Unit 11 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are（全单元6课时）

Unit 11 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
I．Learning objectives 教学目标
SkillFocus ▲Learn how to ask for information politely▲Talk about directions▲Talk about advantages and disadvantages of a place▲ Learn to write a guide to a place▲ Describe a place using adjectives
LanguageFocus 功能句式 Ask for information politely (P86-87)Can you please tell me where I can ... Do you know where I can ... Could you tell me how to ... Talk about directions (P87-88)Take the elevator to the second floor.Turn left / right. Go past the bank.The bank is next to the bookstore.Go out the front door ...Walk about three blocks.
词汇 1. 重点词汇safe, park, lend, wonder2. 认读词汇restroom, shampoo, drugstore, department, fairfield, escalator, magic, fresh, block, oak, uncrowded, slide, clown, staff, market, Newtown, alright, trouble, offend, structure, Sunville, Killeen, Valve, West3. 词组hang out, water slide, dress up, hand in
语法 Ask for information politely:Can you please tell me where I can ... Do you know where I can ... Could you tell me how to ...
StrategyFocus 1. Listening for specific information2. Cooperating
Culture Focus Learn about etiquette in English language.
II. Teaching materials analyzing and rearranging 教材分析和重组
1. 教材分析
本单元以“Getting around”为话题,共设计了四个部分的内容：
Section A
该部分有4个模块：第一模块以“places”和相对应的“activities”为话题展开思维（1a）、听力（1b）、口语（1c）训练；第二模块围绕“directions”进行听力（2a-2b）和口语（2c）训练；第三模块要求学生就一些活动场所的优点与缺点阐述自己的观点，并展开训练，训练形式为列举归纳（3a）和联系生活实际角色表演（3b）；第四模块仍就“directions”为话题，联系实际，以小组活动形式展开练习(4)。
Section B
该部分有4个模块：第一模块是对一些描述性词汇的学习（1a）和运用所提供的词汇以pairwork的形式进行讨论（1b）；第二模块以三个对话为载体，对“places”和“directions”进行听力（2a-2b）及口语（2c）训练；第三模块是一个有关Watertown的阅读材料，训练形式为填表（3a）和写作训练（3b -3c）；第四模块就第三模块的话题以口语训练形式展开小组活动(4)。
Self check
该部分有2个模块：第一模块对所学描述性词汇的适当形式进行填空(1)训练；第二模块以同桌讨论的形式写出五个有关方向的问题，然后就这些问题展开会话(2)训练。
Reading
该部分共设置了5项任务：第一项任务以有关家庭作业方面的问题进行讨论(Section 1: 1a-1b)，来激活学生对相关背景知识的联想；第二项任务要求学生通过快速阅读(Section 2)获取信息；第三项任务利用讨论、填表等练习形式(Section 3: 3a-3b)进一步加深学生对阅读内容的理解，并通过反复阅读找出相关段落的主题思想；第四项任务要求学生能运用所学的语言礼仪判断交谈者之间的关系近疏，并解决实际应用中所遇到的问题(Section 4)；第五项任务要求学生列举出从电影或书中看到的有关语言礼仪的例子(If you have time)。
2． 教材重组和课时分配
Period 1 (Section A: 1a, 1b, 1c)
New function presenting
Period 2 (Section A: 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 4)
Practice
Period 3 (Section B: 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c)
Vocabulary building
Period 4 (Section B: 3a, 3b, 3c, 4)
Integrating skills
Period 5 (Self check: 1, 2)
Self check
Period 6 (Reading： Section 1-Section 4)
Reading comprehension
III. Teaching plans for each period
分课时教案
Period 1 New function presenting
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
restroom, shampoo, drugstore
2. Key sentences重点句子 (P86)
Do you know where I can ...
Can you tell me where I can ...
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to learn how to ask for directions politely.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Be polite when you ask for information.
Strategy goals策略目标
Matching.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
Etiquette in English language.
Teaching important points教学重点
Expressions used to ask for directions politely.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Lead-in (1a: P86)
T: Good morning / afternoon, boys and girls. Nice to see you again.
