牛津译林版（2019）选择性必修 第一册Unit 2 The universal language Grammar and usage 教学设计

Unit 2 The universal language
Grammar and usage（教学设计）
I. Learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. identify the use of verb-ing forms as subjects and objects;
2. use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations;
3. write a passage using verb-ing forms correctly.
II. Key competence focus
1. Identify the use of verb-ing forms as subjects and objects.
2. Use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations.
III. Predicted area of difficulty
1. Use verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in different situations.
2. Write a passage using verb-ing forms correctly.
IV. Teaching procedures
Step 1 Lead-in
T shows Ss some sentences with verb-ing forms as subjects and objects in the previous units and asks them to figure out the functions of these verb-ing forms.
T: Hello, everyone. First, I’d like to show you some sentences with verb-ing forms in the previous units. Go through these sentences and figure out the functions of these verb-ing forms.
·Sliding into the habit was easy, but it was difficult to quit the habit. (B3 U3)
(verb-ing forms as subject)
·We’ll come back more frequently and we’re also considering taking them to the city to live with us. (B2 U3)
·As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth’s ecosystem. (B3 U1)
·I was used to checking the news and my friends’ social media updates every few minutes. (B3 U3)
(verb-ing forms as objects)
T: In the first sentence, “sliding into the habit” serves as a subject. In the next three sentences, the underlined parts function as objects.
【设计意图：学生在之前的课文中，已经接触了一些verb-ing形式用作主语和宾语的句子。所以先在学生相对熟悉的语境中呈现这些句子，然后再过渡到新知识的学习。】
Step 2 Understanding the story
T asks Ss to read the short article on page 20 and answer the following questions:
·What did people think of the music of Boya
(Everyone enjoyed listening to his music and thought highly of his techniques.)
·Why did Boya never get tired of sharing his music with Zhong Ziqi
(Because Zhong Ziqi was the only person that really understood his music.)
【设计意图：培养学生的语篇意识，并且在阅读的过程中体会verb-ing形式在语境中的用法，为下一步的语法探究做准备。】
Step 3 Exploring the rules concerning verb-ing forms as subjects and objects
Explore the rules concerning verb-ing forms as subjects and work out rule 1.
(1) T asks Ss to work out rule 1.
T: Please read the short article and find the sentences that use verb-ing forms as subjects and fill
in the table below.
Verb-ing forms as subjects
Playing the qin was his life.
Having someone that really understood his music pleased Boya, ...
..., it’s no use keeping the qin.
Rule 1: When the verb-ing form is used as the subject of a sentence, we can sometimes use the preparatory subject it at the beginning of the sentence.
(2) T reminds Ss that in the following sentence patterns, we tend to use verb-ing forms as real subjects.
① It is no use doing sth
② It is no good doing sth
(3) T asks Ss to translate the following sentences into English.
① 后悔没有用。
It is no use crying over spilt milk.
②和他争论是没有好处的。
It is no good arguing with him.
【设计意图：结合语篇帮助学生总结出第一条规则，并提醒学生适用于这个规则的常用句型，然后通过句子翻译练习，让学生进一步熟悉这些句型。语法知识和语境相结合，再加上操练，为最后在语篇中使用verb-ing形式作主语打下基础。】
Explore the rules concerning verb-ing forms as objects and work out rule 2.
(1) T asks Ss to work out rule 2.
T: Please read the short article and find the sentences that use verb-ing forms as objects and fill in the table below.
Verb-ing forms as objects
... everyone enjoyed listening ...
Boya did not say anything before playing the qin, ...
When Boya continued playing, ...
..., who never got tired of sharing his music with Zhong Ziqi.
... before going their separate ways, ...
After he finished playing the piece, ...
Rule 2: The verb-ing form can also be used as the object of a (1) verb/preposition or a (2) preposition/verb.
(2) T reminds Ss that the following verbs can be followed by verb-ing forms as objects.
advise、avoid、enjoy、escape、finish、imagine、mind、practise、risk、suggest ...
(3) T reminds Ss that the following phrasal verbs can only be followed by verb-ing forms as objects.
give up、insist on、feel like、be busy、look forward to、devote oneself to、object to、be/get used to/be accustomed to、pay attention to ...
(4) T asks Ss to complete the following sentences:
·I don’t want ______ (sound) like I’m speaking ill of anybody, but the manager’s plan is unfair.
·They are considering _____ (buy) the house before the prices go up.
·The children are opposed to ______ (have) the party without their uncle.
·When he saw me, he stopped ______ (say) hello to me.
·She can’t help _______ (clean) the house because she’s busy making a cake.
·I regret _______ (not take) her advice.
(Keys: to sound; buying; having; to say; (to) clean; not having taken)
【设计意图：结合语篇帮助学生总结出第二条规则，并提醒学生verb-ing形式作宾语的注意点，然后通过完成句子这一实践活动，让学生进一步熟悉注意点。语法知识和语境相结合，再加上操练，为最后在语篇中使用verb-ing形式作宾语打下基础。】
Step 4 Applying the rules
1. Apply the rules in sentence exercises.
T asks Ss to finish B1 on page 21 of the textbook.
T: Please circle the mistakes and write down the correct forms in the blanks.
2. Apply the rules in passage exercises.
(1) T asks Ss to finish B2 on page 21 of the textbook.
T: Below is an article about the music sent into plete the article with the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets.
(Keys: 1. representing; 2. to explore; 3. Sending; 4. choosing; 5. selecting; 6. lasting; 7. playing; 8. to enter)
3. Apply the rules in the real situation.
T asks Ss to finish B3 on page 21 of the textbook.
T: Please discuss in pairs how traditional Chinese music can be appreciated by a larger audience. Make a list of measures, using verb-ing forms as subjects or objects. Use the example below to help you.
【设计意图：这个步骤为学生提供了更多的练习，旨在让学生在感受、熟悉verb-ing形式作主语和宾语的规则和注意点后，再通过模仿和操练内化所学知识，是语法知识在句子层面、新语境和语篇层面中的运用。层层深入的活动设计体现“学习理解—应用实践—迁移创新”的英语学习活动观。】
Step 5 Appreciate famous proverbs
T asks Ss to appreciate the following famous proverbs with verb-ing forms as subjects or objects.
·Doing is better than saying. 与其坐而论，不如立而行。
·Helping others is the source of happiness. 帮助别人是幸福的源泉。
·Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you
courage. 被爱给你力量；爱人给你勇气。
·You make the failure complete when you stop trying. 不再努力之时，就是完全失败之日。
·He keeps putting off till tomorrow, for he thinks another tomorrow follows tomorrow.
明日复明日，明日何其多。
【设计意图：这个步骤给学生提供了一些含有verb-ing形式作主语和宾语的名言佳句。这些句子文辞隽永，言简意赅，将语法寓于名言学习中，学生不仅可以从中感受到语言的魅力，更能为其中蕴含的睿智折服。】
V. Homework
Write several sentences about what kind of music you like best and explain the reasons, using verb-ing forms correctly.
A possible version:
I like listening to pop music best because of the lyrics, which can be very inspiring. Buying newly-released albums of my favourite singers always excited me. On my way to school or back home, I usually listen to my collection, which makes the journey more relaxing. I spend most of my spare time enjoying music too, instead of watching TV or surfing the Internet. Playing some of my best-loved songs like “My Heart Will Go On”, “Hero” and “You Raise Me Up”, really makes my day.