1、八年级上册英语（NJ）教学课件Unit 8 Natural disasters第4课时 GrammarWhat were people doing when the earthquake happened?Lead-inI was sleeping when the earthquake started.People were running in all directions while pieces of glass and bricks were falling down.As I was trying to find my way out,I suddenly heard some n
2、oise above me.Look at the sentences.He was watching TV at nine yesterday.We were sleeping when you came.She was cooking dinner at that time.They were playing football that afternoon.You were reading when the telephone rang.I was washing my car at this time yesterday.Whats the rule?Circle the right v
3、erb.At this time yesterday,she is reading/was reading in the study.What were you doing/did you do at nine oclock last night?I am chatting/was chatting online with my friends when he came.It was raining/were raining yesterday.They were doing/did homework from 4:00 to 5:00 that afternoon.DiscoveringWe
4、 use“was+doing”with the pronoun _,_,_ and _.We use“were+doing”with the pronoun _,_ and _.she it Ithey weheyouExplainingTo talk about things that were happening at a particular time in the past.e.g.I was reading a book at 5 p.m.yesterday.She wasnt chatting online just now.Were your parents watching T
5、V at 9 last night?What were they discussing all day last Sunday?Communication show123at this time yesterdaythe whole night yesterdayat 4 p.m.yesterdayMake sentencesCommunication show1.The boys were playing football at 4 p.m.yesterday.2.The woman was shopping at this time yesterday.3.The girl was rea
6、ding the whole night yesterday.SummaryPast continuous tense:sb+was/were+doingPresent continuous tense:sb+am/is/are+doingSimple past tense:sb+was/were/didExplainingAttention1.If the longer action is in the main clause,we often use“when”to join them.e.g.Millie was watching TV whenAndy came into the si
7、tting-room._ longer actionExplainingAttention2.When there are two long actions,we often use“while”.e.g.While Millie was watching TV,Eddie was sleeping._ long action_ long actionExplainingAttention3.“As”can also be used to join two short actions that happen at the same time.e.g.As Millie sat down on
8、the sofa,Andy came into the sitting-room._ short action_ short actionCommunication show1.It began to rain _ Linda was having supper.2.What were you doing _ Mr Jackson came into the classroom?3._ you are driving,dont use your mobile phone.4._ years go by,China is getting richer and stronger.when/whil
9、e/aswhenWhen/While/AsAswhen,while,asFill in the blanksCommunication showwhen,while,as5.We were having a meeting _ the light went off.6.I was looking after the child _ Jenny was cooking lunch.7.The little girls sang _ they played.8._ I arrived at his office,he was chatting on the phone.whenwhileasWhe
10、n/AsPracticeComplete the survey with your own information.What were you doing in the _ class this morning?Chinese _ _ English _ _ Music _ _ Maths _ _Pair work:Ask a partner and write his/her answers.YouYour partnerWhat was/were doing when the doorbell rang?SandySammyfathermothertwin brothersdogPracticeA:What was the boy doing at the table at 5 p.m.yesterday?B:He was talking with a girl.A:Was the girl writing?B:No,she wasnt.Practice1.Review grammatical rules learned in this class.2.Preview Integrated skills.HomeworkThank you!
