Module5LaoSheTeahouse.docx

Module 5 Lao She TeahouseUnit 2 It describes the changes in Chinese society. I.Teaching aims:Knowledge aims: To learn some new words and sentences. To be able to understand the sequence of events. Ability aim: To be able to understand the main idea of a passage with the help of the headings.Moral aim: Make them interested in Chinese traditional culture.II.Teaching key points:Key words: common, twentieth, describe, society, college,Novel,magicKey structures: Teahouse is one of Lao Shes most famous plays. It tells us the story of Wang Lifa Lao She Teahouse gives a awarm welcome to everyone from all over the world.III.Teaching procedure:Step1. Lead-in: 1. Show some pictures of Lao She and his Teahouse.2. Pairwork. Talk about the four questions with partner.3. Share a viedo, get a brief understanding of Lao She.Step2. Reading1. Read the passage and match the paragraphs with the headings.2. Read again and try to complete the timeline.3. Read the first paragraph and try to finish the table.TeahouseWhere does the story take place?In BejingWhen does the story take place?From the end of 19th century to the middle of the twentieth(20th)centuryWhat is the storys main idea?It describes the changes in Chinese society over 50 years.Why is it good?(What does it show?)It shows the lives of common people in China.4. Read the second paragraph and find T/F. After finishing school in 1918, Lao She became a head teacher of a middle school. ( )In 1924, Lao She left home and went to England. ( )Lao She was named “the Peoples Artist”. ( ) Lao She is the greatest Chinese writer in China. ( ) 5. Read the third paragraph 3 and answer the questions:What can people do at Lao She Teahouse today?6. Share a viedo of Lao She Teahouse.Step 3. Memory test1. Listen to the tape and try to remember the passage.2. Do a memory test.Step 4. Writing1. Show a short passage of Lao She.2. Show a picture