Lesson plan: English 6

School Year: 2024- 2025

Preparing date:5/12/ 2024
UNIT 6 : OUR TET HOLIDAY
Period 42: Lesson 2 – A Closer Look 1 ( Page 60)
STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Extend and practice vocabulary related to "Tet".
2. Identify and pronounce the sounds /s/ and /∫/.
3. Develop communication skills and creativity.
4. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork.
5. Actively join in class activities.
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
1.Make a wish (v) : ước
2.Fireworks (n) : pháo hoa
3.Special food (n) : món ăn đặc biệt
4.Visit relatives (v) : thăm họ hàng
5.Clean the furniture (n) : dọn dẹp nhà
Key grammatical structure(s):
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, A closer look 1, Unit 6
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
-Audio track 39 (English 6 – Unit 6 – A closer look 1 – Page 60)
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
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1.Write the words/ phrases in the
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2.Match the verbs with the nouns.

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3.Complete the sentences with the
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4.Listen and repeat the words.
5.Listen and repeat the poem.Pay
attention to the sounds /s/ and /∫/
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in the underlined words.
STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (5 mins)
Task 1: Write the words/phrases in the box under the pictures.
- Teacher divides the class into groups and gives instructions.
- The teacher slowly removes the squares while the groups write the answers on
their mini boards.
- The groups that guesses the right word will have the points.
- After that, students do task 1 (p.60)
- Teacher checks their answers and leads in the lesson.
Answer key:
1. fireworks
2. special food
3. fun
4. wish
5. furniture
ACTIVITY 2: VOCABULARY (23 mins)
Vocabulary teaching
- Teacher shows Vietnamese meanings of new words/ phrases from exercise 1
(warm-up activity).
- Teacher provides Vietnamese meanings of the new words.
1.Make a wish (v) : ước
2.Fireworks (n) : pháo hoa
3.Special food (n) : món ăn đặc biệt
4.Visit relatives (v) : thăm họ hàng
5.Clean the furniture (n) : dọn dẹp nhà
Task 2: Match the verbs with the nouns.
- Teacher explains to students that some verbs and nouns go together and some
don't, e.g. plant / decorate + a tree, but not cook + a tree.
- Teacher writes a verb on the board (e.g. read) and asks students to match the
verb with as many nouns as they can find (e.g. read a book / novel / magazine /
story / etc.)
- Teacher asks students to look at the verbs in the verbs box first and see what
nouns in the Nouns box they can go with.
- Teacher asks students to do the matching independently. Then teacher allows
them to share with their partner.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class.
Answer key:
1. f (have fun)
2. e (visit relatives)
3. d (give lucky money)
4. a (make a wish)
5. c (clean the furniture)
6. b (watch fireworks)
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Task 3. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
- Teacher asks students to work independently or in pairs.
- Teacher encourages them to read the sentences carefully and look for clues so
that they can choose the right word to complete each sentence. E.g. In sentence 1,
we need a verb after the subject we. We have two verbs in the box, clean and
celebrate. Only celebrate can go with Tet. So the correct word is celebrate.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class.
- Teacher may call on some students to read the sentences aloud.
Answer key:
1. celebrate
2. peach
3. clean
4. shopping
5. food
ACTIVITY 3: PRONUNCIATION (15 mins)
Task 4. Listen and repeat the words.
- T may write two Vietnamese words on the board first, e.g. xách and sách. Ask Ss
to say the words aloud and draw their attention to the difference in the
pronunciation of x and s. Then write the words see and she under the words xách
and sách and read aloud the four words. Have Ss elicit the difference in the
two sounds /s/ and /∫/ in English.

- Have some Ss read out the words first. Then play the recording and ask Ss to
listen and repeat. Play the recording as many times as necessary. Call on some Ss
to check.
Audio script:
shopping
special
rice
spring
wish
celebrate
Task 5: Listen and repeat the poem. Pay attention to the sounds /s/ and /∫/in
the underlined words.
- Teacher plays the recording for students to listen to the poem. Then play the
recording again for them to listen and repeat.

- Teacher asks students some time to practise reading the poem among themselves. Ask them to
pay attention to the underlined words with the /s/ and /∫/ sounds. Go around and correct
pronunciation if needed.

- Teacher asks for some volunteers to stand up and read the poem aloud.
Audio script:
Spring is coming!
Tet is coming!
She sells peach flowers.
Her cheeks shine.
Her eyes smile.
Her smile is shy.
She sells peach flowers.
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ACTIVITY 4: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Extend and practice vocabulary related to "Tet", identify and pronounce the
sounds /s/ and /∫/.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love practicing vocabulary related to Tet and the
sound/s/ and /∫/.)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 5, A closer look 2.)

