SKKN The application of mind mapping technique by using digital technology to enhance 10th Graders’ speaking skills at Dien Chau 3 High School

 PART 1: INTRODUCTION 
1.1. Rationale 
As a teacher at High School for many years, the authors have realized that 
speaking is a very important skill in language learning. EFL learners' success in 
English speaking brings them benefits not solely in their English learning but also 
in their lifelong careers. In the first place, speaking skill is very important in 
language classroom now. Language learners appreciate the importance of speaking 
in learning language process because speaking can help learners to express their 
thoughts and opinions and to develop their language proficiency. According to 
Lindsay and Knight (2006), We speak for many reasons - to be sociable, because 
we want something, because we want other people to do something, to do 
something for someone else, to respond to someone else, to express our feelings or 
opinions about something, to exchange information, to refer to an action or event 
in the past, present, or future, the possibility of something happening, and so on. 
For numerous EFL learners, English speaking seems to be challenging. In the EFL 
classroom, the students are asked to perform their speaking tasks within a certain 
length of time. Thus, numerous students cannot occasionally accomplish their 
tasks. Theoretically, a mind map is basically a diagram that connects information 
around a central subject. I like to think of it like a tree, although it has more of a 
radial structure. Invented by Buzan (2005:1), mind mapping is a very powerful tool 
for brainstorming, creative thinking, problem solving, organizing of ideas and of 
course, note taking. Mind mapping as a note taking technique can be used for 
almost any subject and done in any language. By using mind map, we can recall 
the concept of mapping that we will used to speak. 
In addition, in the process of teaching, it is easy to see that learners at Dien Chau 3 
High School are lacking essential skills in speaking. They often produce the 
speaking at low level and under their teachers' expectation. As a result, they 
encounter a large number of difficulties such as shortage of motivation, limited 
background knowledge. Not only the researcher but also other teachers interviewed 
can see this pessimistic actual state. They agree that majority of students at Dien 
Chau 3 High School are from the countryside. Their students often find it difficult 
to have a good environment of English for their poor schooling, especially rarely 
have chance to practice English with English speaker foreigners. They do not have 
motivation to attempt a lot and become unconfident in speaking lessons owning to 
a lack of motivation and environment. It has considerably negative impact that has 
made me interested in for a long time in speaking. Thus, I would like to find a 
technique that helps students to overcome the problem and explore something new 
that can improve speaking skills for students in my school. From my point of view, 
mind mapping is a very necessary technique and it brings great benefits for the 
 1 quality of speaking ability. It is an effective way that students can develop their 
creativity, so that it can improve the speaking skill perfectly. 
For the above reasons, this study sought to explore if learners can grow out of the 
aforementioned difficulties by engaging in mind mapping. The researcher decided 
to carry out the topic: “THE APPLICATION OF MIND MAPPING 
TECHNIQUE BY USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE 10th 
GRADERS’ SPEAKING SKILLS AT DIEN CHAU 3 HIGH SCHOOL” 
1.2. Aims of the Research 
The purpose of this study is to conduct a study which serves the following aims: 
- To enhance students’ critical thinking skills by encouraging students to make 
connection between different ideas and explore different perspective by using mind 
mapping. 
- To develop students’ communication skills by encouraging students to present 
their ideas in a clear and concise way. 
- To explore the improvement of students in learning speaking skills after a period 
of applying mind map to the learning and teaching process. 
1.3. Scope of the Study 
The research only attempted to discover the issues relating to speaking skills. It 
therefore focused on improving the students' speaking skills through mind maps. 
The skills that were covered in this study, mind mapping is an easy way to place 
information to brain and take the information out from brain, it is creative and 
effective way to write and will map your mind by a simple way. Mind mapping is 
good for students, because the more they learn the material, the greater they need 
to condense and simplify it in a form that is easy to learn. 
For the above reasons, this study focused on using mind mapping to improve the 
speaking skills for 10th graders at High Schools. 
