Giáo án English 8 - Unit 4: Our customs and traditions getting started - Năm học 2021-2022

The 23rd period; week 06
Date of preparing: 
08/10/2021
Date of teaching: 
12/10/2021
12/10/2021
11/10/2021
Class: 
8A
8D
8G
UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
GETTING STARTED: A lesson on customs and traditions
I. Objectives:
1. Knowledge. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Pronounce words containing clusters: /spr/, /str/ correctly in isolation and in context.
- Use the lexical items related to the topic “customs and traditions”.
- Use should and shouldn’t correctly and appropriately to give advice.
- Express obligation and necessity using the correct form of have to.
2. Ability.
- Practice the dialogue fluently
- Ss will be able to use the lexical items related to custom and traditions and read correct intonation.
3. Attitude.
- Love the customs and traditions of VietNam.
- Have respect for teachers.
II. Teaching aids: Text books, cassette, chalk, pictures and some boards.
III. Procedure: 
T’s and Ss’ activities
Contents
Activity 1. (5’) 
Aim: Ss complete the sentences to get ready for the topic
- Give some pictures of some ethnic monorities and their traditions and customs to help students know more about the words customs” and “traditions” before leading to the Getting started. 
Activity 2. (20’)
Aim: Ss practice vocab relating to the topic and speaking correct intonation.
- Explain some new word
- Ss look at the picture in Getting started and answer some questions.
- Ss answer the questions. T quickly write Ss’ answers on the board. 
- Play the recording 
- Ss listen and read the dialogue 
- T asks Ss if their guesses on the board are correct. 
 Activity 3. 15’
Aim: Ss can practice the lexical items related to the topic.
a/ Find the the words or phrases that means:
- Ss do Ex a individually, then share the answers with their partner. One ss writes the answers on the board
b/ True or false 
- Ss do Ex a individually. Then share the answers with their partner
- Ss write the answers on the board, others correct then give their explanation.
c/ Answer 
- Ss answer the questions orally without reading the dialogue
- Ss work in pairs. 2 Ss write on the board. Ss read the conversation and check the answers. 
- Ss share the answers with friends. 
- T sums up. 
d/ Fill in the missing words 
- Ss read the conversation again then do Ex individually. Share the answers with their partner.
- Two ss write the answers on the board. Then give the right answers. 
- Ss look at the pictures then say what they see. Then fill in the gaps with some customs and traditions. 
- Ss identify the new words. T helps Ss to read the words correctly. Then ask Ss to give their matching.
- Ss give answers. Explain and give the meaning of the words and phrases. 
- T helps them if necessary.
Activity 4. (5’)
Aim: Ss summary content and are guided to study at home.
- Teacher gets students to retell what they have learnt.
- T guides the way to do their homework. 
Review vocabularies related to ethnic minorities.
I. GETTING STARTED
Vocabulary:
-custom ( n) 
-accept (v)
-table manner 
-to pass down 
Ex 1a. Listen and read
1. Can you guess who are they?
2. Where are they?
3. What are they taking about? 
II. PRACTICE
Ex 1a. Find a word/ phrase taht means:
1. accepted	 2. generations
3. spot on	 4. sharp
5. social	 6. table manners 
Ex 1b. True or false 
1. T 	2. F
 (there are also social ones) 
3. T	4. F 
(there are a lot of customs for table manners in the UK) 
Ex 1c. Answer 
1. It’s eating dinner at 7 p.m. sharp
2. He’s surprised.
3. They both refer to doing something that develops over time
4. A custom is something accepted. A tradition is something special and it is passed down through the generations
5.They should find information about a custom or tradition.
Ex 2a. Match the pictures with the customs and traditions in the box.
- Modal verb: Should and have to.
1- have to: it’s an obligation - you have no choice
2- should: It’s a suggestion or advice - It would be best to follow it. 
1- g 2- c 3- f 4- h 
5- e 6- a 7- b 8- d 
*Homework.
- Learn new words and do ex again.
- Do exercises in workbook.
- Prepare A closer look 1. 
The 24th period; week 06
Date of preparing: 
08/10/2021
Date of teaching: 
13/10/2021
13/10/2021
12/10/2021
Class: 
8A
8D
8G
UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
A CLOSER LOOK 1
I. Objectives:
1. Knowledge. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Pronounce words containing clusters: /spr/, /str/ correctly in isolation and in context.
- Use the lexical items related to the topic “customs and traditions”.
- Sounds: / spr /, / str / 
2. Ability.
- Practice saying sentences with correct stress on words
- Ss will be able to use the lexical items related to customs and traditions of VietNam and pronounce correctly.
