UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM

Lesson 1: Getting started – Ecosystems and humans

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain an overview about the topic The ecosystem;
- Gain vocabulary to talk about ecosystems;
- Get to know the language aspects: Compound nouns.
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity;
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork.
3. Personal qualities
- Be aware of the responsibility for protecting the ecosystems;
- Develop self-study skills
- Actively join in class activities

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Getting started
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Vietnamese
Form Pronunciation Meaning
equivalent

1. flora (n) /ˈflɔːrə/ the plants of a particular area, type of thực vật
environment or period of time

2. fauna (n) /ˈfɔːnə/ all the animals living in an area or in a động vật
particular period of history

3. insect (n) /ˈɪnsekt/ any small creature with six legs and a côn trùng
body divided into three parts. Insects
usually also have wings. Ants, bees and
flies are all insects.
 4. organism /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/ a living thing, especially one that is sinh vật
(n) extremely small

5. biodiversity /ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsəti/ the existence of a large number of đa dạng

(n) different kinds of animals and plants
which make a balanced environment

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

- Encourage students to work in pairs and in groups

Students are reluctant to work in
so that they can help each other.
groups.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

- Explain expectations for each task in detail.

- Continue to explain task expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).
Students may lack vocabulary to
- Provide vocabulary and useful language before
deliver a speech
assigning tasks
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they
can help each other.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic of ecosystems;
- To set the context for the listening and reading part;
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates.
b. Content:
- Game: Guess the place.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can name the targeted place which is the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Game: Guess the place Clues:
- Teacher divides the class into 2 teams and explains the 1. This landscape forms the habitat for some
rules of the games. of Asia’s rarest animal and plant species.
- There are three clues for Ss to guess the place.
- Teacher shows each clue, one by one. 2. Visitors in April and May have the chance
- If one team: to see thousands of vibrant butterflies.
+ gets the correct answer after the 1st clue 🡺 they get 3 3. This place is located 120 km southwest of
points. Hanoi, and nestled between the provinces of
+ gets the correct answer after the 2nd clue 🡺 they get 2 Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh.
points. 🡺 CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
+ gets the correct answer after the 3rd clue 🡺 they get 1
point.
- The team with the correct answer is the winner.

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the groups and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRESENTATION (7 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To get students to learn vocabulary related to the topic.
b. Content:
- Pre-teach vocabulary related to the content of the dialogue.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students are able to identify some new words before they listen and read the dialogue.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching New words:
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. 1. flora (n)
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 2. fauna (n)
by pictures. 3. insect (n)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the “Rub 4. organism (n)
out and remember” technique. 5. biodiversity (n)
- Teacher reveals that these five words will appear in the
reading text and asks students to open their textbook to
discover further.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Teacher observes Ss’ writing of vocabulary in their notebooks.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PRACTICE (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help students get to know the topic;
- To introduce more words and phrases related to ecosystems;
- To help Ss identify the compound nouns.
b. Content:
 - Task 1. Listen and read (p.110)
- Task 2. Read the conversation and decide whether these statements are True or False
(p.111)
- Task 3. Complete the diagram with words and phrases in Task 1 (p.111)
- Task 4. Use the words in the box to form compound nouns mentioned in Task 1. Match
them with the meaning below (p.111)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can understand the content of the dialogue and complete the tasks successfully.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Listen and read. (5 mins)
- Teacher sets the context of the conversation. Have Ss Suggested questions
look at the picture. Ask Ss questions about it. + What can you see in picture 1?
+ Can you tell your friends what you know
- Teacher encourages Ss to use their imagination and about this place?
accept all answers. Then explain that Ms Hoa, Nam, and + What can you see in picture 2?
Mai are in class and they are talking about the ecosystem. + How do you understand the picture?
- Teacher plays the recording twice for Ss to listen and Suggested answers:
read along. Have Ss underline words/phrases related to 1. Cuc Phuong National Park
the ecosystem in the conversation. 2. Cuc Phuong National Park is situated in
- Teacher has Ss compare the words they have underlined Ninh Binh province. This park is known as
in pairs and discuss their meaning. Then check the first national park and the largest
comprehension as a class. nature reserve in the country.
3. The hands are holding different kinds of
- Teacher calls on three Ss to read the conversation aloud. animals.
4. We should protect the wildlife.
Task 2. Read the conversation and decide whether these statements are True or False. (5 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs and read each
statement carefully. Ask them to guess whether these Answer key:
questions are True or False, then read the conversation 1. F
and locate the part of the conversation that contains the 2. T
information. 3. T
- Teacher calls out each question and has different pairs
provide their answers.
- Teacher confirms the correct answers. Extension questions:
Extension: Teacher asks Ss some additional Where did Nam go last week? What did he
comprehension questions to check understanding of other like about his trip? Why are many
parts of the conversation. ecosystems lost, damaged or destroyed?
Task 3. Complete the diagram with words and phrases in Task 1. (5 mins)
Answer key:
- Teacher has Ss read the conversation quickly again, and
find suitable words to complete the diagram. 1. Living 2. flora
3. fauna 4. bacteria
- Teacher calls on individual S to write the answers on 5. Non-living
the board. Check answers as a class.
Task 4. Use the words in the box to form compound nouns mentioned in Task 1. Match them with
the meaning below. (5 mins)
Answer key:
- Teacher has Ss read the four definitions and checks
1. climate change
their understanding.
2. natural resources
- In weaker classes, teacher encourages Ss to read the
conversation again and underline the compound nouns. 3. national park
Then try to match them with the given definitions.
4. raw materials
- Teacher checks answers by calling on individual Ss to
read out the compound nouns.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance and answers.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. ACTIVITY 3: PRODUCTION (10 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss practise speaking skills;
- To help Ss memorise the information about ecosystems that they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Content:
- Role-play
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can give a short presentation about ecosystems.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 5. Role-play
- Teacher asks Ss to work in groups. In each group, one student Students’ own creativity.
will play the role of the teacher and others are students.
- The teacher and the students are going to discuss what an
ecosystem is and how important ecosystems are to our planet.
- Ss have 3 minutes to prepare for the role-play.
- Teacher invites one or two groups to come to the stage and do
the role-play.
- Teacher asks other groups to listen and gives comments.
- Teacher gives feedback and gives marks to the best group.
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for the project in Lesson 8

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 1: Getting started - Ecosystems and humans
*Warm-up

* Vocabulary
1. flora (n)
2. fauna (n)
3. insect (n)
4. organism (n)
5. biodiversity (n)

- Task 1. Listen and read.

