Unit4Iusedtobeafraidofthedark (2).doc

Unit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Part 1: Teaching design (第一部分：教学设计)Section B GoalsTo talk and listen about past likingsTo Read about past lifeProceduresWarming up by reviewing “used to”To start with we shall make a review of “used to.used to do结构, 过去惯常, 以前习惯于We used to grow peanuts. 我们过去是种花生的。verB: habitually do something (use only in the past tense) (Example: She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally)1a Checking and listingLook at the pictures on page 13 and check the things you used to like when you were a child. Taking a rest Taking photos together Dancing together1b Doing pairworkWhat other things did you like to do when you were a child? Write sentences in the box on page 13. Then discuss them with a partner.I used to go to the gym class.I used to paint pictures.I used to attend the music class.I used to study spiders and other insects.I used to raise big dogs.I used to fly in an airplane.2a Listening and checkingYou are going to listen and check on page 13 the sentences you hear.2b Listening and fillingNow you are going to listen again and fill in the charts on page 132c Doing pairworkYou are going to compare yourself with your partner.A: I used to eat candy all the time.B: Yes, I did. And I used to chew gum a lot.A: I used to study hard for a big test.B: Yes, I did. And I used to do well on the last English test.A: I used to make flashcards.B: Yes, I did. And I used to study by listen to cassettes.3a Reading and completingRead the story on page 14 for the first time and divide the article into parts.My biggest problemMy biggest problem is that/ Im too busy. When I was young, I used to have so much time, but/ these days/ I get up early/ and stay in school/ all day. Then/ I go right home /and eat dinner. Before I started high school, I used to spend a lot of time/ playing games/ with my friends, but/ I just dont have the time/ anymore. In the evening, I used to watch TV/ or chat with my grandmother, but now/ I have to study. I love music, and my father used to take me to concerts. These days/ I hardly have time/ for concerts. I do my homework/ and go to bed. I really miss the old days.Read the article the second time and underline all the useful expressions.Read the article the third time and circle all the linking words.Bow you are going to complete the chart on page 14 with information from the story read.3b Completing the letterLets go to page 14 and complete the letter using information from the chart in activity 2b.How Ive changed!My life has changed a lot in the last few years. My daily life is different and I used to like different things when I was a child. For example, I used to like tests. Now, I dont mind them. I used to hate gym. Now its my favorite class. I used to play basketball. Now, I just play the violin all the time. I used to run to school. Now, I have to take the bus.3c Writing about changes in lifeYou are going to use the information in this unit to write about how your life has changed since primary school in your life.Many changes have taken place in my life since primary school. I used to live with my parents. Now I have to find time to visit them at weekends. I used to wear glasses. Now my eyes have become better. I can work without glasses.I used to like short hair. Now, I dont mind it.I used to play piano. Now, it isnt my favorite music instrument. I like playing violin very muchnow.4a Asking and fillingWhen you are home talk to your parents and fill in the chart on page 14 to find out what your parents used to do when they were children and how it is different from what you do.IMy parents used toBooksI like reading the textbooks.My parents used to read newspapers.MusicI like playing violin.My parents used to play erhu.SportsI like watching football match on TV.My parents used to run on the playground in the morning.FoodI like eating rice.My parents used to have bread for lunch.Favorite subject at schoolI like studying English at school.My parents used to study Chinese at school.Favorite thingsI like computers.My parents used to be fond of bikes.4b Doing groupworkNow you shall talk with your classmates about your parents. Take notes of their life stories.My parents used to take me on their back.My parents used to hold me in their arms.My father used to carry me on his bike.My father used to help me with my English. My father used to watch TV with me.My father used to read me stories in English.Closing down by learning a poem by heartTo end this period we shall learn a childrens poem about