Unit 7 grade 6: Television – Communication
1. Task 1 Unit 7 Grade 6 Communication
Complete the facts below with the name of the correct country in the box. (Complete the following facts with the correct country name in the box.)
Guide to answer
1. Japan
2. Vietnam
3. Iceland
4. the USA
5. Finland
6. Britain
Translation:
1. Pokemon cartoons produced in Japan.
2. Comedy Meet Up Weekend is a famous program in Vietnam.
3. In Iceland, television does not air on Thursdays.
4. Discovery Channel makes education fun for kids in America.
5. They don’t show Donald Duck in Finland because the duck doesn’t wear pants.
6. Sherlock is a series of short films about the British detective Sherlock Holmes.
2. Task 2 Unit 7 Grade 6 Communication
Do you agree with the following statements? (Do you agree with the following statements?)
1. TV is just for fun, not for study. (Television is only for entertainment, not for learning.)
2. The first TV program for children appeared late, in 1980.
(The first TV show for children appeared in the late 1980s.)
3. There are not enough programs for children on TV.
(There aren’t enough children’s TV shows.)
4. It is good to watch TV programs from other countries.
(It’s nice to watch TV shows from other countries.)
5. Staying at home to watch TV is better than going out.
(It is better to stay at home to watch TV than to go out.)
3. Task 3 Unit 7 Grade 6 Communication
a. Read about two famous TV programs for children. (Read about two children’s TV shows.)
Translated:
Let’s study together. It’s a children’s TV show that makes education fun. How? The show features cute characters, fun songs, and special guests. This show was available many years ago, in 1969. People in more than 80 countries can watch this show. This program is not only for children but also for parents and teenagers.
Hello Fatty! It is an animated television series for children. The movie is about a clever fox from the woods called Fatty, and the fox’s friend is a clumsy human. They have many adventures together. Millions of children around the world enjoy this cartoon. The film can both entertain and educate young audiences.
b. Read the facts in the table and tick ( ✓) the correct program(s). (Read the facts on the board and choose the correct program.)
Guide to answer
Translated:
1. This program educates children.
2. This program is available in 80 countries.
3. It is an animated series.
4. Both parents and teenagers love this program.
5. It is a story about adventures.
6. This program invites guests to appear.
4. Task 4 Unit 7 Grade 6 Communication
Work in groups. (Work in team.)
Read about the two programs again. Tell your group which one you prefer and why. (Read about the two shows again. Tell your group which show you like better, and why?)
Guide to answer
I prefer Hello Fatty! to Let’s Learn because I love cartoon.(I prefer “Hello Fatty!” to “Let’s learn” because I like animation)
5. Practice Task 1
Make questions for the underlined words or phrases
1. Her neighbor gave her a nice dress.
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2. They returned to America two weeks ago.
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3. Mrs. Robinson bought a poster.
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4. My father was in Ha Noi last month.
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5. He traveled to Nha Trang by coach.
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6. Practice Task 2
Rewrite the sentences
6. They lost the match, although they were a better team. (despite)
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7. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough. (because of)
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8. She stayed at home because of her mother’s sickness. (because)
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9. Although Mr. David is rich, he couldn’t afford to buy such a villa. (in spite of)
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10. Despite my like for black coffee, I cannot drink it in the evening. (although)
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7. Conclusion
At the end of the lesson, the children should know the facts about television programs, read about two children’s television programs and do related exercises; Also memorize the following words:
- mini-series: short series of episodes
- education (n): education
- character (n): character
- guest (n): guest
- parents (n): parents
- teenager (n); Teenager
- clumsy (adj): clumsy
- adventure (n): adventure
- audience (n): audience
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