Tiếng AnhLớp 4Phần 20. Unit 19: The animal world

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I. Objectives

1. Language and specific competences

By the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to:
- Name four animals: elephant (voi), giraffe (hươu cao cổ), lion (sư tử), hippo (hà mã).
- Ask and answer the question 'What are these/those animals?' with 'They are / They're + plural animal names'.
- Use 'these' for animals near the speaker and 'those' for animals far away.
- Give a reason with 'Because they…' when asked 'Why do you like…?'
Communicative competence in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing: Ss listen to and identify the words, ask and answer 'What are these/those animals?', and write two turns of a dialogue.
Language knowledge (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar): Ss pronounce the four animal words clearly, use the vocabulary correctly, and apply 'these/those' with 'are' + plural nouns.

2. General competences

Self-control and independent learning: Ss look up, repeat and check the meaning of new words on their own and correct their own mistakes after the model.
Communication and collaboration: Ss work in pairs to ask and answer about animals, switch roles and confirm what their partner has said.
Problem-solving and creativity: Ss change one piece of information in a dialogue or sentence to make a new, meaningful sentence about real or imaginary animals.

3. Personal qualities

Diligence: Ss practise the words and dialogues at home and in class, and repeat each sentence until they say it correctly.
Kindness: Ss show care for animals by talking about how to observe them from a distance, without feeding or teasing them.

II. Resources and materials

1. Teacher

Picture flashcards of elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo (real pictures or realia)
Projector or interactive board with the NeoEdu lesson page: neoedu.vn/learn/4/english/unit-19-lesson-1 (presentation, examples and interactive exercises)
Audio recording of the four words and the sentence 'They are elephants.'
Sentence strips for 'What are these animals?' / 'They are elephants.' and for 'What are those animals?' / 'They're giraffes.'
Worksheet No. 1 (printed or on screen)
Lyrics strip of the four new lines for the chant (written by the teacher, not from the textbook)

2. Pupils

Notebook, pencil, eraser, coloured pencils
Small whiteboard and marker (optional)
Worksheet No. 1 for pair work

III. Procedures

Activity 1: Warm-up and review · 5 minutes

Animal Charades

Aims

Ss activate prior knowledge about animals and get ready for the lesson in a fun way.

Content

T shows a flashcard or mimes an animal (for example, a lion roars loudly; a hippo opens its big mouth; a giraffe has a long neck). Ss guess the animal in English or Vietnamese and say the name in English if they know it.

Expected outcomes

Ss name at least two animals in English or Vietnamese and show they are ready to learn the new words.

Procedure

Teacher's activities

Pupils' activities

Teacher
T greets the class and says: 'Let's play Animal Charades! Watch me and guess the animal.' T mimes a lion roaring loudly and asks: 'What animal is it?'
Pupils
Ss watch carefully and answer in Vietnamese or English. Expected answer: 'Lion!' or 'Sư tử!'
Teacher
T mimes a giraffe with a long neck and a hippo opening its big mouth. T asks: 'Can you guess this one?' and gives a hint: 'It is very tall.'
Pupils
Ss stand up, guess the animals and say the names. Expected answer: 'Giraffe!' and 'Hippo!'
Teacher
T asks a few Ss: 'Which animal do you know in English?' and writes the names on the board.
Pupils
Some Ss report: 'Lion, giraffe, elephant.'
Teacher
T praises the class and says: 'Today we will learn four new animals and how to talk about them.' T writes the title of the lesson: The animal world.
Pupils
Ss listen and repeat the title after T.

Activity 2.1: Exploration · 9 minutes

Look, Listen and Repeat: New Animal Words

Aims

Ss recognise, pronounce and remember the meaning of four new words: elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo.

Content

T shows the picture flashcards one by one, models each word, and Ss repeat in chorus and individually. Ss then match each word with its Vietnamese meaning, using the Exercise 1 format on the NeoEdu page. Ss listen to the audio and choose the word they hear (Exercise 2). Ss do not spell the word letter by letter; they say the whole word.

Expected outcomes

Ss can read and say the four words and match them with their meanings: elephant – voi; giraffe – hươu cao cổ; lion – sư tử; hippo – hà mã.

