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The brightest star in the night sky
9B Unit 5 Grammar
__________
What do you know about ...
China’s first
self-developed
space station
Tiangong space station
Warm up
2021
review the basic grammatical structure of six main tenses and passive voice.
know when to use those six different tenses and passive voice.
talk about Tiangong station program.
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2
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By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Objectives
Exploration
Miss Niu(牛老师)
Mingdi(铭迪)
a huge fan of aerospace science and technology
1.Introduction of the crew
taikonaut !
There are three taikonauts in this mission._______________________
Three taikonauts
1. Why is Zhai famous
2. What does Zhai do every day
4. How old is Wang ’s daughter
6. What does Mingdi think of Ye
3. What does Wang look like
5. What is Ye good at
Listen to Mingdi introduce three taikonauts and take notes.
They are Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu. Zhai is the commander and is famous for being the first Chinese to conduct a spacewalk. He works hard and does exercise ...... . Wang is a beautiful woman with long hair. She is the first Chinese to give a lecture in space. She has a lovely six-year-old daughter. Ye is the youngest of them. He speaks English fluently. Mingdi thinks he is very talented.
Form
S + V ( base form
/ third person
singular form
Use
Signal word
1.present habitual
actions
2.present states
,often
sometimes，
... ...
Simple present tense
always
every day
is
is
works
does
has
speaks
Take a test —— match the dates with relevant events.
Oct 16
Nov 8
Dec 9
Oct 14
Dec 27
announce the crew
complete first spacewalk
make a lecture from space
enter Tiangong station
complete second spacewalk
2.Timeline of the main events
China announced
the crew.
The crew entered
Tiangong space station.
The Crew gave lecture from space.
Oct 14
Oct 16
Nov 8
The crew completed
the second spacewalk.
Dec 27
The crew completed
the first spacewalk.
Dec 9
entered
completed
gave
announced
Form
S+ V （v.-ed /
irregular verbs）
Use
Signal word
1.finished events or actions
that happened in the past
2.past states (not now)
past date,
last, ago
yesterday...
Simple past tense
Now
Questions:
1.What was he doing that morning
2.How did he feel after hearing the news
3.How many students were watching
4.What was the most impressive moment for him
Listen to Mingdi talk about his experience and answer the questions below.
What were you doing that morning
We were having a math class at 9.am. that morning.
How did you feel after hearing the news
We were so excited that everybody was talking about it.
How many students were watching
A total of 1420 students from five classrooms were watching the live lecture.
What was the most impressive moment
I was totally amazed when they were conducting the optics(光学) experiment.
3.Lecture in space
that morning, they were having a math class when the head teacher came in and told them the big news. All of them were so excited that everybody was talking about it. A total of 1420 students were watching the live lecture . Mingdi was impressed most when the crew were conducting the optics(光学) experiment.
were having
was talking
Form
S+
was / were
+ doing
Use
Signal word
actions or events that were
happening and were not
finished at the past moment.
that morning，
...
Past continuous tense
At 9.am.
were conducting
at that time
1. Look! The astronauts _______ _______ _____ _______ of the space
station. (give a tour)
are giving a tour
Look at the photos and describe them.
4.Details of space class
2. Wang ____ _____________ why astronouts can not walk in space like they do on the ground while Ye ______ __________ _________in zero gravity. (explain; turn around)
is explaining
is turning
around
3. Wang _____ ______________ an experiment under zero-gravity
conditions while her daughter _____ ___________ with joy.
(conduct；watch)
is conducting
is watching
! The crew are giving a tour of their space station.
Wang is explaining why astronouts can not walk in space while Ye is turning around in zero gravity.
Wang is conducting an experiment while her daughter
is watching with joy.
are giving
is explaining
is turning
is conducting
Form
S+
am/ is/ are
+ doing
Use
Signal word
actions or events that are happening and not finished at the present moment.
, listen
now...
Present continuous tense
Look
Tianhe core module (“天和”核心舱) is the most important part of Tiangong station because the crew live and work in it.
5.Facts of the spacecraft
Tianhe
What’s the most important part of the space station
It’s 16.6 meters long and 4.2 meters in diameter. It’s the biggest spacecraft China _________________ so far.
The living and working space is about 50 cubic meters. Scientists
__________________ the living conditions.
Conditions
Size
has constructed
have improved
Duration
It ___________ over three months since the crew entered the spacecraft.
Activities
has been
The crew _________
________ a number of scientific experiments there up to now.
have
done
Listen and complete the fact file of “Tianhe”core module.
