Giáo án Tiếng Anh 12 Global Success Unit 6 Writing

Anticipated difficulties

Solutions

Students may have underdeveloped listening, writing and co-operating skills.

- Play the recording many times if necessary.

- Encourage students to work in pairs, in groups so that they can help each other.

- Provide feedback and help if necessary.

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Video watching

- Teacher divides the class into 2 groups.

- Before playing the video, teacher asks Ss to watch carefully and try to remember as many details as possible. Ss can take notes if they want.

- Teacher shows the question, Ss write down all the answers, as many as possible.

- The team with more correct answers will be the winner.

- Teacher leads in the lesson.

- Students work in groups to do the activity.

- Students raise their hands to answer the questions.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1t3msy8dc

Questions:

What can the robot in the video do?

Suggested answers:

- listen and follow the user’s commands;

- make video calls;

- remind people what to do everyday;

- self-charge automatically;

- detect unusual situations,

- etc…

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 1: Work in pairs. Read the notes and decide which are advantages (+) and which are disadvantages (–) of home robots. Then add the sentences (A-D) in the box to support each advantage or disadvantage.

- In stronger classes, put Ss in pairs and have them discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a home robot. Remind them of Ally from the Listening section and the things it can do.

- In weaker classes, recap the advantages of having Ally as a home robot. Elicit some disadvantages by asking questions such as

What will happen if the robot gets broken? In case of an emergency, do you think a robot will be able to dial the emergency phone number? What will happen if we become completely dependent on robots?

- Ask Ss to read the statements and check if their ideas are included. In weaker classes, check comprehension and explain that each advantage or disadvantage is supported by two reasons or examples, but only one is given. The other one is in the word box.

- Give Ss a few minutes to decide which are advantages and which are disadvantages, and add the additional reasons to the correct statements.

- Call on some pairs to share their answers.

- Confirm the correct answers as a class.

- Students work in pairs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a home robot.

- Students look at the tables and check if their ideas are included.

- Students complete the notes and decide on the advantages and disadvantages of home robots.

Answer key:

Advantages:

1 - B;

4 - C

Disadvantages:

2 - A;

3 - D

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIES

CONTENTS

Task 2: Write an essay (180–200 words) about the advantages and disadvantages of home robots, using the ideas in task 1 and the suggested outline below.

- Ask Ss to study the outline and the useful expressions and check understanding.

- Review the structure of an essay. Write its parts on the board, but jumbled up, and ask Ss to put them in the correct order.Have Ss refer to the Writing section in Unit 2 to check their answers if possible.

- Put Ss into groups and have them brainstorm ideas for their essays. Encourage Ss to use the ideas in 1 and think of supporting ideas and examples.

-Walk round the class to give further support if needed.

- When Ss finish writing, give them time to check their essays.

- Give Ss a time limit. In weaker classes, put Ss in pairs or groups to help each other. Walk around the class to provide help when necessary.

- Students brainstorm for the ideas and the language necessary for writing

- Students write the first draft individually using the ideas in task 1.

Suggested answer:

AI technologies have given us many amazing opportunities. One of them is using smart robots to perform different tasks at home. People are beginning to use home robots, but we need to consider both the advantages and disadvantages that they can bring.

Using home robots has several advantages. First, they can clean our houses, do the laundry and water the plants. They will never complain about doing all the repetitive and boring tasks. Robots can also help us spend more quality time with ourfamilies. We will have more time for leisure activities and family bonding. Second, home robots can provide information and entertainment. They are programmed to answer questions about many topics. They can also keep us entertained by performing music or playing games with us.

However, there are also disadvantages of having a home robot. First, all the robots and other intelligent machines are designed by human beings. They need to be pre-programmed by engineers and can only follow a set of instructions. If a robot breaks down, it will be expensive to repair. In addition, we may start relying on home robots too much. We may become lazy and use our brains less and less. This way we may lose our ability to think critically.

In conclusion, home robots are designed to make our lives easier and happier. However, we should not become too dependent on them if we don’t want to lose important life skills.