1、Unit 3 Language in use【教学目标】l Knowledge objectiveGet the students to be able to use the key vocabulary and new words they learn in this unitl Ability objectiveTo summarize and consolidate the adverbial clause of time. l Moral objective1. To be glad to take part in the festival activities and enjoy t
2、he happiness.2. To respect the western culture.【教学重点】To be able to write a passage to introduce the festival.【教学难点】Through listening, speaking and writing, let students practise the adverbial clause of time.【教学方法】PWP method, task-based method 【教学手段】A tape recorder, multimedia and some pictures【教学过程】
3、Step 1 Revision and lead-in通过对比句子，明确until, as soon as, while等引导的时间状语从句，并在课文中标记出来。Step 2 Language practice and grammar聚焦时间状语从句种类从属连词例 句说 明时间状语从句whenWhen I came into the room, he was writing a letter.来源:when “当时”。I was walking along the street when (这时) suddenly Tom patted me on the shoulder.when “这时”
4、或“在那时”，“这时”。whileWhile it was raining, they went out.I stayed while he was away. All of us are working hard while he is sleeping.( 并列连词“然而”)hile指“在某一段时间里”，“在期间”，while引导的动作必须是持续性的。asHe hurried home, looking behind as he went.As (随着) time goes by, I like China better.as（一边一边）引导持续性动作，强调主句和从句的动作同时发生；“随着
5、”。beforeBe a pupil before you become a teacher.I finished my task before I went home.before“在之前”afterHe arrived after the game started.after“在之后”till untilWe waited till/until he came back.（直到）She didnt stop working until eleven oclock.（直到才）Until he had passed out of sight, she stood there. (直到)如主句动
6、词是持续性动作，常用肯定式，表示“直到为止”；如主句动词是瞬间动词，要用否定式notuntil表示“直到才”，从句放在句首表示强调，一般用untilsinceGreat changes have taken place in China since (自从)1978.“自从以来”，主句动词应为持续性的，从句动词为瞬间的。状语从句在主句之前时一般用逗号与主句分开，如从句在主句之后则不必用标点符号。as soon asAs soon as I arrive in Shanghai, Ill write to you.“一就”1. Complete the sentences with the co
7、rrect form of the words or expression in the box. There may be more than one answer. after as soon as since until while1) _ our friends arrived, we all went to the square. 2) _ they were watching TV, we listened to music and sang traditional songs. 3) _it was twelve oclock, we all shouted “Happy New
8、 Year”. 4) We stayed there _ she arrived. 5) He has made a lot of progress _he started to learn English last month. 2. Complete the conversation with the expressions in the box. a) after the food has all gone b) as soon as youre readyc) before there are too many people d) before we go e) when we get
9、 back f) while were waiting for the New YearBetty: When are we going to the party? Daming: Were waiting for you. We can go (1) _. Betty: OK, lets go. Its better to be early and get there (2) _. Daming: Yes, we dont want to get there (3) _. Betty: Oh, Daming! You always think about eating. Daming: We
10、ll, its something to do (4) _. Betty: Dont you want to make a wish for the New Year (5) _?Daming: No, its OK. Ill make one (6) _. Step 3 Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about yourself. 1. Do you do your homework before you have dinner?2. Do you listen to music while you are doing your homewo
11、rk? 3. What do you do after school? 4. Do you get out of bed as soon as you wake up?5. What do you say when someone gives you a present? 学生以小记者采访的形式，互问互答，全班展示反馈。Step 4 Complete the passage with the words in the box. before until When whileChristmas is a happy holiday. (1)_ it comes, people celebrate
12、 it in different ways. To many people in the world, this time of year is the season for giving and receiving presents. Children think that Father Christmas waits (2) _ they are asleep and then comes in and leaves presents for them. They would like him to come (3) _they fall asleep, so they can see h
13、im. They do not know that it is their parents who put the presents at the end of their beds (4) _they are sleeping. 浏览单词，通读语段，完成短文填空，全班核对答案。Step 5 Complete the passage with the expressions in the box. as well get together have a picnic spend some time take a vacation the end of I always count down t
14、he days until (1) _ the term, because then it is the beginning of the holiday. We have several weeks off and we can (2) _ doing our favourite things. For example, we can (3) _with friends. When the weather is good, we can (4) _in the park and play games (5) _. Sometimes we can (6) _in a different pa
