Giáo án Tiếng Anh 8 - Period 66-68, Unit 9: Natural disasters - Năm học 2023-2024

 Date of preparing: 1/3/2024 
 Period 66: UNIT 9: NATURAL DISASTERS 
 Lesson 5: Skills 1 
I. OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 
1. Knowledge: 
- Read for specific information about natural disasters 
- Talk about a natural disaster. 
2. Core competence: 
- Develop communication skills and creativity. 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork. 
- Actively join in class activities. 
3. Personal qualities: 
- Develop awareness of Natural disasters. 
- Be concerned and know what to prepare when natural disasters happen. 
II. MATERIALS 
 - Grade 8 textbook, Unit 9- Skills 1. 
 - Computer connected to the Internet. 
 - Projector / TV 
 - hoclieu.vn 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. WARM-UP (5 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson. 
- To lead into the new lesson. 
b. Content: 
- Who’s faster? 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss review words related to natural disasters. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 - Teacher divides Ss into groups. 
 - Teacher gives each group a piece of paper. erupt 
 - Teacher asks them to list all the words about 
 natural disasters they have learnt. Natural 
 - Ss work in their group and list all the words disasters 
 about natural disasters in 2 minutes. 
 - Teacher asks 4 groups to tick their posters on 
 the board. 
 - Teacher checks and gives comments. 
 - The group with most correct words is the 
 winner. 
 e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s feedback. 
2. ACTIVITY 1: READING (24 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To introduce some vocabulary 
- To activate Ss’ knowledge of the topic of the reading text. 
- To help Ss develop the skill of reading for the main idea (skimming), specific 
information (scanning) and guessing word meaning in context. 
b. Content: 
- Vocabulary pre-teach 
- Task 1: Match the headlines with the natural disasters. 
- Task 2: Read the two news articles. Match the highlighted words with their meanings. 
- Task 3: Read the articles again and answer the questions. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss understand new vocabulary 
- Students can understand the text and choose the right answers. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Vocabulary: New words: 
 - Teacher introduces the vocabulary. 1. ash (n) 
 - Teacher explains the meaning of the new 2. tsunami (n) 
 vocabulary, using pictures and translation. 3. tremble (v) 
 - Teacher checks students’ understanding 
 with the “Matching” technique. 
 Task 1: Match the headlines (1 – 2) with the natural disasters (A – B). (5 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to read the headlines Answer key: 
 carefully and match them with the disasters. 1. B 
 - Ss work individually and do the task. 2. A 
 - Teacher elicits and confirms the correct 
 answers. 
 - Teacher tell Ss something about Tonga 
 which is a country in the South-western 
 Pacific Ocean. It consists of about 170 
 islands. 
 - Teacher tells them that they are going to 
 read news articles about two natural disasters. 
 Task 2: Read the two news articles. Match the highlighted words with their 
 meanings. 
 (7 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to read through the two Answer key: 
 articles individually. 1. d 
 - Ss read the articles carefully and match the 2. e 
 words with their meanings. 3. a 
 - Teacher asks Ss to compare answers in 4. b 
 pairs. 5. c 
 - Teacher confirms the answers as a class and 
 explains if needed. 
 Task 3: Read the articles again and answer the questions. (7 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually. Answer key: 
 - Ss read the articles again and answer 5 1. In the South Pacific last Saturday. 
 questions. 2. A tsunami. 
 - Teacher asks Ss to compare their answers 3. It destroyed hundreds of homes on 
 with a partner. some small islands, and more than 
 - Teacher confirms the correct answer as a twenty people on these islands are 
 class. missing. 
 4. For about 30 seconds. 
 5. A strong earthquake in China. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback. 
3. ACTIVITY 2: SPEAKING (13 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To help Ss generate ideas for talking about a natural disaster. 
- To give Ss a chance to give a short piece of news about a natural disaster. 
b. Content: 
- Task 4: Work in pairs. Match the questions with the answers. 