Fact file
It has been over three months since they entered the station.
PAST
PRESENT
They entered the station.
They are still in the station.
Present perfect
unfinished events: started in the past, but continue to the present
finished events :
started and finished in the past
— continue —
Simple past &
deferences
Scientists have improved the conditions.
Scientists improved the conditions.
The crew can live and work better now.
Simple past & Present perfect
PAST
PRESENT
finished events:
have impact on the present
finished events:
don’t have impact on the present.
— connection —
1. It’s the biggest spacecraft China has contructed .
2. It has been over three months the crew entered the
spacecraft.
3. Scientists have improved the living conditions.
4. The crew have done a number of scientific experiment.
has contructed
has been
have improved
have done
Form
S+ have/ has
+ done,
/ irregular
verbs
Use
Signal word
1.events that happened in
the past but have results now.
2.unfinished events that started
in the past and continue to
the present.
yet ...
since
so far
already
Present perfect tense
Lab 1
“问天”
Lab 2
“梦天”
Core module
“天和”
6.Future plans of the program
plan
when
the end of 2022
explore the space
one day in the future
soon
launch space labs
consist three parts
after construction
work in space
6.Future plans of the program
Learn about the future plans of Tiangong program and complete the table.
1. , Tiangong station will consist of three
main parts－Tianhe core module and two space labs.
2. , China will launch two large space labs.
3. After construction, the station will work for about 15 years in
space.
4. I am going to study hard from now on and explore the space
.
will launch
will consist
will work
am going to
Form
S + will + do /
be going to do
Use
Signal word
future activities,
events or plans.
...
Soon
By the end of 2022
one day in the future
Simple future tense
Passive voice
Simple present
Present perfect
Simple past
Simple future
Tenses
Active voice
People consider Zhai Zhigang the most experienced one.
Scientists have improved the living conditions.
China announced the crew.
China will launch two labs.
Voice expresses the relationship
of the subject to the action.
the subject
does the action
the subject
receives the action
Passive voice
Passive voice
Simple present People consider Zhai Zhigang the most experienced one.
Present perfect Scientists have improved the living conditions.
Simple past China announced the crew.
Simple future China will launch two labs.
Zhai Zhigang is considered the most experienced one.
The living conditions have been improved.
The crew were announced.
Two labs will be launched.
Form
am/is/are + done
has/have been done
was/ were done
will be done
Active voice
Tenses
Use
1. the performer of the
action is unknown or
unimportant.
2. to emphasis the receiver
of the action.
Passive voice
China's space industry______________
(make) many achievements in recent years.
It _______(be) China’s first self-developed space station. China____________________(prepare) for decades to realize the dream.
Tiangong station is the highlight.
Poster
has made
is
has prepared
Make a poster to introduce Tiangong space station program.
It__________(be) more than three months since the crew ____________(enter) the space station on Oct 16.
Now,the crew ___________(live) and __________(work)there.
So far, they ____________(do) many scientific experiments in the station and __________________(perform) two space walks.
A live class from space____________(give) by the crew on Dec 9, which _________(amaze)
numerous students on Earth.
has been
entered
was given
amazed
are living working
have done
have performed
This year, two space labs “Wentian” and “Mengtian”_____________________(launch). By the end of 2022, the construction of Tiangong station ____________
____________(complete).
After construction, it _________(be) China's gift and contribution to the whole world.
Also it__________(mark) a new peak of China’s space technology.
Tiangong station is the brightest star in the night sky
夜空中最亮的星
will be launched
will be
completed
will be
will mark
Dream big,
shoot for the stars,
plant the seeds of passion
for science and exploring
the unknown in our hearts.
The brightest star in the sky
9B Unit 5 GrammarA Teaching Plan for a Grammar Class on tenses and passive voice review
Teaching Contents Grammar: Review of six tenses and passive voice
Time 20 minutes
Students Grade 9, Junior High School
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, students will be able to: Language Competence review the basic grammatical structure of six main tenses and passive voice. know when to use those six different tenses and passive voice. Cultural Awareness appreciate the achievements China has made in aerospace science and technology. arouse the passion for science and exploring the unknown. Thinking Quality analyze the grammatical structures of different tenses. Learning Competence improve the ability to work out grammar rules in different situations.
Focal & Difficult Points
Focal points: Students analyze the grammatical structures of different tenses. Students review the uses of different tenses. Students manage to talk about Tiangong program. Difficult points: Students tell the differences between simple past tense and present perfect tense.
