Giáo án Tiếng Anh 8 - Tuần 13, Period 31-33 - Năm học 2023-2024

Date of preparing: 23/11/2023 
 Period 31: UNIT 4: ETHNIC GROUPS OF VIET NAM 
 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 in different contexts. 
- Revise Yes/ No questions and Wh-questions. 
- Revise the use of countable and uncountable nouns. 
- Have an opportunity to research more deeply into an ethnic group they are interested in. 
2. Core competence: 
- Develop communication skills and creativity. 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work. 
- Actively join in class activities 
3. Personal qualities 
- Respect ethnic groups of Viet Nam and their culture 
- Develop self-study skills 
II. MATERIALS 
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 4: 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 4. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Mind map Suggested answer: 
- Teacher writes on the board “Unit 4” and asks - Vocabulary: about the lifestyle of 
students to think of what they have learnt already in ethnic groups 
this unit. - Pronunciation: /k/ and /g/ 
- Students work in groups to do the task. - Grammar: Yes / No and Wh-questions, 
- Teacher calls some students to retell. countable and uncountable nouns 
- 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: Match the words and phrases with the pictures. 
- Task 2: Complete the sentences with the word and phrases from the box. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can use the words they have learnt in different contexts. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Task 1: Match the words and phrases with the pictures. (5 mins) 
- Teacher asks Ss to work individually and read the Answer key: 
 words/ phrases carefully. 1. c 
- Ss match the phrases with suitable pictures. 2. a 
- Teacher calls some Ss to share their answers. 3. e 
- Teacher confirms the correct answers as a class. 4. b 
 5. d 
Task 2: Complete the sentences with the word and phrases from the box. (5 mins) 
- Teacher asks Ss to read the word and phrases in Answer key: 
 the box and see if they still remember their 1. musical instruments 
 meanings. 2. sticky rice 
- Ss read each sentence and choose the correct 3. communal house 
 answer from the box to complete it. 4. folk songs 
- Teacher asks Ss to double-check their answers 5. staircase 
 with their partners. 
- Teacher confirms the correct answers as a class. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher’s observation and feedback 
3. ACTIVITY 2: GRAMMAR (10 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To help Ss revise Yes / No questions and Wh-questions. 
- To help Ss revise the use of countable and uncountable nouns. 
b. Content: 
- Task 3: Write questions from the clues. 
- Task 4: There is one incorrect underlined word in each sentence. Circle and correct it. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Students can make Yes / No and Wh-questions using the clues. 
- Students can identify mistakes when using countable and uncountable noun and correct them. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Task 3: Write questions from the clues. (5 mins) 
- Teacher asks Ss to work individually and read the Answer key: 
 clues carefully. 1. Did you attend the Khmer’s Moon 
- Ss use the clues given to make Yes / No and Wh- Worship Festival last year? 
 questions. 2. How many ethnic minority groups are 
- Teacher asks them to compare their answers with there in Viet Nam? 
 a partner. 3. Where do the Hmong live? 
- Teacher confirms the correct answers as a class. 4. What did you do at the Ede’s Harvest 
 Festival last October? 
 5. How old are the minority children 
 when they start helping the family? 
Task 4: There is one incorrect underlined word in each sentence. Circle and correct it. (5 
 mins) 
- Teacher asks Ss to read each sentence and decide Answer key: 
 which underlined word is incorrect. 1. houses → house 
- Teacher asks Ss to do this exercise individually. 2. leave → leaves 
- Teacher calls on 2-3 Ss to give their answers and 3. Much → Many 
 asks them to explain their answers. 4. houseworks → housework 
- Teacher confirms the correct answers as a class. 5. many → much 
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 an ethnic group they are 
interested in. 
b. Content: 
- Present the poster to the class. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss can research more deeply and talk about an ethnic group they are interested in. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ CONTENTS 
 ACTIVITIES 
Our ethnic groups 
- 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 5: Getting started. 
 Date of preparing: 23/11/2023 
 Period 32: UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS 
 Lesson 1: Getting started – Tet is coming! 
 I. OBJECTIVES 
 By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: 
 1. Knowledge 
 - Gain an overview about the topic Customs and traditions 
 - Gain vocabulary to talk about Customs and traditions 
 2. Competences 
 - Use words and expressions related to customs and traditions 
 - Read and listen about local festival 
 - Actively join in class activities 
 3. Personal qualities 
 - Love the customs and traditions of Viet Nam. 
