English 8

Preparing date: 2/3/2025
Teaching date: 05/03/2025
Period: 88

UNIT 11: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 1: Getting started
– You know what? Great news for students

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain an overview about the topic Science technology
- Gain vocabulary to talk about Science technology
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Love talking about themselves and their problems
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 11, Getting started
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- Phần mềm tương tác hoclieu.vn
Language analysis
Form

Vietnamese
equivalent

Pronunciation

Meaning

1. technology(n)

/tekˈnɒlədʒi/

scientific knowledge used in
practical ways in industry, for
example in designing new
machines

Công nghệ

2. face to face
(adj)

/ˌfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs/

in a way that involves people who
are close together and looking at
each other

Trực tiếp, mặt đối
mặt

3. epidemics (n)

/ˌhəʊm ˈmeɪd/ a large number of cases of a
particular disease or medical
condition happening at the same
time in a particular community

Đại dịch

4. contact lens (n)

/ˈkɒntækt lenz/ a thin, curved lens placed on the
film of tears that covers the
surface of your eye

Kính áp tròng

5. breakout room
(n)

/ˈbreɪkaʊt/

a small meeting room or a Phòng học chia nhỏ,
separate part of an internet
chia nhóm
meeting where a small group can
discuss a particular issue before
returning to the main meeting

6. invention (n)

/ɪnˈvenʃn/

a thing or an idea that has been
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invented
Assumption
Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Ss may not know enough vocabulary Provide the necessary vocabulary for students to
relating to the topic to understand the understand the conversation.
conversation.
III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;  
- To review the previous unit; 
- To lead into the new unit. 
- Review the previous unit before Ss open their books:
b. Content:
- Have the game HIDDEN WORD to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to inspire Ss to
warm up to the new class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Having a chance to speak English and focus on the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

GAME: HIDDEN WORD
- T introduces the rule of the game:
+ Read the questions or situations
+ Find a word to answer each question or fill in each
situation.
+
- T leads to the new unit. Write the unit title SHOPPING
on the board. Ask Ss to guess what they are going
to learn about in this unit.

UNIT 11: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 1: Getting started –
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You know what? Great news for students
e. Assessment
- T checks ss' vocabulary and give feedback
2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To set the context for the introductory dialogue;  
- To introduce the topic of the unit.  
b. Content:
- Learn some new words. Read the conversation and find out new words.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Know more new words
- Understanding the conversation; topic of the lesson,…
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary.
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new
vocabulary by pictures/ explanation/ examples.
- Teacher reveals that these seven words will appear
in the reading text and asks students to open their
textbooks to discover further.

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students' pronunciation and gives feedback.
3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (25 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To help Ss read for specific information about the conversation.  
- To help Ss learn words and phrases related to different modern technologies; 
- To help Ss have more information about inventions. 
b. Content:
- Listen and read the conversation, Labelling the pictures, Sentence completing activity.
- To learn some more words about different modern technologies and inventions. 
c. Expected outcomes:
- Know more new words about different modern technologies and inventions, understand the
conversation; topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
Task 1. Listen and read. (6 mins)- IW-PW
Set the context:
- Teacher has Ss to look at the pictures in the book and
answer the questions.
- T encourages ss to answer the questions, but doesn't
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Questions:
- Who are the girl and the boy?
- Where do you think they are?
- What might they be talking about?

