Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark Section B 2a-2f课件＋音频（共24张PPT，含内嵌视频）人教版九年级全册

(共24张PPT)
Learing Goals
Key sentences:
1. He used to cause a lot of trouble.
2. It’s hard to believe that he used to be a “problem child” until a conversation with his parents influenced his way of think.
Unit 4
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Section B(2a-2f)
left-behind children
How do you think about them
Lead in
left-behind children
Where are their parents
In order to make more money，their parents move to the city to look for jobs. They seldom go home. Only once or twice a year.
How do the children feel
They miss their parents.
They feel unhappy.
They feel lonely.
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city.
Title: He Studies Harder than He Used to
Li Wen
now
in the past
1. Who is "he"
2. What information can you get from the title
miss his parents
feel lonely/sad
feel unhappy
have no interest in studying
fail the exam
doesn‘t have any friends
What problems do you think Li Wen might have
Free talk
Skim the article . Then match the paragraphs with their main ideas.
Fast reading task1
Reading Strategy :
Pay attention to the first sentence or the last sentence to get the main idea.
Read para1 carefully and finish the tasks.
He Studies Harder than He Used to
1. Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside. He works very hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When he was a little boy, he seldom caused any problems, and his family spent a lot of time together. However, things began to change a few years ago. His parents moved to the city to look for jobs, and his grandparents came to take care of him.But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.
Introduction of Li Wen
When Li Wen was a little boy,he always caused some problems.
His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.
He worked very hard and did well in school after his grandparents came to look after him.
He missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.
F
T
F
seldom
1.Read the first paragraph, then finish the exercises. “T” or “F” .
Careful Reading task2
T
2 Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He began less interested in studying. Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations. Finally, Li Wen’s parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school. however, Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult. One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school. His teacher was worried about him and she called his parents. She advised them to talk with their son in person. So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to their Li Wen’s school.
Careful reading
Read para2 carefully and finish the tasks.
In what aspects(方面)he changed to be worse
He became_____ _____
in studying.
less interested
He was _____ _____
classes.
absent from
He _____his examinations.
failed
He was shy and was not able to
______ ______ quickly.
He wanted to _____the school.
make friends
leave
task3
3 They had a long talk. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “Now I understand that even though they all busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.”
Careful Reading
Read para3 carefully and finish the tasks.
What does “It” refer to
A. His parents’ accompany(陪伴)
B. The communication between him and his parents
2. What does Li Wen think of their parents after the talk
A. Parents are busy and don't care him at all.
B. Parents care for him very much and are proud of him.
C. Parents should be with him all the time.
4 After that, Li Wen’s parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.Now Li Wen has really changed. He became more outgoing and made some good friends in school. He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities. “I’m much happier now, and I work even harder than I used to. I know my parents love me and they are always proud of me,” says Li Wen. “It’s very important for parents to be there for their children.”
Careful Reading
Read para4 carefully and finish the tasks.
changed to be better
Past Now
He used to feel ________ and ________. He is ____________ now, because he knows his parents ________.
He used to_____________ classes and _______ his examinations He works ___________ than he used to.
He used to be _____ and not be able to ____________ quickly in school. He becomes ___________ and _________________
_______ in school.
lonely
unhappy
much happier
are proud of him
be absent from
failed
even harder
shy
make friends
more outgoing
makes some good
friends
How Li Wei has changed
Task4
Why did Li Wen change so much after the talk
his parents are busy,
they are always him!
His parents everything good that he does.
His parents him, and they
him.
Even though
take pride in
thinking of
love
are proud of
knows
Retell the story of Li Wen according the mind map.
task5
How did Li Wen's parents show their love
Let enjoy the sentences in the passage.
His parents took 24-hour train and 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wen’s school. ( Para.2 the last sentence)
2. Even though they’re very busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good I do. ( Para.3 Line2-3)
3. After that, Li Wen’s parents had much more communication with their son than they used to . ( Para.4 the first sentence)
It's very important for parents to be there for their children.
Conclusion
Do you think only parents should be there for their children
It’s very important for everyone to be there for their family.
What can we do to make us better if our parents don't have time to stay with us
communication
self-development
how
what

how
we-chat
letters
phone calls
...


feelings
problems
happiness
love
...
make friends
read books
study hard
play sports
take up hobbies....
Do you have any mis-understandings (误会) between you and your parents
If you do , what do you want to say to them
If not, try to say something to show your love and thanks.
Dear ,
I want to say to you. I/You used to . ( now) I know .
I am going to .
Yours .
For those you love,
try to understand them;
For those who love you,
try to open yourself to be understood.
Love and understanding makes a more wonderful world!
Life is the first gift,
love is the second and
understanding is the third.
Write a letter to your parents!