 II. MATERIALS 
 - Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, Getting started 
 - 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 unit. 
 b. Content: 
 - Questions & answers about festivals and Tet holiday in Viet Nam. 
 c. Expected outcomes: 
 - Ss have general ideas about the topic “Our Customs and Traditions”. 
 d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Asking questions: Questions: 
- T asks Ss some questions about festivals in Viet 1. Can you name some festivals in Viet Nam? 
Nam. 2. Do you like the Mid-Autumn Festival? 
- T asks Ss what they do before and during Tet 3. Do you like Tet holiday? 
holiday 4. What do you do before Tet holiday? 
- Ss answer the question individually. 5. What do you do during Tet holiday? 
- T draws a mind map on the board to summarise Ss’ 
ideas. Write the title on the board Our customs and Suggested answers: 
traditions. 1. Mid Autumn Festival, Tet holiday, 
- T asks Ss to guess what the conversation might be 2. Yes, I do / No, I don’t 
about. 3. Yes I do / No, I don’t 
 4. Clean my house, buy some flowers, decorate 
 my house, cut hair, 
 5. Visit my relatives, receive lucky money 
 e. Assessment 
 - Teacher listens to Ss’ answers and gives feedback. 
 2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (5 mins) 
 a. Objectives: 
 - To introduce some vocabulary related to the topic. 
 - To get Ss ready for the dialogue of the lesson 
 b. Content: 
 - Vocabulary pre-teach 
 c. Expected outcomes: 
 - Ss can pronounce the new words correctly and use them in appropriate situations. 
 d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Vocabulary pre-teaching New words: 
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. 1. admire (v) 
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 2. chase away (v) 
by pictures. 3. pray (v) 
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the 4. offering (n) 
Matching Game. 5. ornamental tree (n) 
- Teacher gives feedback and asks students to open their 
textbook to discover further. 
 e. Assessment 
 - Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback. 
 3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (30 mins) 
 a. Objectives: 
 - To set the context for the introductory dialogue 
 - To develop students’ reading skills. 
 b. Content: 
 - Task 1: Listen and read. 
 - Task 2: Read the conversation again and tick T (true) or F (False). 
 - Task 3: Match the phrases with the correct pictures. 
 - Task 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box. 
 c. Expected outcomes: 
 - Students can read and understand general and specific information about Tet holiday. 
 d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
 Task 1: Listen and read. (10 mins) 
 - Teacher asks Ss to look at the pictures on page 50 in the Questions: 
 book and answer the questions. - What can you see in each picture? 
 - Ss answer the questions in pairs. - Can you guess the places that the 
 - Teacher plays the recording twice. Ss listen and read. picture shows? 
 - Teacher has Ss underline the words / phrases that are 
 related to the topic of the unit while they are listening and Suggested answers: 
 reading. flower village, kumquat trees, 
 - Teacher invites some pairs of Ss to read the conversation ornamental trees, bamboo pole, 
 aloud. decorative items, chase away bad luck 
 - Teacher has Ss say the words in the text that they think 
 are related to the topic Customs and traditions. Quickly 
 write the words on one part of the board. Comment on Ss’ 
 answers. 
Task 2: Read the conversation again and write T (True) or F (False). (10 mins) 
- Teacher tells Ss to read the conversation again and work Answer key: 
independently to find the answers. Remind Ss to underline 1. F (Trang’s cousin is at Sa Dec Flower 
the information and correct the false statements. Village.) 
- Ss work independently to find the answers. 2. T 
- Teacher has Ss compare the answers in pairs before 3. T 
checking with the whole class. 4. F Pplants and flowers are an important 
- Teacher checks the answers as a class and gives part of Tet) 
feedback. 5. T 
Task 3: Match the phrase with the correct pictures. (5 mins) 
- Teacher asks Ss to name the things they see in the Answer key: 
pictures. 1. d 
- Teacher has Ss work individually to match the phrases 1 2. a 
- 5 with the correct pictures. 3. e 
- Teacher lets them compare their answers with a partner. 4. b 
- Teacher checks the answers with the whole class. 5. c 
Confirm the correct answers. 
- Teacher has some Ss practice saying the phrases again. 
Task 4: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box . (5 mins) 
- Teacher has Ss look at the verbs in the box. Check if they Answer key: 
know these verbs. 1. place 
- Teacher has Ss read the sentences and complete each 2. admire 
sentence with a verb from the box. 3. chase 
- Teacher asks for Ss’ answers and confirms the correct 4. pray 
ones. 