Teaching Strategies
Teaching & Learning Procedures
Teaching steps Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Aims
Step 1: Warm up A1: Display a picture—“Tiangong space station”. Raise a question : Which do you think is the brightest star in the night sky Show the picture and ask Ss to talk about it.. Share their opinions about the brightest star in the night sky. Talk about Tiangong space station. Students arouse interest in the topic.
A2: Create a scene — a live interview. 1.Introduce the interviewee—Mingdi to students. 2.Create a scene in which the teacher makes a live interview. 1. Meet a new friend Mingdi. 2..Get involved in the scene. Students get engaged actively.
Step 2: Grammar Review A1: Introduction of the crew Ask Mingdi to introduce the three taikonauts and ask students to retell. Lead students to work out the rules of simple present tense. Listen to Mingdi talk about the three taikonauts and retell. Review the form and use of simple present tense. Students know the crew of Tiangong program and review the usage of simple present tense.
A2: Timeline of the main events Guide students to take a test and match the information in two charts. Present the timeline of Tiangong program to help students make sentences in simple past tense. Try matching the dates with relevant events. Review the form and use of simple past tense. Students learn about the main events of Tiangong program and review the usage of simple past tense.
A3: Lecture in space 1..Interview Mingdi about his experience of attending the live lecture in space. 2..Ask the students to answer the questions and work out the rules of past continuous tense. Questions: 1.What was he doing that morning 2.How did he feel after hearing the news 3.How many students were watching 4.What was the most impressive moment for him 1.Listen to Mingdi talk about his experience and answer the questions. 2.Review the form and use of past continuous tense. Students know more about the space lecture and review the usage of past continuous tense.
A4: Details of space class Display some pictures and ask the students to describe them. Encourage students to work out the rules of present continuous tense. Look at some pictures of the live class and make a description with given words. Review the form and use of present continuous tense. Students review the form and use of present continuous tense through practice.
A5: Facts of the spacecraft 1.Present a picture and ask Mingdi some questions about the Tianhe core module.. 2.Guide students fill the fact file and work out the rules of past perfect tense. 1.Talk about whet they know about Tianhe core module. 2. Listen and complete the fact file of “Tianhe”core module. Review the form and use of present perfect tense. Students gain more knowledge about Tiangong station and review the usage of present perfect tense.
A6: Future plans of the program Ask students what they think will happen next to Tiangong program. Ask Mingdi to show the future plans of Tiangong program and ask the students to complete the table. Lead the students to review the rules of simple future tense. Learn about the future plans of Tiangong program and complete the table. Review the form and use of simple future tense. Students learn about the future plans of Tiangong program and review the usage of simple future tense.
Step 3: Presentation A: Presentation — Make a poster Guide students to make a poster to introduce Tiangong space program to more people. Show the achievements China has made and arouse students’ passion for chasing a dream of space exploration. Make a poster and present it to others. Do more practice by using different tenses in passage. Students make a summary and arouse the passion for science and exploring the unknown.
Homework
Compulsory: Read the extensive reading article given to have a deeper understanding of the China’s space dream. Optional: Search for more information about China’s achievements in aerospace science and technology .
Blackboard Design
9B U5 Review of tenses and passive voice (Grammar) TensesActive voicePassive voiceFormUseSignal wordSimple presentS + V ((base form / third person singular form)1.present habitual actions 2.present states always,often, sometimes, every +...am/is/are + done Simple past S + V (v.-ed) 1.finished actions 2.past states (not now)ago,in the past, yesterday...was/were +done Past continuousS+ was/ were + doingevents that were happening(unfinished)at that moment...Present continuousS+ am/ is/ are + doingevents that are happening(unfinished)look,listen, now...Present perfectS+ have/ has + donefinished events but have results now. unfinished events that continue to the present.since,already, ever,yet...has/have been done Simple futureS + will do / be going to dofuture activities,events or plans.tomorrow,next, In the future...will be done
Teaching Reflections
In this lesson, students are able to review the usage of six main tenses, especially tell the differences between simple past and present perfect. However, the lesson could be improved in the following aspects: More post-learning activites to help students practice. Time control.
Appendix Self-assessment chart
Self-assessment ★ ★★ ★★★
I can listen for specific information about the Tiangong program.
I can review the use of tenses and passive voice.
I can talk about my Tiangong program.
I can appreciate the spirit of space exploration.
