英语人教版八年级下册Unit4 SectionA 3a Reading.doc

Unit 4 Section A-3a Class TypeReading ObjectivesTo be able to talk about problems and give advice according to the situations.Key structureUsing “should / could/Why dont/doesnt=Why not.”.DifficultiesTo communicate with others about problems.Vocabularyrelation, communication, argue, elder, instead, whatever, nervous, offer, proper, secondly, communicate, explain get on with, refuse to do sth., offer to do sth. Teaching aidsPPTProcedureLead-inPLAY A SONG-Trouble is a Friend(from the song, let Ss to think about what we should do when we meet some problems;And later lead Ss to help Mike)Pre-reading1. Talk about Mikes problems and give advice to him:1) too much homework;2) cant get on with his classmates-(new words and phrases: communicate, argue, get on with)3) has to do a lot of housework-(new words and phrases: instead, instead of)4) the bad relation between his parents(new words: relation, nervous, offer)2. practice some expressions of giving advice3. talk about Ss problems and their ideas4. Exercise-find the similar expressions1.I am so worried about Mike. 2.Mike cant get along with his classmates. 3.When Mike faces the problem, he should try to talk and show his ideas. 4.Most parents do not allow his kid to stay out late. 5.Why doesnt Mike listen to music to relax himself? While-readingGuide Ss to see Sad and Thirteens problems(Mikes friend)1. Skimming: 1). The two letters(Who wrote?)2). The topic of these two letters(Sad and Thirteens problems+Mr. Hunts advice) 3). Whats Sad and Thirteens problems?2. Scanning:1). Check the problems from parents:a. relations have become difficult.b. They fight a lot.c. My parents feel lonely.d. My parents love to watch TV.e. I dont know if I should say anything to them.2) find the problems from his brothera. Is his brother nice to him? b. Can he watch his favorite TV? Why? c.Can his elder brother watch his favorite TV show? How often? 3) Talk about Mr. Hunts adviceProblemsAdvice His parents fight a lot, he really doesnt like it.His brother isnt nice to him. He refuses to let him watch his favorite TV show.PracticePair work-to talk about Sad and Thirteens ProblemsFor example: A: Good morning, Sad and Thirteen! B: Hi, Mr. Hunt! A: Whats wrong with you? You look so sad!B: Well! My parents always fight and they cant get on with each other these days. A: I am so sorry to hear that. But you should offer to help.B: What should I do, then?A: Why not do some chores at home so that they can have time to communicate.B: That sounds great! Thanks, I will try!ConsolidationShare your problems!Write down one of your own problems with your name! My problem is _AmyFor example:Here is my advice. First, you could.Secondly, why dont you?Third,should.so that. I hope you can take our advice and feel better!To face the problems, be brav