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Period NO 66 – Unit 11 - National parks
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Lesson 1: Reading

I. Aim
Reading for specific information about national parks.
II. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to:
-guess the meaning of words based on the context.
- scan for specific information about national parks.
-use vocabulary items related to national parks.
III. Materials
Textbook, pictures
IV. Anticipated problems
Ss may not know much about national parks, so T should be ready to give explanation.
V. Procedure

Time
activities
Content

activities

5’








8’





















8’















15’
















8’








1’

-ask some questions.








-explain some new words.
-guide Ss to read.
-call some Ss to read loudly.










- rub out some words and ask Ss to remember.



-ask Ss to read the definition in task 1 and guess their meaning then turn back the passage and find the words that express its definition.
-encourage Ss to compare their answer with a partner.
-call on some Ss to speak and give the Vietnamese meaning if necessary.
-give the correct answers.
-ask Ss to read the passage carefully again and answer the questions in the textbook in pairs.
-call on some pairs to practice asking and answering them.
- correct answers and give feedback.







-ask Ss to answer the questions in groups.
-call some Ss to present their speaking
-note down of the mistakes and make comments.


-summarize the main points.
- assign homework.

A. Warm- up
Chatting
Questions:
1. Have you ever been to any park?
2. Do you know any national parks
3. Name some national parks in Viet nam you know or hear about?
4. Which animals and plants are there?

B. Pre- reading
I. Vocabulary:
- to be located in [lou`keit] =to be in a particular place
- establish (v) [is`tæbli∫] = set up: thành lập
- rain forest (n) [`rein`fɔrist] = forest in the tropical region = temperature forest: rừng mưa nhiệt đới
- orphan (n) [`ɔ:fən] = a child without parents
An animal without mother: trẻ mồ côi/ con thú mất mẹ-> orphanage (n) [`ɔ:fənidʒ]
= home for orphan: trại trẻ mồ côi, nơI nuôi thú bị bỏ rơi
- toxic (adj) [`tɔksik] = poisonous: độc
II. Checking vocabulary: Rub out and remember



C. While- reading
I. Task 1: Word’s definition:
Suggested answer:
1. establish
2. contain
3. species
4. survival
5. sub-tropical
6. contamination








II. Task 2: Comprehension questions:
Suggested answers:
1. 200 square km. (line4)
2. because the rainy season is over
3. they can learn about the habits of animal, how to recognize the different and how one species is dependent upon another for survival (11-13)
4. In the Orphanage, orphaned and/ or abandoned animals are taken care of
5. Everglades National Park is endangered because of the toxic levels of chemical in the water
6. If more chemicals are released into the water, plants and animals will die


D. Post- reading
1. In three national parks you’ve learnt what park would you like to visit? Why?
2. Why do government set up national parks in their country?
*to protect wildlife



E. Wrapping



-answer questions.








- listen carefully.
- repeat in chorus and individual.
-note down.











-work individually





-speak and give the Vietnamese meaning.



-note down.










-answer the questions in the textbook in pairs