Preparing date:5/12/ 2024
UNIT 6 : OUR TET HOLIDAY
Period 43: Lesson 3 – A Closer Look 2 ( Pages 61,62)
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STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Use should and shouldn't to make advice.
2. Use some and any to talk about quantity.
3. Develop communication skills and creativity.
4. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork.
5. Actively join in class activities.
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
Key grammatical structure(s):
-Should / shouldn't for advice
-Some / any for amount
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, A closer look 2 , Unit 6
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks
1. Look at the sign at the library
and complete the sentences with
should or shouldn't.
2. Tick the activities children
should do at Tet and cross the ones
they shouldn't.
3. Work in pairs.Look at the
actitivies in 2. Takes turns to say
what you think children should /
shouldn't do.
4. Complete the sentences with
some or any.
5. Work in pairs.Look at the fridge.
Make sentences with the
words/phrases provided,using
some or any.

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STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (5 mins)
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Should or Shouldn't?
- Divide the class into teams.
- Prepare a list of sentences related to Tet's holiday, some suggesting things people
should do and others suggesting things they shouldn't do.
- Read out each sentence one by one, and the teams have to decide whether it is a
"should" or "shouldn't" statement.
- The first team to raise their hand and give the correct answer gets a point.
- Keep track of points, and at the end, declare the winning team.
Sentences:
- You give lucky money during Tet. (should)
- You wear black clothes during Tet. (shouldn't)
- You say bad or unlucky words. (shouldn't)
- You visit your relatives. (should)
- You break dishes. (shouldn't)
- You make a wish. (should)
ACTIVITY 2: PRESENTATION (10 mins)
* Should/shouldn't
- Teacher asks students to look at the picture and asks them some questions to
exploit the situation leading to the use of should / shouldn't, e.g. Where are they?
Why is Nam wearing a raincoat? What will happen if Nam comes into the kitchen
with his raincoat still on?
-Teacher elicits the usage of should/ shouldn't.
S + should/shouldn't + V + O

Give advice or to talk about what we think is
right or wrong.

Questions:
- Where are they? Why is Nam wearing a raincoat? What will happen if Nam
comes into the kitchen with his raincoat still on?
*Some/any
- Teacher asks students to read the yellow grammar box.
- Teacher tells them to pay attention to the phrases in bold in the sentences to see
how some and any are used differently (positive, negative, and question).
- Teacher reminds them that some and any can be used with both countable/
uncountable nouns. When they go with countable nouns, the nouns are always in
plural.
ACTIVITY 3: PRACTICE (23mins)
Task 1. Look at the signs at the library and complete the sentences with
should or shouldn't.
- Teacher writes the word LIBRARY on the board and asks students to say what
they should/ shouldn't do when they are in a library.
- Teacher then asks students to look at the four signs in the library and lets them
complete the sentences.
- Teacher asks them to swap their answers with a partner.
- Teacher calls students to read aloud the sentences and checks their answers as a
class.
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- If there is still time, teacher asks students to refer to the notes of In the classroom
on the board and practise saying the sentences with should/ shouldn't.
Answer key:
1. should
2. shouldn't
3. should
4. shouldn't
Task 2. Tick the activities children should do at Tet and cross the ones they
shouldn't.
- Teacher asks students to look at the pictures and read the phrases under the
pictures.
- Teacher then ticks (it's good) or crosses (it's not good) each picture. The pictures
help make the meanings of the phrases clear.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class.
Answer key:
1. ✔

2. ×
3. ✔
8. ✔

4. ×

5. ✔

6. ✔

7. ×
Task 3. Work in pairs. Look at the activities 2. Take turns to say what you
think children should/shouldn't do.
- Teacher asks students to use the tick and cross for each activity in Task 2 and the
examples on the board to help.
- Teacher goes round and gives help if needed.
- Teacher makes sure students combine should/ shouldn't and the main verb
correctly.
- Teacher makes sure they pronounce the words should and shouldn't correctly too.
- Teacher checks the answers as a class..
Suggested answers:
- Children should behave well.
- Children shouldn't eat lots of sweets.
- Children should plant trees.
- Children shouldn't break things.
- Children should go out with friends.
- Children should make a wish.
- Children shouldn't fight.
- Children should help with housework.
- Teacher asks students to read the yellow grammar box.
- Teacher tells them to pay attention to the phrases in bold in the sentences to see
how some and any are used differently (positive, negative, and question).
- Teacher reminds them that some and any can be used with both countable/
uncountable nouns. When they go with countable nouns, the nouns are always in
plural.
Task 4: Complete the sentences with some and any.
- Teacher applies the rules in the box.
- Teacher asks students to look for clues (+ or - / ? sentences) and decides whether
to use some or any.
- Teacher checks their answers as a class and explains the choice.
Answer key:
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1. some, some
2. any
3. any, some
ACTIVITY 7: PRODUCTION (5 mins)
Task 5: Work in pairs. Look at the fridge. Make sentences with the
words/phrases provided, using some or any
- Teacher asks students to look at the fridge and read the example.
- Teacher draws students' attention to the change of the verb be in the use with
some or any (in the examples).
- Teacher has students do this activity in pairs. Teacher goes round and helps if
needed.
- Teacher calls on some pairs to read their sentences. Don't correct their mistakes
whether it is a vocabulary or grammar mistake. Ask other students to listen and say
if they agree (yes) or don't agree (no) and correct it by themselves.
- Check their answers as a class.
Answer key:
1. There are some eggs (in the fridge).
2. There is some fruit juice. / There are some packs of fruit juice.
3. There aren't any apples.
4. There isn't any bread.
5. There are some bananas.
6. There is some cheese.
ACTIVITY 5: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Use should and shouldn't to make advice, use some and any to talk about
quantity.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love practising should and shouldn't and using
some and any to talk about quantity.)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 6, Communication)

