LESSON PLAN UNIT 1:

LESSON 1: GETTING STARTED

A. Aims: - Students get to know teacher, understand the curriculum and prepare necessary materials
- Students are able to introduce themselves in English and communicate with foreign teacher
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative
C. Teaching aids: PPT, pictures. posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
and time

First 1. T needs to arrive class early to get

impressions set up and deal with any issues
5 minutes that arise
2. Smile and greet the whole class 1. Greet the teacher

Introduction 1. T introduces and gives some

10 minutes background information about
him/herself
2. Ask ss to introduce themselves,
ask you questions, talk about their
expectation for the program, …
1. Ss can ask questions to know more
about T and the program such as
qualifications, teaching experiences,
teaching style, methods to study
effectively …

Get to know 1. T introduces briefly to ss about the

more about the curriculum: lessons, activities and
program tests and all the materials needed
15 minutes for the lessons
2. T can ask ss to follow a set of
class rules if necessary
3. Ask ss to make an English name 1. The monitor compiles English name
list and class diagram for the next of the whole class and class
lessons diagrams and give T in lesson 2

Games 1. T introduces some games or 1. Choose one game from the list and
15 minutes activities ss can participate in follow the guides of T
2. T and ss play games together to
create more interaction
LESSON 2: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: GRAMMAR
A. Aims: Students will practice present tense and present perfect with exercise, they are able to talk and
write using two tenses fluently
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, solo work
C. Teaching aids: Achiever B1+, PPT, pictures, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:
Subjects, Teacher’s activities
materials and
time
Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello,
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes 2. Play a warm up game or song to get
ss to stand up and to ensure they are
comfortable to speak.
Present tense 1. T asks ss about the knowledge about
review present tense
2. Call some ss to give sentences using
Achiever B1+, present simple and present
unit 1, page 10 continuous
20 minutes 3. Ask ss to work independently and
give the answers of exercise 1
4. T directs ss attention to exercise 2
and 3, ask them to work in pair and
do the request
5. Ask ss to complete exercise 4 using
results of two exercises above
6. T gives ss answers of exercises and
comments
Present perfect 1. T directs ss attention to page 14 to
review review the present perfect simple
2. Ask ss to read Melissa’s blog and
Achiever B1+, complete exercise 1
unit 1, page 14 3. Ask ss to work in pair to do exercise
25 minutes 2 and 3
4. Move to “Grammar reference” and
explain in details for ss then ask
them to do exercise 4,5 and 6
5. T gives ss answers of exercises
Students’ activities
1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
1. Ss answer questions of teacher
about present simple and present
continuous
2. Make sentences using two tenses
above
3. Open the book on page 10 and so
exercise 1
4. Work in pair to complete exercise 3
and 3
5. Use the results of exercise 2 and 3 to
complete exercise 4
6. Listen the keys and comments of T
to check the work
1. Move to page 14 to practice for
present perfect tense
2. Read Melissa’s blog on exercise 1
and complete it with the verbs in the
boxes, then do exercise 2 and 3
3. Move to “Grammar reference” and
ask T if something isn’t clear
4. Complete exercise 4,5 and 6 then
check the answers
LESSON 3: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: VOCABULARY
A. Aims: Provide a range of vocabularies about the topic books for students, students can use these words in
speaking or writing fluently
B. Methods: integrated, communicative, solo work, pair work
C. Teaching aids: Achiever B1+, PPT, pictures, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities

materials and
time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. T can lead into the lesson by
introducing some interesting books
for ss

Book review 1. T directs ss attention to page 9, ask
them to look at the words and
Achiever B1+, pictures in exercise 7
unit 1, page 9 2. Introduce with ss about 4 books in
20 minutes the pictures, explains the meaning of
words in the box for ss
3. Ask ss to complete exercise 7
4. T asks ss to write sentences about
their favorite genres
5. Tell ss to read the review then
answer questions of exercise 10
6. Check and correct the answers for ss
1. Read the words and look at the
pictures given in exercise 7
2. Listen to the instruction of T about
the exercise
3. Match the book covers with four of
genres in exercise 7
7. Complete exercise 8 by writing
sentences about favorite genres
8. Move to exercise 10, read the
review then answer questions

