The second period: Reading
Aims:
1. to master the new words and some useful expressions.
2. to understand the text and finish the exercises in Comprehending.
Step 1. Looking and guessing
Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and the heading and guess what the text might be about.
1). Imagine what it might be like if you had to stay in your bedroom for a whole year. You could not leave it even to go to the WC or to get a cup of tea. How would you feel
2). What would you choose if you are only allowed to have five things with you in the hiding place because there is very little room
Step 2
Reading to summarise the main idea of each paragraph.
Skim the text and summarise the main idea of each paragraph in one sentence.
Para. One: Anne made her diary her best friend whom she could tell everything.
Para. Two: Anne’s diary acted as her true friend during the time she and her family had to hide away for a long time.
Para. Three: Having been kept indoors for so long, Anne grew so crazy about everything to do with nature.
Step 3 Language points
add (to) v. 1) to put together with something else so as to increase the number, size, or importance; 2) to join (numbers or amounts ) so as to find the total.
eg: The fire is going out; will you add some wood
The snowstorm added to our difficulties.
Add up these figures for me, please.
ignore v. to take no notice of; refuse to pay attention to
eg: His letters were ignored.
Even the best of men ignored that simple rule.
My advice was completely ignored.
3. concern v. 使担心;使不安 (+about/for); 涉及,关系到;影响到
eg: The boy's poor health concerned his parents.
He is concerned for her safety.
The news concerns your brother.
He was very concerned about her.
4. loose adj. not firmly or tightly fixed.
She wore loose garments in the summer.
I have got a loose tooth.
Some loose pages fell out of the book.
5. purpose n. [C] an intention or plan; a person’s reason for an action.
What is the purpose of his visit
The purpose of a trap is to catch and hold animals.
Did you come to London to see your family, or for business purpose
6. series n. (of) a group of things of the same kind or related in some way, coming one after another or in order.
Then began a series of wet days that spoiled our vacation.
This publishing firm is planning a new series of school textbooks.
They carried out a series of experiments to test the new drug.
7. cheat. 1) v. to behave in a dishonest way in order to win an advantage;
2) n. a person who cheats; dishonest persons
They cheated the old woman of her house and money.
The salesman cheated me into buying a fake.
He never cheated in exams.
I see you drop that card, you cheat!
I never thought that Sam is a cheat.
8. share 1) vt.&vi. (in\with\ amount\between) to have, use or take part in something with others or among a group.
2) n. (in\of) the part belongs to, owed to or done by a particular person.
The money was shared out between them.
Sam and I share a room.
We shared in his joy.
They always share their happiness and sorrow.
I have done my share of the work.
9. crazy adj. 1) mad ; foolish 2) [+about] wildly excited; very interested
You're crazy to go out in this stormy weather.
John's crazy about that girl.
She is just crazy about dancing.
10. dare v.& v.aux.. 1) + to do; 2) + v
to be brave enough or rude enough (to do sth. dangerous, difficult or unpleasant).
How dare you accuse me of lying!
How dare you ask me such a question
My younger sister dare not go out alone.
He did not dare to leave his car there.
11. trust 1) n. [U] (in) form believe in the honesty, goodness or worth etc, of someone or something
2) v. to believe in the honesty and worth of someone or something; have confidence in
I have no trust in him.
I don’t place any trust in the government’s promises.
Why do you trust a guy like him
I trust your wife will soon get well.
12. suffer v. (for) to experience pain, difficulty or loss
I cannot suffer such rudeness.
He suffered from poverty all his life.
My father suffers from high blood pressure.
They suffered a great deal in those days.
13. advice n. [U] opinion given to someone about what they should do in a particular situation
→v. advise to give advice to
I want your advice, sir. I don't know what to do.
I asked the doctor for her advice.
I f you take my advice, you won’t tell anyone about this.
He gave them some good\ sound advice.
municate v. 1) (to) to make (opinions, feelings, information etc. ) known or understood by others. e.g. by speech, writing or body movements;
2) (with) to share or exchange opinions, feelings, information etc.
Our teacher communicates his idea very clearly.
He had no way to communicate with his brother.
Did she communicate my wishes to you
We learn a language in order to communicate.
Deaf people use sign language to communicate.
15. calm 1) adj. free from excitement, nervous activity or strong feelings; quiet
2) n. [U] peace and quiet
3) v. to make calm
You must try to be calm.
The high wind passed and the sea was calm again.
The police chief advised his men to stay \ keep calm and not lose their tempers.
There was a calm on the sea.
She calmed the baby by giving him some milk.
We calmed the old lady down.
Useful expressions:
add up
to join (numbers or amounts ) so as to find the total.
Add up 3, 4 and 5 and you'll get 12.
Add up your score and see how many points you can get.
