Unit6_Energy (Unlock 2, 2nd edition) Speaking Focus: Problem-solving, discussion skills, and presentation strategies

Problem-solving, discussion skills, and presentation strategies

1. Unit 6: ENERGY – Speaking Skills Critical Thinking • Keep a Discussion Moving • Use a Neutral Tone of Voice

2. Part 1: Critical Thinking 🎯 Objectives: - Analyze and evaluate ideas about energy sources. - Encourage reasoning beyond facts. 💡 Discussion: 1. What types of energy do you know? 2. Which is most sustainable? Why? 3. Pros and cons of renewable vs. non-renewable energy.

3. Critical Thinking Activity 🧠 Task: 'Which Energy Source Should Our School Use?' - 4 groups: solar, wind, hydro, fossil fuel. - Discuss: cost, efficiency, environment, feasibility. 🧩 Guiding questions: - What evidence supports your choice? - What are the weaknesses? - Compare with others. - Long-term effects?

4. Part 2: Preparation for Speaking 🎯 Objective: Learn to manage and sustain discussions. 💬 Key Phrases: 1. Asking for input: What do you think? / How about you? 2. Summarizing: To sum up… / The main idea is… 3. Keeping the discussion going: Let’s move on… 4. Handling interruptions: Excuse me, may I finish?

5. Group Practice: Keep a Discussion Moving 🧠 Topic: How can our community reduce energy waste? - 4 students per group: moderator, supporter, questioner, summarizer. - Use key phrases to guide discussion. - Reflect: Who kept the discussion smooth? - Did anyone interrupt or dominate?

6. Part 3: Pronunciation – Use a Neutral Tone 🎯 Objective: Sound polite and calm in discussion. 💡 Why it matters: - Keeps the conversation respectful. - Encourages sharing and cooperation. 🗣️ Example: Argumentative: 'That's wrong!' Neutral: 'I see your point, but maybe another way…'

7. Practice: Identify the Tone 🎧 Listen and mark A (Argumentative) or N (Neutral): 1. Sorry, but could you give me one more minute? (A/N) 2. Do you mean this is a new technology? (A/N) 3. Sorry, but that’s not what we’re discussing right now. (A/N) 🧩 Pair work: Role-play with neutral tone.

8. Summary & Homework ✅ Think critically and use evidence. ✅ Keep discussions organized and polite. ✅ Use neutral tone for cooperation. 💬 Homework: Prepare a 2-minute talk: 'Which renewable energy source should Vietnam invest in most, and why?'

9. Ex 3A

10. Ex 4B

11. Ex 4C

12. Ex 4C