Procedure

Teacher's activities

Pupils' activities

Teacher
T shows the flashcard of an elephant and says: 'Look, listen and repeat. Elephant.' T asks Ss to repeat in chorus, then individually.
Pupils
Ss look at the picture, listen to T and repeat: 'Elephant.'
Teacher
T uses the same procedure for giraffe, lion and hippo. T covers the Vietnamese meanings and asks: 'What does giraffe mean?' Then T uses gestures: stretches the neck for giraffe, roars for lion. Ss guess the meaning and say it.
Pupils
Ss repeat each word, then answer. Expected answers: 'Giraffe means hươu cao cổ.' 'Lion means sư tử.' Ss do Exercise 1 individually: elephant – voi, giraffe – hươu cao cổ, lion – sư tử, hippo – hà mã.
Teacher
T plays the audio twice and asks: 'Which word do you hear?' Ss choose A, B, C or D. T checks the answers with the class.
Pupils
Ss raise their hands or show their answers on mini whiteboards. Expected answer: 'B – elephant.'
Teacher
T summarises: 'Elephant is voi, giraffe is hươu cao cổ, lion is sư tử, hippo is hà mã. Remember the word with the picture and gestures.'
Pupils
Ss say the four words and their meanings together with T.

Activity 2.2: Exploration · 8 minutes

Listen, Point and Say: What Are These/Those Animals?

Aims

Ss understand and use the question 'What are these/those animals?' and the answer 'They are / They're + animal (plural)' with 'these' for near animals and 'those' for far animals.

Content

T presents the dialogue: A: What are these animals? B: They are elephants. T explains: 'these' is used for animals near us, 'those' for animals far away. T models the answer 'They're giraffes' with those. Ss listen, point to the correct picture and say the sentence. Ss also learn to answer with a reason: 'Why do you like…?' - 'Because they…' (for example, 'Because they are big.').

Expected outcomes

Ss can ask and answer: 'What are these/those animals?' - 'They are elephants.' / 'They're giraffes.' and give one reason using 'Because they…'.

Procedure

Teacher's activities

Pupils' activities

Teacher
T puts two pictures on the board: one close to the class (elephants) and one far away at the back (giraffes). T points to the close picture and says: 'These are elephants.' Then T points to the far picture and says: 'Those are giraffes.'
Pupils
Ss listen and watch T carefully. Ss repeat the two sentences in chorus.
Teacher
T writes the dialogue on the board: A: What are these animals? B: They are elephants. T asks Ss to listen to the audio and point to the correct picture. T then asks: 'Why do you like elephants?' and models: 'Because they are big.'
Pupils
Ss listen, point to the picture and repeat the dialogue. Ss answer T in pairs. Expected answer: 'I like elephants because they are big.'
Teacher
T asks 2–3 pairs to stand and act out the dialogue with 'these' and 'those'. T gives feedback on pronunciation and structure.
Pupils
Pairs stand and say: 'What are those animals?' - 'They're giraffes.' Other Ss listen and give comments.
Teacher
T writes the key structure on the board: What are these/those animals? - They are / They're + plural animal. Remind Ss to answer with a reason, not just 'Yes' or 'No'.
Pupils
Ss copy the key structure into their notebooks.

Activity 3: Practice · 8 minutes

Let's Talk and Animal Chant

Aims

Ss practise asking and answering about animals in pairs, change one piece of information, and say a chant with four new lines.

Content

Part A - Let's talk: Ss work in pairs using Worksheet No. 1. Person A asks 'What are these/those animals?' Person B answers with real or imaginary information. A repeats what B said ('So they are giraffes.'). Ss switch roles and change at least one piece of information.
Part B - Chant: T models the four lines: 'Those are big elephants. / These are tall giraffes. / They have long necks. / I like giraffes.' Ss clap four beats per line, chant the first two lines at a normal pitch, then the last two lines in a softer voice. Ss then change one word (for example, 'lions', 'hippos') and say the new lines.
Worksheet No. 1 (for Part A): Exercise 1 matching, Exercise 3 gap-fill (They ___ elephants), Exercise 8 pair talk prompts.

Expected outcomes

Answers to Worksheet No. 1: Exercise 1: elephant – voi; giraffe – hươu cao cổ; lion – sư tử; hippo – hà mã. Exercise 2: B (elephant). Exercise 3: are (They are elephants.). Exercise 4: They are elephants. Exercise 5: B (hippo). Exercise 6: False (elephant means voi; giraffe means hươu cao cổ). Exercise 7: C (They are elephants.). Exercise 8: Ss write 2 turns of dialogue with correct questions and answers. Exercise 9: Ss chant the four lines with a changed word.