1.4. Organization of the Study 
The study is divided into three parts as follow: 
Part 1: Introduction 
Introduction presents the basic information including rationale, aims, scope, and 
the organization of the study. 
Part 2: Content 
This part provides the theoretical background of the topic with an overview of the 
speaking skills, definition of mind map and the relevant approaches, studies. It also 
conducts a survey to discover the effect of mind map to enhance students’ ability 
in speaking skills. The data collected from the survey are quantitatively and 
qualitatively analyzed. In this part, the focus will be on the attitude of students in 
 2 mind map. This part also illustrates the mind mapping in some lessons in English 
10. 
Part 3: Conclusion 
The final conclusion is included in this part which reviews the main findings of the 
study. Also some suggestions are given to contribute to the process of teaching 
speaking skills using mind map. In order to convey an overall conclusion of the 
study, part 3 reveals the answers for the research. Limitations of the study and the 
suggested further studies are also included in this section. 
 3 PART 2: CONTENT 
2.1. Literature Review 
2.1.1. Definitions of Mind Mapping 
Mind mapping is the concept which identifies an oral or written text, by the 
psychologist Tony Buzan in 1960s. Buzan (2006) claims that, mind mapping is a 
technique of making outline which is used to represent words, ideas, tasks or 
another link to an around central key word or ideas. In other words, it is a visual 
technique that helps organize and structure information. It involves creating a 
diagram that represents the relationships between ideas, concepts, and information. 
It involves creating a diagram that represents the relationship between different 
ideas, concepts, and information. Mind mapping allows users to easily identify and 
connect ideas, making it an effective tool for brainstorming, note-taking, problem-
solving, and planning. It works by taking information from several sources and 
displaying this information as key words in a bright, colorful manner. Mind maps 
have been described as a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other 
items (in different colors, pictures) linked to and arranged around a central key 
word or idea. These tools are simply a way to visualize a concept. It is considered 
as an aid to studying, organizing, summarizing information and writing. It is an 
extremely effective method of taking notes and it also aids to recall of existing 
memories. 
2.1.2. Framework of a Mind Map 
In a mind map, the main study topic is drawn at the center with key words 
branching at divergent pattern. These key words correspond to subtopics and then 
smaller branches project from the subtopics with further details regarding the 
subject being included in a progressively branching pattern. These sub-branches of 
key words or pictures can be linked together resulting in the integration of different 
parts of the mind map. By undergoing this process, information initially contained 
within passages of the text become hierarchically organized, with the most general 
information being presented in the center of the mind map and material of 
increasing detail being presented at the extremes. 
 Sub-topic Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic Main topic 
 (Key Idea) 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic 
 Sub-topic Sub-topic 
 Figure 2.1. Basic structure of Mind map 
 4 2.1.3. Techniques of Creating a Mind Map 
The medium for drawing the mind map is usually colored pens or pencils. Students 
can begin by drawing an image in the center of the paper that reflects the central 
theme, or topic of the map which is created. The central image is placed in the 
center of the paper which enables students 360 degrees of freedom to develop their 
mind map. In the next step, students can draw main branches with key words 
extending from this central image. The branches show different categories which 
are considered as being relevant to the content of the key concept of the mind map. 
From these main branches, sub-branches are created. The kay point of the mind 
map is that each of the branches and sub-branches should contain pictures to aid in 
recalling the information. These sub-branches of key words or pictures can be 
linked together resulting in the integration of different parts of the mind map. 
Buzan (cited in Elsifa : 2014) argued that, there are 8 techniques in mind mapping, 
those are: 
 1. Take a piece of white paper in a landscape position. 
 2. Start by draw a color image in the center of the paper and write the keyword 
 with capital letters. 
 3. Choose a color and draw the main themes of mind map on the thick branches 
 out from the central image. 
 4. Add other branches to make another main theme. 
 5. Make thick and colorful branches around the map. 
 6. Write basic ideas about the keyword and still use the capital letter. 
 7. Add an image to all the main branches to represent each key theme and also 
 use image to visualize every important keyword on your map. 
