Unit 2 I think that mooncakes are delicious!
Section B (2a----2c)
Teaching objectives:
1. To learn some key words and useful expressions;
2. To learn to infer some information;
3. To understand the true meaning of Christmas.
Important points:
Words:lie, punish, warn, present, spread,
Phrases: end up, think of
Patterns: so…that…, used to do, warn sb (not) to do sth
Difficult points:
Try to understand the text using some reading strategies, such as scanning and skimming, inferring
Teaching aids: Multi-media computer
Teaching methods:Task-based reading and discussing
Procedures:
Step 1 Warm-up and lead-in
Last class we’ve learned something about Halloween. It’s really fun. Do you think so Today we are going to learn another festival ---Christmas, which is really important in western countries. First, let’s enjoy a song.(Jingle bells)
Step 2 pre-reading.
Do you know about Christmas Create a mind map about Christmas.
READING strategy: Inferring
Step 3 while reading
A few days ago, we watched a movie called Christmas Carol together. Do you still remember
(1) Now read the passage about Christmas and answer the questions. Check the answers.
(2) Get the students read again and fill in the chart in 2c.
(3) Discuss the text and characters.
Step 4 After reading
Complete the passage with the words from the text.
Step 5 Summary
This class we’ve learnt the spirit of Christmas. We understand the article by finishing some tasks. Do you know the true meaning of Christmas
Step 6 Blackboard design
The spirit of Christmas
Remind sb of sth
Warn sb not to do sth