Ss: Good morning / afternoon.
T: Do you like traveling I am sure most of you do. When we are traveling in strange cities, sometimes we may find it difficult to get to a place. So we have to ask the locals for information. What do you usually say when you ask for directions, for example, you want to visit a museum What should we pay attention to when we ask others for information
S: I think we should be very polite in using language. T: You are right. In this unit, we will learn some polite expressions in English used to ask for information. They will be very helpful for you, especially when you travel in English-speaking countries.
Ask the Ss to match the places with activities in 1a, introduce the structures “Do you know where I can ... / Could you tell me where I can ...” to them.
T: What kinds of places do you usually go to in your city List as many as possible.
S: Restaurant, bank, museum, theater, department store, shopping mall, bookstore, post office, supermarket, park and so on.
T: What do you do in a post office
S1: I can send mails to my friends or buy some stamps.
T: Good. What do you do in a shopping mall
S2: I usually go to the shopping mall with my mother and buy some clothing there.
T: OK. Now look at the box in 1a on page 86, suppose you want to do the following things, match each thing with a place in the picture below.
There may be different answers. After the Ss finish matching, collect the answers.
T: Now suppose you are not in your own city, you are traveling in another city, which you are not familiar. For example, you want to save money but you don’t know where the bank is. What would you do
S3: I would ask a local citizen for help.
T: What would you say then
S3: Where is the nearest bank I can’t find it.
T: If I were the local citizen, I would say nothing and turn away.
S3: Why
T: Because your request sounds very impolite. He / She won’t help a rude person, you see We can use the following expressions instead to ask for help.
Show the following structures on the screen.
Could you tell me where I can ...
Do you know where I can get to ...
T: By using these two structures, your requests may sound very polite and I am sure he / she will tell you how you can get to the bank. Will you have a try Make
S3: Could you tell me where I can get to the nearest bank
T: Great, that sounds much better. Or we can also say “Do you know where I can save money ” Make more sentences using these two expressions.
S: Do you know where I can buy any local presents Could you tell me where I can make a phone call
Step II Listening and Speaking (1b && 1c: P86)
Ask the Ss to listen and complete the conversations. After that let the Ss work in pairs and practice the structures orally.
T: Now listen to the tape and complete the conversations in the picture.
Check the answers.
T: Work in pairs, and make conversations by following the example.
Sample conversations:
1. S1: Hi, good morning.
S2: Hi, good morning.
S1: Where are you going
S2: I’m going to buy shampoo for my mother. Do you know where I can buy the cheapest shampoo
S1: I know a mall between the cinema and the bookstore on River Road. Things are very cheap and nice there.
S2: Thank you very much.
2. S1: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can drink some coffee
S2: Sure. There is a Starbucks Café on the first floor of that building.
S1: Thank you.
3. S1: Excuse me. Do you know where I can mail a package
S2: Yes. The post office just around the corner.
S1: Thank you very much.
Step III Homework
Ask the Ss to prepare for the next period: Talk about directions.
Period 2 Practice
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
elevator, escalator, exchange, fresh, park, crowded, hang out
2. Key sentences重点句子
Take the elevator to the second floor. Turn left / right. (P87)
Do you know where I can exchange money (P87)
Go past the park, and turn left onto Oak Street. (P88)
Where do you usually hang out with your friends (P88)
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to talk about directions.
Enable the Ss to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of going to some places.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Enable the Ss to choose good places to hang out.
Strategy goals策略目标
Listening for specific information; transforming.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
People’s attitudes toward the mall.
Teaching important points教学重点
The advantages and disadvantages of going to some places.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Revision and Lead-in (2a && 2b: P87)
T: Morning / afternoon. Nice to see you again. Have you learned any words used to show directions
Ss: Yes. Turn right / left. Go past ... / Walk along ... / Around the corner ...
T: Very good. Who can tell us how we can get to the nearest cinema by using expressions about directions you have learned.
S: Let me try. Take the No. 38 bus and get off at Kuanyinmu bus stop. Then get across the street. The cinema is right on your left side.
