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Unit 7 Be a Better Learner!
Theme Reading
通过本课的学习，学生能够:
1. 借助看、读、说的活动，发现和描述事件发展
的顺序。
2. 利用所学的语言知识，分享交流人物的生平事
迹。
3. 同伴合作、交流对著名谚语的理解。
Learning Objectives
Who do you think is the most famous person
Free talk
Zu Chongzhi
(429 A.D.- 500 A.D.)
Lin Zexu
(1785 A.D.-1850 A.D.)
They created many famous poems.
They fought for truth.
/'p m/ n.诗
/tru:θ/ n. 真相；真理
Theme Reading
Confucius
He was one of the greatest thinkers and educators during the Spring and Autumn Period.
He opened a private school in the state of Qi.
/'ed uke t / n.教育家
educate v.教育
education n.教育
/'pra v t/ adj.私立的；私营的
/ste t/ n. 国家；州；状态
He was also a master with many wise ideas.
But it is not easy to understand all the thoughts of Confucius.
/'mɑ:st / n.大师
/wa z/ adj. 明智的
wisdom n.智慧
/θ :t/ n. 想法；看法
Pair work.
Look at the pictures and discuss the questions.
1. Who is the man in the first picture
2. What do you know about him from the second picture
The man in the first picture is Confucius.
The picture shows Confucius teaching students. He wears simple clothes and sits on a low platform. His students hold bamboo books and listen carefully.
Activity 1
Activity 2
Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE) was one of the greatest thinkers and educators during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Like many other masters, Confucius started as a hard-working student. At 15, Confucius got down to studying. He studied music, math, literature and other subjects. When he was learning Shao music in the State of Qi, he was lost in the music and hardly noticed the taste of meat for a few months. Later, Confucius opened a private school and started teaching there. People came to study at his school. One of his students was Zilu. Zilu was too confident about himself. So once Confucius told him, “To know what you know and what you do not know, that is wisdom” It tells us we should learn knowledge in an honest way. In his late years, even whenConfucius became a master, he never stopped learning from others. Confucius told his
Confucius (551 BCE-479 BCE) was one of the greatest thinkers and educators during the Spring and Autumn Period.
Like many other masters, Confucius started as a hard-working student. At 15, Confucius got down to studying. He studied music, math, literature and other subjects. When he was learning Shao music in the State of Qi, he was lost in the music and hardly noticed the taste of meat for a few months. Later, Confucius opened a private school and started teaching there. People came to study at his school. One of his students was Zilu. Zilu was too confident about himself. So once Confucius told him, “To know what you know and what you do not know, that is wisdom” It tells us we should learn knowledge in an honest way. In his late years, even whenConfucius became a master, he never stopped learning from others. Confucius told his
Read the text and answer the questions.
Confucius's story reminds me that learning needs honesty, hard work, and staying open to learn from others.
When I face problems in learning, I will ask questions, review old lessons and keep trying.
What does Confucius’s story remind you of
How did you deal with the problems in your learning
students, “When I walk along with two others, they may serve as my teachers.” This famous saying shows the learning spirit of Confucius.
It is not easy to understand all the thoughts of Confucius. You may need to draw on his wisdom from time to time. Just like the master said, “Review the old knowledge and you will have new ideas.”
Activity 3
Match the words with their meanings according to the text.
honest
literature
private
wisdom
notice
only for one person or group
written works, such as novels, poems.etc.
the quality or state of being wise
to pay attention to
always telling the truth
etc.等等
Activity 4
Read the text again and complete the following chart.
At the age of 15
Got down to
studying
Then
Worked on music, ______, _________ and other subjects
Later
Set up a ____________ and taught students there
_____________
Became a _____
and his sayings showed the __________________________
math
literature
private school
In his late years
master
learning spirit of him.
Activity 4
Retell the main events of Confucius’s life in order.
At the age of 15
Got down to
studying
Then
Worked on music, ______, _________ and other subjects
Later
Set up a ____________ and taught students there
_____________
Became a _____
and his sayings showed the __________________________
math
literature
private school
In his late years
master
learning spirit of him.
Read these wise sayings of Confucius and discuss their meanings with your partner.