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confirm their answers.
- What can you see in the bubble?
- Teacher plays the recording for ss to listen and read Suggested answer:
along. Then invite some pairs of Ss to read the They are Minh and Ann. They are at school.
conversation aloud.
They are discussing their online class /
- T refers to the questions previously asked and robot teacher.
confirms the correct answer.
Task 2. Read the conversation again and tick (v) T (True) or F (False) (6 mins)-PW
Answer key:
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to read the conversation.
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T
- Ask them to underline the key words and phrases in the
statements. Then have pairs work for one or two minutes
to check if the statements are true or false.
- Have Ss read out the statements and say if the statements are true
or false.
- Make sure they pronounce the words correctly.
- Check the answers as a class.
Task 3. Label each picture with a phrase from the box. (6 mins)- PW
Answer key:
- Ask Ss to say the phrases aloud. Make sure they
1. computer screen 2. 3D contact lenses
pronounce the phrases correctly.
3. online class
4. robot teacher
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to label the pictures with the
5.
breakout
rooms
appropriate words or phrases.
6. Internet connection  
- Check the answers as a class.
Task 4. Complete the sentences, using the phrases in 3. (7 mins)- IW
Answer key:
- Ask Ss to work independently to complete each
sentence with a phrase from the box in 3.
1. computer screen
- Allow Ss to refer to the pictures and phrases in
2. breakout rooms
Activity 3 or the conversation if needed.
3. robot teacher
- Check the answers as a class.
4. online class
- Ask several Ss to read aloud the full sentences. Correct
5. 3D contact lenses
Ss' pronunciation if needed.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students' exercise individually and give feedback.
4. ACTIVITY 3: PRODUCTION (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To introduce some inventions
- To create a fun atmosphere in the class. 
b. Content:
- Find out the things that were invented in the given years
c. Expected outcomes:
- Ss can find out the things that were invented in the given years
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES

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Task 5: Quiz: Do you know what things were
invented in these years? Work in pairs and find out.
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to read the information and to
make guesses.
- Encourage Ss to guess as many things as possible.
- Ask some Ss to report things they have thought of /
work out.
e. Assessment
- T and other Ss listen and comment. 
5. CONSOLIDATION (5 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- Ask Ss to use lexical items related to science and technology
- If there is an overhead projector in the classroom, show the dialogue, highlight the key words
related to the topic.
b. Homework
- Name technologies and inventions they have learnt about in the lesson.
- Learn the new words and phrases by heart.
- Do Exercise ………..page ……Unit 11/Workbook

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Preparing date: 2/3/2025
Teaching date: 06/03/2025
Period: 89

UNIT 11: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 2: A closer look 1

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Identify some nouns related to the topic of science and technology and some new technologies.
- Identify some new verb phrases that used to talk about inventions, discoveries, creations and
development
- Identify sentence stress.
2. Competences
- Develop competencies of communication, cooperation, and self-management.
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Raise ss' knowledge of science and technology
- Have good attitude to science and technology
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 11, A closer look 1.
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- Phần mềm tương tác hoclieu.vn
Language analysis
Form
1. face recognition
(n)
2. experiment (n)

Pronunciation

Meaning

/feɪsˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn/ technology that allows a
computer to identify a person by
their face

Vietnamese
equivalent
Công nghệ nhận
biết/ diện gương
mặt

/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

a scientific test that is done in
order to study what happens and
to gain new knowledge

Thí nghiệm

3. eye-tracking (n)

/'ai ,trækɪŋ/

technology that follows the
movements of eyes, especially
by using special electronic
equipment

Công nghệ dõi (cử
động) mắt

4. fingerprint
scanner(n)

/ˈfɪŋɡəprɪnt
ˈskænə(r)/

a type of technology that
identifies and authenticates the
fingerprints of an individual in
order to grant or deny access to a
computer system or a physical
facility.

Máy quét vân tay

/ˈdɪdʒɪtl /kə
ˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

the use of online tools like email,
social media messaging and
texting to reach other individuals

Giao tiếp kỹ thuật
số

5. digital
communication
(n)

