(共21张PPT)
Unit 1
How can we become good learners
Section B (2a~2e)
Free Talk
Do you think English is difficult or easy Why
How do you learn to learn English well
Do you have any learning habits
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能运用略读精读的阅读策略阅读文章,掌握一些好的学习习惯。
能记住并正确运用本课时的重点单词和短语:born, ability, create, brain, active, attention,
be born with, pay attention to, connect...with等。
目标:运用略读精读的阅读策略阅读文章,掌握一些好的学习习惯
Activity 1
2a
What good learning habits can you think of Make a list and discuss them with your partner.
always read English aloud, both in and out of school
study with a group sometimes instead of working on your own
be active in thinking
pay too much attention to the knowledge of grammar
connect something new with knowledge and experience you already have
review well what you have learned
…
Activity 2
Look up the following words from the passage in the dictionary and then let's check.
2d
knowledge(n.)
review(v./n.)
connect(v.)
create(v.)
be born with
ability(n.)
lifelong
(adj.)
overnight(adv.)
active(adj.)
born(v./adj.)
wisely
(adv.)
attention(n.)
connect…with
pay attention to
brain
(n.)
Then write a sentence for each word.
e.g. brain: A good way to train the brain is to do some math exercises every day.
Activity 3
2b
Read the passage quickly.
Which four habits of
successful learners can
you find from the passage
Skimming
Note: To skim a passage, read:
the heading and sub-heading
the first paragraph
the first sentence in each paragraph
the last paragraph
the heading 标题
the sub-headings
副标题
中心观点
Creating an interest in what you learn
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Developing their study skills
Asking questions
Careful reading
Read para1 carefully and finish the task.
be born with sth. 天生具有 be born 出生
the ability to learn 学习能力 have the ability to do sth.
whether or not是否 learnig habits 学习习惯
depend on 取决于,依靠 have ....in common 有....共同点
How can you become a successful learner
1 Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Read Paragraph 1 and answer the questions below.
1.According to the writer, what kind of ability is everyone born with
2.How can people learn well
3.What is the topic sentence
Everyone is born with the ability to learn.
It depends on learning habits.
The last sentence.
be interested in 对...感兴趣
it is + adj. for sb. to do sth.对某人来说做...是什么样的
pay attention to (doing) sth. 留意,注意
get bored 变得无聊
Read para2 carefully and finish the task.
2 Creating an interest in what they learn
Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.
Creating an
interest
Why
The brain is more active.
It’s easier to pay attention to
it for a long time.
How
Connect what they need to
learn with something interesting.
Example
They need to learn English
and like music or sports.
Listen to English songs or
watch sports programs in English
创造兴趣点
Read and complete.
even if = even though “即使,尽管”
keep doing sth. 坚持做某事
be afraid of doing sth.害怕做某事
learn from 像...学习
Read para3 carefully and finish the task.
3 Practicing and learning from mistakes
Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “use it or lose it”! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. “Practice makes perfect.” Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.
Use it or lose it.
Practice makes perfect.
Be not afraid of making mistakes.
Practicing
&
learning from mistakes
Analysis the structure(结构)
write down 写下来
look for寻找(强调过程)
explain sth. to sb. 向某人解释..
Read para4 carefully and finish the task.
4 Developing their study skills
It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
Developing
study skills
Studying hard is not enough.
Best ways to study
Take notes
Review
By writing down
key words
or drawing mind maps
By reading notes every day
or explaining the information
to another student
Analysis the structure(结构)
try to do sth. 努力做某事,侧重尽力做
find out 通过调查、研究等 查明
(包含经过曲折的意味)
Read para5 and para6 carefully and finish the task.
5 Asking questions
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.
Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.
Read and answer.
When do good learners often ask questions
Why do they ask questions
What's the conclusion
During or after class.
They try to find out the answers because knowledge comes from questioning.
Learn wisely and learn well.
part 1
part 2
part 3
paragraph 1
paragraph 2,3,4,5
paragraph 6
show us the opinion(论点)
show us the arguments (论据)
draw a conclusion (得出结论)
Article structure(结构)
Summary
Tip: When you read a passage, pay attention to its structure(结构).
2c
Read the passage again and answer the questions.
Does the writer think that everyone is born with the ability to learn well Do you agree Why or why not
No. No, I don’t. Because whether or not you can learn well depends on your learning habits.
2. Why is it a good idea to connect something you need to learn with something you are interested in
Because if you are interested something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time.
Activity 4
3. What do the sayings “use it or lose it” and “practice makes perfect” mean Do you agree with them
Use it or lose it: If you stop doing something, you will forget how to do it.
Practice makes perfect: If you do something again and again, you will become very good at it.
4. Do good learners learn from mistakes or are they afraid of making mistakes
Yes. Good learners learn from their mistakes, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.
Creating an interest in what you learn, practicing and leaning from mistakes, developing study skills and asking questions.
6. Do you agree that learning is a lifelong journey Why or why not
5. What study skills does the writer talk about Do you have those study skills
Yes, I do. Because learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new.
2e
Activity 6
Do you think you are a good learner What learning habits do you think are useful Discuss with your group and share your ideas with the class.
A: I think another way to become a successful learner is by trying to think about the same thing in different ways.
B: I agree. I believe that…
Topic:
Successful learners have some good habits in common.
Argument:
create an interest
your brain is more active and you can pay attention to it for ……
practice and learn from mistakes
Practice makes perfect.
We can learn a lot.
develop study skills
They can help us learn better
ask questions
Knowledge comes from questioning.
Conclusion:
Learning is a lifelong journey, so learn wisely and learn well.
I can retell......
How can you become a successful learner