9A Unit2 Grammar
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
1. use object clauses introduced by “that”
2. use object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”
II. Teaching contents
1. New words: relationship, certainly, everyday, personal, ancient, suit, celebration
2. New structures: Some people believe that colours can influence our moods.
III. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
1. Understand the differences between object clauses introduced by “that” and object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”;
2. Use object clauses introduced by “that”, “if” and “whether” correctly.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Lead-in
1. Talk about an English song
T: As we know, colours can influence our moods. What else can influence our moods
S: I think that ________ can influence our moods too.
T: We believe that many things around us can influence our moods. For example, music. Now, let’s enjoy an English song.
T: How do you feel Do you feel relaxed or nervous What do you think of the music
S: I think that the music is ________________________.
2. Talk about the singers
T: Yes, I think that the music sounds sweet and warm. Then what do you think of the two singers
S: I think that _________________________________.
T: Right. We can see that both of them are good at singing. It also shows that they impressed us with their nice voices.
3. Talk about the show
T: My favourite singer Na Ying is their teacher. I’m so glad. What do you think of the show The Voice of China We all know that the show was popular during the summer holiday. We hope that the show will be more and more popular in the future.
Step 2 Presentation
A Object clauses introduced by “that”
1. Read and find out the structure
T: Read the sentences we used just now and pay attention to their structure.
T: These sentences are called object clause introduced by “that”.
2. Read and work out the rule
T: Then what is an object clause What does an object clause function as of a sentence
S: An object clause functions as the object of a sentence.
T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause What adjectives can be followed by an object clause
3. Practice
T: We use “that” to introduce an object clause that is a statement. In informal English we often drop “that”. But now I hope you can try to add “that” to each object clause quickly and correctly. Finish the exercises on P26.
B Object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”
1. Problems about Rose Liu
T: Did Liu win the battle Do you want to know the answer Yes, you wonder if/whether Liu won the battle. And the answer is yes. Liu won the battle. She will take part in the next battle. Will she be the winner again
S: I wonder ______________________________.
T: I hope that she will be the winner. She is thinking about how to win the battle. Should she choose an English song for the next battle
S: She wants to know ___________________________.
T: Can you give her some advice Why
S: I think she may try a Chinese song because it’s not wise to sing English songs all the time.
T: Good advice. Can she choose a white dress for the next battle
S: She can’t decide ___________________________.
T: What is your opinion Why
S: I think white is suitable for her because her voice sounds sweet.
T: You are so thoughtful.
3. Read and work out the rule
T: Read the following sentences and try to find out what we use to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no question.
S: We use if/whether to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no question. We often use the same word order as in a statement.
T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause.
4. Problems about shopping
T: The Class 1, Grade 9 students are shopping, but they meet some problems. I believe that you can help them solve their problems.
T: Look at Kitty. She is holding a blue dress and a red one. If you are Kitty, what is your problem now
S1: Should I choose the red dress
T: (To other students) What is Kitty’s problem
S2: She cannot decide if she should choose the red dress.
T: What about Sandy/Amy/Simon/Daniel
S: …
Step 3 Presentation
You can only use wheher if in the following cases:
1 Afer the prepositons:
eg;We are worried about whether it will be very hot tomorrow.
2 Before verb infinitives;
eg:They asked me whether to go on a bike.
3 When used with or not,or when two options are proposed.
Tell me whether you’d like to walk or take a bus.
4 The object clause is at the beginning of the sentence.
eg:Whether it is true or not,I can’t say.
5 When guiding the object clause after a few verbs such as discuss.
eg:We discussed whether we should hold a meeting.
step4 Exercise
1 Finish the following single choice questions.
2 Check the answers
step5 Summary
Three elements of object clause :
1 Guide words.
2 Word order.
3 Tense.
step6 Prensentation
1 Linking entrance examination for senior middle school.
2 Complete the following questions
step7 Explanation
Negative transfer of object clause
step8 More exercise
Finish the following sentences according to the Chinese in the brackets.