T: Good job. Now look at the picture in 2a on page 87. What can we see in the picture
S1: I can see two boys near an elevator. There are also a bank, a bookstore, a music store and so on.
T: Where do you think the boys are
S2: I guess they are in a shopping mall.
T: Maybe. There are six directions listed below the picture. Let’s listen to the tape and number the directions in the order you hear them.
Play the tape for the first time. And then check the answers.
T: Let’s listen again. This time you will have to show how the boys walk to the drugstore and draw a line in the picture.
Play the tape for the second time. Then check the answers.
Step II Oral Practice (2c: P87; 4: P88)
Let the Ss read the conversation in the box in 2c and make more conversations showing directions.
T: Now I’d like two students to read the conversation on page 87. During the reading, find out what expressions in the conversation are used to tell directions
S3: “take the escalator to the second floor”, “turn left” and “next to”.
T: Exactly. Now work in pairs, and make more conversations using the places in the picture in 2a. Tell your partners how to get to the places clearly. Sample conversations:
1. S1: Excuse me. Do you know where I can buy some CDs
S2: Sure. There is a store called Music Magic on the first floor. It is just under the escalator.
2. S1: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can make a phone call
S2: Sure. Take the elevator to the second floor. Turn left. The telephone booth is next to the furniture store.
Deal with “Directions Challenge” on page 88.
T: Now think of a place in our city that you want to visit. Write down the directions.
A sample version:
Go out the school gate and walk across the street. Turn right and walk along the street until you get to a bank. Go past the bank and turn left onto another street. It is just on your right hand.
Ask the Ss to guess the place.
T: What is the place Jane described
Ss: Xinhua Bookstore.
Step III Reading (3a: P88)
T: Nowadays many young people like to go to the mall. But what is a “mall”
S1: A mall is a large enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants. You can buy almost everything there. There are many malls on the business street in our city. They are always crowded with people.
T: Do you often go to the mall What do you usually do there
S2: I like hanging out there, because I can do window-shopping. But I don’t want to buy anything. Things there are very expensive.
S3: I don’t like them because they are always crowded and noisy.
T: Now please turn to page 88. We are going to read an article about the mall. After you read it, list the advantages and disadvantages of going to the mall.
Sample answers:
S4: There is always something happening. There are a lot of free concerts there. It’s a great fun to watch people there. You can go into the music stores and listen to CDs and look at the books in the bookstore.
T: How about the disadvantages
S5: The air isn’t fresh. It’s usually crowded. And you may spend too much money there.
T: Good. Let’s fill in the blanks below the article.
Sample answers:
Advantages Disadvantages
Lots of free concerts The air is not fresh
Fun to watch people It’s crowded
Listen to CDs Spend too much money
Look at books
Step IV Oral Practice (3b: P88)
Let the Ss talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different places by following the conversation in 3b.
T: Where do you usually hang out with classmates or friends And why
S1: We usually hang out on streets. You can see many things happening there.
S2: We like to hang out in my house. It is quiet and we can enjoy music and play games.
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T: It’s great joy to stay together with friends, talk to each other and share the joys and sorrows. But some places are good to hang out, and some are not. Now work in groups, discuss the places you just talked about, tell what their advantages and disadvantages are.
Sample conversations:
1. S1: Where do you usually hang out with friends
S2: We usually go to the mall.
S1: Is that a good place to hang out
S2: Well, it has both advantages and disadvantages. Although it is noisy and crowded, we can enjoy delicious food there, watch free shows and make new friends.
2. S1: Where do you usually hang out with your friends
S2: We usually hang out in my house.
S1: Is that a good place to hang out
S2: Well, it has both advantages and disadvantages. It is small, but very quiet and comfortable. We can listen to music, watch recent VCDs, read cartoons and so on.
Step V Homework
T: Preview the words in 1a on page 89. Find their meanings and pronunciations.
Period 3 Vocabulary building
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
fascinating, delicious, convenient, uncrowded, inexpensive, beautiful, safe, subway
2. Key sentences重点句子 (P89)
The Fine Arts Museum is really interesting.