3. Attitude.
- Love the customs and tradition of VietNam.
- Have respect for teachers.
II. Teaching aids: Text books, cassette, chalk, pictures and some boards.
III. Procedure: 
T’s and Ss’ activities
Contents
Activity 1. (5’) 
Aim: Ss answer question to get ready for the topic
- Give situation about “customs” and “traditions” before leading to the Getting started. 
Activity 2. (20’)
Aim: Ss can use the lexical items related to the customs and traditions of VN and practice doing exercises.
- Draw ss’ attention to the Watch out box 
- Explain to them the words “custom” or “tradition” can be countable or uncountable 
-T asks Ss to read the first halves of sentences in column A them with the second halves in column B.
-Ss work in individually then compare with their partner.
-T asks them to give the answers. 
-Ss compare the answers with their friends’ on the board then give the correct answers.
Ss work in individual.
-1 st calls other Ss to give the answers. Ss write the correct answers on the board. 
-Other ss give comment and correct
-T asks Ss to read the whole expressions 
T: Ask Ss to work in pairs to complete the activity 
Ss: Work in pairs 
T: Ask them to give their ideas 
Ss: Remark and give comments
Activity 4: 15’ 
Aim: Sts pronounce the clusters -spr/-str
- Ss listen and complete the words they hear 
- T asks 1 st to call some Ss to read the words they hear aloud. 
- Other ss comment and correct.
- T corrects their pronunciation 
- Pay attention to the sounds / spr / and / str / 
Activity 4. (5’)
Aim: Ss summary content and are guided to study at home.
- Teacher gets students to retell what they have learnt.
 - T guides the way to do their homework. 
The words: custom and tradition.
I. GETTING STARTED
Ex 1: Match the first half of the sentences with the second halves
Answer
1- e 2- d 3- a 4- g 5- b 6- c 7- f 
Ex 2: Complete the expressions 
Some expressions:
- It’s the custom for Sb to do St.
- There is a tradition that Clause.
- According to tradition + clause.
- Words and expressions related to customs and traditions.
Ex 3: Read the following customs and traditions 
II. PRONUNCIATION
Ex 5: Listen and complete the words 
1- straw
2- street
3- spring
4- spray
5- astronaut
6- frustrated
7- espresso
8- newsprint
Homework 
- Learn new words and do ex again.
- Do exercises in workbook.
- Prepare A closer look 2. 
- Finish all the exercises.
The 25th period; week 06
Date of preparing: 
08/10/2021
Date of teaching: 
14/10/2021
14/10/2021
15/10/2021
Class: 
8A
8D
8G
UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
A CLOSER LOOK 2
I. Objectives:
1. Knowledge. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to review: 
	+ “should and shouldn’t” to express advice
+ “have to” to express obligation or necessity
2. Ability. 
- Linguistic competence, cooperative learning and communicative competence.
- Practice saying sentences with correct stress on words
- Ss will be able to use the lexical items related to Customs and Traditions and pronounce correctly.
3. Attitude.
- Discover and love customs and traditions.
- Have respect for teachers.
II. Teaching aids: Text books, cassette, chalk, pictures and some boards.
III. Procedure: 
T’s and Ss’ activities
Contents
Activity 1. (5’) 
Aim: Ss answer question to get ready for the topic
-T gives a situation: “Your brother is going out with a friend. The weather forecast says it’s a hot sunny day. Give him some advice
T encourages ss to give their advice freely.
-Countable and uncountable nouns with “custom” and “tradition”.
Activity 2: 10’
Aim: Ss revise how to use Should for advice; have for obligation/necessity.
- Ss do the exercise individually in 5’. 
-T leads in lesson: review “should or shouldn’t” to express advice about customs and traditions. 
-Ss remind the modal verbs. 
Activity 2. 25’ 
Aim: Ss can use the grammar and doing exercises.
-T asks ss to look at the pictures and quickly describe what they see in 5’ 
-Ss work in individually then read aloud to the class. 
-T corrects their pronunciation, intonation and stress and gives explanation if necessary.
- T asks ss to look at the Remember box first 
- Ss ưork in individually complete the sentences.
- T calls some ss to write the missing words on the board 
- Ss: Remark and correct 
- One ss read the e- mail quickly
- Other Ss do the Ex individually to find out the mistakes. 
- Some Ss read aloud their answers. 
- Other Ss comment. 
Activity 4. (5’)
Aim: Ss summary content and are guided to study at home.
- Repeat the main points in the lesson.
- Ss remind the usage of “should” and 
“have to”.
- Ex 3, 4, 5 workbook. - T guides the way to do their homework. 
Modal verbs: 
Should, have to.
