greeting practice.
6. FUN CORNER AND WRAP-UP (6 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To consolidate the learning through a fun, engaging activity.
 Content:
o Song: "Simon Says" or a counting song to review classroom commands.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Counting song or
Sing a counting song or play "Simon
Participate in the song or game
"Simon Says" game
Says" to review commands
Provide positive feedback and praise Listen to teacher's feedback and
Teacher feedback
to encourage students
show engagement
 Assessment:
o Assess student participation in the game or song.
o Check students' understanding of commands and encourage active involvement.
IV. ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
 Formative Assessment:
o Observation of students' participation and responses during each activity.
o Oral questions to check for understanding and correct pronunciation.
o Written assessments from homework and in-class activities.

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Week: 01 - Period: 03
Date of Teaching:
Topic: English 4 - Starter - Lesson 2: "Classroom Activities"
I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:
1. Knowledge and Skills:
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Understand and respond to basic classroom commands such as "Come in, please"
and "Sit down, please."
o Recognize and number actions based on listening.
o Act out simple classroom instructions.
2. Competences:
o Communication: Practice responding to classroom instructions.
o Collaboration: Work in pairs or groups to act out the instructions.
3. Attributes:
o Confidence: Engage actively in class discussions and activities.
o Teamwork: Cooperate with classmates during pair and group activities.
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II. MATERIALS:
 Teacher's materials: Flashcards with commands, a whiteboard, markers.
 Student's materials: Textbook, notebook.
III. PROCEDURES:
1. WARM-UP & REVIEW (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To review classroom instructions and activate prior knowledge.
 Content:
o Simple classroom instructions such as "Come in, please" and "Sit down, please."
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Classroom
Greet students with classroom
Respond to instructions and follow
instructions
instructions like "Sit down, please."
actions (sit down, stand up).
 Assessment:
o Observe students' responses to instructions and their ability to follow actions.
2. ACTIVITY 1: Let's Chant (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To help students practice classroom commands through a chant and improve
pronunciation.
 Content:
o Chant with commands: "Come in, please! Sit down, please! Open your books,
please!"
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Classroom
Read the chant aloud and model the
Repeat the chant after the teacher
commands chant actions for each command.
and perform the actions accordingly.
Practice in pairs Ask students to practice chanting in
Practice chanting in pairs, one acting
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Content

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Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
pairs, switching roles as the "teacher" as the teacher, the other as the
and "student."
student.
Assessment:
o Assess students' pronunciation and ability to follow the rhythm of the chant.
o Observe how well they can coordinate chanting and actions.

3. ACTIVITY 2: Listen and Number (6 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To develop students' listening skills and ability to identify and number actions.
 Content:
o Listening task: Numbering actions based on what they hear.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Listen to the audio and write the correct
Listening task
Play the audio and ask students to
number next to the actions in their
(from textbook) number the actions in the textbook.
books.
Check the answers with the class,
Share their answers with the class and
Answer review
asking them to explain their
correct any mistakes.
choices.
 Assessment:
o Evaluate students' ability to accurately number the actions based on the audio.
o Provide feedback on any mistakes and encourage careful listening.
4. ACTIVITY 3: Listen and Act Out (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To reinforce students' understanding of classroom instructions through acting out.
 Content:
o Listening and acting out classroom instructions.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Acting out
Play the audio again, but this time Listen to the instructions and act out
classroom
ask students to act out the commands the commands (stand up, sit down,
commands
as they hear them.
open your book, etc.).
Ask students to work in pairs, where
Role-playing in
Take turns in pairs to give and follow
one gives commands and the other
pairs
commands.
acts them out.
 Assessment:
o Assess students' ability to correctly act out the instructions.

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Observe their performance during the role-playing activity, focusing on both the
command-giver and follower.

5. WRAP-UP & HOMEWORK (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To consolidate what students have learned during the lesson.
 Content:
o Review the classroom instructions and assign homework.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Review classroom Review the classroom commands learned in Respond to the teacher's
commands
the lesson.
review and follow along.
Homework
Assign homework: Practice chanting the
Write down homework and
assignment
commands and review the textbook activities. practice at home.
 Assessment:
o Evaluate students' understanding through their responses in the review.
o Check their homework in the next class for accuracy.
6. FUN CORNER AND WRAP-UP (6 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To end the lesson with a fun activity that reinforces classroom instructions.
 Content:
o Game: "Simon Says" with classroom commands.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
"Simon Says" game Play "Simon Says" using the
Participate in the game by listening
with classroom
classroom instructions learned (e.g., carefully and following the correct
commands
"Simon says, stand up!")
instructions.
 Assessment:
o Observe students' participation in the game and their ability to follow instructions.
o Provide feedback and praise to encourage active involvement.
IV. ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
 Formative Assessment:
o Observation of students' participation and responses during each activity.
o Oral questions to check for understanding and correct pronunciation.
o Written assessments from homework and in-class activities.