Can you tell me where there’s a good place to eat
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to describe places with some adjectives.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Encourage the Ss to take advantage of the surroundings.
Strategy goals策略目标
Role playing; listening for key words.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
Learn about the qualities of a place for hanging out. Teaching important points教学重点
How to describe a place.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Word Study (1a: P89)
Lead-in and learn the adjectives in 1a.
T: What do you think of our school Think of some adjectives to describe it. Any volunteer
S1: I think our school is beautiful, clean and lively.
S2: I think our school is noisy, especially after school.
T: What about our library What do you think of it
S3: It is quiet and orderly. I enjoy reading there.
T: The three students used some adjectives to describe our school and the library. What are these words
List the words on the blackboard.
clean, beautiful, noisy, quiet, orderly, lively
T: These words can be used to describe places. There are more such adjectives. I’ve asked you to preview the words in 1a. Have you got the meanings of them
fascinating, inexpensive, uncrowded, safe
S: “Fascinating” means having great attraction or charm. For example, her voice is very fascinating. “Inexpensive” means not high in price, cheap. For example, things in that store are inexpensive. “Uncrowded” means not crowded. For example, the mall is uncrowded during week days. “Safe” means free from danger or injury. For example, don’t worry, it is quite safe here. Nobody knows this place.
T: Since we know the meanings of these words, let’s come to 1a on page 89. Read the instruction and fill in the chart.
Check the answers. Then divide the class into two groups and play a word game.
T: Now, let’s play a game. Boys will be in one group and girls in another. Try to think of as many adjectives as possible and write them down on the blackboard. Let’s see which group will win.
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Step II Oral Practice (1b: P89)
Encourage the Ss to practice the words in 1a by making conversations.
T: Now work in pairs and make conversations, using the words we’ve just learned to describe places in your city.
Sample conversations:
1. S1: The cinema is very big
S2: Yes, it is beautiful, too.
2. S1: The foods in that restaurant are very delicious.
S2: Yes, they are clean, too.
3. S1: Things in that supermarket are inexpensive.
S2: Yes, and the market is usually uncrowded.
4. S1: The subway is very convenient.
S2: Yes, it is clean, too.
Step III Listening and Speaking (2a, 2b && 2c:P89)
Ask the Ss to listen to the three conversations and finish the charts in 2a and 2b. Then let the Ss role play the conversations.
T: How many people are there in the picture
S1: Six.
T: Could you tell me where they are
S2: I think they are in a travel service.
T: What do you think they are talking about
S3: I think they are asking for some tourist information.
T: OK. Let’s listen to the tape to see what they are talking about. There are three conversations. Look at the chart in 2a first and try to catch the key words in each conversation.
Play the tape for the first time.
Then play it again and check the answers.
T: From the conversations, we know that 5 people are tourists, and the other is working for a travel service. The tourists are asking for information about some places. Now let’s listen again and write down the places the tourists should go.
Play the tape for the third time, let the Ss finish the chart in 2b. Then check the answers.
T: Now, work in pairs and role play the conversations in the listening materials. The example is given. Don’t forget to use the polite expressions to ask for information.
A sample conversation:
S1: Can you tell me where there is a good place to eat
S2: Of course. What kind of food do you like
S1: I like fast food.
S2: Well, there is a MacDonald’s around the corner. You can go there.
S1: Thank you.
T: Suppose you are traveling in a city, you want to go to an interesting place, but you aren’t really sure, you can go to a travel service and ask for information. It will offer a lot of help.
Step IV Homework
T: Have you ever heard Watertown Where is it Find some information about the city of Watertown after class.
Period 4 Integrating skills
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
slide, water slides, clown, museum, concert
2. Key sentences重点句子 (P90)
Watertown is a great place for the family to take a vacation.
Parents will spend many happy hours walking through the History Museum.
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to learn how to write a guide to a city or town.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Encourage the Ss to do some guide work.
Strategy goals策略目标
Classifying and transforming information.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
Learn about the city of Watertown.
