Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section B 2a~2f课件--人教版九年级英语全册

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Unit4
I used to be afraid of the dark.
SB 2a-2f
1. What are left-behind children
2. Why don’t their parents stay at home
3. How do they feel
Watch and Answer
1. What are left-behind children
These are a group of children who are left behind by their parents in the countryside.
2. Why don’t their parents stay at home
In order to make more money, their parents move to the city to look for jobs.
3. How do they feel
They miss their parents so much and they often feel lonely and unhappy.
Because left-behind children do not have parents to protect or guide them, they are more likely to cause problems.
What problems do you think the left-behind children might have
Some may be absent from classes.
Some may even make a decision to leave the school.
Some may have less communication with their parents
Some may be shy and not able to make friends .
Some may fail the examinations.
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside. His parents are working in the city.
Let’s find out what problems the boy might have.
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
He Studies Harder Than He Used to
Prediction
What problems do you think he might have
He used to have difficulties in school, but now he works hard in studying.
Fast Reading
It tells what Li Wen is like now.
The problems Li Wen used to have.
A conversation with his parents changed his life.
Li Wen’s background. After his parents moved to the city, Li Wen’s life became difficult.
Find the main ideas in each paragraph.
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Fast Reading
It tells what Li Wen is like now.
The problems Li Wen used to have.
A conversation with his parents changed his life.
Li Wen’s background. After his parents moved to the city, Li Wen’s life became difficult.
Find the main ideas in each paragraph.
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Fast Reading
Read the passage and put the sentences [A-D] in the correct places. (2b)
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
Pay attention to the sentences before or after this sentence
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
联系上下文，关注转折关系连接词 however/but …
However
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
联系上下文，关注代词的及其指代对象
his teacher
His teacher
D
It
a long walk
A
They
They
They
They
C
his teacher
D
A
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
really changed
become
联系上下文，关注同义信息的替换
B
Careful
Reading
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.
Para1
Li Wen used to have difficulties in school.
His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.
He didn’t like his parents.
He worked very hard and did well in school after his grandparents came to look after him.
He missed his parents so much and wanted to live with them.
T
T
F
F
missed
became less interested in studying
T
Read the first paragraph, then finish the exercises. “T” for true, “F” for false.
Careful
Reading
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.
Para2
Read second paragraph carefully and answer the questions.
Q1. How did his unhappiness influenced his schoolwork
Q2.Did Li Wen like the boarding school How do you know
He became less interested in studying . He was absent from class and faied the examinations.
No. He wasn't able to make friends and he wanted to leave school.
Q3.What did his teacher do when he wanted to leave
Q4. How did his parents get to his school
She called his parents and advise them to talk with him in person.
They took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus.
Read the first and second paragraphs, then finish the mind map.
Causes
Problems
Solutions
His parents ______ _____ the city to ____ ____ jobs, and his grandparents came to_____ _____ ____ him.
1.He felt______and_______.
2. He became ____ ______ __ studying.
3. He ____ ______ _____ classes.
4. He ______ the exams
5. He was ___ and was ___ ___ __ make friends.
6. He wanted to ____ _____.
His teacher ______ his parents and ______ them to ____ with their son ___ _______.
lonely
unhappy
less interested
in
was absent from
failed
shy
not
able to
leave school
moved
to
look
for
take care of
called
advised
talk
in
person
Careful
Reading
Para3
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.”
Read third paragraph carefully and answer the questions.
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.
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
Para4
Q1. Why is Li Wen happier than before, and work harder than he used to
Q2. What did Li Wen finally learn
Read fourth paragraph carefully and answer the questions.
Because he knows his parents love him and they're always proud of him.
He learns that it is very important for parents to be there for their children.
Read the third and fourth paragraphs, then finish the mind map.
Changes
He has become _____ _________ and made some _____ _______ in school.
He has even joined the _____ _________ _____ and become ______.
He’s _____ _______ now.
He works ______ _____ than I used to.
more outgoing
good friends
school basketball
team
active
much happier
even harder
Retell the Passage
Changes
Causes
Problems
Solutions
His parents moved to the city to look for jobs,
and his grandparents came to take care of him.
1.felt lonely and unhappy
2. became less interested in studying.
3. was absent from classes.
4. failed the exams
5. was shy and was not able to make friends
wanted to leave school
His teacher called his parents and advised them to talk with their son in person.
1. become more outgoing and made some new friends
2. joined the basketball team and become active
3. much happier now.
4. works even harder than I used to.
Work on 2d
Use clues from the passage to help you guess the meanings of the words in the box.
influence absent boarding school in person
1. not present; missing from
2. have an effect on; change
3. a school that a student can stay in &he /she does not need to go home every day
4. face to face
influence
absent
boarding school
in person
Using Context
It may help you guess and learn the meaning of new words and phrases.
Work on 2e
Complete the passage with the proper forms of the words and phrases in the box.
be proud of / take pride in make a decision/ decide miss / be absent from change / influence look after / take care of
Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy. He works hard and does well in school. It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school. When his parents moved to the city to work, they could not be at home to ___________________ him. So he became less interested in studying and _____________________ classes. Then his parents ______________________ to send him to a boarding school. He found life there difficult.
look after/ take care of
missed/ was absent from
decided/made a decision
One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person. This conversation _____________________ his life. He realized that his parents would always love him, and they would ______________________ everything good that he did. Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.
be proud of/ take pride in
changed / influenced
Group Work
Write a conversation and role-play it with your group. Think of the following things:
What do you think Li Wen and his parents talked about in their conversation
Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parents
Questions his parents might ask Li Wen
Possible answers from Li Wen and his parents
Li Wen: Mom and dad, I miss you
very much.
Parents: We miss you ,too.
Mom : Why do you want to leave
school
Li Wen: Because I feel …
Further Thinking
What made Li Wen change so much
Find the sentences in the passages to support your ideas.
Now I understand that even though they are busy, they are always thinking of me. They take pride in everything good that I do.
After that, Li Wei's parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.
I know my parents love me and they're always proud of me.
It's very important for parents
to be there for their children.
understanding
communication
love
company
[陪伴]
Further Thinking
There should be more communication between parents and children.
It is important for parents to be there for their children.
Parents and children should understand with each other.
What can you learn from the story of Li Wen
Parents are always there for their children.
Children should also love and understand their parents.
Thank You