(共19张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 5
Writing & Presenting ideas
新 课 导 入
What is a journal entry
A journal entry is a written account（叙述）of what you have done each day. It gives more attention to thoughts, feelings, and ideas, our inside condition instead of our outside condition.
1.掌握日记的文体特征和内容特点；
2.通过学习课本上的日记，学会写英文日记。
课 堂 学 习
1.What’s the passage about
2.What happened in her physics class
3.What did she do after class
5.Read the journal entry and answer the questions.
Writing a journal entry
Friday 8 September
Finally, it's Friday! I can't believe the first week is coming to an end. Things are going well, but there is always something new just around the corner.
At junior high, I took lots of notes during class. So in physics class on Monday, I did the same, but the teacher spoke so fast that I couldn't take everything down. The teacher found I was struggling with note-taking and told me to stop and just listen, "Thinking is a more important ability than note-taking and memorising,"he said.
After class on Wednesday, I hurried to the school skateboarding club. I was running out of the classroom when I bumped into a girl literally. I said sorry to her and she smiled at me. At the club, I had my first try at skateboarding and fell off the board a lot. Suddenly, a girl bumped into me—the same girl from the corridor! This time, both of us laughed. Her name is Sarah, We started to practise together and soon became friends.
I'm going to watch a film with Sarah
tomorrow evening. I'm looking forward to it!
1.What’s the passage about
It's about the author's experiences during the first week at senior high.
2.What happened in her physics class
She couldn't take notes of everything the physics teacher said,but the teacher told her to stop taking notes and just listen.He said that thinking was more important than note-taking and memorising.
3.What did she do after class
She hurried to the school skateboarding club,and bumped into a girl on the way.Then she tried skateboarding at the club and made friends with the girl she bumped into earlier.
Answer the questions.
My experience of the first week at senior high
Para. 1
Para. 2
Раrа. 3
Para. 4
my impression of the first week
my physics class
after-school activities & how I made a new friend
my tomorrow plan
Read the text and complete the form.
Think of your own experiences of the first week at senior high and complete the form.
useful expressions
My impression of the first week
An enjoyable/impressive class
After-school activities
How I made a new friend
Things are going well / Things are going smoothly
I was deeply impressed by/.. left me a deep impression
I was struggling with…
so .....that
join the... club to meet new people /stay fit and healthy /argue about the hottest topics with the school's sharpest minds
After class...
I was .... when…
At the club,...
Suddenly,....
Now write a journal entry about your first-week experiences at senior high.Use the expressions in the box to help you.
Useful expressions
1.Things are going well…
2.At junior high,…
3.After class,…
4.I’m going to…
Friday 8 September
How time flies! I can't believe the first week is coming to an end.Things are going quite well,and there are one or two things in particular that have left a deep impression on me.
The English class on Thursday was unforgettable.During the class,we were asked to give a short speech about the first day at senior high.All my classmates were excited but I buried my head in my book.I had never delivered a speech in English before,and worse still,I didin't feel quite at ease speaking in public.I was secretly hoping that nobody would notice me,when suddenly I heard my name called.I stood up,blushing,with nothing coming out of my mouth.''Don't be shy! Just think of your first day at senior high and say whatever comes to mind.Imagine we are all pumpkins if it helps.''
Sample:
The teacher’s words made me relax a bit,and I finally began to say something.Despite my trembling voice,I gave my first ever public speech in English.It was hard,but it didn't feel bad.
After school that day,I decided to go to the English club to further practice my English.I believe that by practising more I can improve a lot.As the saying goes,''Practice makes perfect.”While I was trying to pick up the courage to talk to someone,I heard a kind voice behind me.''Hello,I'm Tom.Nice to meet you.''Sitting side-by-side,he shared with me some tips on how to improve my English.We had a lovely chat and soon became friends.
The first week of senior high has been quite exciting,and I am looking forword to making the most of senoir high.