Teaching important points教学重点
How to write a guide to a place.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Lead-in
Check the homework by asking the Ss for some information about Watertown.
T: Have you found any information about Watertown Where is it And what is it famous for
S：I searched on the Internet and got some information about it. It is a town of western Connecticut, USA. Watertown is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasts a high level of citizen involvement, and many amenities such as shopping malls, swimming pools, golf and tennis clubs, skating rinks, athletic clubs, eleven fine parks and public transportation providing easy access to Boston and surrounding communities.
Step II Reading (3a: P90)
T: Good. Today we will learn a passage about Watertown. Look at the picture on page 90. It looks like a town with great fun. After reading it, please fill in the chart below the picture.
Sample answers:
Kids Teenagers Parents
eat At the Clown City Cafe At Uncle Bob’s At the Farmer’s Market
have fun Organize games water slides Take dance lessons
learn The Science Museum The Sports Museum The History Museum
T: Then how can we describe Watertown
S1: I think Watertown is a fascinating place.
S2: I think it is a place with many delicious and cheap foods.
S3: I think it is a beautiful place with clean beach.
T: Very good descriptions. Suppose you are in Watertown now, what would you do there
S4: I would go to the Uncle Bob’s and enjoy nice meals and music there.
S5: I am very interested in history, so I would visit the History Museum.
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T: Will kids have fun in Watertown What can kids do there
S6: Sure they will. Watertown is a place for everyone such as parents, teenagers and kids. Kids will enjoy the Clown City café which has organized games.
T: What about parents and teenagers OK, read the passage again and fill in the chart in 3a.
Step III Writing (3b && 3c: P90)
Practice writing a guide to a city.
T: In the last period, we listened to three conversations about Sunville. Now Let’s complete the guide to Sunville in 3b according to the conversations.
Move around and offer some help.
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T: A guide is very important for tourists. A good guide will attract tourists’ interest. Now suppose you are working for a travel agency in your city or town, how will you write the guide What will be included in it Discuss in groups and write a guide to your city or town.
A sample guide:
A Town for Relaxation
My town is a small town, but a great place for relaxation. If you are tired of the noise and stress of big cities and want a complete relaxation, please come to my town. There is delicious local food. There are also small mountains where you can go hiking. The air is fresh and there is not much noise. People are here very friendly. You will have a quite relaxing holiday here. Welcome to my town!
Step IV Role Play (4: P90)
Ask the Ss to role play a conversation between an information booth worker and tourists.
T: There’re some tourists from foreign countries, they want to pay a visit to our city. But they know little about the city. So they come to the information booth and ask for information. Work in groups. Suppose one of you is an information booth worker, and the others are tourists. Remember, the worker should give clear information and directions. Each tourist should ask at least one question about the city.
A sample conversation: (T=tourist; W=worker)
T1: Could you please tell us if there are any good restaurants in your city
W: Yes. There is a seafood restaurant near the central square. The food there is very delicious. You can also watch species of fish in a huge fish jar.
T2: Could you tell me where we can buy some clothing
W: You can go to the shopping mall on the business street. Take the No. 2 bus and get off at the fifth stop. Turn left and walk about three hundred metres. The mall is right on your left.
T3: Do you know where we can do some sports
W: Well, you can go to the municipal gymnasium. It is not far away from here. It is about 15 minutes’ walk.
Step V Homework
T: After class, please make a similar conversation according to the passage about Watertown as you did in 4.
A sample conversation:
T1: Could you tell me if there are any places for kids
W: Kids will enjoy the Clown City Café because the staff there dress up as clowns and they have organized games.
T2: I love good food. Do you know where there is a good place to eat
W: You can go to the Farmer’s Market where the food is both delicious and cheap.
T3: Can you tell me if there is a good place for teenagers
W: Sure. Teenagers will visit the world’s largest water slides.
Ts: Thank you very much.
Period 5 Self check
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
fascinating, convenient, safe, delicious, beautiful
2. Key sentences重点句子 (P91)
I find stamps beautiful. I’ve been collecting them for many years.
