王昆Module4Readingandvocabulary.doc

Unit 3 Finding the correct perspectiveReading: Challenging Student MythsTeaching goals:Language goals:1. New words and expressions.Words:agenda, rigid, deadlines, interval, session, curriculum, academyExpressions:1). let sb down2). cope with3). in harmony with4). stand sb in good stead5). Itisnevertoolateto2. To get a better understanding of the passage.Ability goals:1. To learn some useful words and expressions 2. To be able to learn and get a better understanding of the passage 3. To be able to strike a balance between study and rest and make decisions with careful thinking. Teaching important points: 1. Enable the students to have a better understanding of the passage. 2. Help the students learn how to use the important expressions and structures.Teaching difficult points:Help the students learn how to use the important expressions and structures.Teaching methods: Scanning, Skimming and Discussing.Teaching aids: A tape recorder and a projector.Teaching procedures and ways:Step 1 Lead-in Give out a questionnaire survey to each student before class, including the following questions: (Y-agree or N-disagree)1. The most successful students have no worries in exam. ( )2. Only students who work day and night will succeed. ( )3. I wont be successful in the future if I dont go to a key university. ( )4. Ill never get a good job if I dont have a university diploma. ( )In class, the teacher shows the result of the questionnaire survey to lead in the passage.Step2. Pre-reading Read the text quickly and answer the question, let the students try to understand the whole passage. Whats the text mainly about?Organization of the text CausesEffectsSolutionsMake parents proudWorried; upsetto become a more efficient and well-balanced student.Specific ways?Following a trend without careful thinkingstressed; depressedStep 3 Words & Expressions:1. Exploring Language:Play the tape for the students to listen to each part, the students should pay more attention to some words and expressions which are boldface, then guess the meanings of them. The teacher gives more examples to help students guess the meaning.E.g. 1. Following a trend without thinking carefully can make you stressed and depressed.The current trend is towards informal clothing.2. Ill never get a good job if I dont have a university diploma.She gained a diploma in Business Administration.3. Dont become rigid in your approach. He is very rigid in his ideas. 4.These excellent students really didnt want to let their parents or teachers down.I trusted him but he let me down.5. It is never too late to learn more.Itisnevertoolatetostartyourdreams2. Vocabulary Exercise Finish the activity on P24Step4. Reading & DiscussionRead the passage again to have a further comprehension by working in groups and having a discussion, then fill in the following form. list of dos and DontsNo.what to dowhat not to doreasons/ purposes12345678910Step 5 Exercises: Step 6 Homework: Go over the language points after class and review the next period.Step 7 Reflection of my classPre-teaching: a clear idea about the division of the groups into 6 groups, each group with 5 Ss. Ss form groups before class begins in order to save time.While-teaching: T observes Group discussion and provide help to each of the groups in time.Post-teaching: T gathers Ss own assessment which clearly states their gains in this class and their suggestions to the teacher for better improvement. Design For Writing: 1 Some new words： agenda,