Presenting ideas
1.Imagine you are a member of your class committee.Think about the changes you would suggest to the head teacher to improve your school. Give your reasons.
2. Work in groups. Talk about your suggestions and prepare a short presentation. Use the expressions in the box to help you.
1.The first thing I would suggest is……
2.I think it would be a good idea to……
3.Another thing I would suggest is……
Reflection
Self-assessment
1. After completing this unit, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2(good) or 3(in need of improvement).
□ talk about school clubs
□ exchange ideas
□ write a journal entry
□ describe my school experiences
□ build self-confidence
科
2. I’ve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:
3. I still need to improve:
struggle vi.斗争；拼搏；努力；n.斗争；战争
(1)struggle against/with 同……作斗争；与……抗争
struggle with...for... 为争取……而与……作斗争
struggle to one’s feet 挣扎着站起来
struggle to do...努力做……；挣扎着做……
(2)a struggle for为争取……的斗争
Language points
(1)We have to struggle with/against all kinds of difficulties.
我们得和各种各样的困难作斗争。
(2)She struggled to her feet and continued walking.
她挣扎着站起来，继续走。
(3)She struggled to get away from her attacker.
她挣扎着想摆脱那个侵犯她的人。
We have grasp the structure of a journal entry.And try to write a journal about your first school experiences.(共20张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 1
Starting out & Understanding ideas
新 课 导 入
视频：King Alfred's School
课 堂 学 习
1.What do these students do at school
Watch the video—King Alfred's School and answer the questions.
They have four classes every day and do practical work. They often have a quick snack and catch up with friends, and then have lunch at 12:55. Some pupils also participate in after-school activities and clubs.
Starting out
2.How is this school different from your school
You can talk from the following points:
Length of schooling (学制年限)
Schedule (日程表)
The number of classes each day
Class length (课堂长度)
School subjects (学科)
School regulations and rules (校规)
After-school activities
Complete the questionnaire and share your answers with the class.
First day of school questionnaire
Welcome to senior high! I’d like to know what you think of your new school, and how you’re feeling about it. Please complete the questionnaire and return it to me.
Your Form Teacher
How did you feel on your first day at senior high
excited curious nervous
proud happy other________
What was your first impression of your new school
Who’s the first person you’ve got to know How did you get to know each other
What do you like most about your new school
the campus its traditions your teachers
its facilities your classmates other_________
What have you found most impressive about senior high
Understanding ideas
the school campus
new teachers
school subjects
a new timetable
an embarrassing moment
new friends
your feelings
other_________
1.Tick what you want to include in your diary about your first day at senior high.
Prediction
Look at the title of the passage and the pictures, and then predict what the author will write.
Read the passage.
1.After I had pictured it over and over again in
my mind, the big day finally arrived: my first
day at senior high! I woke up early and rushed out of the door in my eagerness to get to know my new school.
2.The campus was still quiet when I arrived, so I decided to explore a bit. I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard when I heard a voice behind me. “New here ” Turing around, I saw a white-haired man. “Yes,” I replied. “I’m wondering what life is going to be like here.” “Don’t worry,” he gave me a smile. “You’ll soon find out.”
3.How true these words were! When my English teacher stepped into the classroom, I was surprised to see the same man I had met earlier.
4. “Good morning, everyone. Before we start, please come to the front one by one and introduce yourself to the class. I’ll go first……”
5. “What!” I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just wouldn’t start.
“ I should say my name, of course. But what else What could I say to make a good first impression Something about my insect collection, perhaps.” I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me gave me a nudge. “It’s your turn!”
6. With butterflies in my stomach, I breathed deeply. “Hi, I’m Meng Hao.” Everyone started laughing. I looked at them in panic. “Nice to know we share the same name,” said my new teacher. I had been too nervous to pay attention when he introduced himself ! Although I was embarrassed, his words made me a lot more relaxed!
