Unit 1 How can we become good learners
Teaching aims:
1. Knowledge aims
△ Ss can master the following new words:
aloud, patient, dis ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )cover, pronounce, pronunciation, expression, increase, create, knowledge, repeat, note, speed, partner, connect, review, wisely, born, attention
△Ss can master the following phrases:
work with friends , ask the teacher for help, be born with,
pay attention to, connect … with …, take notes, read aloud,
practice pronunciation
2. Ability aims:
Ss can master the following sentences:
① - How do you study for a test
- I study by working with a group.
② - Do you learn English by reading aloud
- Yes, I do. It helps my pronunciation.
③ - How can I read faster
- You can read faster by reading word groups.
④ - How can I improve my pronunciation
- One way is by listening to tapes.
3. Emotional aims:
① Ss can find out their suitable learning methods.
② Ss can find out the right ways to do things.
Teaching important points
1. Ss can master the new words, phrases and expressions.
2. Ss can make conversations about the ways of doing something.
Teaching difficult points:
Ss can talk a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )bout ways of doing something using the structure “ by+doing”
Teaching aids:
CAI, a recorder
Unit 1 How can we become good learners
Period 1 (Section A 1a-2c)
1. Teaching aims
△ Knowledge aims:
① Ss will be able to use the following words and phrases:
textbook, conversat ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ion, aloud, pronunciation, read the textbook, have conversations, read aloud, practice pronunciation
② Ss can use the following expressions.
- How do you study for a test
- I study by working with a group.
△ Ability aims:
① Ss can make conversations about the ways of study.
② Ss can improve ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )their listening and speaking abilities by getting information from groupwork and listening.
△ Emotional aims:
Ss will know more ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) good ways to study so that they will be more interested in study and they will study better.
2. Teaching important points.
① Ss can master the new words and expressions.
② Ss can talk about how to study.
3. Teaching difficult points:
Ss can talk about how to study using the structure “ by+doing”.
4. Teaching aids: CAI, a recorder
Teaching procedures
steps Purposes
Step 1.Greetings and lead in 1. Talk about the vacation activities. Where did you go on your vacation What did you do How was your vacation 2. Present some ways of study Did you study English during summer holidays How did you study English 1. To warm up.2. To lead in the topic.
Step 2.Presentation and checking 1. Present some new words and phrases by showing Ss some pictures.2. Work on 1a. 1. To help Ss master the new words and phrases.2. To help Ss understand the structure “ by+ doing”
Step 3.Pairwork Ss practice in pairs:A: How do you study for an English test B: I study by … ing ….A: Does it help a lot Have you learned a lot that way B: …A: Have you ever studied by … / Do you ever study by … B: … 1. To consolidate the new expressions.2. To improve Ss’ oral English.3. To develop the abilities of Ss’ cooperation.
Step 4. Listening 1. Listen. How do thes ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )e students study for a test Write letters from 1a above.2. Check the answers.3. Listen and check the questions you hear.(2a).4. Check the answers.5. Listen again and match each question above with an answer below.6. Check the answers. 1. To train the Ss’ listening skills.2. Ss know how to give comments about different ways of study.
Step 5.Groupwork Ss work in gr ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )oups of six, talk about different English learning ways and give comments. 1. To consolidate the new expressions.2. To improve Ss’ oral English.
Step 6.Homework 1. Workbook 1 Period 1.2. List the ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ways you use to study English and your comments about them.3. Preview 2d, 4a-4c. 1. To consolidate what the Ss have learned in this period.2. To get ready for the next period.
Bb design:
U1. How can we become good learners Period 1 ( Section A 1a-2c)A. How do you study for a test textbookB. I study by working with a group. conversation A. Does it help a lot aloudB. Yes. I have learned a lot that way. pronunciation
U1. How can we become good learners
Period 2 (Section A 2d, Grammar focus-4c)
1. Teaching aims
△knowledge aims:
① Ss can know how t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )o read , write and use the following words and phrases: patient, repeat, note, physics, chemistry, be patient, repeat out loud.
② Ss can read and k ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )now the meaning of the words and phrases below: pal, memorize, pattern, pen pals, memorize sentence patterns.
③ Ss can use the following sentence structure.
- How do you do sth
- I do sth by doing.
△ Ability aims:
① Ss can make surveys and reports about ways of study.
② Ss can improve ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )their oral English by repeating after the tape and groupwork.
△ Emotional aims:
① Ss will know more ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )good ways of study and this will help them study better.
② Ss will be more helpful by providing others with oppinions.
