外研版(2019)必修 第一册Unit 1 A new start Understanding Ideas 课件(共18张PPT)

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名称 外研版(2019)必修 第一册Unit 1 A new start Understanding Ideas 课件(共18张PPT)
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(共18张PPT)
Starting out&
Understanding ideas
UNIT1 A New Start
By Kethrine
外研版 | 必修一
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, I will be able to:
1. summarize the differences between British high school and our school by watching the video;
2. generalize the main idea and collect the detailed information by skimming and scanning the diary;
3. internalize the topic-related words and expressions to describe Meng Hao’s experiences and feelings at senior high;
4. interpret the meaning of the saying "Well begun, half done".
Starting Out
Watch the video and answer the question.
Q: How is this school different from our school
Starting Out
Watch the video again and fill in the blanks.
King Alfred’s School Our School
Timetable
Transportation
The number of classes
The duration of each class
Subjects
After School
starts at 8:45
ends at: 3:10
walk/bike to school
take school buses
4
1 hour and 15 minutes
maths, English, science, French, art, physical education, PE, drama, information and communication technology (ICT), catering
activities and clubs
Part 1 Make a prediction
1. Based on the title and the pictures, what type of writing is this
It's a diary.
The author wrote the diary in the first person.
Part 1 Make a prediction
2. The boy is Meng Hao. Look at the pictures, how does Meng Hao feel in each picture
happy/excited
happy/excited
curious
nervous
1
the school campus
2
school subjects
3
a new timetable
4
new teachers
5
new friends
3. Try to predict what the boy wrote in his diary.
Part 1 Make a prediction
6
his feelings
7
an embarrassing moment

the school campus
school subjects
a new timetable

new teachers
new friends
1. What did Meng Hao write in his diary about his first day at senior high
Part 2 Read for main idea

his feelings

an embarrassing moment
Tip 1: Skim
You can find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words and phrases, and topic sentences.
Part 2 Read for main idea
2. Choose the best description of Meng Hao's first day at senior high and collect the evidence.A. He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.B. With the English teacher's support, he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.C. He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident.
not sure
more confident
Part 3 Read for structure
1. How did Meng Hao develop his diary
By time order.
2. This diary was divided into four parts according to the timeline. Fill in the blanks.
Part 1 Paragraph _____ Before going to school Part 2 paragraph _____ Arriving at school Part 3 Paragraph _____ During the English class Part 4 Paragraph _____ After English class
1
2
3-7
8
not sure
more confident
Part 4 Read for detailed information
1. How did Meng Hao describe his experiences and feelings
By using verbs and adjectives to describe his experiences and feelings vividly.
2. Find expressions that show Meng Hao’s experiences and feelings and complete the table.
Tip 2: Scan
You can search for key words by looking at the text quickly, such as nouns, verbs and adjectives.
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
Before going to school Because it was Meng Hao’s first day at ①___________, he got up early and ②____________________ to his new school.
Arriving at school The campus was still quiet, so Meng Hao decided to ③ ___________. He met a man who he ④ _____________ find out later was his English teacher.
senior high
rushed (out of the door)
explore a bit
was surprised to
curious:
decided to explore a bit
excited:
woke up early;
rushed out of the door
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
During the English class Meng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class. With ⑤______________________, he began, but everyone laughed. It turned out that he and his teacher shared ⑥_____________. Mr Meng said that challenges at senior high might put them ⑦_____________. He advised everyone to ⑧ ___________ and ⑨___________.
After the English class Meng Hao thought he had ⑩___________________ to his new school life.
butterflies in his stomach
the same name
under pressure
keep calm
be prepared
nervous:
tried to turn on my brain;
the engine just wouldn't start; butterflies in my stomach; breathed deeply
frightened:
looked at them in panic
embarrassed
relaxed
had a good beginning
confident: a good beginning to my new school life
Retell the diary according to the table.
Part 4 Read for detailed information
3. What tense did Meng Hao use Why
To directly quote what people say
Past tense
To describe what happened
Present tense
Part 5 Read for language features
1. What figure of speech is used in this sentence
With butterflies in my stomach, I breathed deeply.
Figure of speech
Metaphor: A metaphor is a direct comparison between two things that does not use like or as: Her smile is sunshine.
Simile: A simile is a comparison between two things that uses the word like or as: Her smile is as bright as sunshine.
Metaphor
To express his experiences and feelings vividly.
2. Why did Meng Hao write in this way
Part 5 Read for language features
3. The sentence "I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just wouldn't start. " in paragraph 5 probably means thatA. there was something wrong with my brainB. the engine broke down and needed repairingC. I was too nervous to think about how to introduce myselfD. the engine was so old that it was impossible to start it again
Part 6 Read for thinking
What is your understanding of the saying "Well begun, half done"
As the saying "Well begun, half done" goes, it means that if you have a good beginning, your chance of success is greatly improved. On Meng Hao's first day at senior high, he was eager to get to know more about his new school. Although he met the challenge to introduce himself and experienced an embarrassing moment, after hearing what his English teacher said, "It is important to keep calm and be prepared, which will help you to make the most of time at senior high", he finally became relieved and more confident.
Homework
Write a diary about your first day at senior high. Remember to use appropriate verbs and adjectives to describe your experiences and feelings. If possible, try to use the figure of speech we’ve learned.