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to describe places and ask for information politely.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Encourage the Ss to use language etiquette.
Strategy goals策略目标
Role playing.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
Understand the ways of asking for information politely.
Teaching important points教学重点
How to ask for information politely.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Revision
T: Boys and girls, suppose you are a new student in a school, you want to find the restroom, but you don’t know the way, what would you do
S1: I’ll ask others for help. I would say: “Could you tell me where I can find the restroom ”
T: Good. It’s very polite. And I think other people would be glad to help you. Now work in pairs and act this situation out. Pretend one is the newcomer and the other is the old student.
A sample version:
S1: Excuse me. Could you tell me where I can find a restroom I am a newcomer.
S2: Certainly. There’s a restroom on the second floor of the teaching building.
S1: But how can I get there
S2: Go out the door and turn left. Go past the playground, walk about one hundred metres, and you’ll find it. It will take you three minutes to get there.
S1: Thank you.
Step II Writing Practice (2: P91)
Ask the Ss to review the structures used to ask for information politely and then let them role play the conversations.
T: Now look at the map in 2 on page 91. It is a map of a city. A tourist is visiting the city, but he knows little about it. Write five questions that he might ask. By the way, what places are there in the picture
S1: There is a bank, three restaurants, two movie theaters, a library and a shopping mall.
T: Can you name the roads and streets
S2: We can see Fifth Avenue, Garden Road and Central Street on the map.
Sample questions:
1. Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is, please
2. Excuse me, do you know where I can find a movie theater
3. Excuse me, can you please tell me how to get to the shopping mall
4. Excuse me, could you tell me where there is a good place to eat
5. Excuse me, can you tell me where the library is
T: Very polite requests. Now work in pairs, and role play the conversations according to the questions.
Sample conversations:
1. S1: Excuse me, could you tell me where the bank is, please
S2: Well, there is a bank on the Fifth Avenue. You can take a taxi there. It is about 15 minutes’ ride.
S1: Thanks.
2. S1: Excuse me, do you know where I can find a movie theater
S2: Sure. Walk along the Central Street until you get to the Fifth Avenue. Turn right, and walk about 50 meters, the theater is just on your right.
S1: Thank you.
3. S1: Excuse me, can you please tell me how to get to the shopping mall
S2: Sure. The shopping mall is also on the Fifth Avenue. It is next to the theater.
4. S1: Excuse me, could you tell me where there is a good place to eat
S2: Sure. There are many good restaurants in our city. The nearest one is on the Central Street. 5. S1: Excuse me, can you tell me where the library is
S2: Sure. The library is on the Garden Road. Take the No. 5 bus and get off at the third stop. Turn left, walk about 100 meters, and you will see the library.
Step III Word Review (1: P91)
Show the following words on the blackboard. Let the Ss have a review of them.
fascinating, convenient, safe, delicious, beautiful
T: Look at the words on the blackboard. We know they are all adjectives used to describe places. Can you use them to describe places around you in your area
S1: You don’t need to worry about your car, it is quite safe here.
S2: The public transportation is well developed in our city. It is very convenient to travel around.
S3: The new shopping mall near the central park looks fascinating. I can’t wait to visit it.
S4: Many restaurants in our city provide delicious food.
S5: There are many beautiful buildings in our city. Most of them were built in late 19th century.
T: OK. Now let’s complete the sentences in 1 with these words.
Check the answers.
Step IV Homework
T: After class, please finish Exercises 3 and 5 in your workbooks.
Period 6 Reading comprehension
Language goals语言目标
1. Words && expressions生词和短语
common, necessary, similar, rude, direct, extra, trouble, offend, language etiquette, suitable
2. Key sentences重点句子 (P92)
... both are correct English, but the first could sound rude.
... we change the way we speak when talking with different people.
Ability goals能力目标
Enable the Ss to talk about language etiquette.
Emotion && attitude goals情感和态度目标
Know the importance of language etiquette and learn to be polite.
Strategy goals策略目标
Using what you know.
Culture awareness goals文化意识目标
Learn about a country from its language.