2. Teaching important points:
① Ss can master the new words and expressions.
② Ss can make surveys and reports about ways of study.
3. Teaching difficult points:
The structure “by+doing”
4. Teaching aids:
CAI , a recorder.
Teaching procedures
Steps Purposes
Step 1.Free talk and revision 1. Free talk2. Revise the ways of study.How do you study for a test Does it help you a lot Have you learned a lot that way 1. To warm up.2. To revise the structure “by+doing”
Step 2.Presentation 1. Enjoy a video about how to learn English.2. List the ways of learning English that mentioned in the video.3. Learn more ways of learning English. 1. To present the new words and expressions.2. To learn more ways of learning English.
Step 3.Interview and report 1. Make an interview (4c)2. Give a report. (4c) To use the knowledge in a task and share their works with others.
Step 4.Role-play 1. Read the conver ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )sation between Jack and Annie and answer the questions.①How does Jack feel Why ②What suggestions does Annie give to Jack 2. Repeat after the tape.3. Role-play the conversation. 1. To train the Ss’ oral English skills.2. To train the Ss to work with partners.
Step 5.Learning and exercises 1. Ss learn Grammar focus.2. Ss do 4a. 4b.3. Check the answers. To consolidate the grammar “ by+doing”
Step 6.Homework 1. Workbook 2 Period 2.2. Recite the new words and 2d.3. Preview 3a-3b. 1. To consolidate what the Ss have learned in this period.2. To get ready for the next period.
Bb design:
U1. How can we ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )become good learners Period 2 (Section A 2d, Grammar focus -4c)A. Do you learn Eng ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )lish by doing grammar exercises patient repeatB. Yes, I do. physics chemistryA. How often do you do them pen palB. Usually / Often. / Sometimes. take notes memorize pattern
How can we become good learners
Period 3 (Section A 3a-3b)
1. Teaching aims
△Knowledge aims
① Ss can read, write and use the following words:
expression, discover, secret, grammar
② Ss can know the phrases below:
The expressions on their faces, the secrect to
③ Ss can use the sentence structure well:
do sth by doing
△Ability aims
① Ss can use the new words and phrases freely.
② Ss can improve their reading ability.
△ Emotional aims
Ss will know that t ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )hey will meet difficulties in English learning and they should learn how to deal with them.
2. Teaching important points
① the new words and expressions
② the sentence structure “by doing”
3. Teaching difficult points:
① the sentence structure “by doing”
② Retell the passage
4. Teaching aids:
CAI , a recorder
Teaching procedures
Steps Purposes
Step1.Revision and lead in 1. Let’s have a match. List the ways of learning English.2. Free talk to lead in the topic. 1. To revise what the Ss have learned in Period 1-2.2. To lead in the topic.
Step 2.Reading 1. Read the passage q ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )uickly and find out how many learning ways Wei Fen used.2. Read the pa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ssage quickly again and find out what each paragraph is about.3. Read carefully and answer.①Read Paragraph 1 carefully and find out what Wei Fen’s problems are.② Read Paragraph 2 carefully and answer the three questions.③ Read Paragraph 3 and find out what Wei Fen’s plans are. 1. To get Ss understand the passage.2. To improve the reading abilities of the students.
Step 3.Learn and exercises. 1. Complete the sen ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )tences with what Wei Fen learned from watching movies. Use the words and phrases from the passage.2. Check the answers. To check how well the Ss have mastered the passage.
Step 4.Discussion What is the structure of the article Problems → Solutions to problems → Future plans To help Ss understand the passage structure better.
Step 5.Homework 1. Workbook 1. Period 3.2. Recite the new words.3. Write an article about your own learning ways.3. Preview Section B 1a-1e, Self check. 1. To consolidate what the Ss have learned in this period.2. To get ready for the next period.
Bb design
How can we become good learners Period 3 (Section A 3a-3b)Last year → didn’t like expressionOne day → watched an English movie discoverNow → enjoy secret grammar
How can we become good learners
Period 4 (Section B 1a-1e, Self check )
1. Teaching aims:
△ Knowledge aims:
① Ss can read, write and use the following words:
Pronounce, increase, speed, partner
② Ss can use the following expressions:
pronounce some of the words,
increase my reading speed,
have a partner to practice English with
△ Ability aims:
① Ss can express the problems in their study.
② Ss can improve th ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )eir listening skills by getting the information of the key words.
△ Emotional aims:
Ss can improve their study by sharing their problems and oppinions.
2. Teaching important points:
①Ss can master the new words and expressions.
