Cao Ba Quat Secondary School Lesson plan English 8
Week 16
Period 46
The date of making lesson: 1 / 12 /2010
The date of teaching lesson: from 2 . . . / 12 / 2010

UNIT8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE ( Pages 72,73 )
Lesson 1: Getting started & listen and read
I Aims:
-By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to talk about the difference between
country life and city life, to talk about the intention, plan in the future.
-To develop listening and reading skills.
-To help Ss to know the development between the countryside and the city
nowadays however also educate Ss to have awareness of loving their homeland.
II. Language content:
- Present progressive tense
- Comparative and superlative adjectives.
III. Teaching method:
-Pairs work, groups work, intensive reading and communicative method.
IV. Teaching aids:
- Lesson plan E.8, textbook, pictures, , tape and cassette...
V.Procedure:
Teacher’s activities
1. Getting started.(7’)
T introduces about the title of the lesson to
Ss
T explains the words or phrases which
describe the country and the city to Ss.
T asks Ss to make a list of the differences
between the countryside and the city.
T comments and goes on new lesson.

2. Listen and read.(33’)
2.1 Pre- reading
T sets the scene to Ss.
Students’ activities
Ss:
- Listen to T’s introduction
City Country
- noisy
- pollution
- tall buildings
- kinds of goods
- entertainments
- traffice jam
- beautiful views
- fresh air
- friendly
- fresh foods
- quiet
- untraffic jam
Ss: Listen to T’s introduction.
-Copy down vocab.
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T supplies vocabulary on the board to Ss
T has Ss practice reading vocab in
groups,
indiviually.
T uses Slap the board or Rub out and

remember to check vocabulary.
2.2. While-reading.
T plays the cassette twice.
T asks Ss to listen to the tape carefully.
T lets Ss read the dialogue silently.
T asks Ss to play a role of Hoa and Na.
T asks Ss to work in groups to do the
exercise 2 on page 73.
T comments and corrects the mistakes to
Ss.
2.3 Post- reading
T asks Ss to repractice reading the
dialogue aloud in front of class.
T remarks and corrects the mistakes to Ss.
3. Consolidation and homework (5’)
+ peaceful ( a )
+ permanently ( adv )
+ such as
+ Not only…but also
Ex: Ba is not only good at English but
also plays soccer well.
+ accessible ( a )
+ definitely ( adv )
+ medical facility ( n )
- Ss practice reading vocab in groups,
indiviually.
* Slap the board.
Ss: Listen to the tape carefully.
Read the dialogue silently
1. Practice the dialogue with a partner.

Ss: Practice playing a role of Hoa and
Na.
2. Answer the question
Ss: Work in groups to do the exercise 2 on
page 73.
a. Na has been to the Kim Lien village
b. She was there for the weekend.
c. She thinks the countryside is too
quiet.
d. Maybe she means that the
countryside is boring , there is no
entertainment, no libraries, no movies,
no supermarkets…
e. Hoa mentions many remote areas
are getting electricity, people can now
have things like refrigerators and TV.
And medical facilities are more
accessible.
f. I prefer the countryside. Because it’s
quiet and peaceful, the air is clean…
- Exchange the answers.
- Correct the mistakes.
Ss:
- Correct the miatakes.
- Copy down the correct answers.
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T asks Ss to reread the dialogue at home
and learn vovab by heart

T asks Ss to prepare new lesson: Lesson
2.
Speak and do the exercises in workbook
- Read the dialogue aloud in front of
class.
Ss:
-Do as T’s requests.
• Taking the experience from the lesson :
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Week 16
Period 47
The date of making lesson: 2 /12 /2010
The date of teaching lesson: from 3 . . ./ 12 /2010

UNIT8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE ( Pages 73,74 )
Lesson 2: Speak
I Aims:
-By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to speak and talk about the changes
of the town.
-To develop speaking skill.
-To help Ss to know the changes between the countryside and the city
nowadays however also educate Ss to have awareness of loving their homeland.
II. Language content:
-Comparision and superlative adjectives
-Present simple tense.
III. Teaching method:
-Pairs work, groups work, communicative method, intensive speaking.
IV. Teaching aids:
- Lesson plan E.8, textbook, , pictures.
V.Procedure:

Teacher’s activities
1. Warm up (5’)
* Brainstorming
Students’ activities
old
short tall
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2. Speak ( 35’)
2.1 Presentation
T sets the scene to Ss.
T asks Ss to look at the pictures of
the old day and now.
T hangs the pictures on the board
2.2. Practice
T asks Ss to practice speaking about
the changes of the town.
T remarks and corrects the mistakes
to Ss.
.
2.3 Production
T asks Ss to work in pairs to talk
about the changes in Ss’ hometown.
3. Homework (5’)
T asks Ss to learn the sentences by
heart.
T asks Ss to prepare new lesson:
Lesson 3.Listen and do the exercises

in workbook

modern
Ss:
- Look at the pictures on page 73
- Listen to T’s explanation.
- List the things from the pictures
+ traffic
+ buildings
+ town
+ means of transport.
+ supermarket
+ sidewalk
1. Work with a partner. Look at the pictures and
talk about the changes of the town.
Ss: Work in pairs to talk about the changes of
the town.
a. The traffic is getting busier.
b. Urban views are becoming more beutiful
c. The houses are getting more modern.
d. The town is becoming busier and noisier.
e. Vehicles are getting more modern.
f. The air is getting dirtier.
g. The price is getting more expensive.
- Correct the pronunciation and intonation.
2. Work with a partner. Talk about changes in
Ss’ hometown.
a. There are more high buildings.
b. The population of Chu Se are becoming
crowded.

c. The streets are getting noisier and busier.
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Ss:
- Speak aloud in front of class.
Ss:
-Do as T’s requests.
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• Taking the experience from the lesson :
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Week 17
Period 48
The date of making lesson: 5 /12 /2010
The date of teaching lesson: from 6 . . ./ 12 / 2010

UNIT8: COUNTRY LIFE AND CITY LIFE ( Page 74 )
Lesson 3: Listen
I Aims:
-By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to listen to the dialogue and fill in the
missing words.
-To develop listening skill.
-To educate Ss’ habits of studying English 8.
II. Language content:
- Present progressive tense.
- Comparision and superlative adjectives.
III. Teaching method:
-Pairs work, groups work, communicative method, intensive listening.
IV. Teaching aids:
- Lesson plan E.8, textbook, sub.board, pictures, tape and cassette.

V.Procedure:
Teacher’s activities
1. Warm up (5’)
* Chatting
T asks Ss some questions about the
changes in Ss’ hometown.
a. How does the town change ?
b. How about the people and houses?
c. What about the streets?
d. Do you prefer city or country? Why
or why not?
2. Listen( 35’)
2.1 Pre-listening
T sets the scene.
Students’ activities
Ss: Answer T’s questions.
a. The town is becoming busier and
noisier.
b. The population of Chu Se are becoming
crowded and the houses are getting
higher.
c. There are more and more streets but it
is still small.
d. I prefer country to city because it is
quiet and the air is fresh and clean.
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