 8. Let your mind map be as imaginative as possible. 
2.1.4. The Benefits of Using Mind Map in Teaching English Speaking Skills 
Mind maps can be more effective than other brainstorming and linear note-taking 
methods for a number of reasons: 
• It's a graphical tool that can incorporate words, images, numbers, and color, so it 
can be more memorable and enjoyable to create and review. The combination of 
words and pictures is six times better for remembering information than words 
alone. 
• Mind maps link and group concepts together through natural associations. This 
helps generate more ideas, find deeper meaning in your subject, and also prompt 
you to fill in more or find what you're missing. 
• A mind map can at once give you an overview of a large subject while also 
holding large amounts of information. 
 5 • It's also a very intuitive way to organize your thoughts, since mind maps mimic 
the way our brains think—bouncing ideas off of each other, rather than thinking 
linearly. 
• You can generate ideas very quickly with this technique and are encouraged to 
explore different creative pathways. 
DePorter and Hernacki (in Abdurrahman, 2008:172) describe that there are some 
advantages of using mind mapping technique, they are as follows: 
• Flexible 
Explaining something can be easy without confusing in add the material based on 
the mind mapping. We can put the label and category of something based on our 
own opinion anywhere in the mind mapping. 
• Concentrate on the Topic 
Getting the subtopics what we talk about with focus on the main ideas easily. Keep 
focus on the keyword can help us to make it simple and it does not waste the time. 
• Increasing Comprehension 
Using mind mapping technique can make easy in understanding the material. Mind 
mapping is a simple think pattern so it does not make us confuse to understand 
what we have learned and easy to remember the material. 
• Enjoyable 
Imagination and creativity are unlimited in using mind mapping, so it can be funny 
to learn. By using pictures and colors, it makes the brain enjoy and excited in 
thinking something what we want about the material. 
2.1.5. Digital Technology and Mind Mapping 
Basically mind maps are developed through paper and pen. Recently, with the 
development of technology computer versions of mind maps have become popular 
which also increase learners’ level of interest in creating mind maps. Beside the 
traditional mind map which is developed on paper or board by hand. Another one 
is digital mind map which is developed on computer, mobile or other electronic 
devices through appropriate software. In contrast to tradition note-making, the 
software of mind maps can enhance learning and study performance. As a learning 
tool, digital mind mapping software helps learners to express their ideas visually in 
comparison with traditional mind map. It can also transform boring concepts and 
ideas into colorful, exciting and impressive flowcharts. Digital mind mapping is an 
effective imaginative practice to formulate thoughts and connections. Normally, 
digital mind maps are created in a blank electronic page which has a lot of 
advantages. For instance, it is easier, portable and not limited to the scale of the 
document, simple to save and share with friends. Digital mind map seems to prove 
its prominence when its software compiles our thoughts and ideas to something 
 6 organized and tangible manner which is quite common in the modern world. 
Digital mind map is not only used in education but also in many other fields by 
doctors, professors, businessmen etc. 
2.1.6. Different Software Used in Digital Mind Mapping Strategy 
Digital mind mapping software is a system of visual learning that allows us to 
evaluate, synthesize, remember and successfully create fresh ideas. It is designed 
to reflect the connection between thoughts and ideas graphically. Digital mind 
mapping software is various in types for users to choose. Below are some 
suggestions that people can choose for their work. 
• XMind 
This software is a combined brainstorming and digital mind mapping platform. It 
has the purpose of creating ideas. It provides some types such as tree maps, 
fishbone map, cards, etc. This digital mind mapping software which was released 
on 2007 for commercial purpose is available in both free and professional versions. 
• Mindjet 
Mindjet is a popular commercial digital mind mapping software first developed by 
Mike and Bettina Jetter in 1998. It’s headquarter is in the San Fransisco, USA. 
This software allows users to plan, operate and handle the ideas. Mindjet provides 
us the opportunity to build and operationalize an ambitious system by way of mind 
modeling, big-data research, and play dynamics. It helps us to gather knowledge 
and insight easily. It also enables the users the ability to incorporate knowledge 
into a single dashboard. 
