Main Aim Lesson Focus
By the end of the lesson, students will have had clarification of meaning, form and pronunciation of the structure “gerund as the subject” in the context of introducing a theme park. Grammar
Subsidiary Aims Personal Aims
By the end of the lesson, students will have practiced their speaking for fluency in the context of discussing visiting the park. 1.Shorten TTT 2.Give Ss enough time in freer practice 3.Improve classroom management
Materials Target sentences/Vocabulary
Self-designed slides and h/outs with some self-designed activities Visuals - Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience. Riding on the only steam engine in the southeastern United States is a special treat. Appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun.
Class Profile:
There are eleven students in the classroom, with the majority of them being from China. Most students actively engage in sharing their views with others. However, they demonstrate weakness in analyzing the structure of the language.
Anticipated Problems with Tasks and Classroom Management Solutions
The material I chose for this grammar lesson contains some unrelated sentence structures, such as relatives, which might pose a challenge for students in today's lesson. For example: Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago is a rare experience. I will modify the material and tailor it to focus on the target language for today.
Some more confident students are willing to share their opinions during the lead-in stage, which may take longer time than expected. Acknowledge students' engagement and inform them that they also have opportunities to share their ideas during the freer practice.
During the free practice, students may need more time to think of ideas for the questions, which could result in insufficient time for pair discussions. Teacher gives a demo as an example with the class. Give students thinking time before the pair discussion.
Language Focus (MPF)
Language analysis of Meaning, Pronunciation and Form (MPF). Include how you will convey and check meaning, any check questions, illustrate meaning/form/pronunciation, board plan, presentation and practice of pronunciation features of the language you plan to teach and state what you anticipate will be difficult for students and how you plan to deal with it.
Language analysis
Analysis - MFP Anticipated problems Solutions (include CCQs, timelines)
Meaning/use The "-ing" form can function as a noun. These nouns are called gerunds and can be the subject of a clause, followed by a third-person singular (he/she/it) form of the verb. Form(Spelling the -ing form) We form the -ing form (also known as the present participle) by adding -ing the base form. We drop -e if the base form ends in a single letter -e. take -> taking. (This is not the case with double e: see -> seeing.) We double the consonant... if the base form ends in a single vowel + single consonant. sit -> sitting. Exceptions are consonants w, x, y. sew -> sewing, box -> boxing play -> playing in two-syllable verbs if the base form ends in a single vowel + single consonant, and the stress is on the second syllable. forget -> forgetting, prefer -> preferring if the base form has two syllables and ends in -l label -> labelling (This rule doesn’t apply in American English.) We change a base form ending in ie to y. lie -> lying We add “k” to a base form ending in -c. picnic -> picnicking Pronunciation Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience. P-”visiting”/ v z t / “trying”/ tra / Riding on the only steam engine in the southeastern United States is a special treat. P-”riding”/ ra d / Appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun. P-”appreciating”/ pri ie t / Problems with meaning Students may mistakenly think that the gerund represents the continuous tense. In this context, students may think it's talking about things happening right now. Problems with form Students may write “triing” instead of “trying”. Problems with pronunciation Students may find it hard to pronounce the “-ing” and pronounce it as / n/. Meaning: Refer back to the marker sentence and ask students accqs: Is it talking about things happening right now No Form: Highlight the correct record on the board. Pronunciation Teacher models the sound naturally and students drill chorally.
Lesson Procedure
Stage & Time Aim ◎ Interaction Procedure Tutor’s Comments
1. Lead-in 5 mins To generate interest in the topic and set the context for the lesson T-Ss S Ask Ss to talk about the parks they have been to. T gives Ss examples of parks he has been to. Describe the feature of theme park. Ask Ss to think about it in 3 mins. Brief FB- ask one or two Ss to share their views in 2 mins.
2.Gist reading 8 mins To give students practice in gist reading and to set the context for the T.L. T-Ss S S-S T-Ss 1.Tell Ss they are going to read a short passage about Dollywood. Give them a gist question and then give them 30 seconds to read the question. 2.Give them pictures. Ask Ss to predict what are special spots in Dollywood in 2 mins. ICQ: Are there any special spots in Dollywood 3.Show them handout in Chatbox. Ask Ss to read the handout and check their prediction in 3 mins. ICQ: Do you need to read the handout Yes. 4. Ask Ss to share their views with partners in BORs in 1 min. 5. Brief FB in 1 min.
3.Clarification of the target language: meaning, pronunciation, form 10 mins To revise/introduce the target structure and extend students’ knowledge of/clarify its meaning, use, form, and pronunciation T-Ss S-S T-Ss 1.Ask Ss to identify the function of V-ing form in the sentences below. Then find more sentences with V-ing form form the Handout in 3 mins. 2. Guide them to discover the rules of TL. Ask Ss to take a screenshot first and answer them in BORs in 5 mins. ICQ: What do you need to do now Discuss in groups. 3.Brief OC,FB- give Ss feedback. 4.Elicit forms. Ask Ss to find out the forms by themselves in 2 mins. T summarizes the features. 5.T drills the pronunciation. Ask Ss to pay attention to linking and stress. Mark the features of sentences.