- Teacher has some Ss read aloud the sentences. 
- For more able classes, challenge them to think of other 
words that can go with the given verbs. 
 e. Assessment 
 - T checks the exercises and gives feedback. 
 4. ACTIVITY 3: FURTHER PRACTICE (5 mins) 
 a. Objectives: 
 - To help Ss broaden their knowledge about New Year customs and traditions from other 
 countries; 
 - To motivate Ss. 
 b. Content: 
 - Task 5: QUIZ: New Years around the world. 
 c. Expected outcomes: 
 - Students can gain more knowledge about New Year customs and traditions from other 
 countries. 
 d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
 Task 5: Quiz: New Years around the world 
 People around the world celebrate New Years differently. Choose the country with each 
 tradition below. (5 mins) 
 - Teacher has Ss work in pairs and compete with each other. Answer key: 
 - Teacher sets time (3 minutes) for Ss to do this activity. The 1. B 
 first student to finish calls out “Bingo!” 2. A 
 - Teacher checks answers with the whole class. Compliment 3. A 
 those with all correct answers. 4. B 
 - For a more able class, teacher asks each pair to write two 5. B 
 questions about New Year customs and traditions of two 
 countries they know. T collects the questions and reads 
 aloud some of them. Ss compete to give their answers to the 
 questions. The one with the most correct answers win the 
 game 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher checks answers and gives feedback. 
4. CONSOLIDATION (5 mins) 
a. Wrap-up 
- Teacher asks Ss to say aloud some words they remember from the lesson. 
- Teacher asks Ss to make some sentences with vocabulary which they learned from the lesson. 
b. Homework 
- Learn the new words by heart. 
- Practise talking about the Tet holiday. 
- Do exercises in the workbook. 
- Start preparing for the Project of the unit: 
Teacher randomly puts Ss in groups of 4 or 5 and asks them to choose a custom or tradition 
practised in your hometown and make a poster about it (suggested information in Project lesson). 
Students will show and present their posters in Lesson 7 – Looking back and Project. (Teacher 
should check the progress of students’ preparation after each lesson.) 
Date of preparing: 23/11/2023 
 Period 33: UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS 
 Lesson 2: A closer look 1 
I. OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: 
1. Knowledge 
- Use the lexical items related to the topic Customs and traditions 
- Know how to use words and phrases often used with Customs and traditions 
- Pronounce the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/ correctly 
2. Competences 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work 
- Access and consolidate information from a variety of sources 
- Actively join in class activities 
3. Personal qualities 
- Proud of values of Vietnamese culture 
- Having love for family 
II. MATERIALS 
- Grade 8 textbook, Unit 5, A closer look 1 
- Computer connected to the Internet 
- Projector / TV 
- hoclieu.vn 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. WARM-UP (3 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To create an active atmosphere in the class before the lesson 
- To lead into the new unit. 
b. Content: 
- Play a game to introduce some customs and traditions in Viet Nam. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss have general ideas about the topic “Our customs and traditions”. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Hidden pictures game: Suggested answers: 
- Teacher divides the class into 8 groups and gives 1. family reunion 
instructions. 2. wedding ceremony 
- The teacher slowly removes the squares while the 3. food offerings 
groups write the answers on their mini boards. 4. Tet holiday 
- The groups that guesses the right word will have the 5. lucky money 
points. 
e. Assessment 
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback. 
2. ACTIVITY 1: VOCABULARY (24 mins) 
a. Objectives: 
- To present some phrases related to customs and traditions. 
- To help Ss practise the phrases related to customs and traditions. 
- To give further practice with expressions about customs and traditions. 
b. Content: 
- Vocabulary pre-teach 
- Task 1: Write a phrase from the box under each picture. 
- Task 2: Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C. 
- Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box. 
c. Expected outcomes: 
- Ss pronounce the new words correctly and use them in appropriate situations. 
d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Vocabulary pre-teaching (4 mins) 
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary by providing the Vocabulary: 
definition of the words wedding ceremony (n) 
- Teacher has students read the phrases aloud and correct their whale worship (n) 
pronunciation if necessary. food offerings (n) 
- Teacher asks students for the Vietnamese meanings of these family reunion (n) 
phrases. martial arts (n) 
- Ss say the words. festival goer 
- Other Ss correct if the previous answers are incorrect. acrobat (n) 
- Teacher shows and says the words aloud and asks Ss to maintain (v) 
repeat them. longevity (n) 
Task 1: Write a phrase from the box under each picture. (5 mins) 
- Teacher has Ss look at the pictures and name the things, Answer key: 
events, and people seen in the pictures. 1. family reunion 
- Teacher has Ss read the phrases in the box and write them 2. wedding ceremony 
under the appropriate pictures. 3. food offerings 
- Teacher lets Ss work in pairs to compare their answers 4. whale worship 
before offering the answers. 5. martial arts 
- Teacher checks and confirms the correct answers. Elicit 6. festival goers 
from Ss the clue(s) that help(s) them to complete the task 
(expected answer: words like wedding, food, whale, family, 
festival are familiar to them and can be easily linked to the 
corresponding pictures). 
- Teacher has the whole class read aloud the phrases. 
Task 2: Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C. (5 mins) 
- Teacher has Ss do this exercise individually. Tell them to Answer key: 
read all the sentences carefully to make sure they understand 1. A 
the sentences and choose the correct options. 2. C 
- Teacher has them share their answers in pairs. 3. B 
- Teacher invites some Ss to give their answers and confirm 4. B 
the correct ones. Explain the options that challenge Ss. 5. A 
- With a more able class, T challenges Ss to list new phrases. Note: hold a family reunion but 
For example, T writes “family _______”, “_______ have a family meal 
ceremony”; “worshipping _______” on the board, and has Ss 
think of appropriate words to fill in the blank. 
Task 3: Complete the sentences with the words from the box. (10 mins) 
- Go over the words in the box with Ss. Make sure Ss Answer key: 
understand them before moving on. For example, draw Ss’ 1. break 
attention to “break with tradition” and have them guess its 2. Traditionally 
meanings. Also, tell them that the verb “practise” can go with 3. practise 
“customs” or “traditions”. 4. keep 
 - Have Ss read the sentences in pairs and choose the 5. custom 
 appropriate words to complete the sentences. 
 - Invite Ss to share their sentences orally or in writing. 
 Confirm the correct answers as a class. 
 - Have Ss choose one or two expressions and make sentences 
 with them. 
 e. Assessment 
 - Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback. 
 - T checks the Ss’ answers and gives feedback. 
 3. ACTIVITY 2: PRONUNCIATION (18 mins) 
 a. Objectives: 
 - To help Ss identify how to pronounce the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/; 
 - To help Ss practise pronouncing these sounds correctly in words and in sentences. 
 - To motivate Ss. 
 b. Content: 
 - Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. 
 - Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle the 
 words with the sound /ŋ/. 
 c. Expected outcomes: 
 - Students can pronounce the sound /n/ and /ŋ/ correctly. 
 d. Organisation 
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS 
Task 4: Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. (8 mins) 
- Teacher has some Ss read out the words first. Then T 
plays the recording for them to listen and repeat the 
words they hear. T plays the recording as many times as 
necessary. 
- Teacher explains to Ss that these words have the 
sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. Tell them how to make the two 
sounds and have them practise saying the sounds 
several times. 
- Teacher goes over the list of the words again with Ss. 
Draw their attention to words like longevity, thank, and 
language. 
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to practise saying the 
words. 
- Teacher invites some Ss to say some words they know 
that include either of the two sounds. 
Task 5: Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle the 
words with the sound /ŋ/. 
- Teacher has Ss quickly read the sentences. T plays the Answer key: 
recording for Ss to listen to the sentences. T asks them 1. Mary wore a pink dress last night. 
to pay attention and underline the words with /n/ and 2. I think we should buy this ornamental 
circle the words with /ŋ/. tree. 
- Teacher invites some Ss to share their answers. T 3. He thanked the host for the enjoyable 
confirms the correct ones. party. 
- Teacher plays the recording again for Ss to repeat the 4. My mum made the spring rolls for the 
sentences. longevity party. 
- Teacher has Ss practise the sentences in pairs. T 5. I will bring some food to the party on 
invites some pairs to read the sentences aloud. T Saturday. 
comments on their pronunciation of the sounds 
 e. Assessment 
 - Teacher checks answers and gives feedback. 
 4. CONSOLIDATION 
 a. Wrap-up 
 - Ask one or two Ss to tell the class what they have learnt. 
 b. Homework 
 - Learn new words by heart. 
 - Practise pronouncing the sound /n/ and /ŋ/. 
 - Do exercises in the workbook.