Unit4 SectionA 1a-2d.docx

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section A 1 (1a-2d)一、Teaching aims1. Words and sentences: humorous, silent, helpful, from time to time, score Paula used to be really quiet. Did Mario use to be short? Yes, he did. Whats he like now? Hes tall now.2. Talk about the past things in English。二、Teaching importance:1.humorous, silent, helpful, from time to time, score2. I used to 三、Teaching procedure:. Lead in 1. Show two pictures of Zhang Ziyi Compare the past and now. Words presentation1. Look at the chart in 1a, then discuss with your group mates. Try to fill in the chart with words to describe people. Appearance Personalitytallstraight hairoutgoingfunny 2. Let some Ss say their answers. Let other Ss add more. 3. Lear the new words with the Ss: humorous, silent, helpful, from time to time, score. Presentation Show two different pictures of some famous people. Talk about their differences. . Listening 1. T: Bob hasnt seen some of his friends for four years. Now hes seeing his friends. What did his friends use to like? Listen and fill in the blanks. 2. Play the recording for the Ss to listen. 3. Ss listen and try to fill in the blanks with the right words. 4. Play the recording again. Let Ss check their answers. . Pair work 1. Look at the picture in 1a and make conversations in pairs. 2. Ss work in pairs to ask and answer the appearance about Mario, Amy and Tina. 3. Let some pairs ask and answer in pairs. . Listening Work on 2a: 1. Look at the words in 2a. Let some Ss read the words aloud. Make sure all the Ss know the meaning of the words.2. Play the recording for the Ss to listen and check the words they hear. 3. Play the recording again to check the answers. Keys: friendly outgoing silent active brave quiet Work on 2b: 1. Let Ss read the sentences below. Explain some main sentences for the Ss. Make sure they know what to do. 2. Play the recording for the Ss to fill in the blanks with the right words. 3. Play the recording again to check the answers. . Pair work 1. Tell Ss to make conversations about Paula using the information in 2a. 2. Let some pairs act out their conversations before the class. e.g. A: Paula used to be really short? B: I know. She was always silent in class. . Role-play 1. Read the conversation and Let Ss read after the teacher. 2. Read the conversation again and complete the blanks.3. Ask Ss to role-play the conversation in groups. IX. Language points1. I used to be afraid of the dark.2. She still plays the pian