模块9第四单元公开课教案.doc

-南阳中学高三课堂教学观摩课教案-Reading: Biblical idioms in English授课者：高三英语备课组 杨文龙单元：模块9，Unit 4 Behind beliefs板块：Reading (1)Teaching aims:After learning the text, the students will be able to gain some knowledge about idioms especially the Biblical idioms. Students are expected to practice and reinforce their reading comprehension and improve their overall abilities.Teaching procedures:Step 1 Lead-in1. Introduce two famous sentences quoted from Confucian Analects. The students can find two Chinese idioms in these two sentences. (PPT3)2. Introduce Confucian Analects briefly, especially its effects on our history and culture, emphasizing that now many Chinese idioms we often use are from Confucian Analects. (PPT4)3. Introduce a sentence which contains an English idiom. This sentence is quoted from OLD TESTAMENT. (PPT5)4. Then Introduce Bible briefly, emphasizing that many basic concepts and principles of Western culture have come down from the Bible, and many common English phrases and expressions have their origin in the Bible as well. Then lead to the topic of this lesson. 1.5. Biblical idioms in English. (PPT6-7)Step 2 Fast reading1. Scan the text and listen to the recording of the text. Think about the following 3 questions: 1) What is an idiom?2) Which language was the Bible first written in?3) Which idiom is often used to describe children?2. Ask some students to answer the 3 questions. (PPT8）3. Discuss the structure of the text.(PPT9) The text can be divided into 4 parts. Discuss how to divide it in pairs with the help of the main ideas of each part.1) What is an idiom? (Para_)2) Why does the Bible have a lot of idiom? (Para_)3) What are the features of Biblical idioms? (Para_)4) Why should we learn idioms well? (Para_) 让学生带着问题配合录音快速阅读课文，熟悉文章的话题及内容布局。因为是快速阅读后的结构分析，所以教师提供段意降低难度，让学生比较容易的将课文分成几部分，为下一步精读作准备。Step 3 Detailed reading1. Read paragraph 1 and 2 again carefully. Try to answer some T/F questions. (PPT10) a. The meanings of an idiom are always the same as the meanings of its components. b. You can easily misunderstand a sentence if you dont recognize an idiom is being used.c. The original meaning of Biblical idioms has never changed.2. Read Para 3-6 carefully and answer the following questions: 4. Read paragraphs 3-6 carefully and answer the following questions. (PPT11)1) Why did Biblical idioms often come from stories?2) What does “feet of clay” mean?3) Which animals are featured in the idioms in the article?4) Which examples included in the text are related to agricultural life or food?3. Read paragraph 7 again carefully and try to list the benefits of learning idioms. (PPT14)4. How many idioms have been mentioned in this article? What are they? (PPT15) How many idioms have been mentioned in this article? What are they? 5. (Do you understand the idioms in the article? Choose the correct idiom from the article to complete each sentence below.PPT16) 1) 1) Debbies father always warned her to be nice to people she did not know, because we _2) Sarahs mother adores her; Sarah is_.3) Wilson was disappointed when he learnt that the coach had _.4) She knew it might take a long time for her teammates to change their minds, but she believed that the new plan would work _.5) When my brother came back home from his trip to Europe, we _.6) After his company suffered millions of dollars in losses, Joe _ and left the company.Step 4 PracticeSince learning idioms has some many benefits. Lets learn more idioms. (PPT17)Try to infer the meanings of the following idioms by analyzing the hidden clues and then use them in certain situations.at the top of a hat (immediately) see eye to eye (to have the same opinion as someone else)know the ropes (to know how to do sth.this idiom refers to the fact that a sailor knows how to make ropes for sailing) childs play (an easy job) on a shoestring (having very little money)a feather in (my) cap (something that you can be proud ofthis idiom came from the native American Indians who usually gave a feather to someone who was brave in a battle) (PPT18)(1) My sister and I agree about everything from fashion to politics. We _ on almost anything.(2) Alex had very little money when he started his first business. In fact he only had a few hundred pounds. He started his business _, but he was very successful. (3) When her friends call, Megan will drop everything to go and meet them. She will leave _. (4) If you have any questions, ask Ian. He has worked here for 25 years, so he really _. No one knows more about his company than Ian. (5) He is very experienced in this kind of problem. Helping you solve the problem will be _ to him. (6) Herbert won a scholarship to Duke University. Over 500 students applied for the scholarship. It was _ when he won.Step 5 Revision and ConsolidationFill in the following form with proper words according to your comprehension of the text. (PPT19)The definition of an idiomA group of words or an expression whose meaning can only be understood by looking at the (1) _ meaning of the words in itUsing a number of words to represent a single object, person or concept, etcThe (2) _of learning idioms(3)_ your comprehensionDeveloping a high level of competence in your communication skillsBetter understanding and (4) _ the history and culture of English-speaking countriesThe (5) _of Biblical IdiomsTheBible(6) _ of image(8)_(9)_stories-relatedFeet of clayA hidden weakness(7)_Kill the fatted calfHaving a large celebrationabout agricultural life or food- relatedApple of their parentsMeaning their parents love their children very much and be proud of them.Reap what we sowSmall kindnesses often bring us a rich reward while small offences can (10)_ in disasterStep 6 Role-play (PPT20)1. Preparation: All the students are divided into several groups of four. Give each group a Biblical idiom. 2. Requirements1) Work in groups. Make up a conversation and create a proper situation in which this idiom can be used.2)