高中英语 Unit2《Growing pains》word power教案1 牛津译林版必修1

Growing pains Word powerStep 1: BrainstormingThink about the following topics:Up to now weve learned English for several years. Do you agree there are some differences between American English and British English?In which aspects do these differences exist, pronunciation, spelling, grammar or different expressions?List some differences that you already know. DifferencesExamplespronunciationspellinggrammarvocabularyStep 2: Vocabulary learning1. Focus on the examples listed in your books and distinguish these differences first.2. Compare what you already know with these examples listed and keep them in mind.3. Summarize all the differences between American English and British English.4. Focus on the exercise and finish it individually first and then conduct a feedback activity. Then practise the dialogue with your partners.Answers(1) is that (2) center (3) suit (4) toilet(5) programme (6) colour (7) Shes just gone home. (8) on5. Discuss the following questions:As we all know, the accents in American English and British English are partly different. Which do you prefer, American English or British English? Do you think it helpful for you to be aware of these differences?6. Read the article in Part A in Reading on page 90 in Workbook, so that yoou can learn more about this topic. Guess the meanings of some words from the context of the article, such as major, charming, episode, nature, naughty, caring, etc.AnswersPart A (page 90)1. Both the mother and father worked. Many parents who watched the programme also had the same difficult decisions to make about their families and they worried about their childrens future.2. He was naughty for being caught by the police and breaking his promise to his parents; but he was also caring and warm as he helped a homeless boy.3. Many teenage girls bought photos and posters of him and he was in many teen magazines.4. They felt disappointed when he was dishonest/did something bad but proud when he was caring/did something good.5. The character Mike, and the fact that the family in the programme had similar problems to the people who watched the programme.Step 3: Vocabulary extension1. Focus on Part A and finish the exercise individually first. Then conduct a feedback activity.AnswersA 1. something easy to understand2. boring/ afraid to have fun3. listening carefully4. joke with someoneDo you know the meaning of the following sentences?2. Lets continue with Part B, as there are more colloquialisms. Think over and discuss with each other first. If you still cant work out the meanings, consult the dictionary.Answers1. She is good at gardening.2. He is very clumsy.3.That is like criticizing someone else for a fault you have yourself.4. It is raining heavily.5. Dont exaggerate something.ResourcesAmerican English and British English share a lot of similarities. However, there are still some differences. These differences are considered to be caused by several factors, such as different national histories, cultural development and the influences of local and regional idioms and expressions. Some words share the same pronunciation while their spellings vary a bit, for example, colour and color, cheque and check, realise and realize. In addition, different words ar