(共17张PPT)
make promises (承诺)to myself
physical health
I was not able to(没能) keep my resoltution.
the beginning of
I am going to swim every weekend.
Pre-reading
have to do with
(关于)
improve my life
What's the meaning of self-improvement
(意思)
take up a hobby
Pre-reading
self-improvement
I am going to do some reading every night.
Read the passage in one minute and use
ONE WORD to answer
What is the passage about
While reading
Resolution
Task 1 Fast reading
While reading
a.To question(质疑) the idea of making resolutions
b.To give the meaning of(定义) resolution
c.To discuss(talk about) the different kinds of resolutions
1. Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people. (“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”) However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. __________ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wish and plans.
Reading Strategy:
The topic sentence(主题句) tells us the main purpose(大意) of the paragraph. It's usually the first sentence.
the meaning of resolution
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Task2 Read the passage again, and finish 2c.
While reading
2. There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement._____________ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork. For example, _____________ .
a.To question(质疑) the idea of making resolutions
b.To give the meaning of(定义) resolution
c.To discuss(talk about) the different kinds of resolutions
key words: different kinds of resolutions
2
1
3.Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ___________ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you— will you make any next year
a.To question(质疑) the idea of making resolutions
b.To give the meaning of(定义) resolution
c.To discuss(talk about) the different kinds of resolutions
3
1
2
Task3 Read the passage again, and finish 2b. Put the sentences(A-D) in the correct blanks.
Reading Strategy:
Using the context(上下文) and logical relation(逻辑关系) to infer(推断).
1
2
3
4
While reading
A: These are about making yourself a better person.
B: For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
C: There are good reasons for this.
D: The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions.
1. Do you know what a resolution is It’s a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people. (“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school.”) However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. ___1__ When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
Read the passage.Put the sentences(A-D) in the correct places.
D
key words: the beginning/start of
A: These are about making yourself a better person.
B: For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
C: There are good reasons for this.
2. There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. ________2_____ Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork. ________3_______
3.Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! ____4______ Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! How about you— will you make any next year
A
B
C
key words: reason
How:_______________________________________
What:___________________________________
2._____________eg:___________________
______________________
Meaning
(定义)
Task 4
Group work
Discuss in groups and finish the text structure(文本结构).
3.____________eg:_____________________
One thing in common:_________________
Why
The best resolution:_________________
When:______________________________________
Why:________________________________________
1. ___________ eg:____________________
Resolution
Kinds
(种类)
Ideas
(观点)
While
reading
The difference between promises and resolutions
3. _______________eg:________________
write down or tell their family and friends
People hardly ever keep
have no resolutions
too difficult to keep and people forget
take up a hobby
eat less fast food
physical health
better planning
make a weekly plan
Text structure
Why
The best resolution:_________________
How:___________________________________
When:______________________________________
Why:________________________________________
What:______________________________________
1. ______________ eg:_________________
2.________________eg:_________________
Resolutions
Kinds
(种类)
Ideas
(观点)
Meaning
(定义)
a kind of promise
at the beginning of the year
self-improvement
to improve their lives
____________________________________
Resolutions are the promises people make for themselves.
Answer the questions as quickly as you can.
Reading
Skills
Skimming
(略读)
Scanning
(扫读)
Task 1
Fast Reading
Task 2
2c
Task 3
2b
Task 4
Text Structure
Summary
A resolution is a kind of 1 .People always make resolutions at 2 .They make resolutions to 3 .To remember the resolutions, people usually 4 the resolutions or 5 about the resolutions.There are 3 kinds of resolutions. Some are about 6 and 7 . Some 8 better planning. Most resolutions have one thing 9 , People hardly ever keep them, because some resolutions are too difficult to keep, and sometimes people forget about them. 10 ,some people think the best resolution is to have no resolution. Do you agree
Task 5 Rewrite the passage with the phrases below.
a promise, self-improvement, write down , for this reason ,
tell their parents and friends, the beginning of the year,
physical health, have to do with, improve their lives, in common
Post reading
A resolution is a kind of 1 .People always make resolutions at 2 .They make resolutions to 3 .To remember the resolutions, people usually 4 the resolutions or 5 about the resolutions.There are 3 kinds of resolutions. Some are about 6 and 7 . Some 8 better planning. Most resolutions have one thing 9 , People hardly ever keep them, because some resolutions are too difficult to keep, and sometimes people forget about them. 10 ,some people think the best resolution is to have no resolution. Do you agree
Task 5
Rewrite the passage with the phrases below.
a promise
the beginning of the year
improve their lives
write down
tell their parents and friends
physical health
self-improvement
have to do with
in common
For this reason
Is it necessary for us to make resolutions Why
Write a passage about this topic as Homework