• Mindomo 
This is a freemium digital mind mapping software developed by Expert Software 
Applications that released this product in 2007. Midomo utilizes different features 
to improve information analysis, description and comprehension. It offers high-
density graphics, visual and audio aids, multi-level numeration, comments and 
votes on subjects, spell search, touch importation and map exportation. The 
connectivity method can also be applied here. It reflects on the easy and efficient 
use of the tools in general. 
• Mindmeister 
Mindmeister is a platform for the imagining, communication and interpretation of 
ideas. This interactive program provides users with amazing graphic tools for 
brainstorming, recording, making project schedules, and executing other activities 
online. Mindmeister helps us to communicate and interact in real time with as 
many people as we want. It has an integrated viewing mode to render mind maps 
interactive slideshows in less time. It combines both a community project 
management framework and an intuitive online mission. People can work together 
in different ways and in real time solving problems. 
 7 • Padlet 
Padlet is a digital mind mapping software which exchange ideas and allow people 
to collaborate. It is an easy to read method to create stunning screens, fabrics and 
web pages. It allows users to add content, feedback and make real-time 
improvements. We can add images, letters, web links, videos and music in this 
software. We may choose a designed template or choose a blank template> We can 
also share our padlet with friends. 
• Cacoo 
Cacoo is a web-based digital mind mapping tool helps to build flowcharts, tables, 
mind maps and mockups. It helps users to add their ideas to pictures, details, 
comment, or diagrams. Some readymade templates are available for users to draw 
diagrms. 
• FreeMind: 
FreeMind is a free mind mapping software that allows people the opportunity to 
arrange thoughts on a webpage. FreeMind’s features like scads of icons, and color 
for formatting options, support hyperlinks allow users to bind web pages, and 
document to a map, and users can export in various formats including HTML, 
PDF, and JPEG. This software provides quicker operation and navigation with its 
one-click. 
• Vmindmap 
Vmindmap is a web-based mind mapping tool that allows users to create, edit, and 
share mind maps online. It offers a visually appealing interface that allows users to 
organize their thoughts and ideas in a hierarchical, tree-like structure. With 
Vmindmap, users can easily create new nodes and connect them with lines and 
arrows to represent relationships between ideas. They can also add images, icons, 
and attachments to nodes to provide additional context and information. 
One of the key features of Vmindmap is its collaboration capabilities. Users can 
invite others to view and edit their mind maps, making it a useful tool for group 
projects and brainstorming sessions. 
Vmindmap offers a free version with basic features, as well as paid plans with 
more advanced features and storage options. It is compatible with a variety of 
devices and operating systems, making it a flexible tool for users on-the-go. 
• Canvas 
Canvas is a popular graphic design platform that offers a wide range of tools and 
templates for creating visual content. While Canvas does not offer a dedicated 
mind mapping feature, it does provide templates and design elements that can be 
used to create mind maps. With Canvas, users can create a visual map of their 
ideas and concepts using various shapes, icons, imagines and text boxes. They can 
 8 use the drag-and-drop interface to arrange and connect the elements to create a 
hierarchical structure that represents the relationships between the ideas. Canvas 
also offers a variety of templates. These templates provide a starting point for users 
who are new to mind mapping or want to save time on the design process. In 
addition, Canvas provides a range of collaboration and sharing options that allow 
users to share their mind maps with others for feedback and collaboration. 
2.1.7. The Way to Create a Digital Mind Map through Software 
Digital mind mapping is considered as a teaching – learning strategy for recording 
the free flow of ideas and is commonly used to explore the topics. It may also be 
used for the arrangement and aggregation of information on a topic. Because 
digital mind mapping is an imaginative activity. Basing on personal interests, 
resources and projects a mind mapping strategy can be various in term of types. 
There is no one way to construct the digital mind map, so if we use technology to 
build a diagram, we have to follow a systematic process. 
Step 1: Start with a blank screen 
Step 2: Fill the central idea or theme with the central node. Write the brainstorming 
theme in the middle. 
