Unit 4 Life on Mars
Study skills
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
know the usage of self-assessment;
finish their own self-assessment
make a study plan according to the self-assessment.
II. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
To make students’ own study plans.
III. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Lead-in
Free talk
T: Are you satisfied with your English study
If your answer is “yes”, can you tell me why ]
If your answer is “no”, what are you weak in learning English, listening, speaking, reading or writing
What is self-assessment
T: To do self-assessment means to think about your studies in order to find out your strengths and weakness. This can help you make a plan to improve the way you study.
Step 2 Presentation
1. Read Kitty’s self-assessment
T: Read Kitty’s self-assessment and answer the following questions.
(1) Does Kitty often speak English in class
(2) What mistakes does she often make in her English study
(3) Is Kitty good at English listening
(4) What problems does she have in her English study
Read Kitty’s study plan
T: Kitty has made a study plan according to her self-assessment. What do you think of her ideas Do you have any better ideas for her
Step 3 Production[
Complete your own self-assessment form
2. Write your own plan for studying English
T: Then write your own plan for studying English. If you have any difficulties, you can ask your partner or me for help.
IV. Homework
Finish the study plan.
