八年级英语下册Unit4Whydon’ttalktoyourparentsSectionB2(3a_Selfcheck)教案.docx

Unit 4 Why dont talk to your parents? Section B 2 (3a-Self check)教学过程Step 1 RevisionReview the expressions and sentences.1.一个典型的美国家庭a typical American family2.足球训练football training3.删除cut out4.比较；对比comparewith5.逼得太紧pushso hard6.一个儿童的成长a kids development7.疲惫的孩子们直到晚上七点钟后才到家。The tired children dont get home until after 7:00 p.m.8.他们总是将自己的孩子与其他的孩子相比较。They always compare their children with other children.9.他们为什么不让孩子们顺其自然呢？Why dont they let their kids be kids?10.所有这些活动会给孩子们导致很大的压力。All these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.Step 2 TalkingWork on3a:A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.List the main views:1. After-school classes can help kids get into a good university.2. I want my child to be a successful person.3. Its good for children to start learning from a young age.Ss talk with their partners about these views.Step 3 Asking and answering1.Ss say if they agree or disagree with the views above. Then give their reasons.2. Let some Ss say their reasons:S1: I disagree. Many factors may influence in ones life. Even though one goes to a good university, he may still not be successful.S2: I agree. Many great people learn things from a very young age. If the child is gifted in some area, its helpful to learn it from a young age.S3: I disagree. People shouldnt push their kids so hard. Parents shouldnt send their small kids to all kinds of classes. They shouldnt always compare their children with other children. I believe its better to let the kids be kids.3. Let some more Ss to tell their opinions.Step 4 WritingWork on 3b:1. Ask Ss whats the common problem for Chinese and American families?Ss: They have to go to many after-school classes.2. OK. Whats your opinion about after-school classes? Now think about it and write a short article about to a magazine.写作指导：本文为写自己对课后辅导班的看法，故应为议论文。因此，人称为第一人称；时态应用一般现在时态；首先，应开门见山地描述课后辅导班这一社会现象。然后，明确表明自己的看法，是支持还是不支持。接下来再用表格中所给的句型结构，一一列举自己的想法或原因。3. Ss try to write a short article by themselves.4. Walk around the class and give any help Ss may need.5. Let some Ss read their letters and correct them.One possible versionI dont agree with the idea of sending kids to after-school classes because all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. Its not good for a childs development. In my opinion, kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. I think its better that parents shouldnt compare their children with other children. Its crazy and not fair.Step 5 Self checkWork on Self check 1:1. Fill in each blank using until, so that or although.2. Fill in the blanks and try to say the meaning of it.1. You should eat more now _ you wont be hungry later.2. _ you may not like to do chores, you should help your parents around the house.3. You could save more money _ you can buy a gift for your friends birthday.4. Kids shouldnt play computer games _ late at night. They should rest early.5. _ many people like to eat junk food, they should really eat more fruit and vegetables _ they can be healthy.3. Check the answers with the Ss.Answers: so that, although, until, until, although/so thatWork on Self check 2:1. Tell Ss to read the short conversation. Then think and discuss with your partners.2. Tell Ss to try to give their advice.3. Ss work and write about their own advice.e.g.S1: Why dont you call him up and say youre sorry.4. Check the answers with the class.Answers: 1.Why dont you call him up and say youre sorry.2. You should study for the exams because you can go to many parties later.3. Why dont you tell him that you are studying and he should be quiet?Step 6 Language points1. In my opinion, it is important for children / parents to in ones opinion依看，用来表达某人的想法。e.g. In my opinion, its important for us to protect the earth.我认为,对我们来说保护地球很重要。2. Perhaps children / parents perhapsadv.大概；也许perhaps在句中位于实义动词前，助动词、系动词、情态动词后。也可用于句首或句尾,可指有礼貌地提出请求或帮助等。e.g. Perhapshe is just waiting in station.也许他正在车站等候。Step 7 Excises一、选词填空。perhaps, skill, opinion, continue, push, compare, crazy, usual, typical, cause1. Careless driving often _ accident.2. Twelve oclock is the _ time to have lunch.3. He is a writer of great _.4. It was _ of you to skate on such thin ice.5. In my _, people shall not smoke in public places.6. If you _ the two cars, youll find them very alike.7. Will you help me to _ up the window?8. Its a _ Italian restaurant.9. Please _ what you were doing before I came in.10. Id like to go away, _Franceor somewhere.Answers:causes, usual,skill,crazy,opinion,compare,push,typical,continue,perhaps二、根据汉语提示，完成下列句子。1.你怎么了？Whats _ with you?2.我父母不允许我与朋友外出闲逛。My parents dont _ me _ hang _ with my friends.3.尽管他错了，但那又不是一件大事。_, hes wrong, its not a _ _.4.其次，为什么不坐下来与你弟弟进行交流？_, why dont you sit down and _ _ your brother?5.相反，他看自己所喜欢的一直到深夜。_, he watches _ he wants _ late at night.6.他应该和朋友交谈一下，以便于他可以说一声对不起。He _ talk to his friends _ _ he can say hes sorry.7.为什么不让孩子们顺其自然呢？Why dont they _ the _ _ kids.8.人们不应该逼孩子们太紧。People shouldnt _ their children so _.An