Period 45 UNIT 7: SAVING ENERGY Lesson 3: Read A / Aims and Objectives : By the end of the lesson , Ss will be able to get general idea for the reading through choosing the best summary and answering questions and know how to save energy . B / Teaching aids : Textbook , cassette , board C / Procedure : Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Content on the board Warm up : Brainstorming Suggested answers : - cheap and clean - provides enough power for the world population Work in group Cheap and clean The benefits of using solar energy - does not cause pollution - can be stored for a number of days . - can be received by the solar panels installed on the roof of a house . - can be used on cloudy days . - help save money as well as natural resources => lead in the new lesson Pre- reading : Introduce the topic of the reading passage and some new words to Students Checking vocabulary What and where Repeat chorally , individually and guess its meaning , then copy down . 1-vocabulary : - Luxury >< Necessity (n) Sự xa xỉ >< sự cần thiết - Consumer (n) : người tiêu dùng - Household (n) : hộ gia đình . - Account for (v) : thay mặt cho - Labeling scheme (n) :kế hoạch dán nhãn - Tumble dryer (n) : máy sấy - Innovation (n) : sáng kiến Play games . - to conserve -> conservation (n) –bảo tồn - category (n) loại While - reading : 1. Scanning and skimming - Ask Ss to read the passage very quickly and answer the following questions : 1. What continents are mentioned in the text ? 2. Are electricity, gas and water luxuries or necessities? - Call on some Ss to answer the questions . - Give feedback: read the passage quickly and answer the questions Answers 1. America and Europe 2. They are necessities 2. Choosing the best 2.Reading summary : + Which of the following is the best summary of the passage ? - Have Ss read the passage more carefully and choose the best summary for it among four following options ( In the text book ) - Ask them to work in groups to find out the best answer - Call on some Ss to give explanation for their choice 3. Answering questions : - Have Ss read the passage again and answer the questions . Work in groups - Demonstrate in front o class . Work in group Present their ideas in front of class . a- Choosing the best summary : => North American and European countries are interested in saving money and natural resources. (It is the best answer because three others are too specific. They only cover part of the passage ) b- Comprehension questions Answer keys 1. They are interested in products that will not only work effectively but also save money . 2. To spend less on lighting we replace an ordinary 100 watt light bulbs by using saving bulbs . 3. She will pay US $ 2 - Ask them to compare with a friend . - call on some Ss to read their answers aloud in front of class . - Give feedback : 4. The purpose of the labeling scheme is to tell the consumer how energy efficient each model is, compared with other appliances in the same category . Post - reading : Discussion - Have Ss work in group of 4 Ss to find out the answers . 1. What should we save energy ? 2. What should we do to save money and natural resources ? - Call on the representative from each group to present in front Work in group of 4 Ss to find out the answers. Possible answers 1 . Because we want to save money and natural resources. 2. - Use solar energy instead of coal , gas and oil . - Use energy – saving house hold appliances like bulbs , refrigerators , stoves , cookers . - Reduce the amount of water and electricity we use . - Turn off the faucets , the TV or radio when we do not use them . of class . - Give feedback : Set homework 1. Summarize main points . 2. Let Ss do the exercises ( 5 ,6 ) in the workbook 3. Preare he next lesson 3- Homework : Do the exercises ( 5 ,6 ) in the workbook Preare the next lesson . Period 45 UNIT 7: SAVING ENERGY Lesson 3: Read A / Aims and Objectives : By the end of the lesson , Ss will be able to get general idea for the reading through choosing. hoạch dán nhãn - Tumble dryer (n) : máy sấy - Innovation (n) : sáng kiến Play games . - to conserve -& gt; conservation (n) –bảo tồn - category (n) loại While - reading : 1. Scanning. 1-vocabulary : - Luxury >< Necessity (n) Sự xa xỉ >< sự cần thiết - Consumer (n) : người tiêu dùng - Household (n) : hộ gia đình . - Account for (v) : thay mặt cho - Labeling