新视野大学英语第四册教案

1、攀登英语网 提供New Horizon College English Book IV 新视野大学英语教案第四册郑州大学外语学院Unit 1, Book FourI. Section A: The Tail of Fame1. Teaching Objectives:lTo know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patterns lTo be familiar with the writing skills of the text and make use of it in writinglTo impr

2、ove Ss reading skills by studying section B To respond and cooperate with classmates willinglylTo participate actively To read sentences and texts with proper intonationlTo write smoothly and legibly2.Time Allotment:Section A (3 periods):1st-2nd period: Pre-reading activities ( theme-related questio

3、ns for warming up;)While-reading activities (cultural notes; useful words and expressions; difficult sentences)3rdperiod: While-reading activities (text structure; main ideas)Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises)Section B(1period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (re

4、ading for the key idea in a sentence);T checks on Ss home reading by asking questions based on the passage. T explains some difficult sentences3.Teaching Procedures:3.1 Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1 GreetingsGreet the whole class Step 2. Warming upTeacher initiates students to talk about their specia

5、l experiences during the newly-past vacationPurposes: Help students quickly adapt to the langguage-learning mode and facilitate students with English language atmosphere after a long vacation. Method: Talk in groups; communicative approach.Step 3. Lead-in and preparation for readingShow the Ss some

6、pictures of famous people (the pictures might be the portaits of the famous people appearing in this Unit) and let Ss discuss with each other about the questions on the screen. 1. For your understanding, how to define the word “fame” ?Fame refers to the state of being popular with a lot of people as

7、 a result of ones achievement. 2. What do people seek fame for?High social satus; abundance of material and spiritual fulfillment 3. What negative effects might fame bring about?Loss of privacy; deprivation of freedom 4. Do you want to live a life of celebrity? Enumerate some reasons to support your

8、 idea.Purpose: Arouse the students interest of study and lead Ss to Text A: The Tail of Fame.Method: Use the CAI, PPT software and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach, audio-visual method and audiolingual method.Step 4. Fast readingAsk the Ss to read the p

9、assage as quickly as they can and require them to answer the questions on Page 9. Make sure Ss grasp the main idea of the text and have a relatively clear understanding of the text structure.Text structure: ( the chart below )Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and let students

10、 understand the general idea of the passage.Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method. Arguementation: Chasing fame may incur self-destruction (para.1)Some negative effec

11、tsin chasingfame (paras.2-5)Take Oscar Wilds example to illustrate the famous people are hard to be true to themselves (para. 6)The greatest winners might initially fail in the conquest of fame. (para. 7)Enumerate examples of famous people to expound many failures may come before final success. (par

12、a. 8) Conclusion : the authors advice on chasing fame. (para. 9)Step 5. Preparation for details of the text on the screenSs are required to look at the words and phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Ss ability of understanding and using f

13、oreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.1) bankrupt: adj. without enough money to pay what one owesMany state-owned enterprises have gone bankrupt. 许多国有企业都破产了。Due to the fierce competition, many small

14、business holders went bankrupt miserably。竞争异常残酷，许多小企业者都惨痛的经历了破产。 2）be hard-pressed to do sth. : have difficulty in doing sth. You are hard-pressed to deal with this tough job individually.你很难独自一人处理好这项棘手的工作。Under present circumstances, graduates feel hard-pressed to find a relatively suitable job. 在当

15、前情况下，毕业生感觉很难找到比较合适的工作。3) contaminate: v. make sth. dirty or poisonousThe water supply was contaminated by the chemicals.水源受到了化学物质的污染。The violent movies will contaminate the minds of youg people.暴力电影会沾染青少年的思想。4) object to: oppose or disapprove of sth.Do you object to our design? 你反对我们的决定吗？More and mo

16、re people object to smoking. 越来越多的人反对吸烟。5) be intimate with: maintain a close relationship with; involve or have sexual relationship with sb. She was accused of being intimate with several men. 有人说她同几个男子关系暧昧。She is intimate with all her classmates.她和班上所有同学的关系都非常亲密融洽。6) accuse sb. of sth.: point out

17、sb. has done something illegal or wrongThe public accuse the government of slow reaction to the crisis. 公众责难政府面对灾难未能做出快速及时的反应。The director was accused of bribery. 主任被指控受贿。3.2 While-reading ActivitiesStep 6. Intensive readingSs are required to read the passage carefully again and answer some detailed

18、 questions on the screen. Then teacher picks out some difficult sentences to explain.1. They develop a style that agents market agressively to hasten popularity, and their ride on the express elevator to the top is a blur. Most would be hard-pressed to tell you how they even got there. (Para. 3)Mean

19、ing: The arists form a style that agents push hard to make them become popular in a fairly quick way. Most of artists would have rather a vague idea about how on earth they become famous. Here, in this sentence, “ride on the express elevator to the top” is metaphorically used, indicating the artists

20、 seek their fame in a rapid way.2. After their enthusiasm dissolved, the public simply move on to the next flavor of the the month. (Para. 3)Meaning: After their enthusiasm has disappeared, the public simply turn to another star who is very popular at that time, but similarly only for a short period