- Task 5: Work in groups. Prepare a short piece of news about the natural disaster in 4 or 
one you know of. Report the news to the class. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can talk and prepare a short piece of news about natural disasters. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Task 4: Work in pairs. Match the questions with the answers. (6 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs. Answer key: 
 - Ss read all the sentences carefully then match 1. c 
 the questions with suitable answers. 2. e 
 - Teacher moves around to observe and offer 3. a 
 help if needed. 4. b 
 - Teacher invites some pairs to practise in front 5. d 
 of the class. 
 Task 5: Work in groups. Prepare a short piece of news about the natural disaster 
 in 4 or one you know of. Report the news to the class. (7 mins) 
 - Teacher divides Ss into groups. Example: 
 - Ss prepare a short piece of news about natural Five days of heavy rain caused a 
 disasters. serious flood in a village in Phu Yen. 
 - Teacher asks them to read the news in the The flood happened last week. 
 reading part again to imitate the way it is 
 written. 
 - Teacher asks them to read the example. 
 Teacher tells them that they only need to 
 organise the answers to the questions in 4 in a 
 logical order to create a piece of news. 
 - Teacher moves around to give support if 
 needed. 
 - Teacher invites some groups to report the 
 news to the class. 
 - Teacher asks other groups to listen and give 
 comments. 
 - Teacher comments on Ss’ answers. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback. 
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins) 
a. Wrap-up: 
- Teacher asks Ss to summarise the main points of the lesson. 
b. Homework: 
- Learn by heart all the words that they have just learnt. 
- Do exercises in the workbook. 
- Prepare for Lesson 6 – Skills 2. 
 Date of preparing: 1/3/2024 
 Period 67: UNIT 9: NATURAL DISASTERS 
 Lesson 6: Skills 2 
I. OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 
1. Knowledge: 
- Listen and get general and specific about things to do before, during, and after a natural 
disaster; 
- Write instructions about things to do before, during, and after a natural disaster. 
2. Core competence: 
- Develop communication skills and creativity. 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pairwork. 
- Actively join in class activities. 
3. Personal qualities 
- Develop awareness of Natural disasters. 
- Be concerned and know what to prepare when natural disasters happen. 
II. MATERIALS 
 - Grade 8 textbook, Unit 9 Skills 2. 
 - Computer connected to the Internet. 
 - Projector / TV 
 - hoclieu.vn 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. WARM-UP (5 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson. 
- To lead into the new lesson. 
b. Content: 
- Chatting 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can talk about what people should do before, during and after a storm. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 - Teacher shows a picture of a storm and asks 
 Ss what people should do before, during and 
 after a storm. 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually and 
 think of the answers. 
 - Teacher invites some Ss to share their ideas. 
 - Teacher gives comments and leads to the new 
 lesson. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s feedback. 
 2. ACTIVITY 1: VOCABULARY (4 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To introduce new words related to natural disasters. 
- To help Ss develop the skill of listening for specific information. 
- To help Ss further develop the skill of listening for specific information. 
b. Content: 
- Vocabulary pre-teach 
- Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the questions. 
- Task 2: Listen to a broadcast. Put the activities in the correct column. 
- Task 3: Listen again and tick T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can answer the questions correctly. 
- Ss can listen for specific information and do the learning tasks 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Vocabulary pre-teaching 
 - Teacher introduces the vocabulary. New words: 
 - Teacher explains the meaning of the new 1. authority (n) 
 vocabulary, using pictures and translation. 2. warn (v) 
 - Teacher checks students’ understanding 3. avoid (v) 
 with the “Matching” technique. 
 Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the picture and answer the questions. (4 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs and look at Suggested answer: 
 the pictures carefully. A torch, a mask, a lamp, a whistle, a 
 - Ss look at the pictures and answer the two bottle of water, some medicine, 
 questions. matches, a radio, some plasters, a 
 - Teacher elicits the answers from Ss. candle, a multi-purpose knife, some 
 - Teacher invites some Ss to answer in front batteries, a blanket. 
 of the class. 