Step 3: Brain sub-ideas or linked ideas, adding them to the screen. Write 
brainstormed ideas or reflections on branches originating from the middle. 
Step 4: Draw lines for the association between ideas and sub-ideas. Drag and drop 
the elements in the diagram to reorganize our thoughts. Apply more facts to each 
sub-ide. We can continue to add more information in our digital mind map until we 
are adequate. 
Step 5: Use formatting tools to visually coordinate and represent the ideas like 
modify colors, shape, size, and add icons and pictures, etc. 
 Blank Screen Central Idea/ Theme Add Sub-Ideas/ Linked Ideas 
 Modify Colors, Add More Information Association between Ideas 
 Shapes, Sizes, and ( If Required) and Sub-Ideas 
 Add Icons, Pictures 
Figure 2.2. Steps to Create a Digital Mind Map through Software 
2.2. Teaching Experience Plan 
2.2.1. Aims of the Teaching Experience 
Objectives of using digital mind mapping in teaching speaking: 
 9 - Enhancing creativity: Digital mind mapping encourages learners to brainstorm 
and visualize their ideas, leading to the development of creative thinking skills.- 
Improving organization: Digital mind maps allow learners to structure and 
organize their ideas effectively, enabling them to present their thoughts coherently 
when speaking. 
- Enhancing critical thinking: Mind mapping helps learners to analyze and evaluate 
information, leading to the development of critical thinking skills, which are 
essential for effective communication. 
- Promoting collaboration: Digital mind mapping facilitates collaborative learning, 
allowing learners to work together and share their ideas, leading to the 
development of communication and teamwork skills. 
- Improving memory retention: Digital mind mapping helps learners to retain 
information more effectively, allowing them to recall key points when speaking. 
- Developing language proficiency: Digital mind mapping can be used to teach and 
reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, which are essential for 
developing language proficiency. 
- Overall, digital mind mapping is a useful tool for teaching speaking as it helps 
learners to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, 
organization, collaboration, memory retention, and language proficiency. 
2.2.2. Activities with an Application of Mind Mapping Technique by Using 
Digital Technology 
The process of creating digital mind maps: 
- Give the instruction to students so that they can take part in making mind 
mapping products. 
- Choose a mind mapping software that suits their needs and preferences: 
Vmindmap, Canvas, MindMeister, XMind, and iMindMap Mindjet, Mindomo, 
Cacoo, FreeMind 
- Determine the purpose of creating the digital mind map for studying, or 
organizing information and ideas to enhance speaking skills. 
- Define the central idea: Start with a central idea or topic and create branches to 
represent subtopics. 
- Add keywords and images: Use keywords to represent ideas and concepts, and 
add images to visually represent them. This will help in better retention and 
understanding. 
- Use colors and formatting: Use different colors and formatting options to make 
digital mind maps visually appealing and easy to understand. 
 10 - Review digital mind map to ensure that it represents your ideas and concepts 
effectively. Refine necessity to make it more concise and understandable. 
- Export or share, then Ss prepare to represent their products in front of the class. 
Unit 1: Family Life English 10 Global Success 
Lesson: Speaking 
Topic: Doing Housework 
Aims of the lesson: Help students to use digital mind map prepared at home to 
support the activities of speaking skills about the reasons why children should or 
shouldn’t do housework. 
OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: 
1. Knowledge 
- Explain why children should or shouldn’t do housework; 
- Discuss and express their opinions about why children should or shouldn’t do the 
housework. 
2. Core competence 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work; 
- Develop presentation skills; 
- Actively join in class activities; 
- Be critical thinking. 
3. Personal qualities 
- Recognize the benefits of doing housework for children; 
- Understand why children should or shouldn’t do housework; 
STAGES: 
Teacher: Set the assignment for groups’ students to prepare the work at home 
before going to school. 
