Unit 7. The mass media

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LESSON PLAN- ENGLISH 10

Presented by: Nguyen Thi Phuong Mai.

From English Group- Tu Ky High School.


Types of mass media
Play a game: Brainstorming

The suggested answer:

Types of the mass media
Unit 7: The mass media
PART D: WRITING
Writing about advantages and disadvantages of the mass media



Task 1: Read about the advantages and disadvantages of television below:
I. PRE - WRITING
Vocabulary

Memorable (adj) [`memərəbl] = unforgettable:
I. PRE – WRITING:
Violent (adj) [`vaiələnt]
Interfere (with st.) (v) [,intə`fiə]
Encourage (v) [in`kʌridʒ]
Effective (adj) [i`fektiv]
Increase (v) [`inkri:s] :
có hiệu quả
tăng lên
khuyến khích; cổ vũ;
thô bạo, hung dữ
gây trở ngại; cản trở
đáng ghi nhớ, không quên được
Task 2: Study the passage about the advantages and disadvantages of television and work out the outline:

Unit 7
THE MASS MEDIA
- D: Writing
Television plays an important role to the life of people. Watching TV has a lot of advantages as well as disadvantages.
Television brings us a lot of advantages. Firstly, television helps us to learn more about the world and to know and see many new things. Secondly, it can make things memorable because it presents information in an effective way. Thirdly, it entertains us. Watching it is an enjoyable way to relax. Fourthly, it increases the popularity of sport and games. Finally, television makes us aware of our global responsibilities.
However, there are some disadvantages of television. First of all, television makes us passive. We don’t have to think so our brains become lazy. Another disadvantage is that it encourages us to buy things that we don’t need. In addition, it takes time away from activities such as reading and games. Furthermore , some television programmes may make people violent. Lastly, television interferes with family life and communication.
In conclusion, television is neither good nor bad. Television is as good or as bad as we make it.
Write about the advantages and disadvantages of the mass media
Introduction


BODY


Conclusion
Outline
* Body:




Conclusion about the advantages and disadvantages
In conclusion, / In short / On balance, I’d like to say that.…
* Introduction:
* Conclusion:
- Topic sentence:
Supporting sentences:
+ Firstly/ First of all, Secondly, …, Finally /Lastly
+ Another (dis)advantage is that …
+ In addition,/ Also,/ And,/ Moreover,/ Besides,/ Furthermore…
Introducing contrast: However, / On the other hand,… But,.…
General introduction about the advantages and disadvantages
Advantages


Disadvantages
2. Useful language
- Tense:
Simple present tense
- Expressions: - help / encourage us to + V
enlarge/ broaden knowledge
make sth/ sb + Adj
1. FORM
Task 3: Work in groups, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet
1. enlarge ( broaden) / knowledge / understanding.
2. a good way to study :foreign languages, courses on-line.
3. help/ do / things / paying bills /sending / receiving letters...
4. provide/ quick daily access/ information/ get all the information we need.
5. a great source/ entertainment: games, stories, films, music
I. PRE - WRITING
1. make /us passive.
2. encourage/ us / buy things /don’t need.
3. bring bad effects / children /because / “unhealthy” websites: sex or violence.
4. cost/ much money
5. make /us confused/ because / too much information .
Task 4: Write a passage about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet (using the ideas you have discussed in Task 3.)
Unit 7
THE MASS MEDIA
- D: Writing
II. WHILE- WRITING
Write about the advantages and disadvantages of the mass media
- You may begin with:

The Internet is one of the most popular mass media nowadays. Like other types of the mass media, it has its own advantages and disadvantages............
Feedback on Ss’ writings.
Crosscheck
=>based on the following criteria:

1.1- Form (2points): Three parts: - Introduction
- Body
- Conclusion

1.2- Contents (5points): - The introduction
- The advantages of the Internet.
- The disadvantages of the Internet.
- The conclusion.

1.3- Grammar and expression (3 points)
III. POST- WRITING
Feedback on Ss’ writings.

Crosscheck based on the following points:
Feedback in front of the class.


III. POST- WRITING
On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of the Internet. First of all, It is sometimes harmful for people. They spend too much times playing games online or watching bad programs. In addition, it costs much money. We have to pay when we do things online such as watching films, listening to music or playing games. Furthermore, it makes us confused when there is too much information . Thus, it is difficult to find the necessary information.
Samples: The Internet
The Internet is one of the most popular mass media nowadays. Like other types of the mass media, it has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The Internet makes life easier and enjoyable. Firstly, it helps us to learn more about the world and to know many new things. Secondly, it can help us do a lot of things such as paying bills, sending and receiving letters, learning foreign languages. Finally, it provides a quick daily access to information and entertainment.
On balance, I ‘d like to say that the internet is neither good nor bad. The internet is as good or as bad as we make it.
Homework
- Write about the advantages or disadvantages of Newspapers OR Radio
- Prepare the next lesson: Section E: Language Focus (p.79).
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