Should and shouldn’t to express advice.
I. GRAMMAR
1. “Should and shouldn’t” to express advice.
a, S + should + V + O
b, S + shouldn’t +V + O
c, Should + S +V ...? 
Yes, S + should/ No, S + shouldn’t.
2. “Have to” is used to express obligation or necessity.
a, S + have to/ has to + V
b, S + don’t/ doesn’t have to + V
c, Do/ Does + S + have to V...?
- Yes, S + do/ does; No, S + don’t/ doesn’t
II. PRACTICE
Ex 1: Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with “should or shouln’t”
Answer:
1- should 	2- shouln’t 
3- should 4- shouln’t 
5- should 
Ex 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of “have to’ 
 1- have to 
2- have to 
3- has to 
4- had to/ don’t have to 
5- does have to 
6- didn’t have to 
Ex 5: Read the e-mail. Find and correct mistakes.
1. shouldn’t -> should
2. has -> have
3. shouldn’t -> should
4. didn’t -> don’t 
5. have use -> have to use
6. should worry -> shouldn’t worry
Homework.
- Learn new words and do ex again.
- Do exercises in workbook.
- Prepare Communication. 
- Finish all the exercises.
The 26th period; week 06
Date of preparing: 
08/10/2021
Date of teaching: 
15/10/2021
15/10/2021
16/10/2021
Class: 
8A
8D
8G
UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
SKILLS 1
I. Objectives: 
1. Knowledge. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to know: 
- Read for general and specific information about customs and traditions
- Talk about customs and traditions
- Gifted students: Read comprehension the related texts.
* Content.
- Vocabulary: celebrate, anniversary, lasagne
- Grammatical structures: 
2. Ability. Linguistic competence, cooperative learning and communicative competence. 
3. Attitude 
- Students love customs and traditions. 
- Develop listening, speaking skills and cooperative interaction
II. Teaching aids. Ss’ books, text books, projector, computer .
III. Procedures:
T’s and Ss’ activities
Contents
Activity 1. (5’)
Aim: To attract Ss’ attention to the lesson and to lead in the new lesson.
-T asks Ss about their families’ customs and traditions. 
Activities 1. 20’
Aim: Ss can know some words and lead in the text. Help Ss read about customs and traditions in Viet Nam and answer the questions.
-Ss look at the pictures and answer the questions in pairs.
Elicit answers from Ss 
- Ss read the passage quickly and tell if Mi is writing about her family or her society.
- Elicit answers from Ss 
- Introdude the new type of reading exercise. Instruct the way to do this kind of exercise. 
- Read the statements and underline the key words.
- Stop to read the part that includes the key words more carefully to make sure the information matches. 
T may model with the first satement
S work individually then compare their answers with a classmate.
-Ss read the text again and answer the questions in pairs.
-Ss compare the answers in pairs.
-Some ss write the answers on the board and T asks ss to explain their answers. 
- T confirms the correct answers.
* For gifted students: Read comprehension the related texts.
- They read the text detailedly and answer question in Ex 3, 4 correctly.
Activity 3 (15’) 
Aim: Speak about teen stress and pressure and how to cope with them
- Ss ask each other the three questions about their own family customs and traditions.
- T can move about the class facilitating where necessary and assessing how Ss are doing.
Activity 4. (5’)
Aim: Ss summary content and are guided to study at home.	
- Repeat the main points in the lesson.
- T gives out the work and guides ss to prepare for the new lesson.
Vocabulary about customs and traditions.
I. READING
Ex 1. There is a British exchange student in your class. You invite her to dinner at your home. Play the roles. 
- Picture 1: A family is celebrating a birthday
- Picture 2: People are making Chung cake
- Picture 3: A family is at an amusement park 
Ex 2. Read Mi’s presentation on customs and traditions. Is she writing about her family or her society?
She’s writing about her family.
Ex 3. Decide in which paragraph each detail is mentioned. Write A, B, C in the blank
1- C 2- A 3- C 
4- B 5- A 6- B 
Eg: in statement 1, the key words are “name” and “Italian dish”
Ex 4. Answer the questions 
1/ They are: having lunch together on the second day of Tt, spending Sunday together, and celebrating her grandparents’ wedding anniversary on the first Sunday of October.
2/ They usually go to the cinema or go for a picnic together
3/ They don’t remember
4/ They made five- colored sticky rice served with grilled chicken
5/ They love family customs and traditions because they provide a sense of belonging.
II. SPEAKING
Ex 5. Work in pairs and discuss the questions 
Homework. 
- Learn new words and do ex again.
- Do exercises in workbook.
- Prepare Skills 2.