1、单元教学设计（4）Speaking &Writing (Period 4)Teaching goals 教学目标1. Target language目标语言a. 重点词汇和短语disagree with, flatter, shine, make an effort to, editor, communicate, situation, gratefulb. 重点句子Although I really try to talk to my classmates, I still find it hard to make good friends with them.I do want to ch
2、ange this situation, but I dont know how I would be grateful if you could2. Ability goals 能力目标a. Learn how to talk about agreement and disagreement.b. Help the Ss learn how to express their ideas and give their opinionscEnable the Ss how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to commun
3、icate with people.d. To write an essay to give your opinions about how to make good friends.3. Learning ability goals 学能目标Help the Ss to learn how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to communicate with people.Enable the Ss to write an essay to give your opinions about how to make g
4、ood friends.Teaching important& difficult points教学重点和难点a. Teach the Ss how to write a letter as an editor to give advice on how to communicate with people.b. Teach the Ss how to write an essay to give your opinions about how to make good friends.Teaching methods教学方法Task-based learning.Pairs work and
5、 group work.Discussion and cooperative learning.Teaching procedures & ways教学过程与方式Step I RevisionCheck the homework, asking them to read out their ideas for the class.T: Lets check the homework. Id like some of you to read out their ideas. For the class. Volunteer!Possible versions:Step II TalkingFir
6、st get the Ss to listen to what a Canadian say about T: Now were going to listen to what Leslie Clark, a Canadian has got to say about making friends. After listening, please talk about the two questions in groups of 4. Try to use the following expressions.1 Do you agree with her?2 What do you think
7、 of people from foreign countries?AgreementDisagreementI think so.I dont think so.I agree.I dont agreeThats correct. ExactlyOf course not.Thats exactly my opinion.Im afraid not.Youre quite right. I dont think you are right.Step III WritingThis part asks the Ss to write their advice to Xiaodong as an
8、 editor. First, let the Ss to discuss how to write a letter to offer some advice with their partners. Second, teacher shows the instructions on how to write a proposal letter on the screen. Third, ask the Ss to read the letter on Page 7. Ask them to discuss what Xiaodongs problem is and what is the
9、solution they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books. Fourth, give them ten minutes to write the letter. At last, ask some of the Ss to read their letters for the class while the teacher gives some comments.The discussion of the solution itself, based on the analysi
10、s of the problem, is the core of a proposal. Ill give you some instructions about how to write the body part of a proposal letter as follows.StepWhat should be writtenHow do we writePart IPresenting the problemIntroducing the topic and analyzing the problemPart IIProposing the solutionExplaining the
11、 proposal in great detailPart IIIConclusionConcluding by reconfirming the proposed solutionLets read the letter on Page 7.And try to find out what Xiao Dongs problem is and what is the solution they can offer in groups of 4, with the help of the points given on the books.The Ss are discussing Xiao D
12、ongs letter.Possible version:Dear Xiao Dong, I am sorry to hear about your problem and thank you for your trust. Youre feeling quite lonely and find it hard to make friends with your classmates, because you have some problems in communicating with people.You are asking how to make good friends with
13、others. Id like to give you some advice on it. First of all, I think you should make an effort to change the situation. Because friends and friendship are important to you. You can try your best to start talking to people about what you both like. Youd better find the chance to join in peoples discu
14、ssion in order to understand and communicate with each other. You may show your interest in their talk. You should try to make friends with one or two classmates. If you want to develop a friendship with others, you should first have self-confidence. If you want others to treat you as friends, you s
15、hould first treat them as friends. Being a good listener is also important. When listening to a friend, you can show that you are concentrated by looking into his or her eyes and asking questions.I hope my advice is helpful and I wish you make some good friends successfully as soon as possible.Best
16、wishes, Yours truly LihuaStep IV Writing TaskFirst ask the Ss to read the proverbs and choose some you agree or disagree with to write a passage. Second teach them how to an argumentative essay by showing the instructions. Third, give them 10 minutes to write down the passage. Finally ask some Ss to
17、 read their passage for the class and the teacher gives some comments.T: Read the proverbs and choose some you agree or disagree with to write a passage. And then Ill show you the instructions how to an argumentative essay.How to write an argumentative essayTitleChoose a proverb and make a good titl
18、eIntroductionExplain for what reasons you agree or disagreeSecond ParagraphThink out three arguments to support your ideasConclusionWrite what you should do and whyNotes:1. The subject is well-presented.2. The evaluation is credible and well-supported.3. It has a clear and effective style.Ss to read
19、their passages for the class.towards money and friendship.Step V HomeworkFinish off the WB Exx and sum up the whole unit.Collect the materials about friends and friendship to prepare an English party.T: Most of our friends are human beings, but sometimeswe make friends with animals or even things. W
20、rite a passage about one of your unusual friends. It can be a pet or one of your favorite objects. Your writing should include the following points:1. Description of your unusual friend.2. How do you become friends?3. How do you get along with each other?4. What do you learn from your unusual friend?Read the famous book Annes diary after class in order to make the Ss understand the text much deeply and improve their extensive reading ability.