 Task 2: Listen to a broadcast. Put the activities (1 – 6) in the correct column. (7 
 mins) 
 - Teacher tells Ss that they are going to listen Answer key: 
 to a broadcast in which instructions to - Before a storm: 2,6 
 prepare for a natural disaster are given. - During a storm: 3,5 
 - Teacher has them read the activities 1-6 and - After a storm: 1,4 
 try to guess which activities go into which 
 column. 
 - Teacher invites some Ss to share their 
 answers and write them on the board. 
 - Teacher has Ss read the activities again and 
 underline the key words. 
 - Teacher plays the recording and asks Ss to 
 listen and put the activities in the correct 
 columns. 
 - Ss work in pairs to compare their answers. 
 - Teacher asks Ss to compare their answers 
 with the ones on the board. 
 - Teacher confirms whether they are right or 
 wrong, playing the audio again if necessary. 
 Task 3. Listen again and tick T (True) or F (False) for each sentence. (7 mins) 
 - Teacher tells Ss that they are going to listen Answer key: 
 to the broadcast again and decide if the 1. F 
 statements are true or false. 2. T 
 - Without playing the recording again, 3. F 
 teacher has Ss read the statements and decide 4. T 
 if they are true or false. 
 - Teacher plays the recording and asks Ss to 
 listen again to check their answers. 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to compare 
 their answers. 
 - Teacher asks for Ss’ answers and confirms 
 the correct ones. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback 
3. ACTIVITY 2: WRITING (15 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To brainstorm ideas and make an outline for Ss’ writing. 
- To help Ss practise writing instructions about things to do before, during and after a 
flood. 
b. Content: 
- Task 4: Work in pairs. Discuss what you should do before, during, and after a flood. 
Write your ideas in the columns. 
- Write instructions (80 - 100 words) about things to do before, during, and after a flood. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can write instructions about things to do before, during, and after a flood. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Task 4: Work in pairs. Discuss what you should do before, during, and after a 
 flood. Write your ideas in the columns. (5 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs. 
 - Ss discuss what they should do before, during 
 and after a flood. 
 - Ss write their ideas in the columns. 
 - Teacher has some Ss present their ideas. 
 - Teacher comments on their answers. 
 Task 5: Write instructions (80 - 100 words) about things to do before, during, and 
 after a flood. (10 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually and Suggested answer: 
 write their instructions based on their answers Here are the things you should do 
 in task 4. before, during, and after a flood. 
 - Teacher asks one student to write his/ her Before: 
 answer on the board. Other Ss and teacher – Prepare an emergency kit with 
 comment on the writing on the board. necessary things. 
 – Build barriers to stop floodwater 
 from entering the house. 
 – Move to a higher place if 
 necessary. 
 During: 
 – Listen to the radio or television for 
 warnings and information. 
 – Be careful with flash flooding. 
 After: 
 – Avoid moving water. 
 – Stay away from damaged areas 
 unless the local authority needs your 
 help. 
 – Listen for local warnings of flash 
 floods. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback. 
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins) 
a. Wrap-up 
- Teacher asks Ss to summarise the main points of the lesson. 
b. Homework 
- Learn by heart all the words that they have just learnt. 
- Rewrite the instructions. 
- Do exercises in the workbook. 
- Prepare for Lesson 7 – Looking back + Project. 
 Date of preparing: 1/3/2024 
 Period 68: UNIT 9: NATURAL DISASTERS 
 Lesson 7: Looking back & Project 
I. OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 
1. Knowledge: 
- Revise more vocabulary items they have learnt in the unit. 
- Revise the differences between the past simple and past continuous. 
- Revise the past continuous. 
- Have an opportunity to research more deeply into a natural disaster. 
2. Core competence: 
- Develop communication skills and creativity. 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work. 
- Actively join in class activities 
3. Personal qualities 
- Develop awareness of Natural disasters. 
- Be concerned and know what to prepare when natural disasters happen. 