6.Controlled practice 10 mins To give ss practice using the TL and improve their accuracy when using it T-Ss S S-S T-Ss 1.Ss are given six sentences on the screen. Ask Ss read sentences in 2 mins. 2. T demos the first one to Ss: Which element does the sentence missing Subject. Do we need to write -ing form here Yes. 3.Ss are asked to finish the rest exercise in 4 mins. 4.Ss discusses their answers with their partners in BORs in 3 mins. 5.T checks answers with Ss in the main room and give them feedback.
7.Freer oral practice 15 mins To provide freer speaking practice of the target language - use it in a meaningful personalized communicative activity T-Ss S S-S T-Ss 1.Ss are asked to do the following things: Imagine that you are visiting the park.Where would you like to go and what would you like to do You’d better use “V-ing forms as a subject” 2. Ask Ss to think of it in 4 mins. 3. Ask Ss to discuss in BORs in 6 mins. T monitors Ss and collects some sentences. 4. Ask some Ss to share their ideas of their partners. Example: Lily, what does Tom say in BORs Give Ss language feedback. Encourage peer correction. T praises Ss: Thanks for your engagement and participation. This is the last time you enter the CELTA course. You’ve done well in the whole course.Check your prediction: What special things can you do in Dollywood
Dollywood,in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in southeastern USA, is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round, indoors and outdoors. People come from all over America to see skilled workers made wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience. Riding on the only steam engine in the southerners United States is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunderhead. It is world-famous for having the longest track in the smallest space. And appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun. Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about America’s historical southeastern culture!(共20张PPT)
TP8
Grammar
Stephen
What kinds of parks have you been to What were they like
Zhong Shan Park
in Shantou, China
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China.
There are various kinds of theme park.
Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for showing famous sights and sounds.
What is it
Dollywood.
What special things can you do in Dollywood
What special things can you do in Dollywood
Listen to famous country music groups.
See skilled workers make wood, glass and iron objects.
Visit candy shop.
Ride on the only steam engine.
Have fun in roller coaster, Thunderhead.
Identify the function of the V-ing form in the sentences below. Then find more sentences with the V-ing form from the Handout.
Getting here is quite difficult.
Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.
Identify the function of the V-ing form in the sentences below. Then find more sentences with the V-ing form from the Handout.
Getting here is quite difficult.
Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive.
Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience.
Riding on the only steam engine in the southeastern United States is a special treat.
Appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun.
Form: Do they have something in common
V-ing forms.
Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience.
Riding on the only steam engine in the southeastern United States is a special treat.
Appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun.
Form: What’s the elements of V-ing forms
Subject.
Base form V-ing form
visit
try
ride
appreciate
visiting
trying
riding
appreciating
regular
irregular
Visiting the candy shop and trying some of the same kind of candy is a rare experience.
/ v z t / / tra /
Riding on the only steam engine in the southeastern United States is a special treat.
/ ra d /
Appreciating the amazing scenery is both educational and fun.
/ pri ie t /
Exercises
Complete the sentences with the V-ing forms.
1. (ski) is a very popular sport in northern China.
2. (cry) over spilled milk will not help you much.
3. (learn) English is quite interesting for me.
4.Just (finish) homework is not enough to get a good grade.
5. (get) a high GPA will make it easier for you to enter a university.
6. (talk) on a phone while driving is illegal.
Complete the sentences with the V-ing forms.
1. (ski) is a very popular sport in northern China.
2. (cry) over spilled milk will not help you much.
3. (learn) English is quite interesting for me.
4.Just (finish) homework is not enough to get a good grade.
5. (get) a high GPA will make it easier for you to enter a university.
6. (talk) on a phone while driving is illegal.
Skiing
Complete the sentences with the V-ing forms.
1. Skiing(ski) is a very popular sport in northern China.
2.Crying(cry) over spilled milk will not help you much.
3.Learning(learn) English is quite interesting for me.
4.Just finishing(finish) homework is not enough to get a good grade.
5.Getting(get) a high GPA will make it easier for you to enter a university.
6. Talking(talk) on a phone while driving is illegal.
Base form V-ing form
ski skiing
cry crying
learn learning
finish finishing
get getting
talk talking
Imagine that you are visiting the park.Where would you like to go and what would you like to do You’d better use “V-ing forms as subjects”
I am going to visit Disneyland. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting an adorable fairytale or cartoon character are possible at Disneyland.
Example:
Talk about it with your partners.
Imagine that you are visiting the park.Where would you like to go and what would you like to do You’d better use “V-ing forms as subjects”
Content feedback & Language feedback.
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