Unit 16: Where's the post office? - Lesson 2

Unit 16: Where's the post office? - Lesson 2

Lesson 2 of Unit 16 introduces the topic of asking for directions in English. This is a very important topic in the English curriculum for 5th grade, as it provides vocabulary and phrases that are useful for navigating in different places. The lesson provides practice exercises and translations to help students understand and complete the tasks successfully.

1. Look, listen and repeat

a) How can we get to the zoo, Nam?
- You can take a bus.
b) Where's the bus stop?
- Go out of this building. Turn right. It's on the next corner.
c) What bus goes to the zoo?
- You can take bus number 22. It stops right at the zoo entrance.
d) It's very kind of you, Nam. Thanks a lot.
- You're welcome.

2. Point and say

a) How can we get to the post office?
- You can walk for five minutes.
b) How can we get to Phu Quoc Island?
- You can take a boat.
c) How can we get to Sa Pa?
- You can take a coach.
d) How can we get to Ho Chi Minh City?
- You can go by plane.

3. Let’s talk

- Students ask and answer questions about how to get to different places such as the post office, supermarket, cinema, Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore.

4. Listen and write one word in each box

- Students listen to the audio script and fill in the missing words based on how the characters are getting to different places (by boat, taxi, coach, plane).

5. Read and complete. Then say aloud.

- Students read the dialogue and fill in the missing words to complete the sentences about going on a school trip and traveling to Ho Chi Minh City by plane.

6. Let’s play

- Students practice giving directions to find the cinema on a map, using phrases like "Turn right at Pear street. Go straight ahead. It’s on the corner of Apple street."

Overall, Lesson 2 of Unit 16 provides valuable practice and vocabulary for students to improve their ability to ask for and give directions in English.