Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section B 2a-2f 课件（共30张PPT，含内嵌视频）2024-2025学年人教版英语九年级全册

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Grade 9
Section B 2a-2f
Section B 2a-2f
Unit 4
Unit 4
I used to be afraid of the dark.
I used to be afraid of the dark.
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Let’s think and talk.
Their parents have moved to the city to make more money.
They seldom come back home.
Why don’t their parents stay at home
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Let’s think and talk.
Some parents send them to the boarding school.
Some children live with their grandparents or other relatives.
Where do the left-behind children live
/'b :d /
寄宿制的
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Let’s think and talk.
However, some are not interested in studying.
They are absent from class or fail in the examinations.
Some children study hard and get good grades.
How do they behave at school
absent /' bs nt/
缺席（的）
fail /'fe l/
失败，没通过
examination / g z m 'ne n/
考试
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Let’s think and talk.
They miss their parents.
They feel unhappy and lonely.
How do they feel
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02
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To master the key words and phrases: influence, seldom, be proud of, absent, fail, boarding school, in person, take pride in…
To use the sentence context to find the missing sentences and guess the meanings of new words.
To understand parents more and care about left-behind children.
Learning Objectives
What are your parents like
What are your parents like
Do you like living with parents everyday
I used to be afraid of the dark.
For some children, there is no chance to be with their parents.
I used to be afraid of the dark.
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Let’s think and talk.
Where are their parents
Do you know left-behind children
留守儿童
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city.
I used to be afraid of the dark.
Prediction
2a.Look at the title of the passage and the picture below.
What problems do you think he might have
Li Wen
He is a left-behind child.
the picture
(Reading tip 1: The title and the picture in the passage can help you predict what you will read about.)
miss his parents
feel lonely
have difficulties
in studying
Title: He Studies Harder than He Used to
now
in the past
Now he studies harder.
He didn’t use to study hard.
change
Why
How
Read the passage and put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places.
Fast reading
A. They had a long talk
B. Now Li Wen has really changed
C. However, things began to change a few years ago
D. His teacher was worried about him
C
D
A
B
Reading tip 2:
Using the context (上下文;语境) may help you find the correct missing language.
关注上下文的关系及代词
上下文转折关系
关注时间前后的变化
Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Fast reading
C
D
A
B
problems and solutions
background information
results
Match the paragraphs with the main ideas.
Fast reading
C
D
A
B
problems and solutions
Para2&3
background information
Para1
results
Para4
Read Para.1 and complete the ID card.
Careful reading
Name:
Age:
Living place:
Feelings:
Behaviors at school:
Li Wen
15
countryside
lonely; unhappy
Now
Past
works hard; does well
used to have difficulties
Why What happened
His parents moved to the city to look for jobs.
Read Para.2 and guess the meanings of the underlined words by clues.
Careful reading
change
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became 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 Li Wen’s school.
not present
a school that a student can stay in
face to face
很多家长会让寄宿制学校去管理逃课的孩子
Read Para.2 and underline the problems that Li Wen used to have.
Careful reading
Li Wen’s unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork. He became 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 Li Wen’s school.
Read Para.2&3 and answer the questions.
Careful reading
1. Did Li Wen like the boarding school Why or why not
2. Did his parents care about him How do you know that
3. Why did he need the talk
Careful reading
1. Did Li Wen like the boarding school Why or why not
No, he didn’t. He was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school. He found life there difficult and wanted to leave school.
Read Para.2&3 and answer the questions.
Read Para.2&3 and answer the questions.
Careful reading
2. Did his parents care about him How do you know that
Yes, they did.
1.They took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to school.
2.Even though his parents are busy, they are always thinking of him.
3.They take pride in everything good that he does.
Read Para.2&3 and answer the questions.
Careful reading
3. Why did he need the talk
Because he wanted to know whether his parents could always think of him.
Make a summary of P2&3 by drawing a mindmap.
Careful reading
Reason
Influence
Solutions
parents to the city
became less in studying
was from classes
the examinations
teacher
parents
called, advised
talked in person
Li Wen’s Problems
was not able to make friends
wanted to the school
leave
failed
interested
absent
moved
In the past
shy
lonely and unhappy
had difficulties at school
What’s Li Wen like now
He is more outgoing.
He is much happier.
He works harder and is active in many activities.
Read Para.4 and find out more details.
Careful reading
Now
behavior:
feeling:
personality:
Structure
The first change
The second change
Why What
Why What
Two changes of Li Wen
Two changes of Li Wen
What do you think Li Wen and his parents talked about in their conversation
Write a conversation and role-play it with your partner.
Think of the following things:
Post-reading
Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parents.
Questions his parents might ask Li Wen.
Possible answers from Li Wen and his parents.
Post-reading
Possible questions of Li Wen:
Do you love me
Do you miss our home
Why don’t you usually come home to see me
What will you think if I leave the school
…
Are you happy every day
Do you have any friends in school
Why have your grades dropped recently
Why do you want to leave the school
…
Possible questions of Li Wen’s parents:
Post-reading
Discussion
Watch a video and think about the questions.
1.What do children really need during their growing up
Parents
Children
Parents are always there for their children.
Children should also love and understand their parents.
much money
beautiful clothes
delicious snacks
expensive I phones
love and care
company(陪伴)
communication
Parents and children are the best gifts for each other.
Understanding depends on good communication!
Post-reading
1. Level A: Retell Li Wen's story
2. Level B: Use the language in this unit to write a letter to your parents.
(You should show your love to them and tell them how you will change yourself better).
Homework
Thanks