英语人教版八年级上册U2A(1a-2d).doc

Unit 2 How often do you exercise?The First Period (Section A 1AGrammar Focus)Teaching Aims1.Knowledge Objects(1) Function :1.Learn new words of adverbs of frequency 2. Learn the new pattern to ask and answer questions about free time activities. 3. Review the past events talking.(2) Key Vocabulary : housework, hardly, ever, hardly ever, once, twice, Internet, program, full, swing, swing dance, maybe(3) Target Language :1. What do you usually do on weekends? 2. I always exercise 3. What does she do on weekends ? 4 She sometimes goes shopping 5. How often do you go to the movies? 6. I go to the movies maybe once a week.(4) Structure: -How often do/does sb. do sth ?-sb do sth + adverbs of frequency-What do/does sb .do + adverbs of frequency?-sb.+adverbs of frequency+do1. Ability ObjectsTo train students listening and speaking skills.2. Moral Objects(1) To be interested in taking part in kinds of activities in an English class.(2) To raise students interest of learningTeaching Key Points1. Key vocabulary in this period.2. Target language in this period.Teaching Difficult Points1. How to improve students listening ability2. Make conversations using the key structures3. How to remember words well Teaching MethodsMake conversation freely using the target languageTeaching Aids1. A tape recorder2. A computer for multimedia useTeaching ProceduresStep1 Leading in (about 3 minutes)Review the pattern learned last classLet some students to make sentences using past tenseStart the classT: Today we will learn some new patterns using adverbs of frequency. Lets get startedWrite the patterns on the blackboardStep2 Presentation (about 5 minutes)Have students look at the picture,Then ask a pair of students to read the dialogue in the pictureT: Please turn to page9 and look at the picture of 1aThen, I want some of you to read the dialogue,Who wants to be the volunteer?S1：What do you usually do on weekends?S2: I often go to the moviesT: Good! Thank you. Can anyone make dialogue like this?S: What do you usually do on weekends? I always stay at home.T: Pretty good!Object: Get students familiar with the patterns and try to make sentences using the new patterns.Attention: If students have trouble in making sentences. Teacher can give students some minutes to discuss with their classmates. After making a sentence, teacher can give some suggestions or give an example before their own sentences.Step3 1a (about 5 minutes)Read the instructions.Ask students to make a list of the weekend activities.T: After making sentences, lets finish the activity 1a together. Please look at the picture of 1a and think. Make a list of the weekend activities. If you have problems in making this list ,you may refer to the pictures in 1a.Maybe you have the similar activities with the people in picture. I will give you several minutes to finish the activity.After finishing the activity, ask someone to share the answer, And then, check the answer.Object: Make students be more familiar with the words by relating to pictures.Attention: Control the time properly.Step4 1b (about 5 minutes)T: Lets do the 1b togetherNow, you can see the adverbs of frequency below. I believe youve known the meaning of these words and phrases, So, please listen to the recording and write the activities from the pictures above on the lines below.Please pay attention to the differences between “usually” and “often”. Now listen to the tape.Play the recording the first time. This time students only listen, When play it the second time, Say, This time, make up your answer, Make sure students understand what to do .After finishing the activity, ask someone to share the answer.And then, check the answer.Objects: Training students listening skills and the abilities to distinguish different adverbs of frequency.Attention: If students have trouble in listening, the teacher can play it again.Step5 1c (about 5 minutes)Let students read the dialogue in the blank.Let students make their own dialogue using the same patterns,T: Lets do the practice togetherFirst, I want one of you to read the dialogue of 1cThen form into groups and make own conversations like this. Remember to use our new patternsWhen students work, walk around the room checking the progress.T: Ok, stop here. Who wants to share your conversations with all of us?S1: What does Sam do on weekends?S2: He usually stays at home and does his homework.S1: Does he go to the cinema?S2: No, he never watches movies,T: Good job!Object: Improving the oral skills of studentsAttention: If students have trouble in pronunciation, teacher should give some directions.Step6 2a (about 5 minutes)T: You guys did really well in last activity.Now, turn to page 10 and we will finish the activity 2a together.There are two columns in the box.The left is about activities, while the right is about adverbs of frequency.Play the match practice according to the tape. Now Ill play the recording.Play the recording the first time. This time students only listen, When play it the second time, say, this time number the words. Make sure students understand what to do .After finishing the activity, ask someone to share the answer.And then, check the answer.Step7 2b (about 5 minutes)Listen and match the activities in 2a with how often Cheng Tao does them.T: Ill play the recording again, Listen and try to finish the 2b activity, Before I play the recording, I will give you one minute to read the words and phrases in 2a again.One minute later.T: Now Ill play the recordingAfter finishing the activity, ask someone to share the answer.And then, check the answerStep8 2c (about 3 minutes)Read the dialogues on the right Ask students finish the blank and make dialogues in their exercise book after class.T: Pretty good for your behavior.Then, well see the activity 2c together.I will ask two of you to read the dialogues on the right, S1and S2, please.T: Im sorry we have limited time in our class, So I wish you guys make the conversation and write them down on your exercise book after class. I will check your work next class.Object: Training students comprehension and writing skillsAttention: If there is enough time, the teacher can ask more students to share their conversation in class.Step9 2d (about 5 minutes)T: What will you say when you want to know what other people usually do every day ? And what do you think foreigners will do in their diary life? Maybe after todays role play, you will find the answer.Please form into groups and I will give you several minutes to prepare for the performa