Unit 7 Memory
Period 1 Reading I
牛津深圳·广州版 八年级上
Learning objects
1. 能够掌握重点单词以及语言点。
2. 能够通过图片及上下文猜测词义。
3. 能够使用略读策略,了解文章结构和事实信息。
4. 了解一些改善或提高记忆力的方法。
Do you always remember to turn off the lights before you leave the classroom?
Do you remember your own birthday?
Have you remembered all the new words in Unit 6?
Do you remember your mother’s and father’s birthday?
Can you remember the lyrics of your favourite songs?
Lead in
A test about Memory
A test about Memory
Lead in
a thought of sth. that you remember from the past 回忆;记忆
My memory of Paris is more beautiful than the photos.
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident.
your ability to remember things 记忆力;记性
[?mem?ri]
A test about Memory
Lead in
Read the words in the list below for 30 seconds. Then close your book and write down as many words as you can remember.
In F_______, a s__________ was sitting in front of the c__________for a long time.
In order to have a rest, he looked out of the w________, he saw s_____ in the sky, a r_____ around the m________.
Suddenly, a m________ came with an a_____. It gave it to his b______
ebruary
oldier
tars
omputer
indow
iver
ountain
Tips: one of the best ways to remember is to create a story with all the words.
onkey
pple
aby
Memorize words by making a story……
Do you have a good memory
or bad memory?
Lead in
How much do you know about human memory? Decide whether the following sentences are T (True) or F (False).
Lead in
A test about Memory
1. When you get old, your memory gets better.
2. Making pictures in your mind helps you remember things.
3. A man with a good memory can remember everyone’s telephone number.
4. We remember things better if they happen to us suddenly and surprisingly.
D
A
D
A
Do you think so?
A test about Memory
Lead in
Just now, we have learnt something about memory. Do you want to learn more? Today, we will read three short articles about memory.
Pre-reading
Look at the introduction and the title on page 99. Then circle the correct answers.
to make sth. better than before
Pre-reading
Read the first sentence of each article.
to write or speak about sth.
way of doing sth.
the way a word is written
Pre-reading
Reading
Who did they write these articles for?
The school newspaper.
Can you find our the main idea of each article?
The first sentences of each article.
Memory Corner
What kind of picture should we make when we want to remember a word?
in one's mind
在某人的脑海里
We should make a big, strange or silly picture.
[?s?li] adj. 可笑的
What is a picture worth?
[w??θ] adj. 值得
be worth sth./doing 值得……
Reading
mile [ma?l] n. 英里
letter [?let?(r)] n.字母
Reading
Who advises to make a short sentence with each letter of the word?
A. Henry. B. Paula. C. Millie. D. The teacher.
spell [spel] v.
拼写 (spelt, spelt)
True or False?
To Paula, the best method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.
Reading
Can we remember something easily if we don’t understand it?
conj.(连词) 除非
时态: 主将从现
[tr?bl] n. 困难
have trouble doing sth. 做某事有困难
list [spel] n. 清单
step [spel] n. 步骤
water cycle [sa?kl] n. 水循环
No, we can’t.
How can we remember the list of steps in the water cycle more easily?
If we understand how the water cycle works.
Read the first article again and fill in the blanks.
picture
strange
silly
There is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter
Topic sentence: A great way to help you remember something is to imagine a picture of it in your mind.
Reading
each letter of the word
Big elephants can always understand small elephants
Topic sentence: A good method for remembering the spelling of a word is to make a short sentence with each letter of the word.
Read the second article again and fill in the blanks.
Reading
understand
How the water cycle works
Topic sentence: You will forget something very quickly
unless you understand it well.
Read the third article again and fill in the blanks.
Reading
According to the mind map, try to introduce the methods in the first person.
Post-reading
For example
Henry
When I try to remember something, I usually imagine a picture of it in my mind, and I will try to make the picture big, strange or silly. For example, to remember the word “smiles”, I can imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter. I think a picture is worth a thousand words.
Pair work: One student acts as a reporter, another one acts as Henry, Paula, Millie.
What is a great way to help students remember something?
Imagine a picture of it in your mind.
Post-reading
It's interesting. What kind of picture should I make?
You should make a big, strange or silly picture.
Can you give me an example?
It's a good method for remembering words.
Yes. To remember the word “smiles”, imagine there is a “mile” between the first letter and the last letter.
Right. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
Self-assessment
How well do you know about this lesson? Tick (√)the boxes.
? I can understand the new words in this unit. 口 口 口
? I can read some articles about memory. 口 口 口
? I learn three methods to improve my memory. 口 口 口
? I know how to retell the passage with key words. 口 口 口
Assessment
Homework
1. Recite new words and expressions .
2. Finish the reading exercise paper.
3. Act out the role play and make a video of it.