高中英语新课标外研教案PeriodIntroductionReadingandVocabulary（Modulelifeinthefuture）.doc

Module 1Life in the FutureBrief Statements Based on This ModuleThe Analysis of Teaching Contents in This ModuleIntroductionThe topic in this module is “Life in the Future”.Before the class,the teacher may encourage the students to find some pictures of some buildings and bring the pictures to the classroom for use.They may also surf the Internet to find some vocabulary used to describe environment and building materials.To begin this part the teacher may show the students the pictures in the book and carry out an activity of asking and answering questions using the questions the book provides.The teacher may also have a brainstorm in the class with the help of the questions given.In Activity 2 the teacher may show the students such words as “brick”“concrete”“mud” and so on.Explain some if necessary.After that the teacher may encourage the students to talk about the pictures they bring to the class in groups using the words they learned in this part.At the end of this lesson the representatives will be asked to act out their dialogue.Reading and VocabularyThe teacher may list the new words or ask the students to find the new words in the course of previewing the text.By guessing from the whole context they will have a good sense of enlarging their vocabulary and this is very important in learning a language.The main idea of this passage is about the City of the Future.While reading this passage,some reading strategies are necessary:skimmingfast reading to find out the general idea of the passage as well as the answers to one or two questions;scanningcareful reading to look for important facts;guessingtry to guess unknown words from the context,understand the authors attitude and ideas from the context and understand the intention.In the teaching of the reading,the teacher can organize different reading activities according to the content of the text on purpose to train the above reading strategies and help them develop good reading habits from the very beginning.FunctionThe function of this module is “talking about the future”.Through the reading of the extracts from the City of the Future the students may have a better understanding of when to use with countable nouns and when to use with uncountable nouns.Some explanation from the teacher may be involved if necessary.And Activity 2 can act as a kind of consolidation.Listening and SpeakingIn this part the students listening and speaking abilities are trained.First the students are encouraged to use their imagination to a full extent and draw a picture of their future home and then have a discussion.Thus speaking can serve as the warming up of listening.Through listening the students may have a better understanding of the future home.GrammarThe grammar in this module is the future continuous.The future continuous is formed with will be and the -ing form of the verb.Its function is to make predictions,i.e.it describe a situation which will be in progress at a given moment in the future.To make the students clear,the teacher had better give students some exercises for consolidation.PronunciationThe pronunciation in this module is stress.The teacher may choose a short paragraph from the passage and then ask them to find the stressed words themselves.After that you may play the tape for the students to listen and check their answers.WritingActivity 1 is a preparation of writing.The students may be encouraged to read the passage to learn about how to make predictions.Through this activity the students can master some ways to tell about the future things and some words as well.In writing what they will be doing in ten years,the teacher may teach them the steps:first make an outline and write down some key words;the next step is to exchange their works with their deskmates for suggestions;the last step is correction.Everyday English First encourage the students to do this activity individually and then check with a partner.To consolidate it,the teacher may ask the students to make up a dialogue using the phrases in this part.Cultural CornerThis part introduces to us peoples predictions about the future.These predictions has turned out to be absurd,so it is very interesting to read and thus attract the students.However,it can also make the students think about this question:How do we treat the development of the world?In dealing with this part the teacher may decide the Teaching Methods.If time permits,intensive reading is necessary;but if not,extensive reading,fast reading or skimming is also OK.TaskThe task of this module is to describe ones ideal house for the future.You may first ask the students to draw a picture of the house and a plan of the rooms inside.And then the students are encouraged to say what each room in the house is and any interesting features it will have.The better ones may demonstrate their works to the whole class.Module FileThis part is a summary of this module.It may help the students to know whether they have mastered the main points or not.If time permits,the teacher may have a revision of this module by analyzing this part and consolidate it with some exercises.Five Periods for TeachingPeriod 1:Introduction;Reading and Vocabulary Period 2:Function;Listening and SpeakingPeriod 3:Grammar;Pronunciation Period 4:Writing;Everyday English Period 5:Cultural Corner;Task;Module FilePeriod 1Introduction;Reading and VocabularyThe General Idea of This PeriodBefore this period the teacher may ask the students to prepare some pictures of different kinds of buildings and look up some words describing building materials in the