Date of planning: April 4th , 2009 Unit 16 : THE WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Date of teaching: April , 2009 Lesson D: Writing Period: No 103* Aims of the lesson: By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to:

- write a passage about one of Vietnams wonders then write a report on the visit.* Teaching aids : Textbook, lesson plan , pictures, posters.

* Procedures :TimeContentsTeachers activitiesSs activities

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I. Warmer: Answer the questions.

1. Where do you often spend your summer vacation?

2. Why do you often go there?

* Suggested answers :1. I often spend my summer vacation in HCM city/ Nha Trang/ Vung Tau/ Phan Rang..

2. Because I want to visit my relatives/ to visit some beautiful places/ to go swimming or sunbathing.

II. Pre- writingTask 1. Answer the questions.

* Questions.

1. Where are they located?

2. Are they examples of Viet Architecture?

3. How many towers are there?

4. When were they built?

5. To whom was each tower dedicated?

6. What was the largest tower built for?

7. How many hands does the statue of Lady Thien Y have?

8. What does the 22,5 m high tower contain?

9. How long did the tour last and how did you feel after the tour?

* Answers.

1. They are in Nha trang.

2. No, it is one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam.

3. There are four towers. ( The Ponagar Cham Towers consist of four towers.)

4. They were built between the 8th and 13th centuries.

5. Each tower was dedicated to different gods.

6. The largest tower was built in honor of Lady Thien Y.

7. The 2,6 high statue has ten hands. They are holding specific objects.

8. The 22,5 high tower contains her sandstone statue.

9. The tour lasted 5 hours. I felt tired but the tour was enjoyable, memorable and informative.

III. While writing :

Task 2. write a report.* Suggested writing : Last year during my stay in Nha Trang, I had a brief tour to Ponagar Cham Towers, one of the most beautiful examples of Cham architecture in central Vietnam.

The Ponagar Cham Towers consist of four towers. They are located on Culao Marble Hill, two kilometers North of Nha Trang. They were built between the 8th and 13th centuries.

The remaining towers were dedicated to different gods. The largest tower was built in honor of Lady Thien Y. The 22,5 m high tower contains her sandstone statue sitting on Buddhas throne. The 2,6m high statue has 10 hands, holding specific objects illustrating the power of Buddha.

The tour to Ponagar Cham Towers lasted 5 hours. I was rather tired but the tour was enjoyable,memorable and informative.IV. Post writing :V. Wrapping up

- Ask Ss to work in pairs.

- Check the answers with the whole class.- Ask Ss to open their books then read the summary about the visit to Ponagar Cham Towers.

- Ask Ss some questions then ask them to work in groups.

- Go around and offer help if necessary.

- Check the answers with the whole class.

- Correct if necessary.

- Ask Ss to work in groups.

- Go around and offer help if necessary.

- Ask Ss to exchange their writings then correct the mistakes by themselves.

- Ask the representatives to stick their writings on the board then call some Ss to read aloud the writings.

- Ask Ss to give remarks.

- Give final comments on the writings.

- Give suggestion.

*Comments:summarise the main points of the lesson.* Homework:Prepare Language focus in advance.- Answer.

- Read in silence then answer the questions.

- Work in groups.

- Read aloud then give remarks.

- Copy.

- write as T asks- stick their writings on the board - Work in groups.

- Exchange the writing.

- Read aloud then give remarks.

- Copy.

- listen to T

- learn and do at home

VI/ Lesson Evaluation:

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Time Teachers activities Students activities

3 minutes

15 minutes

25 minutes

2 minutes

I) Warm up. II) New lesson.

* * III) Homework assignment.

Ask Ss to prepare