- Task 2. True or false.
- Task 3. Complete the diagram.
- Task 4. Form compound nouns mentioned in Task 1. Match them with the meanings.
- Task 5: Role-play

*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 2: Language

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Use the lexical items related to the topic Plants and animals;
- Revise intonation in question tags;
- Review and practise the use of compound nouns.
2. Core competence
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work;
- Access and consolidate information from a variety of sources;
3. Personal qualities
- Be aware of the importance of protecting the ecosystem;
- Develop self-study skills.
- Actively join in class activities

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Language
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis

A compound noun is a noun that is made with two or more words. It is

usually formed by:
1. noun + noun E.g: bus stop
2. adj + noun E.g: wildlife
3. V-ing + noun E.g: washing machine
4. noun + V-ing E.g: film-making
5. verb + preposition E.g: break-out

Assumption

Anticipated difficulties Solutions

- Encourage students to work in pairs and in groups

Students are reluctant to work in so that they can help each other.
groups.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.
 - Explain expectations for each task in detail.
- Continue to explain task expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).
Students may lack vocabulary to
deliver a speech - Provide vocabulary and useful language before
assigning tasks
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they
can help each other.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic of plants and
animals;
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates.
b. Content:
- Categorising game
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can identify some more new words about plants and animals.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Categorising game Answer keys:
- Ss work in groups. Each group is given small pieces Mammals: human, squirrel, hedgehog, deer,
of paper on which names of plants and animals are bat, dolphin
written. Birds: seagull, crow, owl, eagle, peacock,
parrot
- Each group has to classify them into correct Insects and invertebrates: wasp, butterfly,
categories. snail, beetle, worm, ant
- The first team to complete the task correctly is the Flowers: marigold, orchid, daffodil, poppy,
winner. lily, daisy
- Teacher asks the winner to go to the board and show Trees and other plants: cactus, palm, bamboo,
oak, seaweed, mushroom
the correct answers.
Sea and river creatures: lobster, squid, trout,
octopus, oyster, salmon

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the groups and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRONUNCIATION (12 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss revise intonation in question tags;
- To help Ss practise intonation in question tags.
 b. Content:
- Task 1: Listen to these conversations. Pay attention to the intonation of the question tags.
Then practise saying them in pairs. (p.111)
- Task 2: Mark the intonation in the question tags using rising intonation or falling intonation.
Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs. (p.112)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use correct intonation in question tags.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Listen to these conversations. Pay attention to the intonation of the question tags. Then
practise saying them in pairs (5 mins)
- Teacher writes the first sentence on the board and
1. A: So we need to protect local ecosystems,
calls on one or two Ss to read it. Check if Ss are
familiar with question tags. If necessary, explain how don’t we?
these questions are formed, e.g. We add question tags B: Yes, we do.
to statements to invite a response from the listener. 2. A: You'll take the books back to the library,
When the statement is positive, we use a negative won’t you?
question tag. If the statement is negative, we use a B: OK, I’ll do that tomorrow.
positive question tag. 3. A: We don’t want our planet to lose
- Teacher reads the question and asks questions to elicit biodiversity, do we?
the intonation, e.g. Did I raise or lower my voice on the B: No, we don’t.
question tag? What do you think this means? 4. A: An ecosystem is a community of living
- Teacher focuses Ss’ attention on the Remember! box things, isn’t it?
and has Ss read the explanation and examples. B: No, it isn’t. It’s a community of both living
- Teacher plays the recording of the first exchange and and non-living things.
ask Ss to listen and repeat, paying attention to the 5. A: You went to Cuc Phuong National Park
intonation of the question tag. Have Ss say what last weekend, didn’t you?
intonation the speaker uses and why, e.g. The speaker B: Yes, I did.
uses falling intonation because he/she is sure of the
answer.
- Teacher plays the recording of the second exchange
and asks Ss to listen and repeat, paying attention to the
intonation of the question tag. Have Ss say what
intonation the speaker uses and why, e.g. The speaker
uses rising intonation because he/she is not sure of the
answer.
- Teacher plays the rest of the recording and asks Ss to
repeat.
- Teacher has Ss practise reading the sentences in pairs.
Walk round the class and encourage Ss to try to use
appropriate intonation. Call on some pairs to role-play
the conversation aloud.
Task 2: Mark the intonation in the question tags using rising intonation or falling intonation.
Then listen and check. Practise saying the conversations in pairs. (7 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the sentences. Then teacher Answer key:
1. A: Sorry, I didn’t hear my alarm this
checks comprehension. morning.
- Teacher has Ss mark the intonation on the question B: So you were late again, weren’t you?
tag in each sentence individually. Then ask them to
2. A: I couldn’t watch the match last night.
work in pairs to compare their answers. We won, didn’t we?
- Teacher checks answers as a class by playing the B: Yes, we did.
recording. Pause after each question tag and confirm 3. A: There are several ecosystems that can
the intonation. Call on individual Ss to mark the be found in Viet Nam.
intonation on the question tags on the board. B: Yes! Viet Nam is biologically diverse, isn’t
it?
- Teacher puts Ss in pairs again and has them practise
4. A: We are running out of fossil fuels, aren’t
reading the sentences to each other.
we?
B: Yes, we are. We should find more
alternative sources of energy.
5. A: People should stop damaging the
environment, shouldn’t they?
B: Yes, I agree with you.

e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Students in class listen and give feedback on their friends’ performance.

3. ACTIVITY 2: VOCABULARY (12 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss understand the meanings of the words/phrases that have been introduced in
Getting Started or will be encountered in the unit.
- To help Ss practise the words in meaningful contexts.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Match the words and phrases with their meanings (p.112)
- Task 2: Complete the sentences using the words and phrases in Task 1 (p.112)
c. Expected outcomes:
 - Students are able to identify the meaning of words, memorise them and use them in
meaningful contexts.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Match the words and phrases with their meanings. (6 mins)
- Teacher reads the words on the left and makes sure Ss understand Answer key:
the abbreviations in brackets (n, np, adj). 1. e
- In weaker classes, teacher reads each word and elicits the part of 2. d
speech students need to look for in the definitions, e.g., What part of
speech do you need to look for in the definition of ‘native’’? Which 3. a
definition contains verbs? 4. b
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs to do the matching. 5. c
- Teacher checks answers as a class. Call on one student to read
aloud a word and on another student to read its definition.
Task 2. Complete the sentences using the words and phrases in Task 1 (6 mins)
- Teacher has Ss work in pairs. Tell them to read the sentences
carefully to decide which word in 1 can be used to complete each of Answer key:
the sentences. Remind them to use the contextual clues to decide on
the word/phrase. 1. Tropical forests
- Teacher checks answers as a class. Have individual Ss call out the
word they have used for each sentence first. 2. conservation
- Teacher confirms the correct answers.
- In stronger classes, ask Ss to explain why they have chosen the 3. native
word for each sentence (the clues in the context), e.g. The first
4. species
sentence needs a noun and it refers to a place with different kinds of
plants and animals. The second sentence needs a noun to go with
5. mammals
“wildlife”, and the words ‘conservation’ is the best choice.
- Teacher asks individual Ss to read the whole sentences.
Extension: In stronger classes, have Ss play a competitive game.
Divide them into several teams. Call out one of the five words and
have teams write as many sentences with it as they can. Give a time
limit of one minute. Repeat for the other words. Invite each team to
read their words. The team with the most correct sentences is the
winner.
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. ACTIVITY 3: GRAMMAR (13 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss understand how to form and use compound nouns;
- To help Ss practise forming compound nouns and using them in context.
b. Content:
 - Task 1. Use the words in the box to make five compound nouns. (p.112)
- Task 2. Work in pairs. Use the words in the box to make compound nouns. Then make
sentences with them. (p.112)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students are able to identify how to form and use compound nouns and can apply them in
contexts.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Use the words in the box to make five compound nouns. (6 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss to look at the nouns in Activity 4 in Key:
GETTING STARTED. Elicit the formation of compound 1. endangered species
nouns e.g., How many words is a compound noun formed
from? What word combinations are most common? Are 2. nature reserve
compound nouns always written as one word? 3. life expectancy
- Teacher has Ss read the explanation and examples in the 4. rainforest
Remember! box. Check understanding and provide more
5. vocational school
examples if necessary.
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs or individually to form
five compound nouns from words given in the box.
- Teacher calls on individual Ss to write their answers on the
board. Check answers as a class. Have Ss explain the
meaning of each compound word by giving examples or
making sentences with them, e.g. The tiger is an endangered
species. Women have a longer life expectancy than men.
Task 2. Work in pairs. Use the words in the box to make compound nouns. Then make sentences
with them. (7 mins)
- Teacher has Ss read the instructions and check to make Suggested answers:
sure they all understand what they have to do. Point to the 2. wildlife (e.g. Wildlife helps maintain
ecological balance and biodiversity.)
example in the first sentence and the two words that have
3. sea level (e.g. Sea level rise is caused
been crossed out in the box. Ask questions, e.g. Can we
primarily by two factors related to
make a compound from ‘globe’ and ‘warm’? What do we global warming.)
need to change? 4. swimming pool (e.g. The resort is
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the words in the box and form famous for its amazing swimming
the other four compound nouns. pools.)
5. mobile phone (e.g. Mobile phones
- Teacher puts Ss in pairs to compare their answers and use are used for a variety of purposes.)
the compound nouns to make sentences.
- Teacher checks answers as a class.
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for Lesson 3 - Reading.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 2: Language
*Warm-up
Categorising game
* Pronunciation
- Task 1: Listen and practise.
- Task 2: Mark the intonation.
* Vocabulary
- Task 1: Match the words and phrases with their meanings.
- Task 2: Complete the sentences.
* Grammar
- Task 1: Make five compound nouns.
- Task 2: Use the words to make compound nouns. Then make sentences with them.
*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 3: Reading – U Minh Thuong – A unique national park