Things we read 1. T directs ss attention to page 13
exercise 6 with new words in box
Achiever B1+, and six pictures
unit 1, page 13 2. T explains the meaning of words in
20 minutes the box for ss
3. Wait ss to complete exercise 1 then
give them the answer key
4. Ask ss to do exercise 7
5. T explains the meaning of words in
“verb zone” for ss
6. Ask ss to do exercise 9 and 10 using
the verbs above
7. Wait 5 minutes for ss to complete
then check and correct the answers
1. Ss opens books on page 13, look at
the six pictures and words giving in
the box
2. Do the request of exercise 6
3. Work in pair, discuss with partner to
complete exercise 7
4. Read the words in “verb zone” and
listen to teacher to complete
exercise 9 and 10
5. Check and correct the answers of 4
exercises
LESSON 4: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: LISTENING & READING
A. Aims: Improve listening and reading skill (predicting the content of a text) for students:
- understand the content of two articles: My top coming-of-age novels and My crazy life
- able to follow the audio and have knowledge in content of listening part
B. Methods: integrated, notes taking, solo work, pair work
C. Teaching aids: Achiever B1+, PPT, listening files, pictures, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities

materials and time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. Sing a song or tell some funny 2. Ss can join to sing with T
stories to make ss interested with
the lesson.

My top 1. T directs ss attention to page 8 1. Open book page 8

coming- and make a quick look for the 2. Read the request of exercise 1
of-age reading lesson and 2 then read the website
novels 2. Ask ss to do the request exercise quickly to complete the request
1 and 2 in 2 minutes 3. Follow T, using scanning and
Reading page 8, 9 3. T guides ss the way to get skimming skill in reading to get
15 necessary information from the necessary information and take
Achiever minutes article to complete exercise 4,5,6 notes
B1+, 4. Give ss the answers of three 4. Complete exercise 4,5,6
unit 1 exercises and explains 5. Check and correct the answers
5. Ask ss to read the “word zone” 6. Read the “word zone” then do
then do the request of exercise 5 the request of exercise 5 and 6
and 6

My crazy 1. T directs ss attention to page 12 1. Move to page 12 and read the

life and ask them to read the blog blog of Melissa
2. Ask ss to do the request exercise 2. Read the Study skill then do the
pages 12, 1 and 2 in 2 minutes request of exercise 1 and 2
13
10 3. T guides ss the way to get 3. Read the article carefully and
minutes necessary information from the follow T’s guide to finish
article to complete exercise 3,4 exercise 3,4 page 13

4. Ask ss to work in pair and 4. Work in pair to do exercise 5

answer questions in exercise 5 5. Check and correct the answers
5. Give ss the answers from T’s key
 Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
materials and time

Listening: Follow an 1. T directs ss attention to page 11, 1. Ss follow T’s guide and give
online conversation ask them to look at the photo idea for the Listening’s topic
between two old Oscar and Daisy and guess the
friends subject of Listening lesson

Achiever B1+, unit 1, 2. Ask ss the question in exercise 1 2. Discuss and answer questions
page 11 from exercise 1
15 minutes 3. Open part 1 of listening lesson 3. Listen part 1 of listening lesson
for ss to complete exercise 2 to do exercise 2

4. Open part 2 of listening lesson 4. Listen part 2 of listening lesson

for ss to complete exercise 2 to do exercise 3

5. Open listening file again for ss to 5. Listen the whole audio file
answer questions of exercise 4 again to complete exercise 4

6. Check and correct the answers 6. Listen T’s key and correct the
for ss answers
LESSON 5: CLASS ACTIVITIES 1
A. Aims: - Reduce the pressure on learning on fresh students’ mind after 4 lessons
- Improve practical skill for students such as teamwork or critical thinking
- Review the lessons through games and activities
B. Methods: solo work, debate, integrated, mainly communicative
C. Teaching aids: PPT, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
and time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 3. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. Introduce the list of games and
activities for ss to make them feel
interested with the lesson

Time for 1. T needs to prepare cards in Kahoot 1. Listen the guide of teacher
Kahoot! related to the topic of Unit

