(共36张PPT)
Unit 1
A new start
Period 6
Revision
Content
Objectives
Back to School Life
Key Expressions
Grammar Review
Review Lisa’s Interview
Reading Review — Diary Excerpt
Writing Review
Task1-4
Reflection
Objectives
Recall key vocabulary and phrases
Review and practise core grammar and sentence patterns
Reflect on school life experiences
Deliver a short spoken presentation
Write a short journal entry
Back to School Life
School clubs & activities
Time management & planning
Advice for new students
Sharing and presenting ideas
School clubs & activities
badminton club
drama club
music club
debate club
science club
photography club
Popular clubs
School clubs & activities
make friends
learn skills
relax after study
develop leadership
Benefits
School clubs & activities
I joined the school basketball team yesterday.
Taking part in debate club helps me understand others better.
Our music club meets every Friday after school.
Example
sentences
School clubs & activities
Pair work: Talk to your partner about one club you have joined or would like to join. Include:
What the club does
Why you want to join
How often it meets
Time Management & Planning
Why important: balance study, hobbies, and rest
Strategies: make a schedule, set priorities, avoid doing too many things at once
Language focus: “organise my time”, “focus on”, “set a goal”, “do … first”
Key Points:
Time Management & Planning
I plan my weekend carefully so I have time for homework and sports.
Only do one big task at a time.
I do the most important things first.
Example sentences:
Time Management & Planning
Three main activities
Time for each
Which one is the most important and why
Group task:
Make a weekend study plan. Include:
Advice for New Students
Key Points:
Common problems: feeling nervous, too much homework, making new friends
Types of advice: be confident, ask for help, join activities, keep an open mind
Language focus: giving advice – “You should…”, “It’s a good idea to…”, “Why not… ”
Advice for New Students
Example sentences:
You should talk to your classmates and make new friends.
It’s a good idea to ask teachers if you don’t understand something.
Why not join a club to meet people with the same interests
Advice for New Students
Role-play:
One student plays a new student, the other gives advice.
Swap roles after 2 minutes.
Sharing and Presenting Ideas
Key Points
How to prepare: think about what to say, give reasons, use clear examples
Structure: introduction → main ideas → conclusion
Language focus: presenting ideas – “The first thing I would suggest is…”, “I think it would be a good idea to…”, “Another thing I would suggest is…”
Sharing and Presenting Ideas
Example sentences
The first thing I would suggest is a longer lunch break.
I think it would be a good idea to have more outdoor activities.
Another thing I would suggest is improving the school library.
Sharing and Presenting Ideas
Small group presentation
Choose one thing to change in your school.
Prepare a short speech with reasons and suggestions.
Present to the class.
Key Expressions — Meanings & Context
Key Expressions for Journal Writing & Speaking
Things are going well…
After class, I…
The first thing I would suggest is…
I think it would be a good idea to…
Another thing I would suggest is…
Use these expressions to start sentences in speaking and writing tasks.
Key Expressions — Fill in the Blanks
Practice with Key Expressions
____________ join a study group if you want to improve your grades.
____________ I started learning how to use the school library.
____________ having a balanced schedule between study and rest.
____________ is trying to speak English every day.
____________ I take the bus home with my best friend.
Check with a partner and discuss if there are other ways to express the same ideas.
Key Expressions —Use Them All!
Speaking Challenge
Work in pairs
Student A interviews Student B about their first week at senior high.
Student B must use at least three of the expressions from the list.
Simple Past Tense & Time Expressions
Usage:
The simple past tense is used to talk about actions or events that happened in the past.
Time expressions like:
yesterday, last week, in 2019, two days ago, when I was…, just now.
Grammar Review
Simple Past Tense & Time Expressions
Structure:
Subject + past form of verb (+ object/complement)
I took notes.
The teacher helped me.
I bumped into a girl.
She smiled at me.
Grammar Review
Practice — Apply the Past Tense
A. Fill in the blanks with the correct past form:
I ______ (arrive) at school early yesterday.
She ______ (not / know) the new timetable.
We ______ (chat) in the classroom after class.
My friend ______ (give) me a hand with my bag.
He ______ (forget) to bring his homework.
Grammar Review
Practice — Apply the Past Tense
B. Rewrite in the past tense:
I walk to school every day. → ___________________________
They are very busy this week. → ___________________________
She meets new friends at school. → ___________________________
Grammar Review
Practice — Apply the Past Tense
C. Pair Work — Interview
Ask your partner: What did you do yesterday after class
Write down at least three sentences in past tense about their answers.
Grammar Review
Review Lisa’s Interview
Key Points from the Interview
Orientation Day helped Lisa adjust to her new school environment.
She failed a test but learned the importance of trying again.
She realised that it’s important to support others, not just to focus on winning.
Her personal advice:“Be a rainbow in somebody else’s cloud.”
Diary Review: Friday, 8 September
Key Information
Date: Friday, 8 September
Main Events:
Attended a fast-paced physics class (challenging but exciting)
Joined the skateboard club after school
New Friendship:
Met Sarah, shared common hobbies and interests
Reading Review — Diary Excerpt
Tip: When recalling a diary entry, always identify when, where, what happened, and how you felt.
Retelling Practice
Time + Place + Action + Feeling
Pair Practice
Work in pairs.
Student A retells the diary entry using the structure T+P+A+F.
Student B listens and checks for:
All key events included
Correct order of information
Feelings expressed clearly
Writing Structure Review — Journal Entry
How to Write a Journal Entry
Structure
Introduction(time and place, background of the day/week)
Main Events(what happened--people, actions, places)
Feelings or Reflection(your feelings and thoughts, explain why )
Plan for the Future(what you want to do next)
Use time connectors (after that, later, finally) to make your writing smooth.
Task 1— Journal Writing
Write a short journal entry (80–100 words) about your first week at senior high school.
Prompt Questions:
My impression of the first week — What was it like overall
An enjoyable class — Which class did you enjoy most Why
After-school activities — Which club or activity did you join
How I made a new friend — Who is it How did you meet
Checklist Before You Finish:
Mention time and place in the introduction
Describe at least 2 events clearly
Share feelings and/or reflections
Add a future plan
Use 3+ Unit 1 vocabulary words
You are part of the school committee. Prepare a suggestion to improve your school.
Presenting Ideas to the Head Teacher
Task 2— Preparing a Short Speech
Think about:
What to change: e.g., lunch break, school uniforms, sports facilities
Why change it: give at least one strong reason
How to change it: suggest a practical method
Task 3 — Speech Template
Suggestion Speech Outline
Opening:
Hello everyone. Today, I’d like to suggest one change to improve our school.
Body:
The first thing I would suggest is…
I think it would be a good idea because…
To make it happen, we could…
Closing:
Thank you for listening!
Steps:
Group representatives come to the front.
Present your suggestion using the template.
Listen carefully to other groups.
Task 4 — In-Class Presentations
Show and Share
Reflection — Self-Assessment & Feedback
Be honest with yourself — this will help you plan your next steps!
Tick the items you feel confident about after learning Unit 1:
Talk about school clubs
Exchange ideas in English
Write a journal entry
Describe school experiences
Build self-confidence in speaking
Reflection — Words and Expressions I Have Learnt
Write 3–5 new words or expressions you can now use confidently
Reflection — Areas I Still Need to Improve
List 1–3 things you want to work on