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Develop reading skills for general ideas and for specific information about U Minh
Thuong National Park.
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Develop presentation skills
3. Personal qualities
- Love the national parks of our countries
- Be aware of the values of U Minh Thuong National Park and the responsibility to
protect it
- Actively join in class activities.

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Reading
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Pronunci Vietnamese
Form Meaning
ation equivalents

1. unique (adj) /juˈniːk/ being the only one of its kind độc đáo, độc nhất

2. mangrove /ˈmæŋɡrə a tropical tree that grows in mud or at the edge of cây đước
(n) ʊv/ rivers and has roots that are above ground

3. delta (n) /ˈdeltə/ an area of land, like a triangle in shape, where a river vùng châu thổ,
has split into several smaller rivers before entering vùng đồng bằng
the sea

4. pangolin /pæŋˈɡəʊ a small animal from Africa or Asia that eats insects, con tê tê
(n) lɪn/ and has a long nose, tongue and tail, and
hard scales on its body
5. floating /ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ staying on or near the surface of a liquid and not nổi
(adj) sink

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

1. Students may lack knowledge about Provide students with the meaning and pronunciation
some lexical items. of words.

- Let students read the text again (if necessary).

- Create a comfortable and encouraging environment
2. Students may have underdeveloped
for students to speak.
reading, speaking and co-operating
- Encourage students to work in pairs, in groups so
skills.
that they can help each other.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic;
- To set the context for the reading part;
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates.
b. Content:
- Quiz: National parks in Viet Nam
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can get some knowledge about famous national parks in Viet Nam.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ CONTENTS

ACTIVITIES
Quiz: National parks in Viet Nam Quiz content:
- Teacher divides the class into 4 groups. 1. This national park has a favorable geographical
- Clues about national parks in Viet Nam position: bordering with Ha Long Bay, near Hai Phong
are shown on the slides. City and other Red River Delta provinces.
- If one team knows the name of the 2. This national park has everything to offer, from an
national park, they say BINGO and grab amazingly biodiversity area of tourist resorts, a string of
the chance to answer. mysterious French ruins to a host of intriguing mini-hikes
- If the answer is correct, they have one and trekking trails.
point. 3. This is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage
- If the answer is incorrect, the chance is Site. It is approximately 500km south of Ha Noi or about
for another team. 1,200km north of Ho Chi Minh City.
- The group with the highest points will be 4. It is situated in Bac Kan Province, about 240km from
the winner. Hanoi. It spans over 23,000 hectares of beautiful
- Teacher leads in the lesson. waterfalls, deep rivers, valleys, lakes and caves, all set
amongst towering peaks.
5. The park covers a flat plain that extends from eastern
Cambodia into northern Dak Lak and southern Gia Lai
provinces in Vietnam.
6. Located in Kien Giang Province, it is recognized as one
of the three highest priority sites for wetland conservation
in the Mekong Delta.
Answer keys:
1. Cat Ba National Park
2. Ba Vi National Park
3. Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
4. Ba Be National Park
5. Yok Don National Park
6. U Minh Thuong National Park

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the groups, collects their answers and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-READING (9 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To get students to learn vocabulary related to the topic;
- To activate prior knowledge about the topic and get Ss involved in the lesson.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions. (p.113)
- Pre-teach vocabulary related to the content of the reading passage.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can identify the meanings of some new words before they read and guess the main
content of the text.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the questions. (p.113)
- Teacher shows photos of the park or shows video clips
to get Ss engaged then put them into pairs to discuss the Suggested answer:
two questions. U Minh Thuong National Park is in the
south of Viet Nam. There you can see
+ Have you ever been to U Minh Thuong National
some rare animals and plants. You can also
Park? Where is it?
go hiking and boating through the wetlands.
+ What did/can you see in the park?
- Teacher calls on some pairs to share their ideas.
- Teacher elicits the things that Ss may see in U Minh
Thuong national park.
Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. New words:
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 1. unique (adj)
by pictures. 2. mangrove (n)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the “Rub 3. delta (n)
out and remember” technique. 4. pangolin (n)
- Teacher reveals that these five words will appear in the 5. floating (adj)
reading text and asks students to open their textbook to
discover further.
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Teacher observes Ss’ writing of vocabulary on their notebooks.

3. ACTIVITY 2: WHILE-READING (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss practise guessing the meaning of words from context;
- To develop reading skills for general information;
- To develop reading skills for specific information.
b. Content:
- Task 2. Read the article and match the headings (1-4) with the appropriate paragraph (A-D).
(p.113)
- Task 3. Read the article again and complete the sentences with no more than three words.
(p.114)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can understand the content of the text and complete the tasks successfully
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Read the article and match the headings (1-4) with the appropriate paragraph (A-D) (10
mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the four headings and checks Ss’ understanding. Answer key:
- Teacher asks Ss to skim the text and identify the main idea of each
paragraph, then match the heading with a suitable paragraph. Remind Ss to 1. C
underline key words or phrases in the text which help them identify the 2. D
correct heading.
- Teacher checks answers as a class. Ask individual Ss to call out their 3. A
answers and provide evidence for each one from the text, e.g 1. Flora and 4. B
fauna (paragraph C: plants, birds, mammals); 2. Best time to visit
(paragraph D: ideal time, November…); 3. Location (paragragh B:
located, place, site…); 4. Geography (paragraph B: large area of fresh
water wetlands, surrounded by waterways…)
Task 3. Read the article again and complete the sentences with no more than three words. (10
mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the statements and underline the key words in Key:
each of them. 1. biodiversity
- Teacher checks whether Ss have got the right key words (e.g., 1. famous, 2. central part
rare, rich; 2. waterways, surround, national park; 3. two hundred; 4. 32;
5. best time, visit. 3. species of plants
- Teacher tells Ss to scan the text to locate the answers, then read again, 4. types of mammals
this time paying attention only to the parts of the text that contain the 5. August to November
information. Remind them to complete each sentence with no more than
THREE words.
- Teacher has Ss work in pairs or groups to compare answers.
- In weaker classes, check answers as a class and give the clues by
highlighting the phrases or sentences that contain the information. In
stronger class, ask Ss to explain their answers by providing clues from the
text.
Extension: Ask Ss to close their books. Choose three sentences from the
text and write them on the board. Have Ss read them aloud several times.
Then erase two or three words from each sentence and have Ss say them
again, including the missing words. Erase more words and repeat until Ss
are saying the full sentences from an almost empty board.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. ACTIVITY 3: POST-READING (8 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To check students’ understanding about the reading passage;
- To help some students enhance presentation skills;
- To help Ss use the ideas and discuss the solutions to protect the national park.
b. Content:
- Task 4: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. (p.114)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the language and ideas from the unit to give ideas on how to protect the
national park.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.
- Teacher puts Ss into pairs. Have them discuss the Suggested answer:
two questions. Remind them that national parts are We need national parks for several reasons. First,
important for local ecosystems, such as U Minh they provide habitats for thousands of species of
Thuong so they need to protect them. plants and animals. Second, they boast unique
geographical features and amazing natural
- Teacher invites one or two pairs of Ss to present beauty. That is why they provide many
their ideas to the class. Praise for interesting ideas recreational opportunities. In addition, national
and fluent delivery. parks play a vital role in preserving biodiversity
and natural resources such as minerals, wood
and water.
So how can we protect our national parks? First,
we can start conservation campaigns to raise
awareness, inform the public and change human
behaviour. Second, we can raise funds for
restoring damaged natural sites. Finally, we can
encourage governments to fund scientific
research aimed at limiting the impact of climate
change
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Write a short paragraph about how to protect national parks in Viet Nam.
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson – Speaking.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 3: Reading – U Minh Thuong – A unique national park
*Warm-up

