Unit: Science and Technology

Topic: Solar system

Matthayomsuksa 4

video structure

reading activity

listening activity speaking activity

writing activity

vocabulary Pluto is out!

vocabulary

distant (adj.)

far away in space or time

example: The way from the Sun to Pluto is distant.

astronomer (n.)

an expert in or student of astronomy

example: My uncle is

an astronomer.

argue (v.)

exchange or express opposite views

example: We argue for the best reason.

discovery (n.)to process of finding information, a place or an object, especially for the first time, or the things that is found

example: The first step on the Moon is the discovery of mankind.

icy (adj.)

covered with or consisting of ice

example: Pluto was

covered by icy landscape.

classified (adj.)

arranged in classes or categories

example: They have classified that Pluto is not

a planet.

orbit (n.)

the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet

example: The orbit of Pluto is strange.

dwarf (n.)

which is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species

example: Pluto is a dwarf planet.

asteroid (adj.)

one of many large rocks that circle the sun

example: There are asteroid objects between Mars and Jupiter.

structure

Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating Conjunctions connect words,

phrases, or groups of words in a sentence. The words or phrases being connected should be equal or similar.

Coordinating Conjunction always go between the words or phrases that they are connecting.

There are seven coordinating conjunction in the English language. An easy way to remember the coordinating conjunction is to remember FANBOYS

FANBOYSF

A

N

B

O

Y

S

FOR

AND

NOR

BUT

OR

YET

SO

reason

addition

and not

contrast

options

outcome

result

Pattern1 – Connecting two main clauses

Rules for using a Coordinating Conjunction

Main Clause Coordinating Conjunction, Main Clause

When you connect two main clauses with a coordinating conjunction, use a comma.

Examples:- Tom walked the dog, and he grabbed the mail.- Earth orbits around itself, and it orbits around the Sun.

Pattern2 – Connecting two items

Item Coordinating Conjunction- Item

You can also use a coordinating conjunction to connect any two items. These items can be any grammatical unit except main clauses, do not use comma.

Examples:- She likes apples and bananas.- My grandfather is old but he is strong.

Pattern3 – Connecting three or more items in a series

Item Coordinating Conjunction,

When you have three or more items in a series, you generally use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. Some handbooks and style guides will tell you that this comma is optional, but my advice is to put it in.

Examples:with Comma- She is cooking chicken, potatoes, corn, and carrot.without Comma- She is cooking chicken, potatoes, corn and carrot.

Item Item,

Text 3Pluto is out!

What does the text talk about?

What planet was departed from solar system?

Listening Activity

Listening Activity

Directions:- Make a group of three.- Listen to the definition of vocabulary.- Write the words of vocabulary on the paper and

stick it on the board. - When you finish, show the board up and say

“Hey!” together.

asteroid

icy

orbit

astronomer

distant

dwarf

Reading Activity

Reading Activity

Directions:- Work in pair.- Read the text “Pluto is out!”.- Read the sentence on the power point and

think of it TRUE or FALSE.

Number 1Number 2Number 3Number 4Number 5

Number 6Number 7Number 8Number 9

Number 10Number 11

1.Former name of Eris is 2003 UB313.

TRUE FALSE

2.Pluto, Eris, and Ceres are dwarf planets.

TRUE FALSE

3.Pluto is large and round.

TRUE FALSE

4.We have eight planets since August 30, 2004.

TRUE FALSE

5.Eris is between Mars and Jupiter.

TRUE FALSE

6.Astronomers agree that Pluto is planet.

TRUE FALSE

7.Pluto is dwarf planet but Eris is planet.

TRUE FALSE

8.Planet must circle around the Sun.

TRUE FALSE

9.The discovery of 2003 UB313 made scientists question about Pluto.

TRUE FALSE

10. Pluto’s orbit is strange and is shared with other objects.

TRUE FALSE

11.To classify an object as a planet, an object must meet four criteria.

TRUE FALSE

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Speaking Activity

Speaking Activity

Directions:- Get in pair.- Flip a coin. (heads = move 1 square; tails = move two squares)- Answer the questions.- The first person to get to Finish! is the winner.

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FINISH

Writing Activity

Writing Activity

Directions:- Make a group of three.- Summarize about the text “Pluto is out!” and

write your opinion on the paper.- Present your work in front of class.

Photo is out!Nowadays, our solar system has eight planets,

not nine. Because of the world’s astronomer decided that Pluto was no longer a planet. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

Members 1. Miss Jirapat Chomvilai 54010513010 2. Miss Thunyachon Ladawan 54010513020 3. Mr. Narunon Prathammasarn 54010513047

4EN, English Major Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University