dictionary for future use.After that we will learn some new words that can be used to describe the building materials.In dealing with Activity 2 the teacher may have a brainstorm among the students and make them speak out the names of different building materials in English.Multimedia is of great help in leading in this part.The task of Activity 3 is to discuss what their school is made of.The teacher may encourage to talk about the pictures they bring to the class in groups using the words they learned in this part.At the end of this lesson a representative will be asked to act out their dialogue.As for Reading and Vocabulary,first the teacher may list the new words or ask the students to find the new words in the course of previewing the text.By guessing from the whole context they will have a good sense of enlarging their vocabulary and this is very important in learning a language.The main idea of this passage is about the City of the Future.Through this article not only will the students predict the prospect of our world but also they will fully develop their imagination.Teaching Important PointsEncourage the students to talk about building materials.Teaching Difficult PointsLead the students to speak out the English names of some building materials.Teaching MethodsIndividual work,pair work to get every student to participate in class.Teaching AidsSome pictures,multimedia & a blackboard.Three Dimensional Teaching AimsKnowledge and SkillsMake the students master some new words.Encourage the students to know how to describe a building.Make sure the students use simple English to have a discussion.Process and StrategiesTrain the students speaking ability through individual and pair work.Feelings and ValuesThrough the study of this module the students will surely have a better understanding of the trends of the development of the world.Meanwhile,they can know about the necessity of sustainable development.Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Lead-inT:Good morning,boys and girls!Ss:Good morning,Sir!T:Now Im very glad to see you herein my class.I hope we will enjoy staying with each other.Lets start our cooperation with Module 1 Life in the Future.Please look at the picture in our textbook.What is it?S:I think it is a building.T:Then where do you think it is?S:Perhaps it is in a big farm.T:Good!And would you like to live in it?S:I imagine a lot of fun living in it.T:Do you know what kind of building materials the building is made of?S:Yes.Judging by the color of the building,it is made of stone.T:Very good!What other materials do you know?Can you speak out the names of the building materials in English?S:The building materials we are familiar with in our daily life include aluminum,brick,concrete,glass,mud and so on.(The teacher listed the names on the blackboard.)aluminumbrickconcreteglassmudplasticrubbersteelstonewoodT:Yes.Well done!Now please try to use the building materials on the blackboard to complete the following sentences.1._is a very light metal.2._is a very strong material.3.Both _and _come from trees.4._is light,strong,very popular,and man-made.5._are often used to build walls.6._is very strong and is used in many modern buildings.7._is wet earth.8._is a natural hard material.9._is used to make windows.(The teacher check their answers.)Suggested answers:1.Aluminum2.Steel3.rubber,wood4.Plastic5.Bricks6.Concrete7.Mud8.Stone9.GlassT:All of you did very good jobs!T:Now that we have known so much about building materials,now lets talk about our teaching buildings:What materials are the teaching buildings made of/from?(Pair the students to discuss the school.Ask them to make a list and then call back answers in a whole-class setting and list the answers on the board.)T:Well done.Step 2 Fast readingT:Now lets come to Reading and Vocabulary.Suppose you are traveling to “A City of the Future”,please imagine what you will see there.What will be different from a present city?S:I think in the future world the schools are different from now.Internet-schools will take over the present schools.T:Good imagination!S:Solar energy will take the place of gas,coal,electricity and so on.S:.T:Very good!Now according to your imagination please tick the topics you think will mention.And then read the passage to check your ideas.(After a few minutes check their answers.)Suggested answers:alternativeenergycrimeshoppingenvironmententertainmentT:Good job!Now please read the text fast and then try to answer the following questions.(Show the following on the screen.)1.What is for sure about the cities in the future?A.They are getting bigger before they get smaller.B.They are getting smaller before they get bigger.C.They are getting more and more smaller.D.They will keep the same as today.2.Will a man get his telephone number in the future?A.When he is 18 years old.B.When he is 14 years old.C.When he gets married.D.When he was born.3.Which is not true in the year 2025 according to the text？A.no smokingB.batman netsC.garbage shipsD.car powered by wind4.Why do people care more about the environment in the future?A.Because they can use recycled materials.B.Because they have improved the sense of environment.C.Because the earths natural resources run out.D.Because there are more people in the world.5.What can you do in the year 2025?A.You can go shopping in the malls.B.You can entertain freely.C.You have to go to hospital to get operated.D.You can smoke in your own room.Suggested answers:1.A2.D3.A4.C5.BStep 3 VocabularyT:While reading you have learned some new words,right?Please read the words on the screen after me!Pay attention to the two words where the stress doesnt fall on the first syllable:disability,recreation.