Giáo án A Closer Look 2

Ss recall the situations in which they need advice about health and notice the if + present simple + should pattern.

Ss look at a slide showing a student studying late at night. T asks: 'What do you do when you feel tired while studying?' Ss answer in pairs, then T shows the sentence: 'If you feel tired, you should take a break.' T asks: 'Which verb form follows if? Which form follows should?'

Ss notice that the if-clause uses the present simple (feel) and the result clause uses should + base verb (take). Ss identify that the sentence gives advice about a possible situation.

Ss understand the meaning of can, may, must and should in the result clause, and know that will is normally not used in the if-clause.

T presents the four modals with examples from the lesson: 'If you finish early, you can take a short break.' (ability/permission); 'If you stay up late, you may feel tired.' (possibility); 'If you have a deadline, you must plan your time.' (necessity); 'If you feel overwhelmed, you should ask for help.' (advice). T asks: 'Can we write If it will rain...? Why not?' T presents the vocabulary: well-balanced (cân bằng), priority (việc ưu tiên), deadline (hạn chót), distraction (điều gây xao nhãng).

Ss write in their notebooks: can = ability/permission; may = possibility; must = necessity; should = advice. Ss note: 'Do not normally put will in the if-clause. Use the present simple instead.' Ss copy the four vocabulary items with Vietnamese meanings and one example each, for example: 'A well-balanced day includes rest.'

Ss move from the rule to accurate use by starting with the intended meaning, then identifying the subject and verb pattern.

Ss work in pairs with Worksheet 1. T models Worked example 1: 'If you feel overwhelmed, you ___ ask a trusted adult for help.' T asks: 'What is the intended meaning? Is it advice or necessity? What verb form follows the modal?' Then Ss do Worked example 2: 'If Nam ___ regularly, he may feel more energetic. (exercise)' T asks: 'Who is the subject? Which form does the verb take after he?'

Worksheet 1 answers:

• Example 1: should, because the meaning is advice and should is followed by the base verb ask.
• Example 2: exercises, because the present simple in the if-clause after Nam (third person singular) takes -s: If Nam exercises regularly, he may feel more energetic.
  Ss write the rule: 'Start with the meaning → identify the subject → choose the correct verb form.'

Ss choose and complete first conditional sentences with the correct modal and base verb.

Ss do Exercises 1, 3 and 4 from the book:

1. If you feel overwhelmed, you ___ ask a trusted adult for help. A. should; B. should to; C. are should; D. shoulds
2. If you finish early, you ___ take a short break. A. can; B. cans; C. can to; D. are can
3. If the task is unclear, you should ___ a question. (ask)

Answers and key:

• Exercise 1: A. should (Should is followed by the base verb ask.)
• Exercise 3: A. can (Can + base verb.)
• Exercise 4: ask (The modal should takes the base form.)
  Ss write the three answers in their notebooks and correct any mistakes.

Ss order words, correct wrong conditional forms and use the present simple after if.

Ss do Exercises 2, 5 and 6:
2. If Nam ___ regularly, he may feel more energetic. (exercise)
5. Order the first conditional: plan carefully / you can / If you / avoid a last-minute rush
6. Check the conditional forms: a) If it rains, we can exercise indoors. b) If it will rain, we can exercise indoors.

Answers and key:

• Exercise 2: exercises (present simple in the if-clause; Nam takes -s).
• Exercise 5: If you plan carefully, you can avoid a last-minute rush.
• Exercise 6: a) Đ (correct); b) S (wrong). The correct form is If it rains, we can exercise indoors.
  Ss write each sentence in their notebooks.

Ss write an original first conditional sentence giving advice about screen time and check it with a partner.

T asks each S to write one first conditional sentence about screen time, using the structure if + present simple + should/can/may/must. Ss then exchange their sentences with a partner and check the form. Example model: 'If you study online for a long time, you should take regular breaks.' Homework extension: write three sentences about healthy living for teens.

Each S writes one correct first conditional sentence. Sample product: 'If you use your phone late at night, you may feel tired the next day.' The sentence uses the present simple in the if-clause and a modal + base verb in the result clause. Ss check: the verb after the modal has no -s and the if-clause has no will.