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2、ll by creating an information gap and stimulating their desire to discover thingsII Important points: 1.Words and expressions 2. The Moral Focus: Creative ThinkingIII Difficult points:the Present Continuous Passive Voicewhat ever, where ever, however, whenever, whoeverthe usage about dareIV Teaching
3、 Aids:A tape recorder, a toothpick, gloves, a sock, a plastic bag , pictures or objects of some daily things like chopsticks, a cell phone, a CD player, a MP3, a computer, a refrigerator, a mirror, a satellite receiver etc. V Teaching Procedures: Step 1 Warming upTalk about something that is seeming
4、ly common and trigger the students to discover something unique by observing carefully and thinking lively.Create a proper learning environment and get the students geared for the oncoming classroom activitiesBrainstormingPresent objects: a toothpick, a sock and a plastic bagProvoke the students thi
5、nking by encouraging them to think of the new uses of the above objectsBe ready to accept any offered answersTry to involve as many students as possibleStep 2 Pre-listening1. Show pictures of some daily things including one or two but not all of the objects that are to be described2. Prepare the stu
6、dents for the listening by encouraging them to discover what are being describedStep 3 Listening and Identifying1. Listen to the tape and identify what is being described.2. Talk about the possible uses of the described things.3. Ring a bell to the Simple Present Passive Voice Step 4 Talking and Gue
7、ssingGroup work Divide the whole class into several groupsThink about the objects we use in our daily life. Describe two or three of the objects to the other groups and see if they can guess what you are describing. Remember not to make it too easy to guessTake turns to do the describing and guessin
8、gUse the following structures and questions to help with the description and guessingIt is used for. It can be found.It is often seen.They are made of(from)This thing can be put .What does it look like? What is it used for?What is it made of? Who usually uses it?How do people use it? How does it wor
9、k?When is it used? Where do you usually see it ?Step 5 A Discussion1. Work in groups of six2.Discuss about the good impact of one of these things.3.Each group member contributes some notes to the reporter of the group4.Report to the whole classStep 6 Listening in WBListen to the tape and fill in the
10、 information chart below. Compare the information with the partnerStep 7 Pair workWork in pairs.Look at the space projects below and decide which one is the most useful.Put “1” in front of the most useful project and “5” in front of the least useful. Compare answers with the other pairs and explain
11、your choicesStep 8 Summary Summarize the good impact of all the things described and mentioned. Think about the potential problems with the things described and mentionedSuggest solutions to the problemsHomeworkPrepare for the talking part in Wb Period 2I. Teaching Aims: Learn phrases and sentences
12、of expressing agreement and disagreement (Absolutely. /Thats exactly what I was thinking. /Thats a good point./ Thats just how I see it./ Thats worth thinking about./ I disagree. /Im afraid I dont agree. /Well, it depends. /Well, I dont know. /Well, I am not sure about that)II Important points:1. wo
13、rds and expressions2. To learn how to state ones points clearly.3. Moral Focus: Communication and Cooperation III Difficult points:1. Useful expressions for agreement and disagreement2. Learn the art of persuading IV Teaching Aids:a set of multi-media teaching system, some episodes from Family Album
14、, USA and Mr Bean, some role cardsa toothpick, a sock, a plastic bag , chopsticks, a cell phone etc.V Teaching Procedures: Step 1 Warming upDraw the students attention by identifying the following statements. 1. The word “boat” can be spelled using four letters from the word “automobile”.2. 11minute
15、s past 5 oclock is 48 minutes before 6 oclock.3. If you turn a left-handed glove inside out , it will fit on a right hand?Step 2 Problem Solving 1. Discuss in groups of three about the possible problems with things mentioned the previous day Examples: chopsticks, car, air-conditioner etc.2. Provide
16、solutions to all these problems and share opinions with other groups3.Tolerate different opinions from other groups Step 3 Listening and Speaking 1.Describe one or two of the teachers stressful situations 2. Encourage students to give solutions3.Exchange ideas with other studentsStep 4 Speaking and
17、ActingDiscuss about Janes problem and express opinionsJane wants to buy a cellphone. Before she buys one, she asks her parents and her best friend what they think. Work in groups of fourDecide which role each group member should playTake a few minutes to prepare the role cardsReport your decision to
18、 the class when you have finished the discussionStep 5 Looking and Learning 1.Watch some episodes from Family Album, USA and Mr Bean(走遍美国和憨豆先生的几组镜头)2. Recognize more ways of expressing opinions( Oh, I do so agree. Absolutely right. Definitely. I guess so. I cant agree with you there. Not really. Not
