M8U1grammar and usage 1.doc

牛津高二英语M8U1 The written word 教案The fifth periodGrammar and usage (1)Teaching aims:1. Enable the students to learn different kinds of negative statements.2. Help the students to learn how to use these negative statements correctly.Teaching important and difficult points:Teach the students to use the negative statements correctly and properly.Teaching methods:Analyzing, summarizing and practicingTeaching aidsA projector and a computerTeaching procedures & waysStep 1: General introduction The grammar items in this unit focus on negative statements. You are expected to understand the meanings of negative statements. You will also learn the ways to make a negative statement. Then you may apply what you have learnt to practical use by finishing two exercises.Step 2: ExercisesTurn the following into negative statements:1. Theyre listening to pop music now._ 2. Many people can speak English nowadays._ 3. You must make your bed after you get up every day._4. His mother has a beautiful car._5. We need a pen and piece of paper._6. I need wear a warm coat._7. The old man always goes for a walk in the park after supper._8. The doctors volunteer in the countryside every year._9. Mike does sports in the afternoon._ 10. Youd better talk with your parents right now._Keys:1. They arent listening to pop music now.2. Many people cant speak English nowadays.3. You dont have to make your bed after you get up every day.4. His mother doesnt have a beautiful car.5. We dont need a pen and piece of paper.6. I neednt wear a warm coat.7. The old man seldom goes for a walk in the park after supper.8. The doctors dont volunteer in the countryside every year.9. Mike doesnt do sports in the afternoon.10. Youd better not talk with your parents right now.Step 3: Explanation and practice:1. Make a list of the most commonly used negative words:no, not, never, neither, hardly, seldom, few, little, barely2. Please decide whether it is a true statement: John Keats was a famous short story writer. This statement is untrue. We can correct an untrue statement in the following way:John Keats was not a famous short story writer.3. As we learned, negative statements are often used to correct a mistaken idea. Lets recall the ways to make negative statements.4. Read Part 1 and Part 2. When not is used with a negative prefix, the meaning of the sentence is positive. However, the positive meaning is not as strong as that of a direct positive statement. For example:Students are not discouraged to discuss things with their classmates. (Students are encouraged to discuss things with their classmates.)Your actions were not inexcusable, but they were certainly not appropriate. (Your actions were excusable, but certainly not appropriate.)It is not uncommon for him to be late. (It is very common for him to be late.)not can be used before a phrase of time, distance or a noun phrase to emphasize the negative meaning of the phrase. For example:It is not a long distance from the city center to the new railway station. (=It is very near from the city center to the new railway station.)It will not be long before most people around the world know how to use a computer. (=Soon, people around the world will know how to use a computer.)There were not many people present for the lecture. (=There were very few people present for the lecture.)5. Read Part 3. In informal English, the negative expressions can be used with whether and if to show doubt or uncertainty. For example:I wouldnt be surprised if they didnt buy a house soon. (=I wouldnt be surprised if they bought a house soon.)I wonder whether/if I shouldnt get a haircut. (=I wonder whether/if I should get a haircut.)I wonder whether/if I shouldnt buy a new suit. (=I wonder whether/if I should buy a new suit.)6. Read Part 4. Pay attention to some negative expressions.on no account, in no circumstances, never before, nowhere, at no time, by no means,7. Read a book report written by Sharon. Try to cycle the negative statements.Answers：A 1 he experiences a childhood without parents. 2 He is raised with other children who also have no parents. 3 He is then sent to a workhouse, where he has to work very hard and hardly has time to relax. 4 Oliver does not like anything about the workhouse. 5 The children is treated very badly and seldom has enough food or water. 6 Fagin is not a good character. 7 Oliver does not want to steal from anyone, but in order to survive, Oliver is forced to become a criminal. 9 Mr Barnlow is a generous man without any of Fagins vices. 10 Unless Oliver can escape, he will never be reunited with Mr Barnlow. 11 He will have only misfortune, not a real family and the love he deserves, but only bad luck. 8. Finish Part B individually.AnswersB 1 would rather, than 2 not uncommon 3 Not many 4 cant tooStep 4 Language points1.serve (P8)verb T : 服务,接待to provide food or drinks: 提供食物,饮料等service noun U : 服务,接待2.raise (P9)verb T : 抚养;抬高, 提高; 举起3. abuse (9)verb T : 虐待4