- Task 1: Discussion.
* Vocabulary
1. unique (adj)
2. mangrove (n)
3. delta (n)
4. pangolin (n)
5. floating (adj)
- Task 2: Match the headings to the paragraphs.
- Task 3: Complete the sentences.
- Task 4: Discussion.

*Homework
 UNIT 10: PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE
Lesson 4: Speaking – Ways to protect local biodiversity

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain an overview about ways to protect local biodiversity
- Memorize vocabulary to discuss ways to protect local biodiversity
2. Competences
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Develop presentation skills
3. Personal qualities
- Be aware of ways to protect local biodiversity
- Develop self-study skills
- Actively join in class activities

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Speaking
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Form Pronunciation Meaning

1. mass tourism /mæs ˈtʊərɪzəm/ a kind of tourism in which there is huge gathering of
(noun phrase) tourist in a destination and creates huge impact upon its
carrying capacity.

2. carbon /ˌkɑːbən a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide that is

footprint ˈfʊtprɪnt/ produced by the activities of a person or company
(noun phrase)

3. shelter (n) /ˈʃeltə(r)/ a structure built to give protection, especially from the
weather or from attack

4. native (adj) /ˈneɪtɪv/ (of animals and plants) existing naturally in a place
 Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

Students may lack more vocabulary to - Provide vocabulary and useful language before
deliver a speech. assigning tasks.
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they
can help each other.
- Give short, clear instructions and help if necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic;
- To set the context for the speaking part;
b. Content:
- Watch a video
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can find the correct ideas related to the topic of the lesson.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Watch a video Link:
- Ss work in 4 groups. Each group is given a big-sized https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHhspf5I
piece of paper and markers. fdE
- Ss watch the video once and answer the question: Suggested answers:
What did the group of students do in the video to - Discuss reasons for deforestation and the
protect biodiversity? effects
- All teams stick the paper on the boards. - Develop a list of actions to restore the forest
- Teacher checks the answers of each group. - Animate a community radio program
- The group that has the most correct answers is the - Organize role-play activities to raise
winner. awareness

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: CONTROLLED PRACTICE (14 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To get students to learn vocabulary related to the topic;
- To activate prior knowledge about the topic and get Ss involved in the lesson.
- To help Ss personalize the topic;
- To help Ss review different communication strategies they have learned for giving their
opinions and reasons in a conversation.
 b. Content:
- Vocabulary pre-teaching
- Task 1: Look at the table below. Which of the following are ways to protect local
biodiversity? Tick (✓ ) the correct boxes. Add two more if you can. (p. 114)
- Task 2: Work in pairs. Choose a way to protect local biodiversity from the list in 1, and tell
your partner about it. Use the following questions. (p.114)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use key language more appropriately when they speak about ways to protect
local biodiversity
- Students revise strategies for giving opinions and reasons
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. New words:
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary with 1. mass tourism (n.phr)
different techniques (pictures, actions, synonyms …) 2. carbon footprint (n.phr)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the “Rub out 3. shelter (n)
and remember” technique. 4. native (adj)
- Teacher asks Ss to take notes on their notebooks.
Task 1: Look at the table below. Which of the following are ways to protect local biodiversity?
Tick (✓ ) the correct boxes. Add two more if you can. (4 mins)
- Teacher reminds Ss of the reading text about U Minh Key:
Thuong National Park, and elicits what it is famous for, e.g., 1, 2, 4
rich and rare biodiversity, ecosystem conservation, many
species of birds and mammals, and what we should do, e.g.,
protect its biodiversity.
- Teacher asks Ss to read the list in the table and decide
which of the actions can help protect biodiversity.
- Teacher checks answers as a class.
- Teacher lets Ss brainstorm two more ideas, e.g., protect
local habitats by following walking paths or hiking trails
when outdoors, reduce the amount of water your use, educate
people about the importance of biodiversity.
Task 2: Work in pairs. Choose a way to protect local biodiversity from the list in 1, and tell your
partner about it. Use the following questions. (5 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss to refer back to the three ways of protecting Suggested answers:
the local diversity in 1 and think of ideas to answer the three 1. Banning the hunting of wild animals:
questions. Wild animals play an important part in
different ecosystems and food chains.
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the example and note down the
The hunting of some animals, such as
necessary phrases or expressions to use for their ideas
bears, tigers, or rhinos, have caused a
- Teacher asks Ss to look at the questions. Tell them that they rapid decline in their populations and
are going to work in pairs to answer these questions. may lead to their extinction.
4. Educating people about the
- Before they start, quickly review the communication importance of biodiversity: Human
strategies for giving their opinions and reasons in a
activities have direct effects on
conversation by asking, e.g. How can we give opinion and
ecosystems. If people are aware of the
reasons in a conversation?
importance of biodiversity on the
- Teacher encourages Ss to use these strategies when they planet, they may act to limit
answer the questions in pairs. deforestation, stop illegal hunting, and
- Teacher walks around and provides help if necessary. protect local habitats.
e. Assessment
- Teacher observes students’ performance, checks their answers and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: LESS CONTROLLED PRACTICE (23 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To give Ss an opportunity to use the language and ideas from the unit to respond to real-life
situations related to biodiversity protection.
- To give Ss an opportunity to summarise and present a group discussion to the class.
b. Content:
- Task 3: Work in groups. Your class is on a field trip to a national park. Read the situations
below and think of some possible responses. Provide reasons for each answer. (p.114)
- Task 4: Task 4. Report your answer to the whole class. Vote for the best answer. (p.114)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the language and ideas from the unit to present about the protection of
local biodiversity.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 3. Work in groups. Your class is on a field trip to a national park. Read the situations below
and think of some possible responses. Provide reasons for each answer. (11 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read the situations and checks Suggested answers:
understanding. Draw their attention to the example 2. You shouldn’t do that for several reasons.
answer and ask if they agree with it. Brainstorm other First, wild animals eat their own food and
possible responses as a class. human snacks may cause health problems
- Teacher puts Ss in groups and has them come up with for them. Second, feeding wild animals may
responses to the other situations. Encourage them to be dangerous as they can attack you.
use linking words and phrases to introduce their reasons 3. You shouldn’t do that for several reasons.
and arguments. First, wild animals may try to eat this plastic
- Teacher has each group agree who will be the group waste, which may cause health problems for
note taker to take notes of their ideas. Ss can then use them. Second, throwing rubbish can pollute
the notes to formulate the final response that most the water and soil, and damage the natural
people in the group agree on. habitats of many species.
- Teacher sets a time limit for this activity. Walk round 4. You shouldn’t build a fіre in a national
the class and offer help if necessary. park for several reasons. First, a fіre may
burn and damage plants in the park. Second,
a fіre can easily spread in hot, dry and windy
conditions. Open burning can also cause
wildfіres. They can kill wild animals and
burn trees, causing deforestation.
Task 4. Report your answer to the whole class. Vote for the best answer. (12 mins)
- Teacher has some Ss or groups share their answers to
each situation in front of the class. Students’ practice
- Teacher praises for good effort, well-structured
responses and fluent delivery.
- After all groups present their responses to a situation,
ask the class to vote for the best answer. Count the votes
for each group and announce the best response for each
situation.
Extension: Put Ss in groups. Have each group come up
with another situation and then “challenge” other
groups to give a response impromptu. The group which
has come up with the situation can decide which answer
is best.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson – Listening.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 4: Speaking – Ways to protect local biodiversity
*Warm-up
* Vocabulary
1. mass tourism (n.phr)
2. carbon footprint (n.phr)
3. shelter (n)
4. native (adj)
- Task 1: Which of the followings are ways to protect local biodiversity?
- Task 2: Choose a way to protect local biodiversity from the list in Task 1.
- Task 3: Read the situations and think of possible responses.
- Task 4. Report your answer to the whole class.