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or a specific audience in order to
share a message.
Assumption
Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Ss may lack vocabulary related to the topic of T is willing to provide them with enough
science technology, new technologies, and vocabulary related to the topic
verb phrases that used to talk about
inventions, discoveries, creations
and
development, so they may have difficulty
completing the tasks
III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;  
b. Content:
- Have some warm-up activities to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to inspire Ss to warm
up to the new class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Having a chance to speak English and focus on the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Game: Labelling the pictures
Key:
- Give Ss a few minutes to play a game. Have Ss play in two
groups.
- Give Ss pictures of things and strips of paper with phrases
including computer screen, breakout rooms, robot
teacher, online class, 3D contact lenses, connection.
- Ask teams to stick the phrases to the right pictures.
- The team with the most correct answers wins.
- Ask Ss to open their books to page 116.
e. Assessment
- T checks ss' vocabulary and give feedback
2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (6 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To introduce visually some nouns related to the topic of science and technology
b. Content:
- Learn some nouns related to new technologies.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Know more new nouns related to new technologies.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
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I. VOCABULARY
Task 1. Write the words and phrases under each
picture.- PW
- Have Ss read aloud the words / phrases in the box.
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to look at the pictures and
describe the pictures.
- Have pairs write the correct words / phrases under the
pictures. Explain the meaning of the new words /
phrases in Vietnamese, if needed.
- Invite Ss to take turns to read out their answers.
- Correct their pronunciation if needed.
- Check the answers as a class.

I. VOCABULARY
Task 1:
Key:
1. digital communication
2. face recognition
3. eye-tracking
4. experiment
5. fingerprint scanner
6. video conferencing
New words:
1. face recognition (n): Công nghệ nhận biết
gương mặt
2. eye-tracking (n): Công nghệ theo dõi cử
động mắt.
3. experiment (n): thí nghiệm
4. fingerprint scanner (n): Thiết bị quét vân
tay.
5. digital communication (n): Giao tiếp kỹ
thuật số

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students' pronunciation and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (25 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To introduce some new verb phrases that are used to talk about inventions, discoveries, creation
and development
- To allow Ss to use the learnt words / phrases in different contexts.
- To help Ss be aware of which words in a sentence should be stressed, and which are not;
- To help Ss say sentences with the correct stress.
- To help Ss be aware of the words to stress in a sentence;
- To help Ss practise saying sentences with the correct stress.
b. Contents:
- Use the nouns to go with the verbs that are used to talk about inventions, discoveries, creation
and development
- To say sentences with the correct stress; Listen and repeat.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Knowing how to use learned words/phrases in context.
- Say sentences with the correct stress.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 2. Choose the option that best completes each phrase. (6 mins)-IW
- Ask Ss to read aloud the given verbs and nouns.
-To create something = To bring into existence
out of nothing.
- Explain the verbs and if possible, give some
E.g.: She created a new robot.
examples. Also explain the verbs in Vietnamese.
- To invent = to design a new process or
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to choose the correct options to
mechanism. E.g: He invented a new electric
complete the phrases.
cooker.
- Check the answers as a class.
- To develop = grow gradually or become
- Have some Ss read aloud the phrases.
bigger, stronger, etc.
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E.g.: They developed a relationship / a method
to work better / a computer programme.
- To discover = to find somebody/something
that was hidden or that you did not expect to
find.
E.g.: Galileo discovered that Jupiter had
moons.
Answer key:
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. B
Task 3. Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from the box. (7 mins)- IW
Answer key:
- Ask Ss to work individually to choose the correct
answer for each sentence.
1. discovered
- Have Ss swap their answers with partners. Then
2. invented
check the answers as a class.
3. created
- Also ask some Ss to read out their answers. Then
4. experiments
have some Ss read the sentences aloud as a class.
5. fingerprint scanner
Correct Ss' pronunciation if necessary.
Task 4. Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /sp/ and /st/.(6 mins)- IW
- Have Ss listen to the recording once first. Ask
them to pay attention to the stressed syllables.
- Play the recording again for them to listen and
repeat each word as a class, then as individuals.
Play the recording as many times as possible.
- Then ask Ss to read out the sentences. Correct their
pronunciation and stress if needed.
- Introduce the rules in the Remember! Box: stress
sentences, which words in a sentence should be
stressed, and which are not.
- Remind Ss of the words that receive stress in a
sentence, which they leant in Unit 11 Tiếng Anh 7.
Task 5. Listen and repeat the sentences. How many stressed words are there in each sentence. (6
mins)-IW
- Play the recording for Ss to listen and repeat each
1.He is an inventor.
sentence after the recording. Correct Ss'
2.We won't have a robot teacher next
pronunciation if necessary.
year.
- Ask Ss to count the number of stressed words in
3. She likes learning online.
each sentence. Check if Ss have counted enough
4.Was she checking attendance when you
stressed words in each of the sentences.
came? - No, she wasn't.
- Call on some Ss to read the sentences. Play the
5.What did he invent?
recording multiple times if necessary.
Key: 1. 1 2. 5 3. 3 4. 6 5. 2
- Correct Ss' pronunciation if necessary.
- Also ask Ss to add more words / phrases to the
verbs to make up other phrases. This way, T can
broaden Ss' vocabulary if they are ready.

