Teaching Design
9B Unit 2 Culture Shock
Title Living in another country
Subject English Grade Grade 9
Teaching Material Oxford English9B Module Module 1 Explorations and exchanges
Type Reading Time 1period( 40 minutes)
Analysis of the teaching material This is an English reading class on culture shock.The article titled Living in another country is a narration taken from Oxford English published by Shanghai Education Press for Grade 9 students. This unit is from Module 1 Explorations and exchanges and the reading article is a speech about a Chinese student Brad Li’s experience as an exchange student in the US. The article mainly tells us the culture shock Brad Li had experienced from the following three aspects: the language, the food and the school. The article aims to help students learn about the structure of a speech, understand what culture shock is and furthermore encourage students to think about how to deal with culture shock in a real life situation. At the end of the article, it also guide students to realize the deeper meaning of cultural exchange.
Analysis of the students Students in Grade 9 are competent readers, patient listeners, independent thinkers and active presenter. They are fond of learning about a new and different culture. They are capable of reading articles with different tasks. They are also able to form their own ideas and opinions when reading their peer’s stories. Some of them are even eager to express their critical thinking. Therefore teachers are expected to set different levels of reading tasks when guiding students to read the article, read between the lines and furthermore read beyond the article text. As for the topic of this unit, students have learnt some general knowledge of educational exchange from 8A Unit 5 Educational Exchange, but most of them haven’t got the chance to experience culture shock in a real life situation. Thus it is very important to guide students to know what culture shock is in various ways and guide them to put themselves in others’ shoes to imagine what obstacles there might be when experiencing culture shock and think about possible solutions to dealing with it.
Learning aims By the end of the class, the students are expected to :Language ability: understand what culture shock is;get the main idea of the reading passage.Learning strategy: know how to organize a speech clearly and persuasively; enrich the relevant information on culture shock by observing in daily life, interviewing others or cooperating with others. Thinking quality:think about what to do in a real life situation when experiencing culture shock and seek to find possible solutions actively. Culture awareness: understand a different culture and realize the deeper meaning of cultural exchange.
Key points Students can organize a speech clearly and persuasively in a real life situation.
Difficult points Students can summarize possible solutions to dealing with culture shock and put them into use in a real life situation.
Learning Procedures
Steps Teacher’s activity Students’ activity Purpose
Step 1: Leading-in Ask the following question: if we live in another country, we may probably have culture shock, so what is culture shock Play a video about culture shock. 1.Brainstorm and answer the question freely. 2. Watch the video and summarize what culture shock is. Lead in the topic and arouse Ss’ interest.
Step 2: Pre-learning Guide Ss to predict before reading: a. Where was Brad last year b. Why was he there c. In which aspects would Brad probably have culture shock Look at the introduction, the picture and the title and then predict. Train Ss’ ability to express as well as improve their speaking ability and to get ready for more reading.
Step 3: While-learning Guide Ss to read and construct the structure of the passage.Guide Ss to read and complete a table.Ask Ss to summarize the features of a speech.Guide Ss to read and contrast the differences between the US and China mentioned in the passage. 1.Read the first and last paragraph of each part to get the main idea.2. Read para2-4 and find out the key information of topic sentences and supporting sentences.3. Summarize the features of a speech.4. Read para5-6 and spot the differences between the US and China. Guide Ss to concentrate on reading the passage and lead them to get the main idea and structure by noting the key words or sentences.
Step 4: Post-learning Guide Ss to read and relate in a real life situation.Guide Ss to read between the lines and think actively by answering two questions. Share an MP3 clip from a former student on how to deal with culture shock in class and ask Ss to finish a mind map. 1. Spot more differences in other aspects such as transportation, festivals, online shopping and etc. among different countries.2.Answer the two questions: a. Did Brad finally overcome culture shock b. If you were Brad, could you share with us your effective ways of dealing with culture shock 3. Listen to the MP3 clip and retell with the help of the mind map. Help Ss to develop the ability of reading between the lines and think actively.