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Week: 1 - Period: 4
Date of Teaching:
Topic: English 4 - Starter - Lesson 3: Outdoor Activities
I. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:
1. Knowledge and Skills:
o Name and identify outdoor activities such as swimming, cycling, and playing
football.
o Follow and describe hobbies using simple sentences (e.g., "Minh is swimming").
o Act out physical actions such as "Jump" and "Cycle" in response to simple
instructions.
2. Competences:
o Communication: Describe activities and respond to instructions.
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Collaboration: Work in pairs or groups to play the miming game and follow
instructions.
3. Attributes:
o Confidence: Participate in class activities, miming, and role-playing.
o Creativity: Express actions through miming and physical activity.
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II. MATERIALS:
 Teacher's materials: Flashcards with pictures of activities (swimming, cycling, playing
football), a whiteboard, markers.
 Student's materials: Textbook, notebook.
III. PROCEDURES:
1. WARM-UP & REVIEW (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To activate students' knowledge of outdoor activities.
o To prepare students for the lesson by reviewing key vocabulary.
 Content:
o Quick review of outdoor activity vocabulary (swimming, cycling, playing
football).
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Show flashcards with images of outdoor Respond by naming the activities
Review of
activities (e.g., swimming, cycling). Ask shown on the flashcards. For
vocabulary
students to name the activities.
example: "It's swimming."
Ask individual students what their favorite
Engage in
Answer using simple sentences: "I
outdoor activity is, e.g., "What do you like
dialogue
like swimming." or "I like cycling."
to do?"
 Assessment:
o Observation: Listen to students' responses to check if they remember the
vocabulary.
o Feedback: Praise correct answers and assist those who need help with vocabulary.
2. ACTIVITY 1: Let's Play – Miming Game (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To reinforce students' understanding of outdoor activities through physical
actions.
o To encourage students to describe actions using simple sentences.
 Content:
o Miming game: Students act out outdoor activities, and others guess what they are
doing.
 Organization:
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Content

Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Explain the miming game. Choose a
One student mimes an outdoor
Introduction to volunteer to act out an outdoor activity activity, and the rest of the class
the game
(e.g., swimming), while the rest of the guesses by saying: "You are
class guesses what the student is doing. swimming!" or "You are cycling!"
Continue the game with different
Act out various activities, such as
students miming various activities.
Whole-class
swimming, cycling, or playing
Encourage students to use the sentence
practice
football. Guess the actions of their
structure "They're [activity]" after
classmates using complete sentences.
guessing.
Divide students into pairs. One student Work in pairs, one miming and the
Pair work
mimes an activity, and the other guesses. other guessing the activity. After one
Then switch roles.
round, switch roles.
 Assessment:
o Observation: Check how well students can guess the activities and form
sentences like "They are swimming."
o Feedback: Provide praise for correct guesses and sentences. Help with
pronunciation and sentence structure if needed.
3. ACTIVITY 2: Follow the Lines and Say (6 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To help students recognize and describe hobbies based on visuals.
o To practice following lines and connecting them to the correct pictures.
 Content:
o Matching activity: Students follow the lines in the book and connect them to the
appropriate hobby.
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Ask students to look at the pictures of
Minh, Linh, Mary, Ben, and Mai in their
Listen to the teacher's instructions
Introduce the
books. Explain that they should follow the and look at the pictures and lines in
activity
lines to match the person with their hobby the book.
(e.g., Minh – swimming).
Follow the lines to match the person
Walk around the classroom while students
Guiding the
with the correct hobby (e.g., Minh –
follow the lines. Provide help where
matching
swimming). Answer the teacher's
needed. Ask questions like, "What is Minh
process
questions by saying: "Minh is
doing?"
swimming."
Review and After students complete the task, review the Share their answers and describe the
discuss
answers together as a class. Ask individual hobbies, e.g., "Mary is playing
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Content
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Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
students to describe each person's hobby. football," "Ben is cycling."
Assessment:
o Observation: Monitor how accurately students match the hobbies and describe
them.
o Feedback: Provide corrective feedback if students struggle with matching or
sentence structure. Praise those who use full sentences correctly.

4. ACTIVITY 3: Read and Act Out (7 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To develop students' ability to understand and follow physical instructions.
o To encourage physical activity and response to action verbs.
 Content:
o Reading and acting out action verbs like "Jump," "Cycle," and "Kick."
 Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Point to the action words in the book (e.g., Listen to the teacher, look at the
Introduce
Jump, Cycle, Kick) and model each action pictures, and observe the actions the
action verbs
while saying the words.
teacher demonstrates.
Call out each action word one by one. Have Respond to each command by
Act out the students act out the action as soon as they performing the action (e.g., Jump
actions
hear the word. Encourage them to say the high, Cycle fast). Repeat the word out
word while performing the action.
loud while acting.
Divide the class into small groups. Each
Work in groups to act out the actions.
Group
group will be assigned an action verb to act For example, one group cycles while
practice
out together, e.g., one group jumps while the other group kicks. Perform the
the other group kicks.
actions together.
 Assessment:
o Observation: Monitor students' ability to follow the instructions and act out the
verbs.
o Feedback: Provide immediate praise for active participation and help students
improve their understanding of action words.
5. WRAP-UP & HOMEWORK (5 minutes)
 Objectives:
o To review the key vocabulary and activities learned in the lesson.
o To assign homework for further practice.
 Content:
o Review outdoor activities and assign homework: Practice miming an outdoor
activity at home and write one sentence about it.
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Organization:
Content
Teacher's Activities
Students' Activities
Review the vocabulary learned during the Name the outdoor activities shown on
Review
lesson by showing flashcards of the
the flashcards, using full sentences
vocabulary
activities. Ask students to name them.
(e.g., "They are swimming").
Explain the homework: Each student
Write down the homework assignment
Homework must mime an outdoor activity at home and practice miming the activity at
assignment and write one sentence about what they home. Prepare to share their sentence
are doing (e.g., "I am cycling").
in the next class.
 Assessment:
o Observation: Check how well students remember the vocabulary and can
describe the activities.
o Homework Check: Review students' sentences and mime performance in the
next class to ensure they understand the vocabulary.
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IV. ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
 Formative Assessment:
o Observation of students' participation and responses during each activity.
o Oral feedback to correct any misunderstandings and improve sentence structure.
o Homework review to check their progress and understanding of outdoor activities.

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