高中英语Unit 1 Exploring Learning Resources2

Teaching plan of Unit 1Exploring Learning Resources(Designed to the periods)Teaching aims and demands1. Talk about the way to explore information2. Vocabulary and useful expressions:Mere; sense; concentrate; selection; branch; disinterested; suffer; disturbing; antique; unusual; authentic; artificial; setting; thoughtful; evidence; procedure; educator; evaluate; instructional; informed; make sense; be known for; speak up; take notes; rely on; look up; feel a lump rising in ones throat; make ones way; make sense of; treat as.3. Sentence structure.The ability to doLi Ming wondered what it would be On the other hand, Unlike sb.Qian qian was fascinated by Why didnt you tell us what you were up to?4. Grammar:So vs. SuchSo can be used to emphasize adj. Adv; or verbs.Such can be used to emphasize a noun with adjective.Teaching procedure:Period 1.Step 1.Warming up1. Brainstorming:Activity: find as many ways as you can to explore information2. Read “before you read”Step 2. Pre-reading1. talk about the ways the students explored in the class2. group work: if I give you a task about the reform of China where can we found the information about it?Step 3. While-reading1. Scanning: Ss read quickly and get a main idea.2. Ss read and get the main ideas of each paragraph.Step 4. After-readingFinish the exercises on p5Step 5. AssignmentSurf the internet and get more information about how to explore information.Period 2.Step 1. Warming upAsk some Ss to retell the passage that they have learnt in last period.Step 2. Learning about the languageTeacher explain some language points in the text on page 1-31. The ability to make good use of all educational resources is a basic skill.The ability toShe didnt have the ability to cook by herself.Make good use of /make the most ofA wise man can always make the most of the most of the situation he is placed inHe made good use of any opportunity to practice his English.2. Remember, mere information is nothing if a learner does not use it to make better sense of the world in which he or she livesmake sense to sb. /make sense of sthThis sentence makes no senseIt makes sense to keep fit.Have you make sense of what I say?3. Ideas were flying as fast as the wind as the students in Li Mings group brainstormed what they already knew about the topic and how they wanted the approach the research and presentation.Approach drew nearHe is approaching eighteenWinter is approaching deal withHe knew how to approach the problem.4. Most of the time they stayed focused on the topic in spite of joking around about sometimes they got too far off the topicfocus on = fix ones attention onThe film focuses on making fun of politiciansIn spite ofIn spite of the difficulties, they are determined to fulfill the task ahead of schedule.5. They decided to concentrate on the social aspects of the period;If you dont concentrate more on your work you will be dismissed.We must concentrate our efforts on improving education6. His father was an expert in this field.Be an expert inHe is an expert in economicsShe is and expert in teaching small children.7. If one person didnt do a good job, it meant the whole group sufferedSuffer (from)He is suffering from a headacheHe suffered a lot during the war.8. But could he trust Mr. Aloof?Trust/believeHe doesnt believe anything I sayHe trust in his ability to do it well.9. What they took their breath away.Take ones breath away= take sb. by surpriseHis words took my breath away.10. as he made his way to the front of the class he offered each students a small piece of breadoffer sb. sth.= provide sb. with sth.He offered a new plan.11. As Mr. Aloof took his place with the other members of his groupTake ones placeHe took his place after reading his reportTake sbs placeHe will take the place of Miss Liu.12. Why didnt you tell us what you were up to?Be up to be busy doingWhat have you been up to? depend onIts up to you whether you will take the job. be capable ofHe was not up to his job at all.Step 3. PracticeSs finish exercise on workbook by themselves.Step 4. Assignment1. Learn the useful expressions by heart.2. Finish Wb.Period 3.Step 1. RevisionCheck the answers of Wb .Step 2. Discovering useful structures1. Ss look at the following sentences and translate them into Chinese.2.More exercises to consolidate the Grammar.EX on p8Step 3. Talking Expressing opinionI believe thatlI think .If you ask me, .In my opinionSpeaking for myselfAs far as Im concernedIm of the opinion thatStep 4 assignmentPractice speaking: With a partner, talk about things which interest you. Use the Expressions given above.Period 4.Step 1. Warming upAsk Ss some questions about how to explore informationStep 2. Reading1. Ss read the passage on P10-122. Help Ss to understand the passage entirely.Period 5. (Listening)Step 1. Listening1. Ss finish the listening task on page 62. Ss listen to the tape again and check the answers.Step 2. dealing with the Ex on Workbook.Step 3. Listening skillsGive the students some tips on how to improve listening while checking the Ex.a. make notes while listening;b. grasp the most important informationPeriod 6. (Writing )Step 1. Pre-writing1. Ss read the passage on p19nd get the general idea about how to write a story.2. Explain the skills on how to organize a paragraph.Step 2. While-writing1. Who is the story about?2. Where does the story take place?3. What is the challenge the character must face and overcome?4. How does the main character solve the problem?Step 3. After-writingChoose some samples and show them in class.Tips on writing:Pay attention to the form of narrative.Pay attention to the tense