Does the textbook use authentic language or not? Does the language seem truetolife and current?Authentic + uptodate Decide what is authentic and balance it with wordsREVIEW 3: UNITS 6, 7, 8SKILLSReading1. a Read the text.1. b Match the words in A with their definitions in B.2. Read the text again and answer the questions.Speaking3. Work in groups. Read about different customs in four countries. Then discuss the questions below.Listening4. Listen to a recording about meeting and greeting customs in some countries around the world. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).Writing5. Write about what customs a visitor to Viet Nam should know. Use the following points or your own ideas.
METHODOLOGY 7A Assignment 1: Textbook evaluation Group members: Nguyễn Cao Diệp Đặng Thị Thu Hằng Trương Thị Thanh Nhàn Nguyễn Thị Phương Thủy Evaluated material: Tieng Anh 10 (Moet)_ Term MATERIALS Method Appearance Teacher-friendly Extras Realistic Interesting Affordable Level Skills Topics Languages Languages I think the most popular food for Vietnamese people is Pho It tastes better than any other food Oh really? For me, Nem (Spring rolls) is the best I don’t really think so Chung cake is more popular than Nem Pictures SKILLS • If it is a conversation class, does the course book teach conversation skills, or is it merely a speaking course? SKILLS • Does a reading book look to develop reading skills into reading strategies, or does it merely have a reading section followed by comprehension questions? Writing Using electric devices in learning Look at the pictures of people using electronic devices Think about one advantage and one disadvantage of using these devices in the classroom Write them down and exchange your idears with your partner Writing Read the folowing sentences about some advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in learning Write A if it is an advantage or D if it is a disadvantages Do you have a different opinion? Tell your partner . Electronic devices distract students from their studies: students may play games, text, chat and cheat (type the questions and search for answers on the Internet) They help students communicate with each other or relax by listening to music and playing games when they are bored and tired of studying Students have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures, spend many hours reading and watching, and forget about their projects or assignments Students study better by using helpful learning apps on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other media players (dictionary, spelling, translation, pronunciation and other apps) Students might take embarrassing pictures of others, share them on the Internet or use them to demand money or force people to things for them Electronic devices can be used for research and study, and for storing information and textbooks This can save time and make students’ backpacks lighter Writing Read the folowing text about the disadvantages of using electronic devices in class Underline the words/phrases the writer uses to link the ideas in together I not support the use of personal electronic devices in learning because I see a lot of their disadvantages. First of all, electronic devices distract students from their studies Many students may play games, text, chat and cheat on their smartphones or tablets They can go on the Internet, type questions and search for answers Second, when students use the Internet, they have access to inappropriate information, videos and pictures They may spend many hours reading and watching, forgetting about their projects or assignments Last but not least, students might take embarrassing pictures of others, share them on the web or use them to demand money or force people to things for them In conclusion, personal electronic devices may bring more harm than good to students I suggest that teachers ban or limit their use in the classroom Writing Read the sentences in again Use them to write a short text about the advanteges of using electronic devices in learning SKILLS • Does a writing book have a process or product approach to writing? Whatever the situation, the course book needs to fit the class syllabus