Lesson plan: English 6

School Year: 2024- 2025

Preparing date:7/11/ 2024

UNIT 4 : MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Period 30: Lesson 4 – Communication ( Page 43)

STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Ask for and give directions
2 Listen for sequence and for details;
3. Create an audio guide for Ho Chi Minh City.
4. Develop communication skills
5. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
Key grammatical structure(s):
*Ask for directions:
- Could you tell me the way to …?
- Where's the nearest …?
*Give directions:
- Go along this street.
- Go straight ahead.
- Take the first turning on the right.
- It's on your left.
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, Communication , Unit 4
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
-Audio tracks 27,28 (English 6 – Unit 4 - Communication – Page 43)
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks

Assessment tools

Students' speaking

Observation
Answer keys

Students' listening
Students' reading

1.Listen and read the
conversation.

2. Work in pair. Make similar
conversations to ask for and give
directions to places near your
school.
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3. Listen and fill the blank.
4. Look at the map below and
create an audio guide for District 1
of Ho Chi Minh City.
5.Present your audio guide to your
class

Students' listening
Students' anwer

Observation
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Students' discussion

Observation
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Students' anwer

Observation
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STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (5 mins)
Guessing game (PPT)
- Teacher gives 3 pictures related to Hoi An (one by one) and asks “Where is this?”
- Teacher provides more information about the place and asks if students can add
more.
Answer key:
Hoi An ancient town
ACTIVITY 2: : EVERYDAY ENGLISH (10 mins)
Task 1: Listen and read the conversations.  
- Play the recording for Ss to listen and read the conversations at the same time.
Ask Ss to pay attention to the sentences and phrases used to ask for and give
directions.
- Elicit the structures to ask for directions Could you tell me the way to…?,
Where's the nearest …? and phrases to give directions from Ss go along, on your
left, go out of…, take the first turning…
- Have Ss practise the conversations in pairs. Call on some pairs to practise the
conversations in front of the class.
Audio script:
A: Excuse me. Could you tell me the way to the cinema, please?
B: Go along this street. It's on your left.
A: Excuse me. Where's the nearest post office, please?
B: Go out of the station. Take the first turning on the right
Task 2: Work in pairs. Make similar conversations to ask for and give
directions to places near your school.
- Ask Ss to work in pairs to make similar conversations, using the structures and
phrases for asking for and giving directions.
- Encourage them to practise asking for and giving directions to places near their
school. Move around to observe and provide help.
- Call on some pairs to practise in front of the class. Comment on their
performance.
ACTIVITY 3: AN AUDIO GUIDE TO A PLACE (28 mins)
Task 3: Nick is listening to an audio guide to Hoi An. Listen and fill the
blanks.
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- Ask Ss if they know about Hoi An. T can say: Today, we are going to listen to an
audio guide to Hoi An.
Please think: What do you know about Hoi An? What can you remember about it?
Allow 20 - 30 seconds for Ss to think, then repeat the questions and have Ss
brainstorm about Hoi An.
- Play the recording. First, ask Ss to listen only. Then play the recording again and
ask Ss to fill the blanks as they listen. Ask Ss to share their answers in pairs, before
playing the recording a final time for pairs to check their answers. Then ask Ss to
read the audio guide again, paying attention to the use of the connective words:
first, next and finally.
Answer key:
1. straight
2. second
3. right
4. next to
Task 4: Look at the map below and create an audio guide for District 1 of Ho
Chi Minh City.
- Ask Ss to look carefully at the simplified map of District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City.
Ask Ss to read the instructions carefully. T may ask them some questions to check
if they know what they are supposed to do. Remind Ss of the expressions they can
use to give directions; Ss may refer to the expressions in task 1 and 4 of GETTING
STARTED.
- Have Ss work in groups to prepare their audio
- Have Ss practise presenting their audio guide with other pairs or in groups.
Sample answer:
Let's start our tour in Ho Chi Minh City. We are in Hai Ba Trung Street now. First,
go to Ho Chi Minh city museum. To get there, go straight along Le Thanh Tong
street then take the third turning on the right, keep going straight, Ho Chi Minh
city museum is at the corner. Next, we go to Thong Nhat palace. Go straight along
this street , it's on your right. Finally, go to the Sai Gon Notre Dame Cathedrel. Go
straight along Han Thuyen street and turn right.
Task 5: Now present your audio guide to your class.
- Call on some groups to present their audio guides to the whole class. After each
group has finished their audio guide, ask for some comments from other Ss. Then
make comments and correct any mistakes if there are any
ACTIVITY 4: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Ask for and give directions, listen for sequence and for details; create an audio
guide for Ho Chi Minh City.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love asking for and give directions, listening for
sequence and for details and creating an audio guide for Ho Chi Minh City)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 4, Skills 1)

