Learning Aims
At the end of the class, we will be able to :
1. know different ways to learn about the world.
2. talk about my favourite way to learn about the world .
3. understand the beauty of growing up.
Comic strip&Welcome to the unit
Unit4
Growing up
Enjoy a story.
When this baby came into the world,she cried whenever she wanted .
whenever :at any time that
无论何时
Then she went to school.From books, she could meet many great people from different times .
Books were her window to the world.
times 时期,时代
Time waits for no one.
Now, she has become an English
teacher...
My process of_________
growing up
Susan
How did Susan learn about the world?
From books.
How does Eddie learn about the world?
From friends.
What does Eddie worry about?
He’s growing too big for his house.
Becoming too big for his house is on his mind.
to be worried about something
Watch and answer.
1. What does Hobo advise Eddie to do?
2. Will Eddie build his house by himself?
Hobo advises Eddie to build another house for himself.
No, he asks Hobo to help him.
Read and answer.
Let's imitate.
Pay attention to the pronunciation(语音) and intonation(语调).
Add your own ideas if necessary.
correctly
fluently
vividly
Pair work.
If you were Hobo, would you help Eddie build another house?
Why?
How?
Let’s think more!
Ways to learn about the world
…
relatives
Hobo can learn about the world through the Internet, from TV, films, books, friends, travelling, teachers, parents or relatives.
Brainstorming.
building
Which way does Hobo like most?
Because there is a lot of
information on the Internet.
he clicks the mouse, he can get whatever he needs.
a great deal of
As soon as
Why?
Through the Internet.
Millie likes to learn about the world
__________ because __________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Simon likes to learn about the world ______
_________ because __________________
___________________________________
from books
books allow her to learn
about people in different times and places, and
she can read them whenever she wants to.
the Internet
it’s quick. As soon as he
clicks the mouse, there’s a great deal of information.
through
Which way do you like to learn about the world?
Pair work.
Tick three boxes that you think are the most
important ways you learn about the world.
a Parents and relatives
b Teachers
c Friends
d Travelling
e Books
f TV and films
g The Internet
I like to learn about the world from/through_____________.
Which three ways are popular in your group?
Ways to learn about the world
Possible Reasons
Parents &relatives
Teachers
Friends
Travelling
Books
TV and films
The Internet
learn about people in different times and places...
get information quickly...
Discussion.
1.Find the three most popular ways in your group and think of reasons.
2. Take notes on the paper.
3. Give a report to us.
Report time:
In our group,the three most popular ways to learn about the world are ___________
because .
A: How do you learn about the world?
B: I like to learn about the world…
A: Why do you like to learn that way?
B: Because… What about you?
A: I like to learn about the world …
B: Is that so?
A: …
B:That’s true/great/good…
Useful expressions:
tell us about their experience give us knowledge
share …with each other learn more about history
enjoy the beauty of nature enjoy and relax …
Pair work.
These ways help us grow up.
Growing up
means
growing taller and bigger .
being more independent (独立的).
understanding p______ around us.
…
The world around us
eople
learning more about the world.
making d_____ for m______.
ecisions yself
taking c____of o____.
are thers
The beauty of growing up
The more you experience,
The more you’ll understand
the beauty of growing up.
Open your eyes, open your heart,
Enjoy every moment around you.
1. Review the new words and expressions.
2. Finish the exercise.
3. Search for more information about Spud Webb.
The people around me
love
Thank you!