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students' answers and their pronunciation and gives feedback.
4. ACTIVITY 3: PRODUCTION (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To test students' imitation and memorizing ability of stress sentence.
b. Content:
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- To practice reading the sentences with their stress correctly; Listen and repeat
c. Expected outcomes:
- Remember the sentences and repeat it correctly in stress and content.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
CONTENTS
GAME: BROKEN TELEPHONE-GW
- Teacher explains the rule:
RULE:
- Gather 3 or more players.
- The person starting the game thinks of SENTENCE
and whispers it into the next player's ear only once,
with no repeats allowed.
- That listener tries to correctly repeat that SENTENCE
into the next player's ear (Paying attention to the
sentence's stress). The last person in the line or at the
end of the circle repeats the SENTENCE
- Allow a moment for giggles if the message is
“broken” or changed. The player who started
announces the correct SENTENCE
- Players take turns thinking of the next SENTENCE to
pass through a whisper.
e. Assessment
- T and other Ss listen and give corrections to others' pronunciation 
4. CONSOLIDATION (4 minutes)
a. Wrap-up
- Ask Ss to summarise what they have learned in the lesson.  
 Ask them to list words and phrases related to new technologies.
 Ask them to list new verb phrases that are used to talk about inventions, discoveries,
creation, and development.
 Ask them to retell the knowledge of sentences stress
b. Homework
- Learn by heart words and phrases related to new technologies and new verb phrases that are
used to talk about inventions, discoveries, creation, and development.
- Learn by heart “REMEMBER” about sentence stress
- Do Exercise ………..page ……Unit 11/Workbook

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Preparing date: 5/4/2024
Teaching date: 09/04/2024
Period: 90

UNIT 11: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 3: A closer look 2

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- identify what direct speech and reported speech are.  
- realize some differences between a direct speech and a reported speech (statements).
- be aware of changes in tenses, pronouns, time, and place expressions.
2. Competences
- Develop competencies of communication, cooperation, and self-management.
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Develop self-study skills
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Have a positive attitude to using reported speech in daily life.
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 11, A closer look 2.
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards; phần mềm tương tác hoclieu.vn
Language analysis
Direct speech
Reported speech
1. Definition
- a report of the exact words used by a
- the form of speech used to
speaker or writer.
convey what was said by
- usually placed inside quotation marks someone at some point of
and accompanied by a reporting verb,
time.
signal phrase, or quotative frame.
2. Changes in
1. Present simple
1. Past simple
tenses
2. Present continuous
2. Past continuous
3. Present perfect
3. Past perfect
4. Past simple
4. Past perfect
5. Past continuous
5. Past perfect continuous
6. Past perfect
6. Past perfect
7. will
7. would
8. can
8. could
9. may
9. might
10. must
10. had to
3. Changes in
1. I/ me
1. He/She/ him/her
pronouns
2. We/ us
2. They/ them
(according to
3. You
3. I/me
situations)
4. He/she/it/ they…
4. He/she/it/ they…
5. this
5. that
6. these
6. those
4. Changes in time
1. now
1. then
and place
2. today
2. that day
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expressions

3. ago
4. tomorrow

3. before
4. the following day/ the
next day
5. that week
6. the day before/ the
previous day
7. the week before/ the
previous week
8. there
S1 + said/ told sb + (that) +
S2 + V2 lùi thì