20 minutes 2. T introduces Kahoot website and

the rules of game for ss

3. Control the games, give points for

ss who have the right answer 2. Join the games and try hard to get as
much as correct answer possible

Guess the 1. T prepares some words or picture

words about things or activities in unit 1

20 minutes 2. Divide class into 2 groups

3. Choose one student in each group

to present the word on the board by 1. Look at the student on the board and
acting without saying anything guess what the word is

4. Control the games and record the

results 2. The group has more correct answers
will be the winner
LESSON 6: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: CHALLENGE: Review and talk about a book
A. Aims: After this lesson, students will be able to
- use the knowledge from the previous lessons to do various types of exercises
- work in a group efficiently and arrange time to complete the challenge
B. Methods: solo work, teamwork, debate, integrated, mainly communicative
C. Teaching aids: PPT, Achiever B1+, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities

materials and
time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. Play a warm up game or song to get
ss to stand up and to ensure they are
comfortable to speak.

Preparation 1. T directs ss attention to page 15 1. Ss open the book on page 15

exercise 1 exercise 1
Achiever B1+, 2. Ask ss to work in groups, look at
unit 1, page 15 two tables given and discuss the 2. Work in groups to discuss and give
20 minutes questions for exercise 1 answers for exercise 1
3. Call some groups to give their
answers
4. Ask ss to work independently for 3. Each ss choose a novel or non-
exercise 2 fiction book to complete two tables
5. Call some ss to present their work given in exercise 2
and give comments

Do the 1. Express yourself 1. Look at Express yourself

challenge  Describing a book
 Giving opinions
Achiever B1+, 2. Ask ss to read Express yourself and 2. Think about other useful
unit 1, page 15 think about other useful expressions expressions or adjectives for the
20 minutes or adjectives situations given

3. Tell ss to work in pair, follow the 3. Work in pair, read the request and
instructions to complete exercise 4 discuss for exercise 4

4. Call some pairs to stand up and 4. Make a conversation about books

present their work follow the instructions of exercise 4
LESSON 7: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: INTERACTION: Recommending a book
A. Aims: - Create meaningful communication among the students
- Probe into the students’ prior learning ability and their way of conceptualizing facts and idea
- Help students to be more confident to express themselves in front of crowd
B. Methods: debate, solo work, integrated, mainly communicative, work in group
C. Teaching aids: PPT, Achiever B1+, listening files, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
and time

Express 1. T gives examples some ways to

yourself express:
 Starting a conversation
Achiever B1+,  Asking for information
unit 1, page 16  Recommending a book
5 minutes 2. Call some groups of two ss to
make a conversation using
expression sentences above 1. Work in pairs to make a conversation
using expression sentences

2. Some pairs will make the conversation

in front of the class then reverse the
rules and speak one more time

At the 1. T asks ss to pay attention to 1. Open the book page 16

bookshop exercise 1, discuss and answer
three questions given 2. Read exercise 1,2,4 and take notes if
Achiever B1+, 2. Ask ss to read the blurb and necessary for the listening part
unit 1, page 16 complete exercise 2
10 minutes 3. Open part 1 of listening lesson for 3. Listen the audio files and complete part
ss to complete exercise 2 1,2,4
4. Open part 2 of listening lesson for
ss to complete exercise 2 4. Check and correct the answers
5. T gives the key of exercises for ss
to correct their answer

Vocabulary 1. T asks ss to look at the box in 1. Look at the adjectives on exercise 5 and
exercise 5 with the adjectives answer the questions
 Subjects,
materials Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
and time
Achiever B1+, given
unit 1, page 16
10 minutes 2. Ask ss two questions in exercise 5 2. Work in pair, use the adjectives in
exercise 5 to describe a thing
3. Ask ss to work in pair to do the
request of exercise 6

Your turn to 1. T directs ss attention to the next 1. Move to exercise 7, read and follow the
speak part instructions:
2. Ask ss to read the instructions in  Choose a book to recommend
Achiever B1+, exercise 7 carefully and explains everyone to read
unit 1, page 16 for ss if required  Make notes for necessary
20 minutes 3. Tell ss to follow the instructions information about the book
and do the request
4. Divide class into groups of three 2. Work in group and do the request of
or four, work and discuss for exercise 8 using the preparation from
exercise 8 exercise 7
5. Go around to check ss’ work and
help 3. Each group will take it in turn to
6. Call some groups to present their recommend the books with teacher and
results then give comments class
LESSON 8: ACHIEVER B1+ UNIT 1: WRITING: A book review
A. Aims: After this lesson, students will be able to
- Know how to giving reasons and results in writing
- Connect sentences into a paragraph with clear and consistent content
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, follow instruction
C. Teaching aids: PPT, Achiever B1+, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities

materials and
time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. Play a warm up game or song to get
ss to stand up and to ensure they are
comfortable to speak.

