1、The Fourth Period从容说课This is the fourth period of this unit.The teacher will first check the homework exercises.Since the present continuous tense for future use is not very difficult for the students，the teacher just offers the students the answers to the exercises in Part 1 on Page 57 and leaves P
2、art 2 on Page 58 out.To get Ss a complete idea about the trip along the Mekong，the teacher will first check the homework exercise on Page 19.To show Ss Wang Kungs and Wang Weis similar and different attitudes about the trip clearly，the teacher can designed a chart.This task is designed to develop Ss
3、 ability of reading between the lines as well as that of summarizing the text.After talking about the attitudes，the teacher can lead in Part 2 of this unit naturally by asking two questions：1.How does Wang Kung feel about the trip now？2.What do you think has changed his attitude？Then the teacher ask
4、s Ss to go through the passage quickly and find out the answers.Before the second reading，the teacher first can ask Ss how a travel journal is organized：（What can they write about when writing a travel journal？then write down their answers on the blackboard：see，hear，eat，wear，feel，do），finally ask the
5、m to list these things.These activities not only reminds Ss to read a passage as a whole，but also get them into the habit of reading a passage between the lines.Only in this way can they understand the writers implied meaning as well as enjoying the pleasure of reading.To make the students aware of
6、the safety of a trip and to make sure that it is a safe and pleasant trip，the teacher asks them to hold a discussion about what to do before starting a trip and then ask two of them to work together and write a short dialogue after class.The first task tells Ss to value their lives while the second
7、task gives them a chance to practise writing.三维目标1.Knowledge：（1）Learn to read between the lines and know Wang Kungs and Wang Weis different and similar attitudes toward the trip along the Mekong.（2）Understand the second part of Journey Down the Mekong.2.Ability：（1）Learn how to read and organize a tr
8、avel journal.（2）Get to know what to do before a trip.3.Emotion：（1）Develop Ss sense of group cooperation.（2）Get Ss to know the value of life and the importance to protect nature.教学重点（1）How to read and organize a travel journal.（2）What to do before a trip.教学难点（1）How to get the implied meanings of an p
9、assage.（2）How to read and organize a travel journal.教具准备Multi-media classroom and other normal teaching tools.教学过程Step 1 GreetingStep 2 RevisionT：First，Ill ask some of you to give the answers to the exercises in Part 1 on Page 57.Suggested answers：are going/will go/am going to stay/will stay/am stay
10、ingis going to fly/will fly/is flyingis going to take/will take/is taking；leavesis giving；is sayingam comingare；going；are；gettingbought；will buy/are going to buy；met；will meet/are meeting/are going to meetStep 3 Lead inT：Here is good news.Your favorite singer Jay will give performances in Wuxi Stadi
11、um.But tomorrow you will take an English exam.What will you do？S1：Forget the exam and enjoy the concert first.S2：Forget the concert.Get well prepared for the exam.I can enjoy another concert of his some day.S3：.S4：.T：So we can see different students have different ideas，or different students hold di
12、fferent attitudes.（Write “hold a.attitude” on the blackboard）.Do you know what an attitude is？S：An attitude is what a person thinks about something.T：Yes，usually different people hold different attitudes.Lets turn back to Part One of this unit and make a comparison between Wang Kungs and Wang Weis a
13、ttitudes toward the trip along the Mekong.Present the chart on the screen；then give Ss a few minutes to discuss.similaritydifference1.Wang Kungs attitudeWang Weis attitude2.3.Suggested answer：similaritydifferencedream about it for a long timeWang Kungs attitudeWang Weis attitudewant to begin it from
14、 the source of the MekongIt will be difficult because of thin air and cold weather.It will be an interesting experience.will not give it up however hard it isThey should know the details before starting.She doesnt care much about details.T：Now，who do you think was right about the trip？S：Wang Kung.T：
15、Why？S：His attitude was more practical and it is always right to get well prepared before setting out for a trip.T：Quite right.Step 4 First readingT：Now Id like you to read the second part of this unit，and find out the answers to the two questions：1.How does Wang Kung feel about the trip now？2.What d
16、o you think has changed his attitude？Ss read the passage silently with some light music being played.T：Are you ready now？S：He thinks the trip is full of fun and excitement and he is eager for it.T：How can you know？S：The text says：to climb the mountain was hard work，but to go down the hills was great
17、 fun.It also says：we can hardly wait to see them.The later sentence means that Wang Kung and his sister were eager to meet their cousins and set out for the trip.T：Good answer and good explanation.You see，he can read between the lines.Class，you should learn from him.Who will be a volunteer to answer
18、 the second question？S：Ill try.At first，Wang Kung was not very eager for the trip，because he thought the trip would not be very easy because of thin air and cold weather.But the different experiences on the way to the altitude have changed his attitude.T：Can you tell us what the different experience
19、s are？S：The changeable weather，the ice in autumn，their living in the tent，and the unusual quietness at night.T：Good，you read the text very carefully.Step 5 Second-readingT：Suppose you have just come back from a trip，and you want to tell your e-pal about your trip，what will you tell him？S：Of course I
20、ll tell him what I have seen during the trip，wonderful sceneries，interesting people and customs.S：I will tell him what I eat；in some places there are special delicious food.S：I can also tell him what I hear and what I do.S：At the end of my e-mail，Ill tell him what I feel about the trip.T：So you know