7. When we had all introduced ourselves, Mr Meng said,“Well done, everyone! I know this isn’t easy for many of you. But this is just the kind of thing you are going to face at senior high. Challenges like this might sometimes put you under pressure. But it all depends on what you do. Keep calm and be prepared. That way, you’ll make the most of your time at senior high.”
8. People say, “Well begun, half done.” I guess this was a good beginning to my new school life.
2.Find out what the author write in his diary about his first day at senior high.
The author wrote about the school campus, his new English teacher, the first class, and embarrassing moment and his feelings in the diary.
□ the school campus
□ new teachers
□ school subjects
□ a new timetable
□ an embarrassing moment
□ new friends
□ his feelings
□ other _____________
He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.
With the English teacher’s support, he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.
He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident.
3.Choose the best description of Meng Hao's first day at senior high.
Part 1 (Para. 1) He met his English teacher.
Part 2 (Para. 2) His feelings after the English class.
Part 3(Para. 3-7) Experiences in the first English class.
Part 4 (Para. 8) His feelings before going to school.
Read again. Try to divide the passage into parts and match the main ideas.
4.Complete Meng Hao’s experiences and feelings with expressions from the passage.
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. excited: woke up early; rushed out of the door
senior high
rushed
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
Arriving at school The campus was still quiet, so Meng Hao decide to 3. ___________. He met a man who he 4. ______________ find out later was his English teacher.
explore a bit
was surprised to
curious: decided to explore a bit
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. ___________.
butterflies in his stomach
the same name
under pressure
keep calm
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
be prepared
Meng Hao’s experiences Meng Hao’s feelings
After the English class Meng Hao thought he had ____________________ to his new school life.
had a good beginning
confident: a good beginning to my new school life
Think Share
1.What is your understanding of the saying “Well begun, half done”
2.What happened on your first day at senior high Share your experiences and feelings with the class.
Tips
You can talk about:
your feelings on the first day
your first impression of the new school
the first person you know
your favorite things about the school
impressive things about senior high
Talk about your first day at senior high.(共16张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 2
Grammar & Vocabulary
新 课 导 入
S 表示 “主语（subject）”
V表示 “动词（verb）”
P表示 “表语（predicative）”
O表示 “宾语（object）”
C表示 “补语（complement）”
A表示 “状语 （adverbial)”
IO表示 “间接宾语（indirect object）”
DO表示 “直接宾语（direct object）”
Analyse basic sentence structures
课 堂 学 习
Using language
Review: basic sentence structures
S+V（主谓）
S+V+O（主谓宾）
S+V+IO+DO（主谓宾宾）
S+V+O+C（主谓宾宾补）
七
大
基
本
句
型
S+V+P（主系表）
S+V+A（主谓状）
S+V+O+A（主谓宾状）
Study the sentence structures.
Sentence structure Sentence
SV All of us laughed!
SVO I miss my grandma.
SVP The teacher was kind and friendly.
S V IO DO He told us a funny story.
SVOC I found most of my classmates and teachers friendly and helpful.
SVA He talked too much.
SVOA I had my first maths class at senior high school.
There be... There's a lot to explore at senior high.
1.Match the sentences that share the same structures.
1 I saw a white-haired man.
2 I replied.
3 He gave me a smile.
4 I breathed deeply.
5 I looked at them in panic.
6 I was embarrassed.
7 His words made me a lot more relaxed!
a He was friendly.
b The exam made me quite nervous.
c I passed him a book.
d She agreed.
e He wrote a long letter.
f He talked loudly.
g She looked after her sister patiently.
Now look for more sentences with these structures in the reading passage.
1. I woke up early…
2. The campus was still quiet…
3. …the engine just wouldn’t start.
4. I should say my name…
5. I was organizing my words in my head…
6. The girl next to me gave me a nudge…
7. Challenges like this might sometimes put you under pressure.
主谓状 SVA
主谓 SV
主系表 SVP
主谓宾 SVO
主谓宾宾 SVOO
主谓宾状 SVOA
主谓宾补 SVOC
2.Look at the pictures and tell the story with your own ending. See how many different basic sentence structures you can use.
eg. A boy was playing basketball in the classroom.
