1. Aims:
To set the context for the introductory;
To introduce the topic of the unit, the vocabulary, the sounds, and the grammar points to be learnt.
Set the context for the listening and reading. Introduce Vy and Phong: they are friends, and Duy is Vysnew friend.
Have Ss look at the picture. Ask Ss questions about the picture. E.g. Where are they? Who are Vy and Duy? etc. Ask Ss why it is a special day.
Encourage Ss to give their answers, but do not confirm whether their answers are right or wrong.Ask them to talk a bit about their feelings on the day.
Play the recording twice for Ss to listen and read along. Have Ss underline the words that are related tothe topic of the unit while they are listening and reading.
Call on some groups of Ss to read the conversation aloud.
Ask Ss what exactly Vy, Phong and Duy are talking about. Now confirm the correct answer.[Vy introduces her new friend, Duy. Then they talk about their new school and their first day at school, etc.]
Have Ss say the words in the text that they think are related to the topic My New School. Quickly writethe words on one part of the board. Comment on Ss answers.