Unit 1 A New Start
Understanding ideas
Learning aims:
1.To know the main idea, and sort out the time order of plot(情节) development.
2.To learn to describe a life experience with suitable verbs (动词)and adjectives(形容词).
3.To understand the meaning of “ a good beginning is half done” by combining the text, and establish confidence in high school life.
Step1 Make a prediction
1.Based on the title and the pictures, what type of writing(文体) is this
Type of writing:______________________
2.How did Meng Hao feel in each picture
______________ ______________ ______________
______________
3.Can you guess what this text is about
This passage is about_________________________________________________
Step2 Fast reading
1.Read for main idea
Choose the best description of Meng Hao's first day at senior high ( )
A. He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.
B. With the English teacher's support, he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future.
C. He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident.
2.Read for structure
(1)The author develops the diary mainly by ______ .
A. explaining
B. comparing
C. following time order
D. giving examples
(2)This diary was divided into four parts according to the timeline. Fill in the blanks.
Part 1 Paragraph _____ Before going to school
Part 2 paragraph _____ Arriving at school
Part 3 Paragraph _____ During the English class
Part 4 Paragraph _____ After English class
Step3 While reading
Read the passage carefully and finish the timeline.Pay attention to Meng Hao’s experiences and feelings.
Meng Hao’s first day at senior high
Step4 Post-reading
What happened on your first day at senior high Share your experiences and feelings with the class.
excited: woke up early; __________________________________________
rushed out of the door __________________________________________
Before going to school During the English class
Arriving at school After the English class
________________________________ __________________________
________________________________ ___________________________
Step5 Assignment
Finish the table on page5 to review the passage.