The boy’s ball dropped onto an ipod and they both fell onto the floor.
He was thinking how angry the owner would be when she found it was broken.
What will happen in the end
One morning, I walked into the classroom early while playing my basketball on my fingers. Suddenly the ball dropped onto Lisa’s ipod and they both fell onto the floor. I picked up the ipod and found it didn’t work. “She will be angry if she knows it. What should I do ” I asked myself. Nobody was seeing, so I could pretend that it had nothing to do with me. But soon I found it wrong to cheat. So when Lisa arrived, I apologized to her sincerely and promised that I would buy her a new one. However, to my surprise, she laughed and told me it had been broken for a week. We both laughed.
Sample:
School clubs
3.Complete the posters with the correct form of the words in the box.
badminton drama band debate
gym piano stage photography science
Badminton
gym
Drama
stage
piano
band
Debate
Science
Photography
4.Work in pairs. Talk about the school clubs you would like to join and the activities you can do in them.
本节课主要学习了句子成分以及七种基本句型：
句子成分有：
七种基本句型：
主语（subject）S 谓语（verb）V 表语（predicative）P
宾语（object）O 补语（complement）C 间接宾语（indirect object）IO
直接宾语（direct object）DO 状语 （adverbial)” A
SV 主谓
SVO 主谓宾
SVP 主系表
S V IO DO 主谓宾宾
SVOC 主谓宾宾补
SVA 主谓状
SVOA 主谓宾状(共22张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 4
Reading
新 课 导 入
What do you want to achieve at high school
Please rank them in order of importance.
(1= most important)
join a school club
take a trip with your classmates
get the highest score in a test at least once
get to know all the schoolmates in your grade
stand on stage at least once
win an award
read as many books as possible
learn a new skill
other ____________
1.通过理解课文内容，正确认识课文中对高中生活的建议并做出自己的评价；
2.掌握访谈的文体特征和写作方法。
课 堂 学 习
Look at the word cloud and the picture. Predict what is talked about in the interview.
Scan the interview and answer the questions.
1.What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
2.How did she deal with new challenges
3.How did she handle disappointments
High School Hints
Interviewer: Hello and welcome to School Talk! Today I'm joined by a former student of our school, Lisa Osborne. Lisa graduated from our school last June and is about to go to college in New York. Lisa, thank you for coming to share your suggestions for high school with us.
Lisa: Hi, everybody. I'm very glad to be back. I feel as if high school was only yesterday!
Interviewer: So what helped when you first started high school
Lisa: Orientation Day was really helpful. It's a fantastic opportunity for new students to get to know the school and the other students. I even made some new friends! Just keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.
Interviewer: That's sound advice for sure. But how did you deal with
new challenges, like starting a new course
Lisa: I had a chemistry test right at the end of the first week. I was frightened at the sight of the test paper. But then I figured I'd better just go all out and see what happens. If you fail, no problem—next time you can fail better!
Interviewer: So, hold your head up, then. But life is not always easy.You must have had some moments when you were disappointed. If so, how did you deal with them
Lisa: As a member of the school volleyball team, I wasn't selected for the end-of-year competition.At first I was really sad, but later I realized that I joined the team for the love of the sport. It wasn't just about winning. So I kept working hard to support my teammates during our training. There's always a way to be part of something you love, isn't there
Interviewer: Yes, I totally agree.Is there anything else in particular that you'd like to share with us
Lisa:Looking back on my high school life, the most important advice I' d give is these wonderful words from the writer Maya Angelou. She said, "Be a rainbow in somebody else' s cloud. " So, give your friends a hand when they need it. And this will make you feel good, too.
Interviewer: Neat! Well, thanks again for coming to speak to us, Lisa. And good luck with college!
Lisa: Thank you.
Interviewer: So what helped when you first started high school
Lisa: Orientation Day was really helpful. It' s a fantastic opportunity for new students to get to know the school and the other students. I even made some new friends! Just keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.