Teaching important points教学重点
Etiquette in English language.
Teaching procedures and ways教学过程与方式
Step I Pre-reading (Section 1:P92)
T: Do you often do your homework at school or at home
Ss: At home.
T: When you meet difficulties in your homework, who do you often turn to for help
S1: My parents often help me.
S2: I often go to ask my best friend.
S3: I often give my teacher a call and she helps me.
T: In these situations, how will you ask for help What will you say to them Think for a while and write down the words and expressions. In Chinese, if you can’t find the correct words.
Move around and offer some help.
T: What do you usually say to your parents, best friend and teacher
S1: I will say “妈妈，能帮我做这道题吗 ”
S2: I usually say “东东，来看看这道题怎么做啊 ”
S3: I will say “李老师，这道题我不太会做，您能帮我解答一下吗 ”
T: Have you noticed that they use different sentences to express the same meaning Why is that Discuss with your partners.
S: I think when we ask different people for information, we use different expressions. For very close friends or people you know well, we don’t need to use polite language. But when we talk to teachers or people much older than you or strangers, we should use polite language. In a word, the expressions we use depend on whom we are speaking to or how well we know them.
T: Excellent. Now let’s put what you just wrote in English. Be careful with your expressions.
Sample answers:
Your parents Mom, can you help me with the problem
Your best friend Dongdong, I don’t know how to solve this problem, give me a hand.
A teacher Miss Li, Could you please help me with this problem
Step II While-reading (Section 2: P92-93)
Let the Ss read the passage on page 92 and explain some difficult language points to them.
T: Now we are going to learn a passage about language etiquette. Do you know the meaning of “etiquette”
Show the word “etiquette” and its explanation on the blackboard.
etiquette: formal rules of correct and polite behavior in society or among members of a profession
T: Let’s read the passage on page 92 and learn some etiquette in English language. First look at the questions on the screen. When you read, please find the answers.
Show the following three questions on the screen.
Q1: Is the sentence “Where are the restrooms ” polite or impolite
Q2: What should you do when you talk with different people
Q3: Is learning about language etiquette as important as learning grammar or vocabulary Why
T: How about the first one
S1: It’s impolite. We should use polite expressions when we make requests.
T: What will you do when you talk with different people
S2: We should change the way we speak. We should use polite language when we talk with a teacher or a stranger. While when we talk to very close friends, it is OK not to use polite language.
T: Last question
S3: Yes, it is. Because if you don’t speak politely in some situations, your requests may sound rude or even offend people.
Step III Post-reading (Section 3: P93)
Deal with Section 3 on page 93.
T: After you read the passage, what do you think of language etiquette
S1: I think it’s very important in daily communications, especially when we visit another country. We should be careful with the language we use.
T: Very good. Now look at the chart on page 93. We have learned that when we talk with different people, we should use different language to make requests. Read the three requests in the left column and describe situations when the requests would be suitable and then in the right column, make more polite requests. You may discuss with your partners.
Suggested answers:
Request Suitable situation More polite request
1. “Where are the restrooms ” A team player asking another team player. “Could you please tell me where the restrooms are ”
2. “I want to go to the library. Where is it ” A new student asking an old student. “Could you please tell me where the library is ”
3. “How much did you pay for that soccer ball ” A boy asking his classmate. “Could you please tell me how much you paid for that soccer ball ”
T: Now read the passage again and get the main idea of each paragraph. Then match each paragraph with its main idea in 3b.
Check the answers.
Step IV Role Play (Section 4: P93)
T: Now read the four situations in Section 4. When you are in such situations, how will you make the request Think about the relationship between the speaker and the listener. Work in pairs and act out the conversations.
Sample conversations:
1. S1: Mom. Can I stay out late this afternoon I will play football with my classmates at school.
S2: OK. Be careful and don’t be too late.
2. S1: Excuse me, can you tell me how to play the new video game It looks interesting.
S2: Well, I will show you. Watch carefully ...
3. S1: I’m sorry to trouble you, Mr White, but can I hand in my homework later today
S2: I am sorry you can’t. It has been delayed for almost a week.