(Show the following on the screen.)clinicdisabilitymallnetonlineoutdoorsrecreationrun outsolarsurgeryurbanT:Now you may read the passage quickly again and try to make sense of the words according to the context.The sentences on the screen may be of help to you.Match them with the words or phrases.1.a problem which prevents you from doing something_2.not in a building_3.from the sun_4.free time activities,such as sport and entertainment_5.you can use this to catch a lot of fish at the same time_6.through the Internet_7.a place where you can get medical treatment_8.to do with town or city life_9.a shopping centre_10.to use up or finish completely_11.medical treatment in which the doctor cuts open your body_Suggested answers:1.6.online7.clinic8.urban9.mall10.run out11.surgeryT:Here are more exercises:match the words and phrases in Box A with those in Box B.Aarrestcarry outloadrecyclerely onwaste(v.)Balternativeenergycriminalshuge spaceshipmaterialnatural resourceoperation(After a few minutes check their answers.)Suggested answers:arrest animals,carry out operation,load huge spaceship,recycle material,rely on alternative energy,waste natural resources.T:Please read the passage one more time and spot the words or phrases in the text which mean these things.(Show the following on the screen.)1.not a wise thing to doa risky business2.someone who needs medical treatment but doesnt need to stay in hospital_3.remove_4.old people_5.you dont have to pay for something_6.a hole in the ground filled with garbage that cant be recycled_Suggested answers:1.a risky business2.outpatient3.get rid of4.senior citizens5.free of charge6.landfillStep 4 Intensive readingT:Just now we have caught the main idea of this passage.Now please read this passage carefully.While reading,please try to find out the answers to the following questions.You may discuss with your deskmate.(Show the following questions on the screen.)1.What have students in a TexasUniversity done?2.Where will garbage ships go?3.Who will batman nets catch?4.Where wont people be allowed to smoke?5.How will people go shopping?6.What number will people keep for life?7.What wont people have to pay for?8.How will cars be different?9.What will the doctors do from a distance?10.Where will old people go without moving?(The teacher may ask the students to ask and answer the questions in pairs.)Suggested answers:1.They have thought how to run a city in 2025.2.To the Sun.3.Criminals.4.Within a citys limits.5.Online.6.Their telephone number.7.Recreation.8.They will be powered by electricity.9.Surgery.10.Anywhere in the world.T:Wonderful jobs,all of you!Step 5 DiscussionT:In the passage we have learned some predictions about the city of the future.Now discuss in groups of four the following questions:1.Which prediction is the strangest?2.Which prediction is the most useful?3.Which prediction will come true first?4.Which prediction will come true last?(Call back the ideas from different pairs,one at a time,and ask the rest of the class to comment on them.Try to encourage a discussion.)Step 6 Summary and homeworkT:This period first we learned about some building materials.And then we read an article about the city of the future.In the article we learned quite a lot of new words.Above all,we have mastered the usages of the words.Whats more,we carried out a discussion about the topic.After class,please memorize the new words weve learned and choose a question in Activity 7 to give your own idea.Thats all for today.Good-bye,everyone.Ss:Good bye,teacher.The Design of the Writing on the BlackboardModule 1Life in the FutureThe first periodalternative energycrimeschoolspublic servicesshoppingenvironmenttrafficweatherentertainmentRecords after Teaching_Activities and Research1.Encourage the students to think of more building materials.2.Lead the students to add more topics to the list.Reference for TeachingLanguage Points1.mention v.提及,提到n.提及,说起Nobody mentioned anything to me about it.没人跟我提过这事儿。You mentioned in your letter that you might be moving abroad.你在信中谈到你可能要移居国外。He made no mention of his work.他根本没提他的工作。The concert did not even get a mention in the newspapers.报纸对这场音乐会只字未提。mention “提及,提到,说起”,可作名词和动词,作动词时后可跟名词或从句作宾语。Dont mention it.为别人道谢时回答用语,表”不客气”。例如:Thanks for you help.多谢你帮忙。Dont mention it.不用客气。2.for sure 确实;肯定地I think he left for America a year ago,but I cant say it for sure.我想他一年以前去了美国,但是我也不敢肯定。He will be here for sure within an hour.他一个小时之内肯定到这儿。for sure 是一种非正式的用法,常用在口语中,相当于for certain,指对某事很有把握。be sure of/about sth./doing sth.对（做）某事有把握be sure +从句”对有把握”be sure to do sth.一定,务必make sure of/about sth./doing sth.弄清楚,查明make sure +从句”弄清楚,查明”例如:We are sure of/about our success.我们很有把握成功。We are sure that our conclusion is in accordance with the facts.我们相信我们的结论与事实相符。Hes sure to come tomorrow.他明天一定会来。Make sure that you turn off the lights before you leave the classroom.确保你离开教室前要关灯。Make sure of the time at which the train for Shanghai leaves.查明开往上海的火车何时离开。Make sure he writes it down.让他一定记下来。3.rely on/upon sb./sth.指望或依赖某人/某物 The boy always relies on his sister to finish his homework.这男孩总是依赖他的姐姐给他完成作业。 The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.这一产业靠的是原料便宜,不涨价。rely on/upon sb./sth.to do sth.”依靠;依靠”，后面常接不定式和v.-ing形式(动名词复合结构)。depend on 与count on 也是此义。First of all,we should count on self-reliance.首先,我们应该依赖自力更生。It is foolish to depend on Middle Eastern countries for our oil supplies.把我们的石油供应都依赖于中东国家是鲁莽的。You should not always depend on your parents.你不能总是依赖父母。4.limit n. 界限;限度;限制vt. 限制;限定There is a limit to the pain we can bear.我们能忍受的疼痛是有限度的。He knows the limits of his power.他知道自己的权限。Families are limi