Students: - Study the topic they are going to talk about in the next class: Doing 
housework 
- Divide the work of preparation in their group 
- Draw the digital mind map using the ideas discussed in group 
- Take their production to the class and share their presentation 
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 Software: Vmindmap 
Unit 2: Humans and The Environment English 10 Global Success 
Lesson: Speaking 
Topic: Living Green 
Aims of the lesson: Help students to use digital mind map prepared at home to 
support the activities of speaking skills about Living Green 
OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 
1. Knowledge 
- Talk about ways to live green. 
2. Core competence 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work; 
- Develop presentation skills; 
- Actively join in class activities; 
- Be critical thinking. 
3. Personal qualities 
- Recognize what activities teenagers should do to live green; 
- Be aware of the importance of a green lifestyle. 
Stages: 
Teacher: set the assignment for groups students to prepare the work at home before 
going to school. 
 12 Students: - study the topic they are going to talk about in the next class: Living 
green. 
- Divide the work of preparation in their group. 
- Draw the digital mind map using the ideas discussed in group. 
- Take their production to the class and share their presentation 
 Software: Vmindmap 
Unit 3: Music English 10 Global Success 
Lesson: Speaking 
Topic: A TV Music Show 
Aims of the lesson: Help students to use digital mind map prepared at home to 
support the activities of speaking skills about A TV Music Show. 
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: 
1. Knowledge 
- Talk about a music show. 
2. Core competence 
- Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work; 
- Develop presentation skill; 
- Actively join in class activities; 
- Be creative; 
- Be critical in thinking. 
3. Personal qualities 
- Be eager to create a new musical show; 
- Be ready to share their ideas with the whole class; 
- Be able to self-study. 
 13 Stages: 
Teacher: Set the assignment for groups students to prepare the work at home 
before going to school. 
Students: - Study the topic they are going to talk about in the next class: A TV 
Music Show 
- Divide the work of preparation in their group 
- Draw the digital mind map using the ideas discussed in group 
- Take their production to the class and share their presentation 
 Software: Vmindmap 
 Software: Canvas 
 14 Here is a sample of the lesson plan when using mind mapping technique by 
digital technology 
 UNIT 3: MUSIC 
 Lesson 4: Speaking 
I. OBJECTIVES 
By the end of this lesson, Ss will be able to: 
 1. Knowledge 
 - Talk about a music show. 
 2. Core competence 
 - Be collaborative and supportive in pair work and team work; 
 - Develop presentation skill; 
 - Actively join in class activities; 
 - Be creative; 
 - Be critical in thinking. 
 3. Personal qualities 
 - Be eager to create a new musical show; 
 - Be ready to share their ideas with the whole class; 
 - Be able to self-study. 
II. MATERIALS 
- Grade 10 textbook, Unit 3, speaking 
- Computer connected to the Internet 
- Projector/ TV/ pictures and cards/ Link: 
Assumptions 
Anticipated difficulties Solutions 
 - Ss may lack ideas to - Remind them to use the ideas which they search 
 create a music show on the Internet for homework in the reading lesson 
 and show them some music shows in warm-up 
 - Ss may lack lexical activities so that they can recall the names of the 
 items to express their shows and their regulations. 
 ideas. - Be ready to help them with English terms. 
 15 Board Plan 
 Date of teaching 
 UNIT 3: MUSIC 
 Lesson 3: Speaking 
 * Warm-up: Video watching 
 Vocabulary 
 Task 1: List the factors of a TV music show by using digital mind mapping. 
 Task 2: Read about a TV music show and complete the notes below. 
 Task 3: Work in groups. Make up a new music show. Use the points in 1 to 
 organize your ideas. 
 Task 4: Present your show to the whole class. Use your ideas in 2 and the 
 expressions below. Vote for the best show. 
 * Homework 
 III. PROCEDURES 
 Notes: 
 In each activity, each step will be represented as following: 
 * Deliver the task 
 ** Implement the task 
 *** Discuss 
 **** Giving comments or feedback 
 Interacti
 Stage/ aim Procedure 
 on 
WARM UP Video watching: Watch the video and write down the 
 6 mins names of the music shows. T-S 
- To arouse * Teacher gives the instructions and plays the S-S 
 the recording. 
 classroom ** Ss watch the video and write down the name the 
 atmosphere music shows T-S 
To lead in the *** Ss share their answers with a partner. 