*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 5: Listening – Human impact on ecosystems

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Gain an overview about humans’ impact on ecosystem
- Memorize vocabulary to talk about humans’ impact on ecosystems
2. Competences
- Develop listening skills: listening for the main idea and listening for specific details
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Develop presentation skills
3. Personal qualities
- Be aware of what people can do to restore the ecosystems
- Develop self-study skills
- Actively join in class activities

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Listening
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Form Pronunciation Meaning

1. coral reef (n) /ˈkɒrəl riːf/ a hard substance that is red, pink or white in colour,
and that forms on the bottom of the sea from the
bones of very small creatures.

2. expert (n) /ˈekspɜːt/ a person with special knowledge, skill or training in

something

3. food chain (n) /ˈfuːd tʃeɪn/ a series of living creatures in which each type of
creature feeds on the one below it in the series

4. run out of to use up or finish a supply of something

(phrasal verb)
 5. restore (v) /rɪˈstɔː(r)/ to bring back a situation or feeling that existed
before

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

Students may lack more vocabulary to - Provide vocabulary and useful language before
deliver a speech. assigning tasks.
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they
can help each other.
- Give short, clear instructions and help if necessary.

Students cannot follow the speed of the - Make sure they understand the meaning and
recording. pronunciation of important words.
- Teach them the skill of underlining key words in the
questions before they listen.
- Play more time if necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic;
- To set the context for the listening part;
b. Content:
- Game: Food chain
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can join the game and gain knowledge on the topic.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Game: Food chain Key:
- Ss work in groups.
- Teacher explains what a food chain is.
- Teacher asks Ss to put the animals in the correct
positions in the food chain.
- Ss stick the animal on their paper and put the
paper on the board.
- Teacher corrects and gives feedback.
- Teacher leads in the lesson.
 e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-LISTENING (9 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To get students learn vocabulary related to the topic;
- To activate prior knowledge about the topic and get Ss involved in the lesson.
b. Content:
- Vocabulary pre-teaching
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students are able to identify the meanings of and know how to pronounce some words from
the recording.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Choose the correct meaning of the word and phrases. (4 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to work in pairs and guess the meaning of the words or Key:
phrases. Explain that they will appear in the recording. Tell them to look 1. B
at the given pictures as suggestions.
2. A
- Teacher calls on some pairs to share their answers. Correct answers as a
whole class. 3. A
- Teacher elicits the topic by asking questions such as “What the listening 4. B
is about”, “What the human impact on ecosystems are”.
Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. Vocabulary:
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary with different 1. coral reef (n)
techniques (pictures, actions, synonyms …) 2. expert (n)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the “Rub out and 3. food chain (n)
remember” technique. 4. run out of (v)
- Teacher asks Ss to take notes on their notebooks. 5. restore (v)
e. Assessment
- Teacher checks students’ pronunciation and gives feedback.
- Teacher observes Ss’ writing of vocabulary in their notebooks.

3. ACTIVITY 2: WHILE-LISTENING (15 mins)

a. Objectives:
 - To help Ss practise listening for the main idea and for specific information about human
impact on ecosystems
- To provide Ss with some basic information about human impact on ecosystems.
b. Content:
- Task 2. Listen to a talk and choose the correct answers A, B or C. (p.115)
- Task 3. Listen to the talk again and decide the statements are True or False. (p.115)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can catch the main idea as well as specific details of the recording and complete
the tasks successfully.
- Students can gain some knowledge on human impact on ecosystems.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 2. Listen to a talk and choose the correct answers A, B or C. (6 mins)
- Teacher has Ss read each of the questions and three options, and underline Key:
the most important key words in the questions, e.g. (1. why, Dr Logan, give 1. B
a talk; 2. Which, benefits, provided, a healthy ecosystem, NOT mentioned; 2. C
3. How much, coral reef, disappeared; 4. What, happen, result, damaging,
ecosystem balance; 5. What, Dr Logan, talk, next). Ss should also 3. B
underline the key words in the options to help them work out the difference 4. B
between the options, then think of synonyms or paraphrases they might 5. A
hear.
- Teacher plays the recording and tells Ss to listen and choose the best
answer for each question.
- Teacher has Ss compare their answers in pairs / groups.
- Teacher checks answers as a class and confirms the correct ones. Invite
individual Ss to explain why they have chosen that option and give
evidence from the listening.
Task 3. Listen to the talk again and decide the statements are true or false. (9 mins)
- Teacher has Ss read each of the statements and underline key words, e.g.
(1. threat, earth, biodiversity, come, human activities; 2. Nearly half, Key:
world’s forest, destroyed; 3. disappearance, species, cause problem, food 1. T
chain; 4. Health, human beings, depend, healthy ecosystem). Tell Ss to pay
more attention to these words and phrases, and the context around them. 2. F
Remind Ss that the statements may include paraphrased or different 3. T
information from what they hear in the recording so they should listen for 4. F
synonyms, antonyms or phrases with similar meanings.
- Teacher tells Ss to decide whether each statement is true or false based on
their listening in 2.
- Teacher plays the recording again and has Ss check whether their answers
are correct.
- Teacher has Ss compare their answers in pairs / groups.
- Teacher checks answers as a class and confirms the correct ones. Invite
individual Ss to explain why each statement is true or false, and correct the
false sentences.
- Teacher lets Ss listen again, pausing at the places where Ss can find the
information.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. ACTIVITY 3: POST-LISTENING (10 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To check students’ understanding and memorization of the information in the recording;
- To give Ss the opportunity to use the ideas and language in the listening to talk about their
opinions and give reasons.
- To help some students enhance their presentation skills;
- To practise team working;
b. Content:
- Task 4: Work in groups. Discuss the following question. (p.115)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can express their opinions on the given topic and present their ideas.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 4: Work in groups. Discuss the following question. (p.115)
Suggested answer:
- Teacher asks Ss to work in groups and discuss the
Below are some ways:
question. Walk round the class and offer help. For
weaker Ss, provide some prompts or guiding questions, – plant trees, and ensure they grow to full
such as How do we restore native habitats? What kind of maturity
plants do we need to plant? (We need to plant native – volunteer on restoration projects in your
species.) How can we attract more birds? (By building community
and installing bird houses) Where can people volunteer – assist local habitats by bringing back
their time for restoration projects? (In nature reserves plants and animals that used to live there
or national parks) – eat less meat and buy organic produce
– support green businesses
- Teacher calls Ss from different groups to share their
– organise or join local clean-up activities
ideas with the class.
of beaches and parks
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance, provide help if necessary.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.
4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson –Writing.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 5: Listening – Human impact on ecosystems
*Warm-up