4. S1: Dear, sorry to tell you that I will be away this weekend. How about coming here next weekend
S2: Sure. See you then.
Step V Homework
T: Find more examples of language etiquette when you watch movies or read books. Share them with the class next time we meet.
Teaching Resources 教学资源库
I. 背景知识
1. 如何礼貌地请求帮助
在日常生活中向别人打听情况、征询意见时，常用Excuse me; 在向别人提出请求时， 常用Could you tell me ... 或Can you tell me ...？ Could you ...？ 句型中could表示语气婉转、有礼貌。在希望得到肯定答复的疑问句中，以及在含有表示建议、请求和征求意见语气的疑问句中，常用some和something，而不用any和anything。该句式的重点是宾语从句，宾语从句应注意时态、语序和引导词三个问题，即主、从句时态的呼应，引导词在从句中的作用以及从句的语序。如果别人向你提出问题时，你很熟悉这条路， 你就应该尽力地去帮助别人。即使你不知道，你也应该有礼貌地如实回答： I’m sorry I don’t know.
—Could you please tell me where we show our tickets
—I’m sorry I don’t know.
请告诉我我们在哪儿验票好吗？
对不起，我不知道。
Could you tell me how much it costs to fly to Canada
你能告诉我乘飞机去加拿大要多少钱吗？
Can you please tell me where I can get a dictionary 请你告诉我在哪儿能买到字典好吗？
Can you tell me who the old man is
你能告诉我那位老人是谁吗？
Could you lend me your motorbike, please
请把你的摩托车借给我好吗？
2. 问路或指引道路的交际用语归纳
① 问路或询问某一场所
Could you please tell me where the restrooms are
Can you please tell me where I can get a dictionary Do you know where I can exchange money
Could you tell me how to get to the post office
Could you please tell me if there are any good museums in Newtown
② 指引道路或某一场所
There’s a bookstore on River Road.
Take the elevator to the second floor.
Turn left.
Turn right.
Go past the bank.
The drugstore is between the furniture store and the bookstore.
The bank is next to the bookstore.
Go out the front door and take a right.
Walk about three blocks.
Go past the park, and turn left onto Oak Street.
II. 写作: A Guide
写作guide时应注意以下两点：
1. 首先要说明去游览的地名和路线。
2. 其次要说明游览地的优点与缺点（包括景点、交通、住宿、费用等）。
练习：
假如你是Han Meimei。你和几个朋友约定星期天去人民公园游玩。你去Rose住处邀请她参加。不巧她不在。请你根据下面的示意图，用英语给她留个便条告诉她人民公园的游览路线图，以及进公园后如何找到你们。
注意: (1)词数80左右。
(2)便条的开头和结尾已写好，但不计入总词数。
Dear Rose,
I’ve come to invite you to fly a kite with us on Sunday. Here is how you can find us.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Han Meimei
A sample version:
Dear Rose,
I’ve come to invite you to fly a kite with us on Sunday. Here is how you can find us. We’ll fly a kite in the People’s Park. You know where that is, don’t you After you go into the park by the gate, walk straight on till you come to a small river. Cross the river and turn left. After walking for a while you’ll come to a hill. Walk round to the other side of the hill. There you will see a lake. We’ll fly a kite in the open space by the lake. I’m sure you’ll have no trouble finding us. Do come!
Han Meimei
III. Test You: 将下列句子译成英语
1.银行在书店的隔壁。
2.多年来我一直在收集邮票。
3.请告诉我在哪儿验票，好吗？
4.你能告诉我乘飞机去加拿大需多少钱吗？
5.请告诉我什么时候开会，好吗？
6.你能告诉我那位老人是谁吗？
7.你能告诉我到邮局怎么走吗？
Sample answers:
1. The bank is next to the bookstore．
2. I’ve been collecting stamps for many years．
3. Could you please tell me where we show our tickets
4. Would you tell me how much it costs to fly to Canada
5. Will you tell me when we will have a meeting
6. Can you tell me who the old man is
7. Could you tell me how to get to the post office