5. this week
6. yesterday
7. last week
5. Structures

8. here
S1 said: “S2 + V2,”
“S2 + V2,” S1 said

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Ss may get confused about the changes from T should be ready to find examples and give
clear explanations to the students.
direct speech to reported speech.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;  
b. Content:
- Have some warm-up activities to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to inspire Ss to warm
up to the new class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Having a chance to speak English and focus on the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS'
ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Game: MEMORIZING
RULE:
- Work in 4 groups
- Look at the pictures in 30 seconds and try to
remember what each people said.
- Write down on the posters what each of the
people in the picture said.
- The group with the most correct answers is the
winner.
e. Assessment
- T checks ss' answers and gives feedback
2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (12 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To realize some differences between direct speech and reported speech (Statements) 
- To be aware of the changes in verb tenses, pronouns, time and place expressions.
b. Content:
- Match direct speech with its reported speech.
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- Know the changes in verb tenses, pronouns, time and place expressions.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Know what direct speech and reported speech are.
- Understand the changes in verb tenses, pronouns, time and place expressions.
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
CONTENTS
Grammar: Reported speech (Statements)
Task 1. Look at part of the conversation in
GETTING STARTED again. Then match
Minh's uncle's direct speech with his reported
speech.
- Ask Ss to work individually to look at the part of
the conversation from GETTING STARTED
Key:
- Ask Ss to underline the sentences in GETTING
1. B
STARTED
2. A
- Have Ss work in pairs to look at direct speech
and reported speech boxes to match.
- Check the answers as a class.
- Ask some Ss to underline the differences in the
pairs of sentences they have just matched.
- Emphasize will in direct speech is turned into
would in the reported speech.
- Ask several Ss to read aloud full sentences.
Correct their pronunciation if necessary.
TEACHING POINT
- Have Ss work individually to read the
Remember! box.
- Write examples of direct speech and reported
speech on the board.
- Ask some Ss to point out the differences
between pairs of sentences (direct and reported
speech sentences)
- Remark on the differences in (1) verb form, (2)
time expressions, (3) time and place expression,
and (4) pronouns.
e. Assessment
- Teacher listens to students' answers and gives feedback.
3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (28 mins)
a. Objectives:
- to be aware of how to change verb forms when they report information.
- to apply rules of changes in time and place expressions when they report information
- to practise changing direct sentences into reported sentences.
b. Content:
- Apply the changes in verb tenses, time and place expressions to complete the sentences.
- Apply the changes in verb tenses, time and place expressions, and pronouns to transform the
direct sentences into reported speech.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Remember the rules of changes in verb tenses, time and place expressions, and pronouns when
reporting information.
d. Organisation
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TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
CONTENTS
Task 2. Complete the second sentences using the correct verb form. (5 mins)-IW
Key:
- Remind Ss that they should put the verb one tense
1. was
back when they report something.
- Have Ss work in pairs to finish the sentences with the 2. would take
3. was talking
correct verb forms.
4. were going
- Ask some Ss to write their answers on the board.
5. didn't have
- Check Ss' answers. Correct any mistakes and reexplain the rule if necessary.
- Have Ss read out loud sentences again and correct
pronunciation if necessary.
Task 3. Complete the second sentences with the words and phrases from the box. (5 mins)- PW
Key:
- Have Ss work individually to underline the
1. the next day
expressions denoting time and place in the direct
2. then
sentences.
3. that day
- Ask Ss to choose the correct word / phrase from
4. that year
the box to fill each of the reported sentence.
5. there
Remind them of the expressions they have just
underlined in each of the direct speech sentences.
- Ask some Ss to read out the direct and reported
speech sentences. Correct pronunciation if n
ecessary.
- Check the answers as a class.
Task 4. Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it means the same as the first one.
(10 mins)- IW
- Have Ss work individually for five minutes to complete the Key:
reported sentences. Then ask them to work in pairs to swap 1. The scientist said that we would live
much longer in the future.
their answers.
2. Our teacher said that our school was
- Ask some Ss to write their reported sentences on the going to have a new laboratory there.
board.
3. My dad said that they were developing
- Check the answers as a class.
technology to monitor students better.
- Have the class read out the sentences. Correct
4. Tom said that there were no classes the
pronunciation when necessary.
next day because their teacher was ill.
5. The teacher said that they wanted some
students to join the science club the next
semester.
e. Assessment
- Students do peer correction
- Teacher checks students' answers as a class and give feedback.
4. ACTIVITY 3: PRODUCTION (4 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To enable Ss to practise reporting speech;
- To create an atmosphere of playing and learning.
b. Content:
- To report the information  
c. Expected outcomes:
- Reporting direct sentences correctly.
d. Organisation
Task 5. Work in pairs. One student says a sentence and the other changes that sentence into
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reported speech. Then swap roles- PW
GAME: He/ She said that…
- Divide the class into groups.
- Instruct Ss to play the game in groups.
- Give groups two minutes to prepare. Tell them that
groups can write down their group's sentences.
- Invite one group to read out or say aloud a direct
speech sentence and the other to say out the sentence
in reported speech, starting with She / He said...
- Remind them that the group that has the correct
reported speech sentence has the right to read out
their direct sentence for the other to turn into a
reported one.
- Correct any grammar and pronunciation mistakes if
necessary.
- The group with the most correct reported sentences
wins.
e. Assessment
- T corrects any grammar and pronunciation mistakes if necessary.  
4. CONSOLIDATION (4 minutes)
a. Wrap-up
- Ask Ss to summarise what they have learnt in the lesson.  
 Retell what direct speech and reported speech are
 Retell the rules of changing direct speech to reported speech.
b. Homework
Learn the rules of changing direct speech into reported speech by heart.
Do Exercise ………..page ……Unit 11/Workbook

