Bài giảng môn Tiếng Anh 7 - Unit 8: Films. Lesson 5: Skills 1

Unit 
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1 
Unit 
FILMS 
8 
READING 
SPEAKING 
WARM-UP 
Game: Who is faster? 
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1 
WARM-UP 
Look at the posters, say the correct types of films. 
animation 
horror film 
science fiction film 
WARM-UP 
Look at the posters, say the correct types of films. 
action film 
musical 
fantasy 
PRE-READING 
Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions. 
1 
Do you like fantasies? 
Why or why not? 
fantasy 
series (n) 
chuỗi, loạt (phim dài tập) 
/'siəri:z/ 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
wizard (n) 
phù thủy, người có tài phi thường 
/'wizəd/ 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
must-see (n) 
b ộ phim đáng xem, nên xem 
/ˈmʌstˈsiː/ 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
gripping (adj) 
cuốn hút, hấp dẫn 
/'gripi η / 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
New words 
Pronunciation 
Meaning 
series 
/'siəri:z/ 
chuỗi, loạt (phim dài tập) 
wizard 
/'wizəd/ 
phù thủy, người có tài phi thường 
must-see 
/ˈmʌstˈsiː/ 
bộ phim đáng xem, nên xem 
gripping 
/'gripi η / 
cuốn hút, hấp dẫn 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
2. Read the film review of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Mark's blog. Match the words with their meanings. 
 Mon , Apr 20th 
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a fantasy. Its director is Chris Columbus. It is the first of the Harry Potter film series . 
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the stars in the film. 
The film tells the story of Harry Potter. He's a powerful wizard . He is a student at a school for wizards and learns about himself, his family, and the bad things happening around him. 
The film received a lot of good reviews. People say it's a must-see for teens. I agree because the story is gripping and the acting is excellent. The music is also amazing. 
Although Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a little frightening at times, it is very interesting and full of action. Go and see it if you can. 
Posted by Mark at 5.30 p.m. 
Match the words or phrases with their meanings. 
2 
PRE-READING - VOCABULARY 
Words 
Meanings 
1. series 
a. something that is so good that you think others should see it 
2. wizard 
b. related films that tell stories about the same characters 
3. must-see 
c. very exciting or interesting 
4. gripping 
d. a man who has magical powers 
1. b 
4. c 
3. a 
2. d 
Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
3 
WHILE-READING 
3 
1. What kind of film is Harry Potter andthe Sorcerer’s Stone ? 
Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
WHILE-READING 
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is a fantasy. 
3 
2. Who is Daniel Radcliffe? 
Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
WHILE-READING 
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the stars in the film. 
3 
3. What is the film about? 
Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
WHILE-READING 
The film tells the story of Harry Potter. He’s a powerful wizard. He is a student at a school for wizards and learns about himself, his family, and the bad things happening around him. 
3 
4. What do people say about the film? 
Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
WHILE-READING 
People say it’s a must-see for teens. 
Look at the table. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the film Kungfu Boy. 
4 
SPEAKING 
Example:  A: How about seeing a film this evening? B: That’s a great idea. What film shall we see? A: Kungfu Boy . B: What kind of film is it? 
A: __________________ 
Film’s name 
Kungfu Boy 
Director 
John Stevenson 
Type of film 
Comedy 
Main actor / actress 
Bruce Wane 
Main content 
About a very big boy who saves his town and becomes a hero 
Reviews 
Funny and interesting 
Time 
4.30 p.m and 8.30 p.m daily 
Place 
Ngoc Khanh Cinema 
Work in groups. Take turns to talk about the film Kungfu Boy. 
5 
PRODUCTION (Post-Read & Speak) 
Example:  Kungfu Boy is on at at p.m. 
It’s (an) about 
Suggestion: 
Kungfu Boy is a comedy directed by John Stevenson. Bruce Wane is the main actor in this film. It's about a very big boy who saves his town and becomes a hero. People say that it's a must-see because it's very funny and interesting. It's at 4.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. daily at Ngoc Khanh Cinema. Let's go to see it! 
WARM-UP 
READING 
Game: Who is faster? 
* Pre-Reading: 
 Vocabulary 
Task 1: Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions. 
Task 2: Match the words or phrases with their meanings. 
* While-Reading: 
Task 3: Read Mark’s blog and answer the questions. 
SPEAKING 
Task 4: Look at the table. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about the film Kungfu Boy. 
Task 5: Work in groups. Take turns to talk about the film Kungfu Boy. 
PRODUCTION 
(Post-Read & Speak) 
Evaluation 
CONSOLIDATION 
Wrap-up 
Homework 
LESSON 5: SKILLS 1 
Wrap-up 
1 
CONSOLIDATION 
Unit 
READING 
SPEAKING 
Homework 
2 
CONSOLIDATION 
Choose one of your favourite films: 
– name of the film– type of film– its director and main actors / actresses– a short summary– your overall opinion about the film– the showtime and cinema– pictures or photos to illustrate the film  
Prepare for the lesson: Looking back & Project