19、 exactly. No way.)Step 6 Describing and Deciding1. Encourage the students to disclose their problems by asking l What troubles you most?l What is your problem?l What is your worry?l What upsets you?2. Get them to know where to find help by askingl To whom do you usually turn for help?l Where can you
20、r problems be possibly solved?l Who can most probably serve as a helper? (Possible answers: Psychology Center, Hotline Service, Chatting Room, A Radio or TV Chitchat Programs)Step 7 Thinking and Judging Lead the students gradually to the Unit Topic Technology by askingl What do you know about techno
21、logy?l Why does the government pay so much attention to the development of technology?l Why is technology so important to peoples life?l In what way has it changed or improved peoples life?HomeworkProfound understanding the positive effect of technology on individuals, nations and even the whole glo
22、be by surfing the internet and collecting related informationHunt for caring stories hailed by technology and share the stories with other students in the next class.Period 3I Teaching Aims: 1. To have a general understanding of how technology has changed the way people live2.To get a rough idea of
23、the Present Continuous Passive VoiceII Important points:1. Words and expressions2. Present Continuous Passive Voice 3. the Moral Focus: Love & CaringIII Teaching Aids: a tape recorder, the multimedia teaching system, etc.IV Teaching Procedures: Step 1 Warming upGreetingsStudents description of some
24、new inventions accompanied with photos downloaded from the internet Step 2 Story Sharing1. Share the caring stories hailed by technology 2. Comment on such stories Step 3 Presentation 1. Comments on the great impact brought by technology and life in a technological time2. Discuss these questions wit
25、h a partner before readingl Have you ever used a cell phone? Do any of your classmates have cell phones?l How is the way we live today different from life in the past?l How have inventions and new technology changed our way of life?l Why are things like cell phones, computers and TV so popular?l Wha
26、t invention do you think is the most important in the human history?Step 4 Pre-readingRead the headline and guess the meaning of “Life on the Go”.What information do you expect to find in the text? ScanningWhich country does the girl in the passage come from? How do you know?What is the other exampl
27、e that is being used to support the idea? Step 5 ReadingRead the first paragraph and answer the following questionsWhat new invention is being discussed?What kind of people are being talked about in this passage?Read the whole text for through understanding and fill out the outline of the text An Ou
28、tline of the TextWang Mei is an example of Chinese teenagers who have cell phones.Cell phones can be used for many things.For Example:_Cell phones also cause problems.In school_At home_There are several reasons why teenagers like cell phones. 1)_2)_3)_Wang Mei explains why she likes her cell phone a
29、nd what she uses it for.Step 6 Post-readingAnswer the following questions.Why do some schools not let students use cell phones? Do you agree?Why do teenagers like cell phones so much?Wang Mei says that cell phones are the most useful inventions ever. Do you agree? Which invention do you think is the
30、 most useful? Why?What does the title “Life on the go” mean?What is the writers attitude toward this problem? How do you know? Step 7 An Activity Find out how many students have phones in the classInterview one of them and find out what his or her phone is like. These questions may help you do the i
31、nterviewWhat type of phone do you have?When and where did you buy it?Who gave you the financial support?Why do you want to have a phone?What is your parents opinion?.Describe the phone and explain the reasons to the whole class Step 8 A Project Design your own cell phone. You work for a company that
32、 makes cell phones. Your manager wants you to design a new model to increase the sales among Chinese high school students. Work in groups and draw your model.Advertise your model These questions may help you do the jobl What colour is it?l What size is it?l What shape is it?l What material is it mad
33、e from?l What features does it have?l How much will it cost?Let the students make their own choices with reasons availableHomeworkReview the words and expressions we have just learned. Period 4I. Teaching Aims: 1. To encourage the students to pick out the useful phrases on their own like throughout
34、the world, stay in touch with sb., call for help, in case of emergency, have fun, be cool etc. 2.To fulfill Word Study in the form of a Memory Competition press teenager remind dare emergency dial obey throughout calendar3.To enable the students to formulate the rules of the Present Continuous Passi
35、ve Voice ,test out the rules and finally refine their interlanguage II. Important points:1. Words and expressions2. the comprehension of the intergrating skills text.III. Difficult points:Practising and using the Present Continuous Passive VoiceIV. Teaching Aids: A tape recorder, a cassette etc.V. T