１. When I walk along with two others, I may be able to learn from them.
三人行，必有我师。
２. What you know, you know; what you don’t know, you don’t know.
知之为知之，不知为不知。
３. Learn the new while reviewing the old.
温故而知新。
４. Isn’t it a pleasure that friends come to see you from far away
有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？
５. Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.
己所不欲，勿施于人。
Talk and share. Talk and share your favorite famous saying with your partner.
No pains, no gains.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Failure is the mother of success.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
You cannot open a book without learning something.
一分耕耘，一分收获。
失败是成功之母。
有志者事竟成。
患难见真情。
开卷有益
Activity 5
Group work. Talk about the famous sayings in the box, and then share your understanding of it. The pictures and phrases may help you.
You cannot open a book without learning something.
gain valuable experience
increase your knowledge
help you learn
/ n'kri:s/ v. 增长，增多，增加
You cannot open a book without learning something.
This sentence means that every book has something to teach you. Even if you read just a few pages, you will discover new words, facts, ideas, or ways to think. For example:
A storybook might teach you about bravery or friendship.
A science book could explain how plants grow.
A history book shows how people lived long ago.
It reminds us that learning is everywhere, and books are like “knowledge treasure boxes”— you just need to open them! So, even if you don’ t understand everything at first, trying to read helps your brain grow.
We learn:
1. 利用时间顺序描述人物的生平轨迹；
2. 理解著名谚语的内涵。
We can:
1. 以时间顺序描述事件的发展；
2. 理解著名谚语的内涵；
3. 同伴合作、交流分享著名谚语的内涵。
Summary
课堂练习
1. What does the word "wisdom" mean in the sentence "To know what you know and what you do not know, that is wisdom" （ ）
A. Knowledge from books.
B. The ability to make good judgments.
C. Skills in learning music.
D. Confidence in oneself.
答案： B
解析：
原文中孔子对子路说：“知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。”此处的“wisdom”强调自知之明和诚实的学习态度。选项B（做出正确判断的能力）最契合语境，体现智慧的核心是自我认知。
课堂练习
2. At what age did Confucius begin to study seriously
A. 10 years old.
B. 15 years old.
C. 30 years old.
D. 50 years old.
答案： B
解析：
原文明确提到：“At fifteen, Confucius got down to studying”。本题需定位时间线索，重点训练学生抓取关键信息的能力。
课堂练习
3. Which quality of Confucius is shown by his saying, “When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers” （ ）
A. Patience.
B. Confidence.
C. Humility.
D. Creativity.
答案： C
解析：该名言体现孔子虚心向他人学习的态度（三人行，必有我师）。
教学中需引导学生关联文化意识目标：谦逊求知是中华传统美德。
课堂练习
4. Arrange the events of Confucius’s life in correct order:（ ）
① Opened a private school.
② Studied music in the state of Qi.
③ Became a great educator in his late years.
④ Began studying at age 15.
A. ④→②→①→③
B. ②→④→①→③
C. ④→①→②→③
D. ①→④→②→③
答案： A
解析：正确顺序：15岁求学（④）→ 在齐国学韶乐（②）→ 创办私学（①）→ 晚年成为教育家（③）。此题训练学生梳理事件时序的思维技能。
课堂练习
5. What does the saying “Review the old and learn the new” tell us
A. Learning should focus on future goals.
B. Old knowledge is more important than new ideas.
C. Revisiting past lessons helps generate new insights.
D. Teachers must repeat the same content.
答案： C
解析：孔子名言“温故而知新”强调复习旧知识以启发新思考.选项C符合“知识迭代”的学习策略，呼应单元主题“Be a Better Learner”。
课堂练习
6. Which famous saying of Confucius encourages learning from others
A. "Review the old and gain the new."
B. "Three people walking together, one must be my teacher."
C. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
D. "Learning without thinking is labor lost."
答案： B
解析： 课文引用 "When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers."。
Need to do
Describe the famous person’s life in time order;
Understand the meanings of famous sayings.
Our class will make a Who’s Who in China(中华名人录).
Everyone will choose a famous person and search for some events about him/her.
Homework
Need to do
Choose to do
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