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Preparing date: 5/4/2024
Teaching date: 10/04/2024
Period: 91

UNIT 11: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Lesson 4: Communication

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- identify how to give and respond to good news.
- know about the benefits and problems of online learning.
2. Skills:
- Give and respond to good news.
- Read and talk about the benefits and problems of online learning.
3. Competences
- Develop competencies of communication, cooperation, and self-management.
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and group work.
4. Personal qualities
- Raise ss' awareness of the benefits and problems of online learning.
- Have good attitude to giving and responding to good news.
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 11, Communication.
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- Phần mềm tương tác hoclieu.vn
Language analysis
Giving good news
- Great news for us.
- (Tell the news)

-

Responding to good news
Great!: if good news is general and good for
every one.
Congratulations!: if the news is good for the
speaker only

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Some Ss may have difficulty getting enough T should give suggestions or let ss read more
information to talk about the benefits and times to get enough information.
problems of online learning.
III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (3 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson;  
b. Content:
- Have students watch a clip to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to inspire Ss to warm up
to the new class.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Having a chance to speak English and focus on the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation
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TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
Clip watching:
- T lets ss watch a clip and ask ss what the clip is about.
- T leads in the new lesson
- Ask Ss to look at COMMUNICATION on page 86.  

CONTENTS
Expected answers:
- Giving and responding the news

e. Assessment
- T checks ss' answers and give feedback
2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (6 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To introduce how to give and respond to good news  
- To help Ss practise giving and responding to good news  
b. Content:
- Use everyday expressions to develop language skills (Giving and responding good news)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Leaning how to give and respond to good news  
d. Organisation
TEACHER'S AND STUDENTS' ACTIVITIES
CONTENTS
I. Everyday English: Giving and responding to good
news
Task 1: Listen and read the conversation, paying
Nick: Great news for us. We'll have school
attention to the highlighted parts.
clouds so we won't have to carry lots of
– Play the recording for Ss to listen and read the books to school.
conversation between Nick and Mi. Ask Ss to pay Mi: Great!
attention to the highlighted parts. Emphasise the ways to
Nick: And my dad promised to give me a
give good news and respond to good news:
new Ipad to read books from the school
- Tell Ss that Great! and Congratulations! are different clouds.
ways to respond to good news in different contexts. Tell
Mi: Co