英语人教版八年级下册unit4 SectionB 2a-2d.docx

Unit4 Why dont you talk to your parents?Section B( 2a-2d) By Jianzhao Zhang NO.4 Secondary School LicunLearning goals:一、 语言知识：熟练掌握以下词汇和短语:opinion, skill, typical, football, cut out, quick, continue, so that,compete, notuntil, comparewith, development, cause二、语言功能：让学生学会运用本课所学的语言知识表达中外学生面临的生活压力及应对策略三、学习策略： 1.通过略读(skimming)的方式，猜测文章大意。2.借助关键词，通过寻读 (scanning)的方式，找寻细节内容。Teaching procedureStep I PreviewCheck the answers of Page51 on workbook.Step II Lead in Have a free talk with the students about after-school activities. T: What do you usually do after school? S1: I usually do my homework. T:Do you have some after-school classes to take?S2: Yes.T: What kind of classes do you have?S3:I take lessons.S4:I havetraining.Step III Pre- readingListening competitionStep IV While readingFast reading:Ask the students to read the passage in silence and finish the tasks in 2b.Careful reading: Guide the students to read each paragraph loudly and carefully for details.(2c & 2d)Step V Post-reading1. Play the tape and ask the students to listen and read after the player. Then let them read the article freely and loudly.2. Present the students two ways of retelling the article. Let the students choose one of them to retell the article.Show the students the mind-map and ask them to complete it without looking at their books.3. CommunicationStep VI DebateNow more and more children are having different kinds of after-school classes. As a middle school student, what do you think of it? Make a survey and have a debate. Talk about the advantages anddisadvantages of having after-school classes.Step VII.WritingA magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.Topic: Why should children take after-school classes? Some parents opinions ：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.What opinions do you agree or disagree with? Why? What is your opinion?Students sheet1.Listening competition These days, Chinese children are sometimes_ on weekends than weekdays because they _ take so many after-school classes. Many of them are _ so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are _ so that they can compete and win. However, this doesnt only _ in China.2.Reading comprehension（time permitting）When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, these are six ways to make you feel goodabout yourself. Look at the mirror and say to yourself I am a special person and theres no one in the world like me. Ican do anything! It may not sound good, but it really works! Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good. Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim. Gofor it! New challenges are fun and give youa sense of accomplishmentwhen you have finished.Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even yourcousin.1. This passage may be taken from _.A. a science book B. a story book C. a magazine D. school rules2. According to the passage, when you are helping others, you will _.A. be special B. be sure C. feel nice D. be remembered3. What do the underlined (划线) words mean?A. 成就感 B. 忧伤感 C. 挫折感 D. 信任感4. Which of the following should you say NO to when you are unhappy?A. You should always look for the good things of others. B. Stay alone at home as much as possible. C. Learn something new and go fo