* Vocabulary
1. coral reef (n)
2. expert (n)
3. food chain (n)
4. run out of (v)
5. restore (v)
- Task 1: Choose the correct meanings
- Task 2: Choose the correct answer.
- Task 3: True or false.
- Task 4: Discussion.

*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 6: Writing – An opinion essay about spending more money on
restoring local ecosystems

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Write an opinion essay to present their point of view on whether we should spend more
money on restoring local ecosystems.
2. Competences
- Develop writing skills
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
3. Personal qualities
- Be responsible for protecting the ecosystems
- Actively join in class activities.

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Writing
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption
Anticipated difficulties Solutions

Students may have underdeveloped - Guide students to make an outline before they write.
writing skills. - Encourage students to work in pairs and in groups
so that they can help each other.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and review vocabulary of the previous lessons;
- To set the context for the writing part;
b. Content:
- Jumbled words
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students review some vocabulary of the previous lessons.
d. Organisation
 TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Game: Jumble words Words:
- Teacher divides the class into 2 groups. 1. R/U/N/A/L/T/A E/I/D/A/S/S/T/R (2 words)
- Teacher shows each jumble word on the screen. 2. N/E/B/A/C/A/L
- If a team can answer the word, students raise their
hands and say BINGO to get the chance to answer. 3. L/O/C/A/R F/E/R/E (2 words)
- If Ss have a correct answer, they get one point for 4. M/O/C/E/Y/S/T/S/E
their team. 5. A/N/R/D/E/A/N/G/R/E C/E/S/I/P/S/E (2
- The team with more points will be the winner of words)
the game. Answer key:
NATURAL DISASTER
BALANCE
CORAL REEF
ECOSYSTEM
ENDANGERED SPECIES

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: PRE-WRITNG (9 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss generate ideas about restoring local ecosystems.
b. Content:
- Task 1. Work in groups. Discuss and decide whether the following ideas are for or against
restoring local ecosystems. (p.116)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students come up with some ideas about restoring local ecosystems.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1. Work in groups. Discuss and decide whether the following ideas are for or against
restoring local ecosystems. (4 mins)
- Teacher has Ss work in groups. Tell them to read the Suggested answer:
statements and discuss which of them are for or against For: 2,4,5
restoring local ecosystems. Ss may refer back to the Against: 1,3, 6
ideas in the reading (the importance of national parks in
local ecosystems) and listening sections (how human
can influence the ecosystems).
- Teacher calls on some pairs to share their answers.
- Teacher checks answers as a class.
- Teacher asks Ss to think of more ideas which are for or
against restoring local ecosystems. Write the best
suggestions on the board E.g., The air quality is gettig
worse; People hunt wild animals; People are changing
into green living lifestyle.
Useful expressions (5 mins)
- Teacher gives Ss a handout and asks them to classify List of expressions:
the items into correct categories: Introduction, Body, - Introduction
Conclusion + Today, many people argue that …
- Teacher lets Ss work in groups. + From my point of view/In my opinion, this
- The groups show their answers on the board. is/people should …
- The whole class checks the task together. - Body
+ Firstly, the most important reason why we
should/should not … is that …
+ Secondly, we should/should not …
because/as/since … (this) has caused …
That’s why …
+ Finally, … this has led/affected …
- Conclusion
+ In conclusion, I firmly believe that … it is
essential to …
e. Assessment
- Teacher observes Ss’ work and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: WHILE-WRITING (16 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss practise writing an opinion essay on restoring local ecosystems.
b. Content:
- Task 2. Write an opinion essay (150-180 words) presenting your point of view on whether
we should spend more money on restoring local ecosystems. Use the ideas in Task 1 and the
outline below to help you (p.116)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can write a complete opinion essay on restoring local ecosystems.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ CONTENTS

ACTIVITIES
Task 2. Write an opinion essay (150-180 words) presenting your point of view on whether we
should spend more money on restoring local ecosystems. Use the ideas in Task 1 and the outline
below to help you.
- Teacher asks Ss to study the outline or Suggested answer:
they may refer to the structure in Unit 2.
- Teachers puts Ss into groups and has Today many people argue that we should spend more money
them brainstorm ideas for their essays. on restoring local ecosystems. From my point of view, this
is a great idea for the following reasons.
Encourage Ss to use the ideas in 1 and
think of reasons to support their view. Firstly, the most important reason why we should invest in
restoring them is that we are already suffering from the
- Teacher sets a time limit for the task. impact of their damage. Both air pollution and water
Walk round the class to give further pollution have increased and are affecting our health.
support if needed. Secondly, habitat loss has caused the disappearance of
- When Ss finish writing, teacher gives many plant and animal species. This has affected the
them time to check their own essay. balance of local ecosystems since all living things play an
important role. When plants or animals die out, the food
chain may also break down. That is why we should spend
more money on protecting and restoring all wildlife.
Finally, much of our local forest has been cut down to make
space for houses and farm land. This has led to more
natural disasters in the region. For example, floods have
become more common. They destroy people’s houses, fields,
and crops every year. To prevent damage from natural
disasters, we should spend more money on planting more
trees and restoring our forest.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that it is essential to spend
more money on restoring local ecosystems. Investing in
nature conservation will help create a healthy and stable
living environment for future generations.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.

4. ACTIVITY 3: POST-WRITING (12 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To do a cross-check and final check on students’ writing.
b. Content:
- Peer review
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can evaluate others’ work as well as improve their own pieces of writing.
d. Organisation
TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS
Cross-checking Writing rubric
- Teacher has the pairs swap and give feedback on each 1. Organization: …/10
other’s writing. Teacher shows a writing rubric to help Ss 2. Legibility: …/10
do the peer review. 3. Ideas: …/10
- Ss do the task as required. 4. Word choice: …/10
- After peer review, Ss give the writing back to the owner 5. Grammar usage: …/10
and discuss how to improve it. TOTAL: …/50
- Teacher then chooses one piece of writing and gives
feedback on it as a model.
- Teacher chooses some useful or excellent words/ phrases/
expressions/ word choices Ss have used to give suggestions
to other Ss
- Teacher chooses some typical errors and corrects as a
whole class without nominating the Ss’ names.

e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance, provide help if necessary.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for the next lesson – Communication and Culture.

Board Plan
Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 6: Writing – An opinion essay about spending more money on restoring
local ecosystems
*Warm-up

- Task 1: Discuss and decide whether the following ideas are for or against restoring
local ecosystems.
*Useful expressions
-Task 2. Write an opinion essay.
- Peer-review

*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 7: Communication and Culture / CLIL

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Expand vocabulary with the topic of the unit;
- Have some knowledge about protecting ecosystems around the world;
- Review expressions to talk about likes and dislikes.
2. Core competence
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and teamwork
- Develop problem-solving skills and creativity
3. Personal qualities
- Be aware of how to protect ecosystems around the world.