What did Lisa find most helpful when she started high school
In the United States, there is an Orientation Day(迎新日) at the beginning of the school year for new students. Orientation Day is a way to welcome new students and help them know the school, including its history, campus, facilities and other relevant information. School staff and student volunteers will show new students around the school, and the new students will get their schedules and find out where their classrooms are.
Interviewer: That’s sound advice for sure. But how did you deal with new challenges, like starting a new course
Lisa: I had a chemistry test right at the end of the first week. I was frightened at the sight of the test paper. But then I figured I’d better just go all out and see what happens. If you fail, no problem—next time you can fail better!
2. How did she deal with new challenges
She figured that she should go all out(全力以赴) and not be afraid of failure.
Interviewer: So, hold your head up, then. But life is not always easy.You must have had some moments when you were disappointed. If so, how did you deal with them
Lisa: As a member of the school volleyball team, I wasn’t selected for the end-of-year competition.At first I was really sad, but later I realized that I joined the team for the love of the sport. It wasn’t just about winning. So I kept working hard to support my teammates during our training. There’s always a way to be part of something you love, isn’t there
3. How did she handle disappointments
She realized that it wasn’t just about winning, and kept working hard to be part of something she loved.
Read the passage again and try to find out how many pieces of advice Lisa gave us and what they are.
Advice 1: Keep an open mind and take part in as much as possible.
Advice 2: Go all out and don't be afraid of failure.
Advice 3: Keep working hard to be part of something you love.
Advice 4: Give your friends a hand when they need it.
Which piece of Lisa’s advice is the most helpful to you Why
For me, the most helpful advice from Lisa is to go all out and not to be afraid of failure. As the saying goes, “We can learn wisdom from failure much more than from success.” To err is human.(人非圣贤孰能无过) We should not be afraid of making mistakes. More importantly, we should learn from mistakes. By correcting ourselves, we can improve a lot.
Think Share
1.What do you think Lisa means by “If you fail, no problem – next time you can fail better”
2.Think about the words from Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud.” Do you know of any similar sayings
3.What else would you like to ask Lisa about starting high school
She means it's OK to fail, as long as you learn something from it to help you succeed next time.
1.What do you think Lisa means by “If you fail, no problem – next time you can fail better”
Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.
2. Think about the words from Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud.” Do you know of any similar sayings
□ What club will be suitable for me
□ How can I get used to the learning schedule of senior high school
□ I find it hard to deal with my new classmates and teachers, what should I do
3. What else would you like to ask Lisa about starting high school
□…
Work in groups.Give a speech to the new students on their first day at high school.
Make notes of the problems the new students may face and your advice. Refer to the interview for ideas.
Step 1 Make notes
Step 2 Organise your speech
Start by welcoming the new students.
Talk about the problems and give your advice.
End by summarising the main points of your speech.
How to organise a speech
Beginning:
Problems you may face
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Thirdly, … / Another problem is that…
Ways to solve the problem
Firstly, …
Secondly, …
Thirdly, … Another good way to solve the problem is to… / that…
Ending:
In a word / In short / To sum up, we may meet with different problems, but we can solve them...
Welcome to our high school! As senior high students, we are likely to meet with many problems.
Step 3 Give your speech to the class
Useful expressions:
Firstly, … Secondly, … Thirdly, …
Another problem is that…
Another good way to solve the problem is to… / that…
In a word, … / In short, … / To sum up, …
Now you are on a new journey at senior high. Sometimes you are likely to feel like a small fish in a big pond instead of a big fish in a small pond. However, challenges are opportunities for growth. Please go all out to become the best fish you can be.(共16张PPT)
Unit 1
Period 3
Listening and speaking
新 课 导 入
What do you know about the after-school activities in the UK and the US What benefits do they have
1.初步认识时间管理的方法与重要性；
2.能够运用所学知识有效地规划学习时间，完成学习任务。
课 堂 学 习
In the UK and the US, senior high school students take part in various after-school activities, such as club activities and volunteer work. These activities not only help them gain more skills, but also teach them to care about others. After-school activities also play a part when students apply to college . However, they can take up a lot of time, so students have to learn to organise their busy schedules. To help them do this, some senior high schools offer courses in time management.