Step 5: Summary Guide Ss to extend their understanding of culture shock by reading beyond the text. Read the last but one paragraph and answer: My American friend asked me many questions about life in China, and this made me think about my own culture as well.What can we infer from the above sentence Guide Ss to express their ideas and understanding of culture shock and lead them to further thinking about the cultural exchange.
Step 6: Homework Ask Ss to finish the exercise on P20-21 and prepare a speech to introduce Chinese culture to their foreign friends. Finish the exercise and organize their speech. Encourage Ss to consolidate and use what they have learnt today in class.(共20张PPT)
Unit
2
Culture Shock
Period 1
Living in another country
Reading
Learning objectives
In this period, we are going to:
1. learn what culture shock is and how to deal with it;
2. know how to organize a speech clearly and persuasively.
Culture Shock
Live in another country
If we , we may probably have .
Let's watch a video about “Culture Shock” by Star TV from bilibili.
Culture shock means the strong feelings of discomfort（不适）, fear or anxiety（焦虑）, which people may have when they enter another culture.
Culture Shock
P19
read and predict
1. Where was Brad last year
2. Why was he there
3. In which aspects would Brad probably have culture shock
Brad Li is a junior high school student in China. He visited the US on an international exchange last year, and now he is giving a speech about his experience.
1
Look at the introduction, the picture and the title.
In the US.
He was on an international exchange visit.
Brainstorm
Culture shock
language
weather
food&
table manners
school
festivals
traffic rules
.......
Opening(para1)
Body(para2-6)
Closing(para 7-8)
Brad introduced the topic of his speech.
Brad talked about the culture shock he experienced in the US.
Brad shared his feelings in the US---exciting and educational.
Read the first and last paragraph of each part to get the main ideas.
read and constuct
2
Speech
Main idea
Brad experienced _____________
last year.
Supporting
detail 1
______________
Supporting
detail 2
______________
Supporting
detail 3
____________
the language
the food
the school
Read paragraph 2 and complete the following diagram.
culture shock in the US
We state our main ideas first when giving a speech.
3
read and complete
the language
the food
clear
Read Paragraph 4 and complete the diagram.
Everyone spoke so fast.
People in the US used a lot of idioms.
Their everyday English is very different from what we learn in China.
Cause 1 Cause 2 Cause 3
My main problem was with the language.
Effect
read and analyze
4
Then we use some examples or evidence to support our ideas.
persuasive
dumplings, rice and delicious dishes
Students wear school uniforms.
bread, potatoes and salad
Students wear almost whatever they like. Some have strange hairstyles.
in the US
in China
food
school
read and contrast
Read Paragraph 5-6 and complete the table.
5
More differences
shopping
payments
transportation
festivals
........
read and relate: spot more diffferences
6
read and think
7
Read Paragraph 7-8 and answer the question.
1.Did Brad overcome the culture shock in the end
It was an exciting year, and it was a valuable education for me. （para8）
Yes, Brad overcame the culture shock successfully and enjoyed his exchange student life in the US.
2. If you were Brad, could you offer us some ways to deal with culture shock
1.learn about the culture
2. stay in touch
3. don't be shy
4. make new friends
5. be positive
6. be willing to share
7
read and think
How to deal with culture shock
read and extend
8
My American friend asked me many questions about life in China, and this made me think about my own culture as well.
What can we infer from the above sentence
1. More and more foreigners are interested in Chinese culture.
2. Cultural exchange is a trend in the future.
3. The writer must be very proud of our Chinese culture.
4. Every culture has its unique charm. We should learn from each other.
......
A
Opening, body and closing.
B
We usually state our main ideas clearly first.
C
We then use examples or evidence to support our ideas.
Three parts
Clear
Persuasive
Summary 1: Features of a speech
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Summary 2: About culture shock
East or west, home is the best!
Culture shock is not only a challenge but also a good chance for us to learn more about a new culture. More importantly, we can spread our traditional Chinese culture to the world.
Tips:
Attitude:
1.Finish the exercises on P20-21.(compulsory)
2. Prepare a speech to introduce Chinese culture to your foreign friends.(selective)
(traditional skills, building, tea, dressing, KongFu, painting, history, etc.)
HOMEWORK