②Ss can master the ways of expressions about the problems in study.
3. Teaching difficult points:
Ss can express the problems in their study.
4. Teaching aids:
CAI , a recorder
Teaching procedures
Steps Purposes
Step 1.Free talk and revision 1. Free talk.2. Revision① What problems did Wei Fei have ② What did she do to solve them ③ What did she think of it ④ What problems do you have in learning English ⑤Can you give advice 1. To warm up.2. To revise the structure “by+doing”
Step 2.Presentation Use some pictures to present the new words and expressions. To get the Ss learn the new words and expressions.
Step 3.Check and make a list 1. Learning English ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )can be difficult. What things are difficult for you Read the list. Check the statements that are true for you. (1a)2. What other things are difficult for you Make a list.(1b) 1. To consolidate the ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )new words and expressions.2. To check if the Ss have mastered the ways of expressing the problems in study.
Step 4.Listening 1. Listen and complete the learning challenges Paul talks about. (1c)2. Check the answers.3. Listen again. Complete the solutions.4. Check the answers.5. Listen and fill in the blanks. To improve the Ss’ ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) listening skills by getting the information of key words.
Step 5.Role-play What things are dif ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ficult for you when learning English Role-play conversations using the information from 1c and 1d (1e) To improve the Ss’ speaking skills.
Step 6.Exercises. 1. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.2. Check the answers.3. Number these sentences in order to make a conversation. 4. Check the answers.5. Give advice to these people. To consolidate what the Ss have learned
Step 7.Homework 1. Workbook 2 Period 4.2. Recite the new words.3. Write an article about your problems about learning English.4. Preview Section B( 2a-3b) 1. To consolidate what the Ss have learned.2. To get ready for the next period.
Bb design
How can we become good learners Period 4 (Section B 1a-1e, Self check)A. I don’t have a pa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )rtner to practice English with. pronounceB. Maybe you should join an English club. increase speed partner
How can we become good learners
Period 5 (Section B 2a-3b )
1. Teaching aims:
△ Knowledge aims:
① Ss can read, write and use the following words and phrases:
born, ability, cr ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )eate, brain, active, attention, connect, review, knowledge, wisely
② Ss can read and know the meaning of the words and phrases below:
pay attention to, connect … with …, overnight, lifelong
△ Ability aims
① Ss can write a passage about ways of study.
② Ss can improve their reading and writing skills.
△ Emotional aims
Ss can be more int ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )erested in English by knowing more good ways of study
2. Teaching important ponts:
① The new words and expressions.
② Ss can write a pa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ssage about ways of study using the structure “by+doing”
3. Teaching difficult points:
Ss can write a ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com ) passage about ways of study using the structure “by+doing”
4. Teaching aids:
CAI , a recorder
Teaching procedures
Steps Purposes
Step1.Revision and lead in 1. Revision①what problems does Paul have in learning English ② What are the solutions 2. Lead in Are the learning habits good or bad Why 1. To revise the structure “by+doing”2. To lead in the topic.
Step 2. Reading 1. Read the p ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )assage quickly and find out which four habits of successful learners are mentioned 2. Read the passage again quickly and find out:①How many parts can the passage be divided into ②How to divide the passage 3. Careful reading①Read Part 1 carefully and underline the key sentence.② Read Part 2 careful ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ly and answer the question. Then fill in the blanks and try to recite it.③ Read the third part carefully and fill in the forms.④ The same step to learn Part 4 and Part 5. 1. To get the main ide ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )a of the passage and each paragraph.2. To get the Ss master the new words and expressions, and understand the passage better.
Step 3.Practice Look up the following ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )words from the passage in the dictionary. Then write a sentence for each word.(2d). To consolidate the new words.
Step 4.Discussion 1. Do you thin ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )k you are a good learner 2. What learning habits do you think are useful Discuss with your group and share your ideas with the class. To consolidate what the Ss have learned in the passage and this unit.
Step 5.Writing 1. Can you write a pa ( http: / / www.21cnjy.com )ssage to tell your friend how to improve his / her English (3a)2. Write a letter to your friend. Give him / her some advice about the best ways to learn English. Use your notes in 3a. To train the writing skills of the Ss.
Step 6.Homework 1. Workbook 1 Period 5.2. Recite the new words.3. Finish the letter in 3b.4. Revise Unit 1. To consolidate Unit 1.
Bb design
How can we become good learners Period 5 (Section B 2a-3b)-How can you become a successful learner - By creating an interest in what I learn. practicing and learning from mistakes. developing my study skills. asking questions.