II. MATERIALS 
 - Grade 8 textbook, Unit 9- Looking back & Project 
 - Computer connected to the Internet 
 - Projector / TV 
 - hoclieu.vn 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. WARM-UP (5 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson. 
- To lead into the new lesson. 
b. Content: 
- Mind map 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can tell the teacher what they have learnt in unit 9. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 - Teacher writes on the board “Unit 9” and Suggested answer: 
 asks students to think of what they have - Vocabulary: about the natural disasters 
 already learnt in this unit. - Pronunciation: stress in words ending 
 - Students work in groups to do the task. in -al and -ous 
 - Teacher calls some students to retell. - Grammar: The past continuous 
 - Teacher confirms and leads them to do all 
 the exercises in books. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s feedback. 
2. ACTIVITY 1: VOCABULARY (10 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To help Ss revise the vocabulary they have learnt in the unit through pictures. 
- To help Ss revise more vocabulary items they have learnt in the unit in different 
contexts. 
b. Content: 
- Task 1: Write the name of a natural disaster in each blank. 
- Task 2: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can use the words they have learnt in different contexts. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Task 1: Write the name of a natural disaster in each blank. (5 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually, read the Answer key: 
 sentences and look at the pictures. 1. flood 
 - Ss write the name of a natural disaster in each 2. storm 
 blank. 3. earthquake 
 - Teacher asks Ss to compare their answers with 4. volcanic eruption 
 a partner. 5. landslide 
 - Teacher calls some Ss to share their answers. 
 - Teacher confirms the correct answers as a 
 class. 
 Task 2. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets. (5 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually and read Answer key: 
 5 sentences carefully. 1. destruction 
 - Ss complete the sentences using the correct 2. predictions 
 form of the words given. 3. victims 
 - Teacher asks Ss to share their answers with a 4. warned 
 partner. 5. workers 
 - Teacher invites some Ss to write their answers 
 on the board. 
 - Teacher confirms the correct answers. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback 
3. ACTIVITY 2: GRAMMAR (10 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To help Ss revise the differences between the past simple and past continuous. 
- To help Ss revise the past continuous by completing the sentences about them and their 
family members. 
b. Content: 
- Task 3: Put the verbs into the correct tense: the past simple or past continuous. 
- Task 4: Complete the sentences about you and your family members. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
Students can differentiate between the past simple and past continuous. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 Task 3: Put the verbs into the correct tense: the past simple or past continuous. (5 
 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually and read Answer key: 
 the sentences carefully. 1. were doing 
 - Ss give the correct form of the verbs (the 2. destroyed 
 simple past or past continuous). 3. was watering; came 
 - Teacher asks them to compare their answers 4. were calling; appeared 
 with a partner. 5. Were listening 
 - Teacher confirms the correct answers as a 
 class. 
 Task 4: Complete the sentences about you and your family members. (5 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to work individually and 
 write sentences about their family members, 
 using the past continuous. 
 - Teacher asks Ss to compare their sentences 
 with a partner. 
 - Teacher invites some Ss to write their 
 sentences on the board. 
 - Teacher comments on their answers. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback 
4. ACTIVITY 3: PROJECT (15 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To provide Ss with an opportunity to research more deeply into a natural disaster. 
b. Content: 
- Present the poster to the class. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can research more deeply into a natural disaster. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ 
 CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
 What do we know about it? 
 - Ask Ss to read the instructions again (T has 
 already assigned the project since the first 
 lesson of the Unit and checked their progress 
 after each lesson). 
 - Let students have some time to check their 
 posters for the final time and make any 
 adjustments if necessary. 
 - T has groups show their posters and present 
 them to the class. 
e. Assessment 
 - T checks ss’ grammatical and spelling mistakes on their poster, listens to their 
presentation, and gives feedback. 
5. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins) 
a. Wrap-up 
- Teacher asks Ss to summarise the main points of the lesson. 
b. Homework 
- Do exercises in the workbook. 
- Prepare for Unit 10 – Getting started