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Preparing date:5 /12/ 2024
UNIT 6 : OUR TET HOLIDAY
Period 44: Lesson 4 – Communication ( Page 63)

STAGE 1: DESIRED OBJECTIVES
A. OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Introduce New Year's wishes.
2 Introduce students to some New Year's practices in other countries.
3. Develop communication skills and creativity.
4. Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work.
5. Actively join in class activities.
B. LANGUAGE FOCUS
Key terms/ Vocabulary:
1. Bathe (v) : tắm
2. Hole (n) : hố
3. Throw (v) : ném
4. Midnight (n) : nửa đêm
5. Drop (v) : rơi
6. Wash away ( phrasal verb) : rửa sạch
Key grammatical structure(s):
C. INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
- Grade 6 textbook, Communication , Unit 6
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV
- hoclieu.vn
-Audio track 41 (English 6 – Unit 6 – Commnunication – Page 63)
STAGE 2: ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Performance Tasks
1.Listen and read the New Year's
wish.
2.Practise saying New Year's
wishes to your friends, using the
suggestions below or creating your
own.
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3.Match the sentences with the
pictures.Then match them with the
countries.
4.Read how people in different
countries celebrate their New Year.
Then match the countries with the
activities.
5.Work in groups.Each student
choose one activity from 4. Take
turns to say them aloud.The groups
says which country he/she is
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STAGE 3: TEACHING PROCRDURE / LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITY 1: (7 mins)
Wishing Cards
- Teacher provides each student with colored construction paper, markers, glitter,
stickers, and other craft supplies.
- Teacher asks them to create personalized New Year wishing cards for someone
special in their life (e.g., family member, friend).
- Teacher encourages Ss' creativity and reminds them that they can include both
written messages and drawings in their cards.
ACTIVITY 2: EVERYDAY ENGLISH (13 mins)
Task 1: Listen and read the New Year's wish.
- Teacher turns on the audio, students listen and read the New Year's wish.
- Teacher asks students if they can add some more wishes.
- Students come up with the patterns: Wishing you/ I wish you + noun/ noun
phrase.
- Teacher turns on the audio, students listen and read the New Year's wish.
- Teacher asks students if they can add some more wishes.
- Students come up with the patterns: Wishing you/ I wish you + noun/ noun
phrase.
Task 2: Practise saying New Year's wishes to your friends, using the
suggestions below or creating your own.
- Teacher calls on some students to say their wishes aloud.
- If there is enough time, teacher asks students which wish they would like to
receive for this coming year, and if they would like to create a wish for themselves
or others.
Suggestion:
- happy days from January to December.
- a year full of fun.
- happiness and cheers.
- a life full of happy moments.
- success in your studies.
ACTIVITY 3:NEW YEAR PRACTICES IN THE WORLD. (23 mins)
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Task 3: Match the sentences with the pictures. Then match them with the
countries.
*Vocabulary teaching
-Teacher provides Vietnamese meanings of the new words.
1. Bathe (v) : tắm
2. Hole (n) : hố
3. Throw (v) : ném
4. Midnight (n) : nửa đêm
5. Drop (v) : rơi
6. Wash away ( phrasal verb) : rửa sạch
- Teacher lets students read sentences first.
- Teacher asks students to look at the pictures and do the matching.
- Teacher checks their answers as a class.
- Teacher then moves on to the next part, asks students if they know which country
each practice is from.
- Teacher asks students to look at the names of the countries and do the matching.
- Teacher checks answer as a class .
Answer Key:
1 - b - The USA
2 - c - Russia
3 - a - Japan
4 - d – Thailand
Task 4: Read how people in different countries celebrate their New Year.
Then match the countries with the activities
- Teacher allows students some time to read the New Year's practices in five
countries and do the matching.
- Teacher checks their answers as a class, asks students to read aloud the sentences
that support their answers.
Answer key:
1. b
2. a
3. e
4. c
5. d
Task 5: Work in groups. Each student chooses one activity from 4. Take turns
to say them aloud. The group says which country he/ she is talking about.
- Teacher asks students to underline all the activities they find in the passages in
Exercise 4.
- Teacher allows students one minute to pick the activity they are most interested
from Exercise 4 and memorize it.
- Teacher calls on students and ask them to describe the activities they have chosen
to the group.
- The group/ The class gives the name of the country.
Example:
- They throw water on other people.
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- It's in Thailand.
ACTIVITY 5: WRAP- UP AND ASSIGNMENT (2')
1. What did you learn from the lesson today?
(Introduce New Year's wishes,introduce students to some New Year's practices in
other countries.)
2. What are the core values of the lesson?
(Actively join in class activities, love using the vocabulary and structures to
describe things and activities at Tet.)
-Prepare the next lesson.(Unit 6, Skills 1)

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