Period: Lesson 1: Reading I.OBJECTIVES : By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: know more about Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam II. PREPARATION : Pictures, poster, handout, books… III.PROCEDUCE: Time Contents T’s & Ss’ activities 7’ 8’ 10’ I. Warmer: T shows a picture of Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam to lead in the new lesson. - Is Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam a historical place? - What do you know about this place? Key: VM- QTG, a historical place in HN, VN Hoi An City, Hue imperial City, Pac Po site - Teacher introduces the new lesson. Unit 16: HISTORICAL PLACES (Reading) II. Pre-reading: • Pre-teach vocabulary: - A dynasty: triều đại - To behave: cư xử  behaviour (n) - royal (adj): thuộc hoàng tộc - Relic (n) : remains - Confucian (a): thuộc về Nho giáo - Stele- stelae: bia đá - T shows picture and asks Ss some brainstorming Qs. - Ss discuss in groups and answer them freely. - T gives feedback and leads in the new lesson. - T leads in the lesson - T teaches some new words by using several techniques Example Situation Example Synonym Translate Picture UNIT 16 HISTORICAL PLACES 10’ 10’ - Tortoise (n) : con rùa • Checking • Pre-reading: Choose A, B or C that best suits the meaning of the italicized word. 1. Van Mieu was originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty. A. beautifully B. initially C. finally 2. It is representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior. A. typical B. fond C. traditional 3. Van Mieu was a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. A. ignore B. gather C. honor 4. The stone stelae were engraved with the names of the top students in royal examinations. A. printed B. carved C. washed 5. The banyan trees in Van Mieu continue to flourish even now. A. slow down B. fall off C. grow well  Answer keys: 1b 2a 3c 4b 5c III. While-reading: Task 2: Decide whether these following statements are true (T) or false (F). 1. _____ The construction of Van Mieu took place between 1076 and 1779. 2. _____ Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first university of Vietnam. 3. _____ Thousands of talented men were trained in Quoc Tu Giam from the 11 th to the 19 th century. 4. _____ Van Mieu has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture. 5. _____ Festivals and examinations used to be held in Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam. 6. _____ Visitors can still see some trees which have been in Van Mieu for a long time.  Answer keys: 1- F (1070) 2- T 3- F (18 th century) 4- F (hasn’t lost…) 5- T 6- T Picture Rub-out and remember - T explains how to do the task through eliciting Ss - Ss work in pairs to do the task. - T calls on some Ss to give their answer. - T corrects. - T runs through all the statements and asks Ss to work in pairs to do the task. - Ss work in pair - Ss give the answer - T elicits and gives feedback to Ss. Task 3: a. Why is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam a place of interest? b. When and where were they built? c. What were their functions? d. What is special about the stelae there? Keys: 1.Because It is also a famous historical and cultural site in HN 2. Van Mieu was built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty 3. the first university of VN was established here under the name Quoc TU Giam. A lot of talented men in VN were trained during fuedal time in Quoc Tu Giam. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to memorize the most brilliant scholars of the country. 4. Their names, places of birth and achievements were engraved on stone stelae, which were carried by giant tortoises IV. Post-reading: role-play Work in groups. Talk about Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, using the suggestions below. 1. Why is Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam a place of interest? 2. When and where were they built? 3. What were their functions? 4. What is special about the stelae there? V. Homework: - Learn the vocabulary by heart. - prepare for the next lesson - T explains how to do the task through eliciting Ss - Ss work in pairs to do the task. - T calls on some Ss to give their answer. - T corrects with the whole class - Ss work in pairs to talk ask and answer the topic. - T controls the class and gives help if necessary. - Some pairs present in front of the class. . place in HN, VN Hoi An City, Hue imperial City, Pac Po site - Teacher introduces the new lesson. Unit 16: HISTORICAL PLACES (Reading) II. Pre-reading: • Pre-teach vocabulary: - A dynasty: triều đại. some new words by using several techniques Example Situation Example Synonym Translate Picture UNIT 16 HISTORICAL PLACES 10’ 10’ - Tortoise (n) : con rùa • Checking • Pre-reading: Choose A, B