21、 what to write about when writing a travel journal.And when reading such kind of articles，you also need to pay attention to these information.Please read the passage and fill in the chart.seeheardofeel（Chart one）Suggested answers：seesnowfallclear skybright starshearalmost no sound but that of the fi
22、redoride bicycle in the snowchange autumn clothes to winter clotheschange winter clothes back to autumn clothesput up tents to make campfeel（legs） heavy and coldTo climb the mountain was hard work，but to go down the hills was great fun.can hardly wait to see their cousins（Chart two）Step 6 Discussion
23、T：We all know traveling is interesting and exciting，but sometimes dangerous.Now my question is：What can we do before we set out for a trip to make our trip a safe and pleasant one？Give Ss a few minutes to discuss.S1：I think we should first decide a proper destination.Think about our time and money，t
24、hen find an ideal destination.S2：We should get to know the background information about the place well visit，such as its language，history，culture，customs，religion，politics.S3：Decide what means of transport we will take to save money and time.S4：Wed better know about the weather there，so we can prepa
25、re proper clothes.T：Yes，proper clothes can keep you warm or cool.S5：I think a compass and a local map is always necessary in case that we lose our way.T：Good.And what else will take along with you？S6：Medicine.Someone may catch cold or get sunburn，or get bitten by mosquitoes.We can take some water-re
26、sistance sunscreen and insect repellent to avoid being bitten.S7：Maybe we can wear sunglasses or straw hats to protect ourselves from the sunshine.S8：Wed better take some food and drinks.S9：Take a cell phone with us.In case of emergency，we can get in touch with the police or relatives，thus well get
27、immediate rescue.S10：Fire-starter and matches are also very useful.Fires are a great way to signal for help if you get lost.S11：I think that we can take an army knife or multi-purpose tool.They can not only be used to cut cheese or open cans，but also enable us to cut strips of cloth into bandages，re
28、move splinters，fix broken eyeglasses，and perform a whole host of repairs on malfunctioning gear.S12：We can take a flashlight for fear of darkness in the wild.For Part 2 on Page 57，the teacher can ask individual student to come to the blackboard and write one sentence each.Then ask several other Ss t
29、o correct the mistakes，if there are any，and ask them to give reasons.Through these activities，Ss are given not only translation exercises，but also proofreading exercises，in which the mistakes are the typical ones made by Ss themselves.By checking the two exercises，the teacher can find out what Ss ar
30、e still not quite familiar with and needs to be improved and make some necessary change of his/her teaching plans.T：（Present these information on the blackboard to make Ss remember them.The teacher can present the information in the form below：）T：Id like to remind you that whenever you go，dont forge
31、t to get your life insured.Step 7 Homework1.Imagine that the dialogue happens the next morning before Wang Kung and Wang Wei leave their camp.Two of you write one short dialogue between them，and act it out.2.Finish workbook exercise Part 1 “Using words and expressions” on Pages 56-57.板书设计Unit 3 Trav
32、e Journal The Fourth PeriodChart 1 Chart 2活动与探究Ask Ss to make a survey，and then interview their classmates about the means of transportation and things they would like to take with them and reasons.Namemeans of transportationreasonthings to takereasonBy boatBy trainBy airBy bus备课资料1.Get Yourself Cov
33、ered!You could fall ill or have an accident；you could have money or luggage stolen；your visit might be cancelled or cut short through injury or illness；you may have to be flown home if there is a serious incident.Taking out can cover all these risks and more.Purchasing insurance for a few pounds is
34、going to give you and your family peace of mind.2.The Ten EssentialsBy GORP Hiking Expert Karen BergerIn the 1930s，the Mountaineers，a Seattle-based hiking，climbing，and conservation organization，came up with a list of 10 essential items that no climber should be without.Map.A map not only tells you w
35、here you are and how far you have to go，it can help you find campsites，water，and an emergency exit route in case of an accident.Compass.A compass can help you find your way through unfamiliar terrainespecially in bad weather where you cant see the landmarks.Water and a way to purify it.Without enoug
36、h water，your bodys muscles and organs simply cant perform as well：Youll be susceptible to hypothermia and altitude sickness，not to mention the abject misery of raging thirst.Extra Food.Any number of things could keep you out longer than expected：a lengthy detour，getting lost，an injury，difficult terr
37、ain.A few ounces of extra food will help keep up energy and morale.Rain Gear and extra clothing.Because the weatherman is not always right.Especially above treeline，bring along extra layers.Two rules：Avoid cotton （it keeps moisture close to your skin），and always carry a hat.Firestarter and matches.T
38、he warmth of a fire and a hot drink can help prevent an encounter with hypothermia.And fires are a great way to signal for help if you get lost.First aid kit.Prepackaged first aid kits for hikers are available at outfitters.Double your effectiveness with knowledge：Take a basic first aid class with t
39、he American Red Cross or a Wilderness First Aid class，offered by many hiking organizations.Army knife or multi-purpose tool.These enable you to cut strips of cloth into bandages，remove splinters，fix broken eyeglasses，and perform a whole host of repairs on malfunctioning gearnot to mention cut cheese and open cans.Flashlight and extra bulbs.For finding your way in the dark and signaling for help.Sun screen and sun glasses.Especially above treeline when there is a skin-scorching combination of sun and snow，youll need sunglasses to prevent snowblindness，and sunscreen to prevent sunburn.