36、eaching Procedures:Step 1 Warming upWord Game Work in pairs and make new wordsHow many words can you make by moving the sides of the box?SIDRCOATATOEPREMExamples: STOP ROOM SOAP DATE etcStep 2 PresentationListen to the text again and enable the students to pick out on their own useful words , phrase
37、s and sentences Useful WordsUseful PhrasesUseful Sentencesemergencystay in touch with sbNew functions are being added to the phones Talk about the reasons why these words, phrases and sentences are worth their attentionStep 3 Word StudyMatch the words and phrases with the meaning on the right (See W
38、ord Study, page 61 )A Memory Competitionl Books closed. l Two Groups Group 1: Girls Group 2: Boysl Two boys and two girls act as secretaries l The group which gets more guesses wins. Step 4 Grammar Read the text again and try to identify the sentences that have the similar structureWords and images
39、are being sent throughout the world.They are being used as cameras and radios, and to sent e-mail or surf the internet.New functions are being added to the phones.Let the students formulate the rules of the Present Continuous Passive Voice through careful observationStep 5 Pair WorkTest out the rule
40、s and get feedback through peer interaction by putting the following into the Present Continuous Passive Voice and change the following sentences into questions, using the Present Continuous Passive Voice (see page 61)Step 6 An InterviewAfter studying in the new school for a couple of months, you co
41、me across some problems with both your study and your life. In your opinion, the school should put more money in improving both the classroom facilities and dormitory facilities. Therefore, you go to see the headmaster and talk about your personal problems or even complaints. An InterviewOne student
42、 act as the headmaster and the other as the student suffering from the problems. The interview takes place in the Headmasters office.Hopefully the student can use such structures as I am being given too much homework. We are always being highly controlled by the teachersNot enough opportunities are
43、being offered to us studentsAt night, I am frequently being disturbed by the noise from the nearby construction site. l Personal opinions are to be concluded:More teaching facilities are being needed Air conditioners should be added to the dorm in case of hot and humid weather.A telephone and a comp
44、uter are also neededl . Review the expressions of agreement and disagreementStep 7 Writing Write a letter to the Headmaster describing the heavy burden given by the school and complaining about the poor studying and living conditions. Personal opinions and suggested solutions are supposed to be incl
45、uded Put your letter in the Headmasters Letter Box Homework Finish Part 1&2, p136 in WB Period 5I. Teaching Aims: 1. To impress the students with the great impact of technology2.To use the words and phrases to describe things(press, teenager, remind, dare, emergency, dial, obey, throughout, calendar
46、, throughout the world, stay in touch with sb., call for help, in case of emergency, have fun, be cool.) To think about the problems caused by technologyII. Teaching Aids: A cellphone, pictures of a robot and computer, the multi-media teaching system, etc.III. Teaching Procedures:Step 1 Warming upEn
47、joy some well-selected MTVsComments on the producing of these MTVs and the use of new technologyImpress the students with the great impact of technology by displaying Hi-tech achievements. Ask the students to imagine the future inventionsStep 2 Language InputRead the passage and think what is missin
48、g in this future world?Imagine that you are one of the students chosen to solve the problem. Write a letter to Q 12 in which you explain love and friendship. Remember that Q12 is a computer that does not understand how human beings feel and what human life is like. Tell Q12 about how we think, how w
49、e feel about each other, and try to give examples of love and friendshipTell your classmates about the examples that you are going to useA Letter to Q12 Love is the Everlasting Topic of the World. The following may help you with the writingStep 3 A DesignWork in groups of five.Work out some regulati
50、ons for the communities to keep the teenagers away from the Cyber Cafe. Step 4 Tips for reading Learn to become a smart readerLook at page 63 and read these tips. Help the students get better ways in dealing with reading comprehensions. Step 5 TalkingModern technology helps us do many of the things
51、we want to do. But technology can also cause problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern technology?Work together with your partner. Write down the advantages and disadvantages of the following inventions.ItemsAdvantagesDisadvantagesCellphones1.Cellphones help us keep in touch with friends and family.1.Using a cellphone is expensive.2.Overusing it may disturb our work.RobotsComputersDiscuss about the advantages and disadvantages of modern technology with the help of the lists.HomeworkFinish off the Wb exercises of this unit.Go over the whole unit and the grammar focus.
