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TIẾT DẠY MINH HỌA TA 4 GLOBAL SUCCESS - Introduction of grammar using the PPP method

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Main Ideas and Lessons Conveyed

  • Grammar focus using PPP (Presentation–Practice–Production):
    • Teach a specific grammatical structure and its function using a step-by-step lesson flow.
  • Target grammar:
    • “can” and “can’t” (ability)
    • Related question form: “Can you…?”
  • Unit/context:
    • The lesson content comes from Unit 5 of the Tiếng Anh Global Success TA4 textbook.
  • Vocabulary integration:
    • Students previously learned vocabulary for actions/activities, which they then apply using can/can’t structures.
  • Engagement and comprehension strategies:
    • Use classroom visuals/technology (classroom TV/computer + simple PowerPoint).
    • Check understanding with quick physical feedback: thumbs up / thumbs down.
    • Boost confidence by giving students roles (e.g., students answer “like the teacher”).
  • From controlled practice to more communicative output:
    • Students move from accurate guided responses to sharing and producing sentences with peers.
    • Gradually shift from 1st-person / teacher–student interaction to 3rd-person reporting (e.g., “He can…” / “She can…”).

Methodology (PPP) — Detailed Bullet Instructions

1) Presentation Stage

  • Introduce/activate context
    • Connect the task to previously taught vocabulary and the grammar goal (can / can’t).
  • Model meaning and form using visuals
    • Use a simple PowerPoint to show vocabulary alongside can/can’t usage.
  • Check comprehension instantly
    • Use thumbs up / thumbs down:
      • Thumbs up = “I can”
      • Thumbs down = “I can’t”
  • Student role-play for confidence
    • Have students “teach” or respond as if they are the teacher (repeat responses using the target structure).
  • Transition to teacher-to-student questioning
    • Start with “Can you…?” + image together.
    • After students are familiar, show images only and prompt the grammar response.

2) Practice Stage (Controlled)

  • Run rapid question/answer rounds
    • The teacher asks “Can you…?” for different activities.
    • Individual students respond with “Yes, I can” / “No, I can’t.”
  • Use targeted elicitation
    • Cycle through many action images to ensure students apply the pattern correctly.
  • Use follow-up interviewing to fix misunderstandings
    • Encourage students to ask the teacher “Can you…?” to confirm understanding.

3) Production Stage (More Student-Generated)

  • Scaffold production with a questionnaire sheet
    • Give each student a worksheet with six different “Can you…?” questions.
    • Students select six classmates’ questions (or choose from six options).
  • Peer interaction task
    • Students stand and speak to six classmates.
    • For each classmate, they:
      • Ask the assigned Can you…? question
      • Record:
        • the answer (Yes/No or “can/can’t”)
        • the classmate’s name
  • Time management
    • The teacher sets a walk-around window (about 5 minutes).
  • Feedback and extended speaking with a Bingo game
    • After collecting information, run Bingo-style elicitation:
      • Students’ names/answers mark bingo squares.
      • Students then speak about results (e.g., what someone can/can’t do).
  • Language shift for natural reporting
    • During sharing, move from direct answers to reporting using he/she:
      • “He can…” / “She can…”
      • Include negative ability: “He can’t…” / “She can’t…”

Key Classroom Techniques Highlighted

  • Technology + simple visuals (PowerPoint + images) to reduce cognitive load.
  • Thumbs up/down for rapid formative assessment.
  • Teacher-led to student-led role changes to build confidence.
  • Production scaffolding (questionnaire + structured peer interviewing).
  • Gamification (Bingo) to maintain attention and encourage speaking.
  • Controlled framework leading to natural output, especially via peer data collection and third-person reporting.

Speakers / Sources Featured

  • Mr. Blue (main teacher demonstrating the PPP lesson)
  • Mr. Fong (appears as “teacher Fong” / classroom figure)
  • Teacher Fong (same person referenced in dialogue)
  • Teacher Nam / Student Nam (student role name used during elicitation)
  • Teacher Sam (mentioned during seating/role prompts)
  • Teacher Duck (mentioned during response/role play context)
  • Teacher Trang / Student Trang (named during question practice and responses)
  • Teacher Chi / Student Chi (named during practice)
  • Teacher Jiang (named during later elicitation)
  • Teacher Zhang / Teacher Chief (named during the final question practice)

  • Students / classmates (multiple named students used for responses and interview/game participation)

  • Textbook source: Tiếng Anh Global Success TA4, Unit 5 (referenced for the grammar focus)

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