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2024

UNIT 4 : MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Period 31: Lesson 5 – Skills 1 ( Page 44)

STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Read for general and specific information about neighbourhood.
2. Talk about likes and dislikes about neighbourhood.
3. Develop communication skills and creativity.
4. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work.
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
1. Suburbs (n) : vùng ngoại ô
2. Outdoor activity (n) : hoạt động ngoài trời
3. Dislike (v) : không thích
4. Sandy beaches (n) : bãi biển đầy cát
5. Building (n) : toà nhà
6. Office (n) : văn phòng
Key grammatical structure(s):
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, Skills 1 , Unit 4
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks

1.Read Khang's blog. Look at the
words in the box, then find them
in the text and underline them.
What do they mean?
2. Read Khang's blog again and fill
the table with the information.
3. Read Khang's blog again. Then
anwer the questions.
4. Make notes about your
neighbourhood. Think about what
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Students' answer

Observation
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Students' reading
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Observation
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you like / dislike about it.
5. Work in pairs. Ask and answer
about what you like and dislike
about your neighbourhood.

Students' speaking

Observation
Answer keys

STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (5 mins)
Game: Miming
- Class is divided into 2 groups.
- Teacher asks one student to give the direction and the rest of the group will guess
what the direction is by demonstrating, then the student who can guess the correct
answer will do next. The group who has more points is the winner.
Teacher checks pronunciation if necessary.
Suggested directions:
1. Go straight
2. Turn left
3. Turn right
4. Go along the street
5. Take the first turning on the left.
ACTIVITY 2: : READING (20 mins)
Task 1: Read Khang's blog. Look at the words in the box, then find them in
the text and underline them. What do they mean?
- Ask Ss to scan the passage to find where the words suburbs, dislike, and outdoor
are in the passage. T may help Ss work out the meanings of these words in the
context. For weak classes, T may ask for a translation to check understanding.
Vocabulary teaching
- Teacher asks students to get the meaning of the words in context.
1. Suburbs (n) : vùng ngoại ô
2. Outdoor activity (n) : hoạt động ngoài trời
3. Dislike (v) : không thích
4. Sandy beaches (n) bãi biển đầy cát
5. Building (n) : toà nhà
6. Office (n) : văn phòng
Task 2: Read Khang's blog again and fill the table with the information.
- Ask Ss to scan the passage again and find the information to complete the table.
Ask Ss to note where they found the information. When finishing, Ss can compare
their answers before discussing them as a class.
Answer key:
- Likes: beautiful parks, sandy beaches, fine weather, shops, restaurants, markets,
friendly people, good food
- Dislikes: modern buildings and offices, busy and crowded streets
Answer key:
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- Likes: beautiful parks, sandy beaches, fine weather, shops, restaurants, markets,
friendly people, good food
- Dislikes: modern buildings and offices, busy and crowded streets
Task 3: Read Khang's blog again. Then answer the questions.
- Have Ss read the text in detail to answer the questions. Ask them how to do this
kind of exercise. Explain the strategies if necessary (e.g. reading the questions,
underlining the key words, locating the key words in the text, and then reading that
part and answering the questions). Tell them to underline parts of the blog related
to the answers. Set a strict time limit to ensure Ss read the text quickly for
information.
- Tell them to compare their answers in pairs before giving the answers to T. Ask
them to give evidence to support their answers.
Answer key:
1. It is in the suburbs of Da Nang City.
2. Because it has beautiful parks, sandy beaches and fine weather.
3. They are very friendly.
4. They are busy and crowded
ACTIVITY 3: SPEAKING (18 mins)
Task 4: Make notes about your neighbourhood. think about what you like /
dislike about it.
- Tell each student to make notes. Set a time limit for Ss to complete it. Ask Ss to
think about what they like and dislike about their neighbourhood. Have them
quickly note down these ideas
Sample answer:
LIKES
DISLIKES
-delicious and cheap food
- quiet
- nice and friendly people
- work hard
- fresh air
- narrow street
- beautiful views
Task 5: Work in pairs. Ask and answer about what you like and dislike about
your neighbourhood.
- While Ss are practising their dialogues, T circulates and monitors. T notes some
common errors and discusses them with the whole class.
- Select some pairs to act out their dialogues in front of the class. Then give
feedback: comment on their strengths and correct a few errors in the target
language.
Suggested answer:
A: Where do you live?
B: I live in the suburbs of Da Nang city.
A: What do you like about it?
B: The weather is fine. The people are friendly and the food is good.
A: What do you dislike about it?
B: The streets are busy and crowded.
ACTIVITY 4: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
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1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Read for general and specific information about neighbourhood,talk about likes
and dislikes about neighbourhood.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love reading for general and specific information
about neighbourhood and talking about likes and dislikes about neighbourhood.)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 4, Skills 2)

