Unit

8

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FAMILY
LIFE
Uni NEW WAYS
TO LEARN
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LESSON 3

READING

WARM-UP

online learning

WARMUP

What kind of learning is it?

self-study

WARM-UP

face-to-face learning

WARM-UP

blended learning

PRE-READING

1 Look at the photos and answer the
a
questions.
1. How do the students
learn in each photo?
2. Are you familiar with
these ways of learning?
b

VOCABULARY
PRE-READING
1. communicate (v)

giao tiếp với

2. classmate (n)

bạn cùng lớp

3. distraction (n)

sự sao lãng

4. contact (v)

tiếp xúc với, liên lạc với

5. exchange (v)

trao đổi

WHILE-READING
Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases to complete the
steps of finding the main idea of a passage.
repetition

identify

first and last

summarize

How to find the main idea of a passage?
- (1) _____________
the topic.
Identify
Summarize the passage in your own words.
- (2) _____________
first and last
- Check the (3) _________________
sentences.
repetition
- Look for (4) _______________
of ideas.

Task 2. Read the texts. What are the two students
talking about? Choose the correct answer.

WHILE-READING
A. Ways of helping
students
B. Ways of learning
C. How to enjoy
learning
Laura

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
Reorder the steps of reading for specific information:
1. Read the passage and scan for key words or
synonyms/paraphrased expressions.
2. Compare and decide answers.
3. Underline key words in the questions.
4. Read the instructions.

WHILE-READING
WHILE-READING
Reorder the steps of reading for specific information: (key)
Read the instructions.
Underline key words in the
questions.
Read the passage and scan for key
words or synonyms/paraphrased
expressions.
Compare and decide answers.

WHILE-READING

3

Decide who mentions the following by putting a tick
in the correct box.

This person ….
1. thinks that online learning isn't as good as face-toface learning.
2. gains the same knowledge in both ways of learning.
3. has more direct conversations and discussions.
4. uses emails to contact classmates
5. can pay more attention in class.
6. needs to have access to high-speed Internet.

Kim

Laura

WHILE-READING
1. This person thinks that
online learning isn't as
good as face-to-face
learning.
Laura

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
2. This person gains the
same knowledge in both
ways of learning.

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
Laura
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
3. This person has more
direct conversations and
discussions.

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
Laura
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
4. This person uses
emails to contact
classmates.

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
Laura
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
5. This person can pay
more attention in class.

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
Laura
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

WHILE-READING
6. This person needs to
have access to highspeed Internet.

Kim

I think face-to-face learning is better than online learning
because I can communicate with teachers and other classmates
immediately and directly when I have questions.
In class, I can work in groups and discuss
Laura
with friends. This helps me understand
the lessons better. When I have a
I think online learning has more advantages than
problem, I can ask for answers or help
disadvantages. My school is trying to change from
immediately. I can't do this in online
face-to-face to blended learning, so sometimes we
classes. I have to email my teachers and
have online classes. I don't have to go to school,
wait for their reply.
but I don't feel I'm missing any lessons by taking
Learning in a traditional classroom also
online classes. Furthermore, I think I learn online
has fewer distractions than learning
as much as I learn in a traditional class. I can't talk
online. My teachers have many
to my teacher and classmates, but I can email
strategies to keep us focused on the
them at any time. I also have an online discussion
lessons. I really enjoy my lessons and
board where I can exchange comments and ideas
learn a lot.
about my projects with my classmates. The only
disadvantage is I really need to have a fast Internet
connection.

POST-READING
Discussion
You are students who are taking part in a forum about educational
innovations. The topic of the forum this year is: face-to-face learning or
online learning? Raise your voice and express your personal viewpoint.

POST-READING
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Expressions to talk about advantages

- A positive aspect of …….
- A benefit of ……. is …..
- A good point about… is …
- An argument in favor of .. is …
- An advantage of … is …

Expressions to talk about disadvantages

- A negative aspect of…. is ……
- An argument against …. is …..
- A drawback of .… is ….
- A frequent criticism of … is …
- A downside of … is …

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
1. Knowledge
Develop reading skills for general ideas and for specific information about types of
learning
2. Core competence
- Develop communication skills and creativity
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work
- Develop presentation skills
- Actively join in class activities
3. Personal qualities
- Understand more about advantages and disadvantages of online and face-to-face
learning, therefore, students can make use of the strong points of each method
- Develop self-study skills

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook
• Prepare for the next lesson: Speaking