1、Unit 3 Getting along with othersWelcome to the unit &Reading (I)I. Learning objectivesBy the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:1. learn about the friendship problems after watching the video;2. get to know the main idea and details of the text;3. analyze and understand the changes of A
2、mys emotions;4. discuss and reflect on how to get along with friends;5. offer advice on how to maintain a friendship.II. Key competence focus1. Get to know the main idea and details of the text.2. Discuss and reflect on how to get along with friends.III. Predicted areas of difficulty1. Understand th
3、e changes of emotions of Amy, the help seeker.2. Offer advice on how to maintain a friendship.IV. Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. Watch the video and finish the exercises.Bills problem: He and his best friend Paul do not share the same interests now.Janes problem: She misses her best friend at j
4、unior high very much. Harrys problem: He is too shy to make friends with the other boys in his class.2. Have a discussion on the following questions.What advice can you give these teenagers?Have you ever fallen out with your best friend? If so, share your experience.【设计意图：紧扣主题，用学生熟悉的话题作为预设教学目标的情境载体导
5、入，创造生动活泼有趣的课堂氛围，激活学生已有的知识和经验，引入主题。】Step 2 Global reading1. Understanding the general ideaT guides Ss to the following question:What is the problem facing Amy? Her best friend, Jenny, lied to her and broke her heart. 2. Understanding the details(1) T asksSs to go through the passage, find answers to
6、the following questions and fill in the missing information of the chart. (2) T asksSs to read the passage again and answer the following questions:How did Amy view her friend before?Amy thought her friend was almost like a sister to her.What did Amy and her friend plan to do last Saturday afternoon
7、?She wanted to see a film with her friend. How did Amy learn that her friend went to a caf?Her friend posted a message on social media saying she was ill.What does Cindy mean by “her behaviour” in line 24?Amys friend said she was too ill to see the film with Amy but went to a caf with another girl a
8、nyway.In what case is it time to rethink a friendship, according to David?If ones friend ignores their feelings or makes them suffer. 3. Further thinkingT guides Ss to reflect on the following questions:What are the similarities and differences between Cindys and Davids advice?Whose advice do you pr
9、efer?What advice can you offer Amy? Think carefully and then share your ideas in groups.【设计意图：设计层层递进的“问题链”，引导学生通过阐释、分析、判断等思维训练活动，进一步研读语篇，培养学生分析问题、解决问题的能力。】Step 3 In-depth reading1. Understanding the languageT: In what ways can we make our advice convincing?T guides the students to analyze replies fr
10、om Cindy and David from the following aspects:Be polite and considerateIm so sorry! But this friendship is worth savingI definitely understand how you feel.Im sure you can solve this problem together.It is sad to move on, but you have to accept that Be selective and persuasivePerhaps ., or maybe . I
11、n any case .I also had a friend who . (Support them with personal experiences or stories, if possible.)【设计意图：引导学生学习提出建议的语言风格（style of language），为之后的“论坛”打好语言基础。】2. Understanding the changes of emotionsT guides Ss to answer the following question by analyzing the changes of Amys emotions:How did Amy f
12、eel when she discovered that her best friend lied to her?The changes of emotions: shocked (I received a horrible surprise.How stupid Iwas!) angry (I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still dont feel like responding to any of her online messages.) confused (The stress of th
13、is situation is killing me. Im at a loss what to do next.)3. Further thinkingT guides Ss to further reflect on the lessons that can be learned from the forum exchange about friendship. Friendship will no longer last if there is notrust.Suggestion: Dont ever lie.Cold warwont help to fix a broken frie
14、ndship.Suggestion:Have a face-to-face talk. Remember to be open-minded and frank and to be a good listener. Friends come and go in life. Not every friend deserves to be cherished/treasured.Suggestion:Let go of the past and move on.【设计意图：引导学生感知并理解语篇承载的价值取向以及作者的观点态度，培养学生的批判性思维思维能力。】Step 4 PracticeT gu
15、ides Ss to offer advice for friendships in trouble.T: Suppose you were attending a program called Friendship Forum Exchangeon your schools radio.1. PlanningT: Tick the role you want to play.Host Help seeker Experts(at least two)2. Preparing(1) Decide on a problem that has leftthe help seekers friend
16、ship on the rocks. I fall out with my best friend because _(2) Write down your ideas and organize them in a logical way: (Apply as many words and expressions learnt in class as possible.)3. Presenting(1) The host may begin and end his/her talk as follows:Good afternoon, welcome back to our programth
17、e Friendship Forum Exchange . Lets connect the first help seeker .What advice canyou give to him/her? . May you get over the problem soon. Goodbye! So much for todays program. Thank you for being with us. See you next time.(2) RequirementsThe host is supposed to conclude the advice offered by the ex
18、perts, and offer his/her advice. Prepare some notes, if necessary.Use proper language, show sympathy and respect.Present the problem or advice in a logical way. State your ideas with emotions.【设计意图：引导学生综合运用语言，创造性地解决陌生情境中的问题，运用语言表达自己的观点态度。培养其创新性思维能力，实现能力向素养的转化，实现“深度学习”。】V. HomeworkWrite a reply to Amys post, offering your advice and helping her out of trouble.5