If we add these marks up, we'll get a total of 90.
calm down
to make or become calm
Calm down, sir. What's the trouble
Just calm down, there’s nothing to worry about!
We tried to calm him down, but he keep shouting.
be concerned about \with
to worry or interest
My parents are concerned about my studies.
Don’t concern yourself about \ with other people’s affairs.
She’s concerned about his son’s future.
go through
1) to suffer or experience; 2) to look at or examine carefully;
3) to pass through or be accepted
The country has gone through too many wars.
The new law did not go through.
Let’s go through it again, this time with the music.
set down
1) to make a written record of; write down 2) put down
I have set down everything that happened.
I will set down the story as it was told to me.
Please set me down at the next corner.
a series of + pl. & n 做主语时,谓语动词用单数
一连串的,一系列的,连续的
There has been a series of car accidents at the crossing.
These days I have read a series of articles on reading.
A series of TV play is on Channel 1 these days.
on purpose
intentionally; with a particular stated intention
He did it on purpose.
“I am sorry I stepped on your toe; it was an accident.” “It wasn’t! You do it on purpose.”
I came here on purpose to see you.
according to
as stated by sb. or sth.
They divided themselves into three groups according to age.
Please arrange the books according to size.
According to the Bible, Adam was the first man.
According to her, grandfather called at noon.
fall in love
begin to be in love (with sb.)
They fell in love at once; it was love at first sight.
What will he do if his daughter falls in love with a poor man
They fell in love with each other for years.
join in
to take part in (an activity)
They are going to join in the singing.
She started dancing and we all joined in.
Would you like to join in my birthday party
课后反思:本节课分层教学,在阅读课文,理解课文的基础上进行课文知识点的细致处理。需要改进的地方:单词短语部分讲解过多,占了很多时间,可以将其改为课后练习的形式。在以后的教学中要注意改进。
Period 3: Grammar
Step I Revision
Check students' homework.
Step II Word study
This part is a consolidation of the words learnt in this unit. Ask the students to do the exercise independently.
T: Now please open your books and turn to Page 4. First let's learn about language. Use the word they've learnt in this unit to fill in the plete the sentences with suitable words in correct forms.
Step III Preparation
Get a pair of students to stand up and act as Anne and Kit ty. It's time for the teacher to be the interpreter between them. Encourage both sides to give different sentences, in cluding statements and questions.
Step IV Grammar
The students will learn the use of Direct Speech and Indirect Speech (statements and questions). First try to make clear to the students what direct and indirect speech is, with the help of the practice in Step III. Then give them some ex amples. At last get them to summarize the rules of Direct Speech and Indirect Speech (statements and questions).
T: In this part, we are to learn the use of Direct Speech and Indirect Speech (statements and questions). When do we use Direct Speech and when do we use Indirect Speech
Step V Practice
For Ex 1, get the students to look at the sentences carefully in pairs in order to find out the difference between direct speech and indirect speech. Guide the students to find out the changes in pronoun forms, word order, adverbials and so on, especially the verb tenses, the underline parts. Ask the students to pay attention to the reporting clause.
For Ex 2, ask the students to do it by themselves, then check.
Step VI Homework
1. Practice of WB (P42.1 &P 43.2)
2. Ask the students to think out different ways to solve the problems about making friends, preparing the materials about the debate. Get the students to know the problem was that Anne had made a friend in the hiding place
课后反思:本节课是语法课,能以学生为主体,通过指导学生观察、体验探究、合作等积极主动的学习方式,发现语言的规律并运用到各种语言实践活动中。做到精讲多练,使学生掌握直接引语和间接引语(祈使句和疑问句)的相互转化。
Period 4: Listening
Step I Revision
After checking the WB Exx, the teacher asks the students to read the letter on Page 6 first, and then ask them to dis cuss what was upsetting Lisa.
T: Here is a letter written to Miss Wang of radio by Lisa. Read the letter, please. Try to find out what was upsetting her with your partners, using the indirect speech.
S: Lisa made a friend with a boy in her class. But her classmates said they fell in love. Lisa said she didn't want to end the friendship. Lisa asked what she should do.
Step II Listening (Using language) The students will hear what Miss Wang says, then ask the students to answer the questions, using the indirect speech. At last, get them to spell out the words and fill in the blanks.
T: OK, we've already known the Lisa's problems on making friends. Miss Wang has suggested some possible solutions. Please look at page 6. We 're going to listen to what Miss Wang says, and then answer the questions of Ex 2. Go through the questions quickly.
Write down the key words as quickly as possible.
Listen again and check the answers with the whole class.
T: Now let's listen to it again and try to spell out the words and fill in the blanks.
Step III Listening (WB P41)
The students will hear a passage about Anne's best friend, her diary Kitty. They are asked to complete the passage according to the tape.
T: In the following part, we are going to listen to a passage about Anne's diary. Listen to the tape carefully and fill in the blanks.