Preparing date:7/11/ 2024

UNIT 4 : MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
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Lesson plan: English 6

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Period 32: Lesson 6 – Skills 2 ( Page 45)

STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Listen to some conversations about neighbourhoods
2. Write a paragraph about your neighbourhood
3. Develop communication skills and creativity
4. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
1. Narrow (a) : hẹp
2. Faraway (a) : xa
3. Factory (n) : nhà máy, xí nghiệp
4. Dirty (a) : dơ bẩn
5. Air (n) : không khí
6. Heavy traffic (n) : giao thông đông đúc
Key grammatical structure(s):
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, Skills 2 , Unit 4
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
-Audio tracks 29,30 (English 6 – Unit 4 -Skills 2 – Page 45)
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks

1. Listen to the conversation
between Khang and Vy and tick
True or False
2. Listen to the conversation again
and fill the blank.
3. Tick what you like or dislike
about a neighbourhood.
4. Write a paragraph of about 50
words about your neighbourhood
saying what you like and dislike
about it. Use Khang's blog as a
model.
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Observation
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Students' listening
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Observation
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Students' anwer

Observation
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Students' writing

Observation
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STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (5 mins)
Video watching
- Teacher shows a video to introduce Ho Chi Minh City and what is special about
this city (famous places, food and drink, etc.)
ACTIVITY 2: : LISTENING (20 mins)
Task 1: Listen to the conversation between Khang and Vy and tick T (True)
or F (False).
Vocabulary teaching
- Teacher asks students to get the meaning of the words in context.
1. Narrow (a) : hẹp
2. Faraway (a) : xa
3. Factory (n) : nhà máy, xí nghiệp
4. Dirty (a) : dơ bẩn
5. Air (n) : không khí
6. Heavy traffic (n) : giao thông đông đúc
- Have Ss look at the sentences in this activity. Ask them how to do it. Give them
some strategies to do the exercise (e.g. reading the question, underlining the key
words, listening to the text paying attention
to the key words, deciding if each sentence is true or false).
- Play the recording twice for Ss to do the exercise. For stronger classes, ask Ss to
take notes of the information to explain why a sentence is false. Have Ss share
their answers in pairs. Invite some pairs to give their answers and confirm the
correct ones. Play the recording again if needed, stopping at the place where Ss
find it difficult to hear. Also, ask Ss to correct the false sentences.
Answers key:
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
Task 2: Listen to the conversation again and fill the blanks.
- Ask Ss to study the phrases with the blanks carefully. Ss may work in pairs to
discuss the answers from the information they have listened in Task 1.
- Play the recording again and have Ss write the answers as they listen. Ss share
their answers with their partners. With a weaker class, T may play the recording
many times until Ss have written down all their answers. Call on some Ss to write
their answers on the board.
- Play the recording again for Ss to check the answers. T may pause at the
sentences that include the information Ss need for their answers.
Answer key:
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1. art galleries
2. wide
3. friendly
4. faraway
5. crowded
ACTIVITY 3: WRITING (18 mins)
Task 3: Tick what you like or dislike about a neighbourhood.
- Ask Ss to tick what they like and don't like about their neighbourhood, and then
ask them to share their answers with their partners. Ss count how many things they
have in common with their partners.
Task 4: Write a paragraph of about 50 words about your neighbourhood
saying what you like and dislike about it. Use Khang's blog as a model.
- Set up the writing activity: T reminds Ss that the first important thing is always to
think about what they are going to write. Ss can use the ideas they have ticked in 3.
T asks Ss to brainstorm for the ideas and the language necessary for writing. T may
ask Ss to refer back to the reading for useful language
and ideas, and write some useful expressions and language on the board.
- Ask Ss to write the first draft individually. Next ask Ss to work in pairs doing
peer corrections. Then have them write their final version. T may display all or
some of the Ss' writings on the wall / notice board. T and other Ss give comments.
Ss edit and revise their writing as homework. If time is limited, T may ask Ss to
write the final version at home.
Suggested answer:
My neighbourhood is peaceful and the weather is sunny and fine. People are
friendly and kind. The food is fresh and delicious. Every house has a backyard and
a front yard. However, there is one thing I dislike about it. The roads are narrow.
But I still love my neighbourhood very much.
ACTIVITY 4: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Listen to some conversations about neighbourhoods, write a paragraph about your
neighbourhood.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love listening to some conversations about
neighbourhoods and writing a paragraph about your neighbourhood.)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 4, Looking back and project)

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