Unit Six Nobody Wins
Topic：Definite and indefinite intensions and giving advice or suggestions
Material: Oxford English 8A Module 3 Unit 6, Nobody Wins (Talk Time), page 100~101
Learning objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
1. distinguish the differences between definite intentions and indefinite intentions.
2. give advice by using “had better “and make suggestions in a proper way.
3. express definite and indefinite intentions and give advice or suggestions in a real situation.
Learning focus:
1. distinguishing the difference between definite intentions and indefinite intentions
2. giving advice by using “had better “or making suggestions in a proper way
Learning difficulties:
expressing definite or indefinite intentions and giving advice or suggestions in a real situation
Teaching Procedure:
Stages Learning activities Purposes
Warm up Have a free talk to introduce the Parent-child Talent Show. To arouse students’ interest and introduce the topic.
Stage One 1. Learn the ways to express definite and indefinite intentions. To help students distinguish definite and indefinite intentions and practise expressing them to show what they are going to do on the show.
2. Listen to three sentences and identify the types of intentions.
3. Express definite and indefinite intentions.
Stage Two 1. Make suggestions for the time of the talent show and learn how to give advice using “had better”. To help students make suggestions, express intentions and give advice to make a draft plan.
2. Discuss and make some decisions on places, hosts and judges.
Stage Three 1. Discuss about the plan in groups and write down specific information in the table. To apply the ways to express intentions, make suggestions and give advice to make a detailed plan.
2. Show the process of discussion and give advice on the detailed plans.
3. Conclude the consensus.
Assignments:
Improve your original plan.
Write down your plan in your exercise books.