 16 lesson **** Teacher checks by having some Ss to call out 
 the answers 
 Suggested answers: America’s Got Talent, Pop Idol, 
 Vietnam’s Got Talent, Perfect Edition (Cover Star), X 
 Factor 
PRESENTA Vocabulary 
 TION * Teacher: 
VOCABUL - shows the words one by one, plays the recording T-S 
 ARY and has Ss repeat the sound of the words 
 5 mins has Ss guess the meaning of the words based on 
- To pre- pictures, explanations or examples. 
teach some 1. dress up (ph.v): wear clothes that are more 
vocabulary so formal than those you usually wear 
that Ss can 
understand 
the meaning 
and use them 
correctly in 
main 
speaking 
 2. runner-up (n): a person or team that finishes 
tasks. 
 second in a race or competition 
 3. cash (n): money in the form of coins or notes 
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 4. come up with (ph.v): suggest or think of an 
 idea or plan 
TASK 1 ** Ss do as instructed. S-S 
 5 mins **** Teacher confirms the meaning, calls on some T-S 
 individual Ss to make sentences with each word. 
 TASK 1: LIST THE FACTORS OF A TV MUSIC 
 SHOW BY USING DIGITAL MIND MAPPING 
 PREPARED AT HOME. 
 * Teacher: 
 - asks some groups preparing mind mappings at home 
 after teacher’s instructions to represent factors of the 
 TV show description and in 2 minutes. 
 ** Ss do as instructed. 
 **** Teacher lets other students to give comments 
 and then give feedback to them. 
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 TASK 2 TASK 2: READ ABOUT A TV MUSIC SHOW T-S 
 5 mins AND COMPLETE THE NOTES BY MIND 
 MAPPING TECHNIQUE BY DIGITAL 
 - To TECHNOLOGY PREPARED AT HOME. 
 introduce * Teacher: S-S 
 more ideas - asks Ss to look at notes first and try to guess the 
 for the main type of information they need to fill in and then has T-S 
 speaking Ss call out their guesses, but does not tell them if they 
tasks and get are correct or wrong. 
 Ss involved - tells Ss to read the TV show description and find 
in the lesson the information to complete the note individually in 
 two minutes. 
 ** Ss do as instructed. 
 *** Ss compare their answers in pairs. 
 **** Teacher checks answers as a class. 
 Key: 
 1. Name: I know your face 
 2. People who give their scores: two main judges and 
 a guest artist 
 3. Number of participants: six 
 19 4. What participants have to do: dress up and perform 
 as famous international or local artists in a live show 
 every week 
 5. How participants win the show: 
 – 3 participants with the highest scores after 5 weeks 
 go to the final night. 
 – TV audiences vote and decide on the winner and T-S 
 two runners-up. 
 6. Prize(s): cash S-S 
 Extension: Brainstorm some popular TV shows or 
 competitions. 
 * Teacher: 
 - has Ss call out some popular TV shows or 
 competitions and write their names in English on the T-S 
 board. 
 - puts Ss into pairs and has each pair choose one of 
 the TV shows or competitions. 
 ** Some pairs take turns to come to the front of the S-S 
 class while the rest of the class ask them Yes / No 
 questions to guess their TV show or competition. 
 They can only answer with `Yes' or ‘No’. Each pair 
 has three minutes to answer. T-S 
 **** Teacher gives comments and praises Ss for 
 having exciting questions. 
 TASK 3: WORK IN GROUPS. MAKE UP A 
 NEW MUSIC SHOW. USE THE POINTS IN 1 
 TASK 3 TO ORGANISE YOUR IDEAS. T-S 
 7 mins * Teacher: 
- To help Ss - asks Ss to refer back to their notes in 1; 
brainstorm - puts Ss into groups, and asks them to brainstorm 
ideas for the ideas for their new show, using the suggested points S-S 
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