Listen to it again and check the answers with the whole class.
Step IV Listening Task(WB P43)
The task can be divided into three parts. First, the students will hear a story about an argument between Anne and her father about her boyfriend. After listening, they just write down their different thoughts. Then they can have a debate to find out a better solution to solve Anne and her father's problem. The activity should be prepared carefully beforehand. During the class, the two teams just do the final preparations.
StepV Assignment
1. Today we have learnt how to solve the problems on making friends. For the homework, describe one of the problems between friends and how it is solved.
2. What does cool mean
What do you think should do with your friends
课后反思:本节是听力课,从帮助学生形成有效学习策略的角度出发,培养学生如何去获取信息,处理信息的能力。通过训练逐步提高学生的听力能力。
Period 5 WRITING
Step I Revision
Check the homework, asking them to read out their ideas for the class.
T: Let's check the homework. I'd like some of you to read out their ideas.
For the class. Volunteer!
Step II Warming up
T: Have you ever read The 21st Century
S: Yes, I have. It's a popular paper among teenagers in China.
T: If you have any problem, you can write to the editor and ask for advice. Here is a letter from a student.
Step lII Writing (B P7)
This part asks the students to write their advice to Xiao Dong as an editor. First, let the students to discuss how to write a letter to offer some advice with their partners. Second, teacher shows the instructions on how to write a proposal letter on the screen. Third, ask the students to read the letter on Page 7. Ask them to discuss what Xiao Dong's problem is and what is the solution they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books. Fourth, give them ten minutes to write the letter. At last, ask some of the students to read their letters for the class while the teacher gives some comments.
T: Today we're going to write your advice to Xiao Dong as an editor. Do you know how to write a proposal letter Now, let's have a discussion on it with your partners. Students are talking about how to write a proposal letter.
T: Who'd like to answer this question
S: The problem should be presented first. Then we must analyze the reasons to cause the problem. Proposing the solution must be the main, which should be well explained.
T: Exactly. The discussion of the solution itself, based on the analysis of the problem, is the core of a proposal. I'll give you some instructions about how to write the body part of a proposal letter as follows.
T: AH right, let's read the letter on Page 7. And try to find out what Xiao Dong's problem is and what is the solu tion they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books.
Step What should be written How do we write
part I Presenting the problem Introducing the topic andanalyzing the problem
Part II Proposing the solution Explaining the proposal in great detail
Part III Conclusion Concluding by reconfirming the proposed solution
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T: OK, who can tell me what Xiao Dong's problem is
S: He is not very good at communicating with people. He wants to know how to make friends with others.
T: Quite right. Now please write your advice to Xiao Dong as an editor with the help of the points given on the books. I'll ask some of the students to read their letters
for the class in ten minutes. The students are writing the letters.
T: Have you finished I'll ask some of the students to read their letters for the class.
课后反思:本课为写作课,写作一向是学生英语学习的薄弱环节。英语的写作与语文不同,语文写作注重篇章构思和文采,而英语的写作前提是把句子写对,避免出现重大的语法错误,在此基础上再尽量把句子润色得漂亮一些,这是更高层次的要求。大部分的学生如果能保证把句子写对,那就是很不错的事情了。所以在训练写作时,应该让注重理清句子成分和结构,关键要把谓语的形式写对。平时应该让学生多看别人优秀的文章,有可能的话可以多背一些优秀的范文。
Unit 1 Friendship
Period 6 Using Language
(Listening and Writing)
整体设计
从容说课
This is the sixth teaching period of this unit. We can first review some important language points the students learned in the last several periods. The emphasis of this period should be laid on listening and writing. They are expansion of the topic of the text. Listening is about Lisa’s problem of making a friend with a boy. She asks Miss Wang for advice. Through listening and exercise, students learn how to give advice and the skill of giving advice. And also let them think about the problem of boy’s making friends with girls and girls with boys. And then design a task to ask students to give advice according to the different problems to develop their ability to solve the problems. All of these lay the foundation for the next task—writing. In this way, students feel that they have information to put out. And writing makes for the improvement of students’ writing ability, strengthening their comprehension of friendship.
The two letters, listening and letter writing prepare students to further talk about friendship, especially the problems with misunderstanding, and unfriendliness, thus strengthen students’ abilities to practice language, discover, and solve problems.
教学重点
Develop the students’ listening ability, especially listening to and understanding key words and speakers’ intention and attitude.
教学难点
Develop the students’ writing skills by reading, discussing and writing a letter to give advice on friendship.