15、rt of the country. For me, I always like enjoying myself on the beach in the south, but it depends on the weather. I just hope it will be sunny when it is time for the next holiday. I cannot wait! 学生浏览方框中的短语，并理解和识记短语的意思，独自完成短文，全班核对答案。Step 6 Complete the conversations with the sentences in the box. a
16、) Enjoy yourself! b) Good luck! c) Have a nice trip! d) Well done!1 Were going to visit the Grand Canyon with Aunt Li for the holiday. _2 Im going to a birthday party tomorrow. Oh, good! _3 Im taking my driving test tomorrow. _4 Ive just run one thousand metres and beaten everyone! _学生先独立完成对话，然后核对答案
17、，在全班展示。Step 7 Listening1教师和学生谈论假日计划，引出听的内容。2. Listen and check () the speakers holiday plans. Mike TomBecky Jane Go to a new place Go to a favourite place Stay at home Take a friend home 3 Listen again. Work in groups and talk about the speakers holiday plans. Whose plan do you think is the most int
18、eresting? Step 8 Complete the passage with the sentences in the box. a) There were a lot of local people there as well as some tourists.b) I had a wonderful day and I will never forget it.c) During my first year, I went to the beach for the Labour Day holiday. d) Someone made a circle of flowers for
19、 me to wear too.Many years ago, I lived in Greece, on a very beautiful island. On 1st May, Greek people celebrate Labour Day, and it is also a festival to celebrate the beginning of summer. (1)_The sun was shining brightly and the sea was clear blue. I went to a small restaurant by the sea and waite
20、d while they cooked fish over a fire for lunch. It was delicious. (2) _Everyone celebrated the festival and enjoyed themselves. All the girls and women wore flowers in their hair. (3) _In the afternoon, people played traditional Greek music and danced on the beach. I danced with them until the eveni
21、ng. (4)_Step 9 Around the world Talk about the public holidays in the US.Public holidays in the US Apart from Independence Day, Labour Day and Thanksgiving, the US has several other important holidays during the year. Martin Luther King Day in January celebrates the birthday of the great civil right
22、s leader. Columbus Day in October remember Christopher Columbus arrival in the Americas in 1492. 马丁路德金纪念日（Martin Luther King, Jr. Day）是美国联邦法定假日，纪念民权运动领袖马丁路德金牧师的生日。日期定为一月的第三个礼拜一，是在他生日1月15日左右。 金是美国民权运动中主张非暴力抗议种族歧视的主要领袖，1968年遇刺身亡。虽然他遇刺之后不久就有人建议建立纪念日，之后罗纳德里根总统于1983年签订法律，1986年第一次庆祝。 哥伦布日为10月12日或10月的第二个星期
23、一，以纪念哥伦布于1492年首次登上美洲大陆。哥伦布日是美国于1792年首先发起纪念的。当时正是哥伦布到达美洲300周年纪念日，纽约市坦慕尼协会发起举办了纪念活动。1893年，芝加哥举办哥伦布展览会，再次举办了盛大的纪念活动。从此，每年的这一天，美国大多数州都要举行庆祝，教堂礼拜和学校活动以纪念这个具有历史意义的日子。阅读短文，完成表格Public holidays in the USWhen to celebrate itWhy to celebrate itMartin Luther King DayIn January.To celebrate the birthday of the g
24、reat civil rights leader.Columbus DayIn October.To remember Christopher Columbus arrival to the Americas in 1492.Step 10 Work in groups. Choose a Chinese festival and answer the questions. 1. Do people celebrate this festival in other countries or only in China?2. Do people celebrate the festival at
25、 the same time in different areas?3. Is the festival on the same day or date every year?4. Do people eat special food during the festival?5. Do people wear special clothes?6. Do people usually stay at home or go somewhere to celebrate?Step 11 Write sentences about the festival. Use your answers in A
26、ctivity 10 to help you. Join the sentences with as soon as, until, while, when, etc. Step 12 Make a poster. Find some pictures showing the festivalStep 13 Summary & HomeworkSummary: In this class, we have learned some phrases and sentences.Some phrases: make progress, wake up, fall asleep, count dow
27、n, depend on, as well as Some sentences: 1. While they were watching TV, we listened to music and sang traditional songs. 2. He has made a lot of progress since he started to learn English last month. 3. Do you get out of bed as soon as you wake up? 4. I always count down the days until the end of the term.（师生一起诵读）Homework：1背诵本模块的重点单词和短语。2归纳总结本模块的重点句型。3. 学做一张节日的海报。第 7 页