II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Communication and Culture
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Language analysis
Form Pronunciation Meaning

1. fancy (v) /ˈfænsi/ to want something or want to do something

2. cruelty (n) /ˈkruːəlti/ cruelty (to somebody/something)

behaviour that causes physical or mental pain to others
and makes them suffer, especially deliberately

3. barrier (n) /ˈbæriə(r)/ something that exists between one thing or person and
another and keeps them separate

4. snorkelling (n) /ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ/ the sport or activity of swimming underwater with

a snorkel

5. marine (adj) /məˈriːn/ connected with the sea and the creatures and plants that
live there
 Assumption

Anticipated difficulties Solutions

- Encourage students to work in pairs and in groups

Students are reluctant to work in so that they can help each other.
groups.
- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

- Explain expectations for each task in detail.

- Continue to explain task expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).
Students may lack vocabulary to
deliver a speech - Provide vocabulary and useful language before
assigning tasks
- Encourage students to work in groups so that they
can help each other.

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and activate students’ knowledge on the topic of the lesson.
- To enhance students’ skills of cooperating with teammates.
b. Content:
- Watch a video
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can identify expressions to talk about likes and dislikes in a video.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Watch a video Link:
- Ss work in pairs and watch a video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAPK6-p
- Ss answer the questions: Which expressions are used to EoPk
talk about likes and dislikes in the video? Answer key:
- In pairs, one student lists out the expressions to talk
about likes, one notes down the dislikes. Likes Dislikes
- Teacher calls some pairs to write their answers on the I’d love to … sounds better to me
board. I love them. Not my style
- Teacher checks the answers and leads in the lesson. Sounds good I don’t like
Sounds great No thanks
Perfect No way
Great It’s just awful
Wonderful It’s terrible
I’m not a fan
 e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the groups and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: EVERYDAY ENGLISH (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To review how to express likes and dislikes.
- To help Ss practise expressing likes and dislikes in authentic situations.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practice
it in pairs (p.116)
- Task 2: Work in pairs. Use the model in Task 1 to make similar conversation for these
situations. One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help
you (p.117)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use appropriate language to express likes and dislikes in certain situations.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Listen and complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. Then practise it in
pairs (6 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read through the incomplete Key:
conversation. Check comprehension by asking 1. C
questions, e.g. Who are the speakers? What are they 2. A
talking about? 3. B

- Teacher gives Ss a few minutes to read the

expressions in the box and the conversation. In
stronger classes, encourage Ss to guess the answers
based on context clues.
- Teacher has Ss listen and complete the conversation
with the words from the box.
- Teacher checks answers by asking two Ss to read
out the conversation.
- Teacher has Ss underline expressions used to
express likes and dislikes (Do you fancy...; Don’t you
like...; I really love; I can’t stand; I’m not a fan...)
- Teacher puts Ss in pairs and has them practise the
conversation.
- Teacher invites some pairs to role play the
conversation in front of the class.
Useful expressions (7 mins)
- Teacher gives students a list of expressions which Useful expressions
are mixed together. Ss have to classify them into 2 - Expressing likes:
groups: expressing likes and dislikes + I love/adore …
- Ss work in groups to do the task. + I’m really into …
- Check as a class. + I’m a (big) fan of …
- T asks if Ss can add some more expressions. + I’m keen on …
+ I’m into …
- Expressing dislikes:
+ I hate/don’t like …
+ I can’t bear/stand …
+ I’m not really into …
+ … is not my favorite
Task 2: Work in pairs. Use the model in Task 1 to make similar conversation for these situations.
One of you is Student A, the other is Student B. Use the expressions below to help you (7 mins)
- Teacher reminds Ss that the expressions they used in Suggested answers:
1 are for expressing likes and dislikes. Brainstorm
Situation 1.
more expressions or have Ss study the useful
expressions in the table. A: On our fіeld trip to the national park next
week, we should collect some insects for our
- Teacher gives Ss a few minutes to plan their
biology lessons. We should bring some jars to
conversations. Have them write down some prompts
put them in.
to help them, e.g., how they are going to start the
conversation, which national park they are going to, B: I’m a big fan of insects. Putting them in jars
what they like or dislike doing there. will kill them. And I don’t think we should do
that. Insects play an important role in the
- Teacher walks around the class and provides help if
ecosystem. Why don’t we just observe them and
needed.
take photos of them?
- Teacher calls on some pairs to role play their
conversations in front of the class. Praise for good A: Great idea. I love it!
effort, appropriate use of the expressions for Situation 2.
likes/dislikes, clear pronunciation and fluent delivery.
A: Shall we use paper plates and cups for our
class party this Saturday?
B: Yes, I like your idea. They’re better for the
environment than plastic ones. I’m keen on
using eco-friendly products.
A: Then let’s ask our classmates to bring their
chopsticks or forks.
B: I love your suggestion.
e. Assessment
- Teacher obverses Ss’s work and gives feedback.
 - Teacher gives scores to evaluate Ss’ performance.

3. ACTIVITY 2: CLIL (20 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss learn about how to protect the ecosystems around the world.
- To give Ss an opportunity to relate what they have learnt in the reading text to their own
culture.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Read the text and tick the correct project in the table (p.117)
- Task 2: Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. Are there similar projects in
Vietnam? Do you think the projects in Task 1 can be applied in Viet Nam? (p.118)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students are able to get some information and knowledge about protecting ecosystems
around the world
- Students are able to develop critical thinking to decide if the projects are applicable in Viet
Nam.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Vocabulary pre-teaching (5 mins)
- Teacher introduces the vocabulary. New words
- Teacher explains the meaning of the new vocabulary 1. fancy (v)
by pictures. 2. cruelty (n)
- Teacher checks students’ understanding with the 3. barrier (n)
“Rub out and remember” technique. 4. snorkelling (n)
- Teacher reveals that these words will appear in the 5. marine (adj)
reading text and asks students to open their textbook to
discover further.
Task 1. Read the text and tick the correct project in the table (7 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss some questions to find out what they K-W-L questions:
already know about the topic. - K: Do you know any ecological projects
that help protect ecosystems in other
- Teacher asks Ss what they want to know about the
countries? Have you heard of the Great
topic. Write their questions on the board.
Green Wall in Africa? What is its goal? Have
- Teacher puts Ss into pairs. Ask them to read the text you heard of the Belize Barrier Reef? Where
and complete the table by putting a tick under the is it?
correct project.
- W: What did they do in those projects? Are
- Teacher walks round the class and offers help, they successful?
explaining unfamiliar words or answering questions.
Answer key:
- Teacher checks answers as a class, calls on pairs to The Great Green Wall: 2,3.
write their answers on the board. Have Ss provide Belize Barrier Reef System: 1,4
evidence from the text for each answer.
- Teacher goes back to the questions on the board, i.e.,
the things Ss wanted to know about the topic. Ask
which of the questions they can answer now and cross
them out. Assign the rest for homework.