Procedure

Teacher's activities

Pupils' activities

Teacher
T introduces the pair task: 'Person A asks, Person B answers, then A repeats what B said. Then switch roles.' T models with a Ss volunteer: 'What are these animals?' - 'They are lions.' - 'So they are lions.'
Pupils
Ss listen to the model and try it with their partner.
Teacher
T monitors pairs, helps Ss who are stuck and reminds them to change at least one piece of information. T then models the chant: 'Those are big elephants.' and asks Ss to clap four beats per line.
Pupils
Pairs practise the dialogue. Expected answers: 'What are those animals?' - 'They're hippos.' - 'So they are hippos.' Ss then chant the four lines with clapping, and change 'elephants' to 'lions' in the first line.
Teacher
T invites 2–3 pairs to present their dialogue and one group to chant in front of the class. T gives feedback on clarity and correct structure.
Pupils
Pairs present, and the class listens and gives a thumbs-up if the dialogue is correct.
Teacher
T praises the class and notes common mistakes: using 'is' with plural animals, or answering only 'Yes' to 'Why'. T asks Ss to write two turns of dialogue into their notebooks as practice.
Pupils
Ss write 2 turns of dialogue in their notebooks and correct their own errors.

Activity 4: Application · 5 minutes

Animal Poster Project and Fun Corner

Aims

Ss apply the new words and structure in a real-life context by making an animal poster and talking about animals they like, with respect for animals.

Content

Ss draw one animal they know (elephant, giraffe, lion or hippo, or another animal they like) on a small card and write 2–3 sentences in English: 'This is a/ These are…', 'They are…', 'I like…because they…'. In class, Ss show their cards to a partner and ask: 'What are these/those animals?' Then T reminds Ss to observe animals from a distance, not feed them or tease them.

Expected outcomes

Each S has one animal poster card with 2–3 English sentences, and can say one question and one answer about it to a partner.

Procedure

Teacher's activities

Pupils' activities

Teacher
T shows a sample poster: a drawing of a giraffe with the sentences: 'These are giraffes. They have long necks. I like giraffes because they are tall.' T explains the task and gives each S a small card.
Pupils
Ss listen and look at the sample poster. Ss choose an animal and start drawing.
Teacher
T walks around and helps Ss write 2–3 sentences. T asks: 'Why do you like this animal?' and reminds Ss to answer with 'Because they…'.
Pupils
Ss draw and write. Expected sentences: 'These are lions. They roar loudly. I like lions because they are strong.'
Teacher
T asks Ss to show their cards to a partner and ask: 'What are these/those animals?' T invites 2 pairs to show their cards to the class.
Pupils
Ss show their cards and ask and answer in pairs. Expected answer: 'They are hippos. Because they live in water.'
Teacher
T closes the lesson with a short reminder: 'Observe animals from a distance. Do not feed them or tease them.' T sets homework: practise the chant at home and show the poster to family members.
Pupils
Ss listen and repeat the reminder. Ss put their cards in their folders.

Worksheets

Worksheet No. 1

Exercise 1. Match the word with its meaning.

elephant
giraffe
lion
hippo
A. lion
B. hippo
C. elephant
D. giraffe

Exercise 2. Listen and circle the word you hear.
A. giraffe B. elephant C. lion D. hippo

Exercise 3. Fill in the blank.
They ___ elephants.

Exercise 4. Put the words in order to make a sentence.
are / They / elephants

Exercise 5. Which word means hà mã?
A. elephant B. hippo C. giraffe D. lion

Exercise 6. True or False? 'Elephant' means hươu cao cổ.

Exercise 7. Listen and circle the sentence you hear.
A. What are these animals? B. Because they are beautiful. C. They are elephants.

Exercise 8. Pair work. Ask 'What are these animals?' Change the information to make it true for you or an imaginary character. Write 2 turns of the dialogue.

Exercise 9. Chant. Use the four new lines: Those are big elephants. / These are tall giraffes. / They have long necks. / I like giraffes. Change one word and say it again.

Homework

Practise the four new words with their meanings: elephant (voi), giraffe (hươu cao cổ), lion (sư tử), hippo (hà mã). Say each word aloud three times.
Finish the animal poster card with 2–3 sentences and practise the question 'What are these/those animals?' with a family member.
Practise the four-line chant at home and change one word to make a new sentence.
Remember: observe animals from a distance, do not feed or tease them.

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