Preparation 1. Ask ss to read the book review on 1. Open the book page 17
exercise 1 and answer the questions
Achiever B1+,
2. Read the book review on exercise 1
unit 1, page 17 2. Ask ss to read the book review
10 minutes again, take notes to complete and answer three questions
exercise 2
3. Read the book review again, take
3. Give key of two exercises and notes to complete exercise 2
explains in details for the answers

Writing skill: 1. T discusses with ss about what the 1. Look at exercise 3, find one
Giving reasons words using when giving a reason expression for giving a reason and
one for giving a result
and results and a result

Achiever B1+, 2. Call some ss to make sentences with 2. Make sentences with the words
unit 1, page 17 these words that they found above
10 minutes
3. Ask ss to look at the box in exercise 3. Look at the words in books and
3 and answer questions decide what they express

4. T directs ss attention to exercise 4, 4. Move to exercise 4, join the

give them 2 minutes to finish this sentences with the correct words
exercise and expressions given
5. Give ss key of exercise 3 and 4
 Subjects, Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
materials and
time
Your turn to 1. T directs ss attention to writing part 1. Plan before you write:
write on page 17  Choose a book to write first
 Answer the questions in exercise
Achiever B1+, 5 and make note before writing
unit 1, page 17
20 minutes 2. Give instructions to ss for small 2. Write now:
steps before writing  Use Harry’s review as a mode
 Use the notes prepared above
 Remember to include some
words and expressions for
giving reasons and results
 The writing should include 4
paragraphs follow exercise 6

3. T checks and corrects students’ 3. Check and correct:

writing
LESSON 9: CLASS ACTIVITIES 2
A. Aims: - Reduce the pressure on learning on fresh students’ mind after 3 lessons
- Improve practical skill for students such as teamwork or critical thinking
- Review the lessons through games and activities
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, debate, teamwork, solo work
C. Teaching aids: PPT, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
and time

Warm up 3. Greet the whole class “Hello, 4. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
4. Introduce the list of games and
activities for ss to make them feel
interested with the lesson

Watching 1. T needs to prepare videos related 1. Students watch some videos related
videos to the topics of unit 1 to the topic of Unit 1

15 minutes 2. T introduces with ss about what

will be appeared in the videos
2. Give opinions about the information
3. Tell ss to give comments about the from video, ask and answer related
videos questions

Create the 1. Talk about the necessity and

schedule benefit of making a schedule for ss

25 minutes 2. Ask ss to make their own schedule 1. The students create their own
for a day reasonable schedule in a day with
3. T gives comments for some different activities
schedules of ss
2. Some students will present their
schedules in front of the class
LESSON 10: MINDSET 2 UNIT 1: SPEAKING

A. Aims: In this lesson, students will learn how to

⁻ Speak about various aspects of where you live for Speaking Part 1
⁻ Respond to wh-, would and Yes/No questions
⁻ Prepare more information for common Speaking Part 1 topics
⁻ Use syllable stress in words correctly
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, solo work, pair work
C. Teaching aids: Mindset 2 PPT, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials and Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
time

1. Ask ss to discuss exercise 1 on page 1. Talk with partner about questions

82 in exercise 1
Preparation
2. Give ss knowledge about 2. Write down the lessons of teacher
Mindset 2, unit 1,
Page 24-27  Responding to wh- question 3. Read the Tips given in the right
30 minutes  Thinking of more information of pages
 Responding to Yes/No questions
 Thinking of new ideas
 Syllable stress