Task 2. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions. (8 mins)

Are there similar projects in Viet Nam? Do you think the projects in Task 1 can be applied in Viet
Nam?
- Ask Ss to work in groups to discuss the two Suggested answers:
questions. The Sustainable Forest Management project,
implemented by DAI Global, will reduce
- In weaker classes, ask questions to brainstorm ideas carbon emissions from deforestation, forest
as a class, e.g. Have you heard of the Ecovillage degradation, and poor timber plantation
Project in Viet Nam? Where are these ecovillage management practices in seven provinces.
projects? (In poorer, ecologically vulnerable areas); The project is expected to strengthen
Vietnamese law enforcement’s ability to
How do they help protect local ecosystems? (Villagers
combat forest crimes such as illegal logging,
were taught how to improve soil quality, plant fruit improve the livelihoods of 60,000 people in
trees, and create fish ponds.) forest-dwelling communities; and strengthen
- To answer the second question, encourage Ss to the management of more than 250,000
hectares of forest.
compare the ecosystems of Africa’s region where the
The Biodiversity Conservation project,
Great Green Wall is built or the Belize Barrier Reef
implemented by The World Wildlife Fund, will
with Viet Nam’s ecosystems. Elicit that like Belize, protect critical ecosystems to build resilience
Viet Nam has unique marine ecosystems including against the impacts of climate change,
coral reefs. Explain that according to maintain and increase forest quality, and
environmentalists, only a small percentage of them are protect and stabilise wildlife populations. The
in a healthy state, so local authorities should follow the project is expected to improve the ability of
example of Belize. community patrol teams to detect and deter
wildlife trafficking, improve economic
- Invite some groups to present a summary of their opportunities for forest-dependent
discussion to the class. communities, and strengthen the management
of 700,000 hectares of forest.
e. Assessment
- Teacher’s observation on Ss’ performance.
- Teacher’s feedback and peers’ feedback.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for Lesson 8 - Looking back and project.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 7: Communication and Culture / CLIL
*Warm-up

* Everyday English
- Task 1: Complete the conversation.
- Task 2: Make similar conversations
* CLIL
- Task 1: Read the text and tick the correct project in the table.
- Task 2: Discussion.

*Homework
 UNIT 10: THE ECOSYSTEM
Lesson 8: Looking back and project

I. OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to:
1. Knowledge
- Review the vocabulary and grammar of Unit 10
- Apply what they have learnt (vocabulary and grammar) into practice through a project
2. Core competence
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Develop presentation skills
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
3. Personal qualities
- Be more creative when doing the project
- Develop self-study skills
II. MATERIALS
- Grade 11 textbook, Unit 10, Looking back and project
- Computer connected to the Internet
- Projector / TV/ pictures and cards
- hoclieu.vn

Assumption

Anticipated difficulties Solutions

Students may have underdeveloped - Encourage students to work in pairs and in groups
speaking, writing and co-operating so that they can help each other.
skills when doing the project. - Provide feedback and help if necessary.

Some students will excessively talk in - Explain expectations for each task in detail.
the class. - Have excessively talkative students practise.
- Continue to explain task expectations in small
chunks (before every activity).

III. PROCEDURES
1. WARM-UP (5 mins)
a. Objectives:
- To stir up the atmosphere and help Ss review vocabulary
b. Content:
- Miming game.
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can develop speaking skills and review vocabulary of the unit.
 d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Miming game Suggested words:
- Teacher lists out some words that Ss have learnt in Unit Flora and fauna
10 Bacteria
- Teacher has a volunteer come to the front then whispers Ecosystem
one of the words into his/her ears. Insect
- Ss have to draw or mime the word. The rest of the class Climate change
makes guesses. The first student who correctly calls out Biodiversity
the word gets a point.
- The class plays the game together.
- T checks if the answers are correct or incorrect and leads
in the lesson

e. Assessment
- Teacher observes the students’ performance, collects their answers and gives feedback.

2. ACTIVITY 1: LOOKING BACK (12 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To help Ss further revise intonation in question tags and practise speaking with a natural
intonation.
- To help Ss revise words and phrases they have learnt in this unit.
- To help Ss revise the use of compound nouns.
b. Content:
- Task 1: Mark the intonation in the question tags. Then listen and check. Practise saying
them in pairs. (p.118)
- Task 2: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence (p.118)
- Task 3: Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences (p.118)
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students can use the knowledge they have learnt in this unit to complete the tasks
successfully.
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Task 1: Mark the intonation in the question tags. Then listen and check. Practise saying them in
pairs. (4 mins)
- Teacher tells Ss to mark the intonation on the question Key:
tags in each sentence individually, then compare their 1. I can't find my key. You will help me find
answers in pairs. it, won’t you?
- Teacher plays the recording for Ss to check their 2. People have destroyed so many forests,
answers. haven’t they?
- Teacher has Ss practise saying the sentences out loud in 3. I haven't been to Yellowstone. I think it's
pairs, making sure they use appropriate intonation on the a famous natural park in the USA, isn’t it?
question tags in bold.
- Teacher asks several Ss to say these sentences out loud 4. I don’t know much about Sam. He didn’t
in front of the class. Praise for using appropriate graduate from university, did he?
intonation and fluent delivery.
Task 2: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence (4 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read each sentence and check Key:
comprehension. Then focus Ss attention on the options. 1. species
- Teacher tells Ss to study the context carefully and 2. conservation
decide on the suitable word to complete each sentence. 3. ecosystems
- Teacher has Ss check their answers in pairs / groups. 4. natural resources
- Teacher checks answers as a class by asking individual
Ss to read the sentences.
Task 3: Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences (4 mins)
- Teacher asks Ss to read each sentence and find the Key:
mistake and correct it. 1. busstop => bus stop
- Teacher has Ss check their answers in pairs / groups. 2. sunsetting => sunset
- Teacher checks answers by asking individual Ss to read 3. sightsee => sightseeing
a sentence each. 4. wildlives => wildlife
e. Assessment
- Teacher obverses Ss’s work and gives feedback.

3. ACTIVITY 2: PROJECT (28 mins)

a. Objectives:
- To provide an opportunity for Ss to develop their research and collaboration skills and to
practise giving an oral presentation.
b. Content:
- Poster presentation: Restore and protect a local ecosystem
c. Expected outcomes:
- Students are able to make poster and present about restoring and protecting a local system
d. Organisation

TEACHER’S AND STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES CONTENTS

Project: Restore and protect a local ecosystem
- As Ss have prepared for the project throughout the unit, the focus of Students’ presentations
this lesson should be on the final product, which is a poster presentation.
- Have Ss work in their groups. Give them a few minutes to get ready for
their poster presentation. Ask them to decide who is going to stand next
to the group poster and answer questions about it, and what questions the
rest of the group can ask as they walk around the classroom and view
other groups’ posters.
- Give Ss checklists for peer and self-assessment. Explain that they will
have to tick appropriate items while studying their classmates’ posters
and asking questions about them. They should also write comments if
they have any. The group representatives should also complete their
self-assessment checklists.
- If necessary, go through the assessment criteria to make sure Ss are
familiar with them.
- Have groups display their posters. Ask the group representatives to
stand next to their posters while the rest of the class walk around, study
the posters, and ask questions about them. In stronger classes, you can
have group members take turns to stand next to the poster and answer
questions.
- Give Ss enough time to study all posters and complete the checklists.
Then have them sit down and vote for the best poster.

e. Assessment
- T gives comments and feedback to all posters and presentations, and awards a prize to the
group which has the most votes.

4. CONSOLIDATION (3 mins)
a. Wrap-up
- T asks Ss to talk about what they have learnt in the lesson.
b. Homework
- Do the exercises in the workbook.
- Prepare for End-of-term test.

Board Plan

Date of teaching
Unit 10: The ecosystem
Lesson 8: Looking back and project
*Warm-up
* Looking back
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary
- Language
* Project
Restore and protect a local ecosystem.
*Homework