GRADE 10 – LESSON PLAN

UNIT 8: TOP SHOPS

LESSON 8: DEVELOP WRITING
Time allowed: 45 minutes
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. General knowledge:
 write a paragraph about advantages and disadvatages
2. Language knowledge:
a. Vocabulary:
 identify and memorize the useful words to introduce a list of ideas.
b. Pronunciation:
 pronounce correctly the vocabulary they have learned.
c. Writing:
 apply the vocabulary and structure of paragraph they have learned in the unit to write a
paragraph about advantages and disadvatages
3. Attributes and competencies:
a. Core competences
 develop discussion skills and cognitive skills.
 develop self-control and independent learning.
b. Attributes
 acknowledge the appropriate language when writing an informal email.
 be communicative, collaborative, and supportive in pair work and teamwork with other
class members.
II. Methods: Integrated, Communicative approach.
III. Teaching aids: Student’s book, PowerPoint, blackboard, handout, paper.
IV. Procedure:
Stages and Teacher’s activities Students’ activities
timing
Warm-up Activity 1: Brainstorming
(05’) 1. Objectives
 Create a positive learning environment in the
classroom and encourage students' learning
motivation.
2. Content
 Discuss the following questions:
1. Is it typical for teenagers in your country to work
part-time? What kind of jobs?
2. Have you ever had a part-time job? What was it?
3. Do you think working part-time is good or bad for
teenagers? Why?

3. Outcome
 Ss get the motivation to start the lesson.
4. Performance - Ss follow T’s
 T asks SS to work individually and answer the instructions
question - Ss check the
 T calls randomly students to answers and check answers with T.
with the class.

Pre- Activity 2: Exercise 2 (Reading)

writing 1. Objectives
(15’)  Help Ss identify the main idea and supporting
details in a paragraph.

 Differentiate between advantages and

disadvantages.

 Recognize transition words used to link ideas

2. Content
 Read and and answer the questions:

1. What is the topic of the paragraph?

2. Is the paragraph about advantages or

disadvantages?

3. How many main ideas are there?

 4. What sentence summarizes the paragraph?

3. Outcome

 Ss can identify and analyze the structure of a

paragraph
 Ss can enhance understanding of using transition
words to connect ideas effectively.
 Ss can have a clear understanding of an informal
email.
Answer key:
1.Part-time jobs for teenagers
2.Advantages
3. 3
4. The last sentence: "In conclusion, teenagers can - Ss do Exercise 3.
benefit from taking up a part-time job." - Ss check the answer
4. Performance with the T
 T gives Ss 3 minutes to read the paragraph .
 T divides the class into pairs.
 T asks Ss to discuss their answers and finish
Exercise 2 in pairs.
 T calls some pairs to tell their answers.
 T checks the answers with the whole class.
 T presents structure of a strong paragraph
Activity 3: Exercise 3
1. Objectives
 Help Ss to know the structure and elements in a
paragraph about advantages and disadvatages.

2. Content
 Read paragraph again and complete the
information in the Writing bank.
3. Outcome
 Ss can remember some useful words and
expressions in a paragraph about advatages and /
or disadvantage.
Answer key:
a.Firstly
b.Secondly - Ss read the text and
c.Last but not least finish Exercise 3.
d.Conclusion - Ss present their
4. Performance answers.
 T shows the Writing bank on the slide.
 T gives Ss 1 minutes to reread the paragraph and - Ss check the answers
finish Exercise 3. with T
 T calls Ss to give their answers.
 T checks the answers with the whole class.
While Activity 4: Exercise 4
writing 1. Objectives
(16’)  Help Ss to write in a paragraph about disadvatages
2. Content
 Write a paragraph (120-150 words) about the
disadvantages of part-time jobs for teenagers
3. Outcome
 Ss can write a paragraph about disadvatages. - Ss read the
4. Performance requirements.
 T shows the task and Paragraph outline on the - Ss note down their
screen. ideas.
 T gives Ss 15 minutes to do this task. - Ss write their
 T asks Ss to write a complete paragraph . (Remind paragraph.
students to use the "Writing Bank" transition - Ss check their work
words, focus on one main topic) with a partner
 T asks Ss to check their work with a partner

Post Activity 5: Feedback

writing 1. Objectives
(7’)  Help Ss to remember the format of an informal
email and the use of capital letters in English.
2. Content
 Receive feedback on the writing in Exercise 6.
3. Outcome
 Ss can correct their writing and remember the
structure of a strong paragraph
4. Performance
 T calls 2 volunteer Ss to show their writing. - Ss comment on their
 For each one, T asks other Ss to point out the classmate’s writing.
topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding - Ss listen to T’s
sentence feedback.
 T gives feedback on each writing. - Ss take note of some
 T reminds Ss of some common mistakes common mistakes.

Wrap–up  T asks Ss to list some words and expressions in a - Ss follow T’s

(02’) paragraph about advatages and / or disadvantage instructions.
they have learned.
 T delivers the HW in the Workbook.