3. Give ss instructions to do exercises 4. Do exercise 4,5,6,7

4,5,6,7

4. Check and corrects the answers 5. Check and correct answers

Exam Skills 1. Ask ss to move to exercise 13 on 1. Move to exercise 13 on page 27

page 27
Mindset 2, unit 1,
Page 27 2. Read and do request of exercise 13 2. Answer questions on exercise 13
15 minutes
3. Call some ss to talk and give 3. Reply with three sentences only
comments for each questions
LESSON 11: MINDSET 2 UNIT 1: LISTENING & READING
A. Aims:
In Reading lesson, student will learn how to
⁻ Use skimming and scanning on reading to locate the answer quickly
⁻ Understand and produce paraphrasing
In Listening lesson, student will learn how to
⁻ Predict the type of information required for short-answer questions
⁻ Answer multiple choice questions correctly by eliminating distractors
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, scanning and skimming skill on reading
C. Teaching aids: Mindset 2, Listening files, PPT, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials and Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
time

Warm up 1. Greet the whole class “Hello, 1. Greet the teacher “Hi, teacher.”
students.” (Wave hand and smile)
5 minutes
2. T can turn on some English songs
before Listening section

Reading 1. Ask ss to read the text on page 9 1. Read the text on page 9
2. Ask ss to do exercise 5-11 2. Do exercise 5-11
Mindset 2, unit 1, 3. Give instructions and explain the 3. Listen and write down the lessons
page 8-13 knowledge related to each exercise
20 minutes for ss
4. Give answer keys 4. Check and correct the answers

Listening 1. Ask ss to move to page 21 for 1. Move to page 21 for Listening part
Listening part
Mindset 2, unit 1, 2. Ask ss to make a quickly on 2. Read the Tips and request of
page 21-23 different types of exercises on the exercises quickly
20 minutes lesson and give instructions 3. Listen to T’s instructions to know the
3. Play listening file for ss complete way to do different types of exercise
exercises
4. Give answer keys 4. Check and correct the answers
LESSON 12: MINDSET 2 UNIT 1: WRITING

A. Aims: In this lesson, students will learn how to

⁻ Select key future of different types of graph, chart and table in order to describe them accurately
⁻ Use suitable verbs, adjectives and adverbs to describe trends in different ways
⁻ Compare different graphs or information in the same graph and write summary of the main features
B. Methods: integrated, mainly communicative, solo work, pair work
C. Teaching aids: Mindset 2 PPT, pictures, posters, …
D. Time: 45 minutes
E. Procedures:

Subjects,
materials and Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
time

1. Ask ss to discuss exercise 1 on page 1. Talk with partner about questions

14 in exercise 1
Preparation
2. Give ss knowledge for the Writing: 2. Write down the lessons of teacher
Mindset 2, unit 1,
Page 14-20  Selecting key features 3. Read the Tips given in the right
20 minutes  Using accurate data of pages
 Describing trends
 Useful adverbs and adjectives

3. Give ss instructions to do exercises 4. Do exercises teacher given to

to practice practice

4. Check and corrects the answers 5. Check and correct answers

Exam Skills 1. Ask ss to move to exercise 16 on 1. Move to exercise 16 on page 20

page 20
Mindset 2, unit 1,
Page 20 2. Give ss suggestions for the writing 2. Read the tips and follow teacher’s
25 minutes part suggestion

3. Call some ss to read their writing 3. Take notes for main idea then
and give comments start to write
LESSON 13 &14: SPEAKING TEST

A. Aims:

- Two periods of speaking test in the end of each unit ask students to apply the entire knowledge of
vocabulary and grammar of the whole unit

- Help students to be confident when speaking in front of a crowd

- Improve students’ speaking skill, pronunciation, body language, …

- Allow students to get familiar with many common topics in the IELTS speaking test

B. Procedures:

Time Subject Activities

45 Speaking Test Option 1: Teacher can divide class into small groups and give
minutes period 1 them different topics related to the unit. Then each group will
have 5 – 10 minutes presenting their topic in front of class in
two speaking test periods. Teacher gives comments after each
group’s presentation.

Option 2: Techer will give a list of different topics related to

45 Speaking Test
the unit then each student will pick randomly and speak in front
minutes period 2
of the class in speaking test periods. Teacher will give points
and comments at the end of speaking test period 2