5.Listen to the conversation and decide what the speakers are mainly talking about.
The clubs they have joined and the activities they do after school.
The things they should do to manage their time well.
The challenges they face in their new school.
6. Listen again and complete the plan.
List
the time (it takes)
do one thing
important things
Learning to learn
As you listen,make notes of key information such as names,numbers,facts and instructions.This will help you understand and remember the information you hear.
Imitate the pronunciation and intonation of the speakers.
Maisie: Hi Bruno, how are you finding life at senior high
Bruno: Oh, hi Maisie. Well, it’s OK, I guess. The one problem is that I just don’t seem to have enough time for everything. There are basketball games, the music club, the school party.
Maisie: Wow, you’ve got a lot on. But it’s more or less the same for me. And I find I always forget something.
Bruno: Me too. We need to do something about it. My father told me that I should make a to-do list. What do you think
Maisie: It’s a good idea to list the things we’re going to do.
Bruno: And how about recording the time it takes to do the activities We can then see what takes up most of our time and make better plans. What’s your opinion
Maisie: Great idea. And I've got two more ideas. Number one, only do one thing at a time. That way, you'll get things done more quickly. For example, if you do your homework while watching TV, it will just take longer to finish your homework. Number two, do important things first.
Bruno: Nice ideas!
Maisie: How about we try all of them for a week and see if things get better
Now talk about how the speakers discuss managing their time. Listen again if necessary.
7.Work in pairs. Act out the conversation to discuss ideas for a weekend study plan for English.
Student A: Turn to Page 81.
Student B: Turn to Page 84.
What do you think
How about…
What’s your opinion
It would be a good idea to…
I’ve got an idea.
Useful expressions
You and Student B want to improve your English and are making a weekend study plan. Decide on the time and place for each study activity. You have the following ideas:
1. Go to the bookshop to buy a new dictionary.(It’s open from 9 am to 6 pm.)
2. Take part in the English Club Drama Day.(It’s on Saturday from 6 pm to 8 pm.)
Student A: turn to Page 81
You and Student A want to improve your English and are making a weekend study plan. Decide on the time and place for each study activity. You have the following ideas:
1. Review this week’s English lessons together at your or Student A’s home.
2. Watch a new English-language film at the cinema.
(There’s one that starts at 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm, lasting one and a half hours)
Student B: turn to Page 84
Example
A: Hi, Amy. As to our weekend plan, what’s your opinion
B: Let’s do the important things first. How about reviewing this week’s English lessons together
A: We can make it at my home on Saturday afternoon. Then we could possibly take part in the English Club Drama Day from 6 to 8 pm at our school close to my home. What do you think
B: No problem! It would be a good idea to watch a new English-language film at the cinema at 12:30 pm on Sunday.
A: OK. But before that, how about going to the bookshop to buy a new dictionary first at 9 am on Sunday
B: That’s a good idea. A dictionary is a necessary tool for us to learn words.
A: Yes. If we have any problems, we can turn to it for help.
B: Let’s record the things we’re going to do and the time they take.
A: Cool. On Saturday afternoon, we’ll review this week’s English lessons together at my home from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. After that, we take part in the English Club Drama Day from 6 to 8 pm at our school.
B: On Sunday, we’re going to the bookshop to buy a new dictionary first at 9 am and watch a new English-language film at the cinema at 12:30 pm next to our school.
A: Sounds great! See you then!
B: See you!
8.Work in pairs. Make another weekend plan and have a similar conversation.
1. Get some methods of time management.
2. Recording key information while listening.
3. Making a reasonable and thorough weekend plan.
4. Expressions of giving opinions.