教学方法
1. Task-based teaching and learning
2. Cooperative learning
3. Discussion
教具准备
A tape recorder and other normal teaching tools
三维目标
Knowledge aims:
1. Get the students to learn the following new words and useful expressions.
teenager get along with fall in love advice questionnaire quiz editor communicate habit
2. Get the students to know how to write a letter to offer advice.
Ability aims:
1. Enable the students to listen and understand the listening materials.
2. Enable the students to write a letter to offer advice on friendship.
Emotional aims:
Develop and improve the students’ ability to help others solve such problems as how to communicate with people, how to make and be good friends, and so on.
教学过程
设计方案(一)
→Step 1 Revision
Have a dictation about new words and expressions:ignore calm cheat loose concern suffer purpose entirely teenager trust hide away set down according to face to face go through a series of in order to walk the dog get along with add up
→Step 2 Reading and listening(on Page 6)
1. Lead-in
Talk freely with the students to lead in the listening topic. Just like the following:
Do you remember what Ann’s best friend is Is it a man or a thing
Guess what my best friend is. (Say something about music, pets or plants. )
So you see a man can make friends with anyone and anything.
Then boys, would you like to make friends with girls Girls, would you like to make friends with boys What kind of girl would you like to make friends with And what kind of boy would you like to make friends with
If you see a boy classmate makes a friend with a girl, will you say something about them behind (If no, you are kind. If yes, you are a gossiper. )
If you are that boy or girl, would you like to be gossiped about
2. Reading
Read the letter. Lisa has such a problem. She is asking you for help. What advice will you give You are given 2 minutes to discuss in groups and then offer your group’s opinions.
3. Listening
Tell the students:Besides you, Lisa also asks Miss Wang of Radio for Teenagers for help. What advice does Miss Wang give to Lisa Let’s listen to what she says.
Listen for 3 times and do listening exercises. A fourth time for checking.
4. Post-listening
Tell the students:Do you think Miss Wang’s advice is helpful Now suppose you are editors of Radio for Teenagers, here are some problems for you to offer advice.
Show the following on the screen. Tell the students they can choose any problem as they like to write down their advice.
1. I don’t have enough pocket money.
2. I’m not satisfied with my appearance.
3. My desk mate has lost a reference book, she thinks that I’m a thief.
4. I work hard but I hardly make progress.
5. I want to travel to Wu Zhen Town with my fiends this weekend, but my parents don’t allow me to go.
6. I don’t like the way Mr. Li teaches us English, so I’m not interested in English any longer.
7. My mother has just given birth to my little brother. I’m worried that the baby will rob me of my parents’ love and even everything.
8. I quarreled with my best friend 3 days ago. Up to now, we haven’t said a word to each other.
9. I’d like to be monitor, but at the same time I doubt whether I have such ability.
10. I’m often late for school. The teacher is so angry that he threatens that if I’m late again, I will be dismissed.
Ask several students to report their advice.
→Step 3 Writing (on Page 7)
1. Pre-writing
1)Read a letter from a student named Xiaodong. Go through the directions on Page 7.
2)Brainstorm with a partner about ways to change the situation. Make a list of the ideas and give reasons.
3)Decide which are the best ideas and put them into the right order.
2. While-writing
Ask the Ss to write a letter to Xiaodong and give him some advice.
Suggested steps:
1)Read the sample and the expressions.
2)Begin to write the letter to Xiaodong.
3)Revise your letter by yourself.
4)Exchange your writing paper with your partners and correct the mistakes you have made.
5)Get back your own writing paper and write the letter again.
3. Post-writing
Have a discussion in groups.
1)Can you give Xiaodong some good advice
2)Is your letter well developed
3)Are your ideas well organized to the point
4)Do you have a good choice of words and idioms in your writing
5)Do you get a good mastery of complex structures of language
6)What kind of mistakes have you made in your writing What can you do to avoid such mistakes
Choose some students’ writing paper and show them in the class. Ask the Ss to correct the mistakes together and also learn from some good writings.
→Step 4 Workbook
Writing task (on Page 46)
1. Read the proverbs, explain them and ask the students to choose some they agree with and some they disagree with and explain why.
2. Discuss with their partner and then write a passage according to the sample story and “Analyzing the structure”.
→Step 5 Homework
1. Finish off the workbook exercises.
2. Write a short passage about your friend.
板书设计
Unit 1 Friendship
Listening and Writing
new words and expressions writing steps
teenager get along with fall in love advice questionnaire quiz editor communicate habit 1. Make a list of the information.2. Begin to write the letter.3. Revise your letter.. . .
活动与探究
Get the students to hold a group writing competition out of class. Ask them to describe one of their friends—their appearance, personality, hobbies, etc. This activity makes for the improvement of students’ writing ability, strengthening their comprehension of friendship, and also developing their cooperative spirit and sense of competition.
Sample description:
I have a few good friends, but I think Miki is my best friend. We both read a lot and we’re very interested in films. We spend a lot of time watching videos and talking about films and books. She works hard. She is very helpful. Whenever I am in trouble, she will help me out. . .