21、 of time. Here the author use “the month” to indicate a short period of time.3. Fames spotlight can be hotter than a tropical jungle a fraud is quickly exposed, and the pressure of so much attention is too much for most to endure. (Para. 5)Meaning: Fame leads to a lot of publicity. If a famous perso

22、n commits a fraud, it will be discovered by the public quickly. And famous people are always the focus of the public, so they attract too much attention which makes them live under great pressure. Here “a tropical jungle” is metaphorically used.4. One drop of fame will likely contaminate the entire

23、well of a mans soul, and so an artist who remains true to himself or herself is particularly amazing. (Para. 6)Meaning: Even a little bit of fame can poison a mans soul to great extent, and so an artist who still acts according to his or her own will or judgment is especially amazing. Here both “dro

24、p” and “well” are metaphorically used. “drop” here means a little bit, or a small tinge. If you say someone is/remains true to sb./sth., you mean someone is loyal to sb./sth. in a consistent way. I promise I will always remain to myself forever. 我发誓我将永远忠于自我。Purpose: Enhance students understanding of

25、 the text and train students analysis ability.Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.3.3 Post-reading ActivitiesStep7. ConsolidationRequire students to retell t

26、he text according to the text-structure chart given above.Purpose: To make sure students get a clear understanding of the text. At the same time, teacher displays the text structure on the screen again, so that students can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure; Use task-based language te

27、aching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Step 8. DiscussionShow a movie clip about fame seeking, then ask the Ss to answer some relative questions. Purpose: To present a real situation To grasp the main ideaTo consolidate language pointsTo fossilize

28、the way of structured writingMethod: Use the CAI and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, audiolingual method, Audio-visual Method and total physical response method.Step 9. AssignmentReview the key points of Section AFinish the exercises

29、 after classFinish online homeworkPreview Section BStep 10. AssessmentWrite a composition of a general statement supported by details to improve students writing ability. At the same time, train students ability of do-it-yourself and looking up the information by themselves. Teacher checks if studen

30、ts have done the after-text exercises in their spare time and discuss some common errors that crop up.Writing: Topic: Seeking FameOutline: 1. 对“fame”涵义的理解2. 成名的好处3. 成名带来的不便之处Preview Section B II. Section B The Power of a Good NameTeaching Procedures:1. Reading SkillsMaking InferencesIn order to make

31、 good inferences, we should bear the follwing 3 points in mind: a) make use of contexual clues, common sense and your knowledge. b) connect ideas and draw conclusions from the reading passage. c) Test what you have understood between the lines. Purpose: Introduce the reading skill to the Ss and impr

32、ove their reading abilities.Method: Use multimedia instruction and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.T explains the reading skill (making inferences).Ss practise the skill by doing the exercise on page

33、 19 in pairs.2. Passage Reading (The Power of a Good Name)2.1 Lead-in and preparation for readingInitiate students to air their opinions on topics relating to “reputation”, such as how to maintain a good reputation and what the function of good reputation is, etc.Purpose: Arouse the students interes

34、t of study. Bring in Text B: The Power of a Good Name.Method: Use the CAI and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, audiolingual method, and total physical response method.2.2 Comprehension QuestionsRequire students to read the passage as

35、quickly as possible and ask the students to make inferences between lines and answer the questions showed on the screen:Para.11. What did the father ask “me” to do?Para.22. What is the time setting of the story?3. How was “I” relate to the ugly shadow of racism?Para. 44. What does “they broke the mo

36、ld when they made that man” mean?Para.95. Why does America need to restore a sense of shame in its neighborhoods?Para.12 6. Why does a good name pave the way for “me” ?2.3 Difficult Sentences1. Water from the mills wheel sprayed in the sunshine making a rainbow over the canal and I often stopped the

37、re on my way to bathe and cool off for a spell natural air conditioning. (Para. 1)Meaning: Water coming from the mills wheel scattered in the sunshine and formed a rainbow over the canal. I often stopped there on my way to swim in the canal and escape from the heat for a short while. This is natural

38、 air conditioning.2. It was 1976, and the ugly shadow of racism was still a fact of life. (Para. 2)Meaning: That was the year of 1976, and terrible racism still existed.3. Buck was a tall, weathered man (Para.3)Meaning: Buck was fairly tall and he has been exposed much to the wind and rain. Here “we

39、athered” means “weather-beaten”, “饱经风霜”in Chinese.4. I gave a sigh of relief. “Your daddy is always good for it.” He turned to the farmer. “This here is one of James Williams sons. They broke the mold when they made that man.” (Para. 4)Meaning: I suddenly felt relieved. He said that my father could

40、always be trusted to pay the money back. He turned to the farmer and said to him that I was one of James Williams son and he was the rare type of person who could be trusted to pay off the money he owed.5. I had discovered that a good name could furnish a capital of good will of great value. Everyon

41、e knew what to expect from a williams: a decent person who kept his words and respected himself too much to do wrong. (Para. 6)Meaning: I had found out that a good name could provide us with something of great value. Everyone knew how a member of the Williams would behave and what a Williams would d

42、o: A Williams is a respectable person who always does what he says, therefore is trustworthy.2.4 Key Words and Expressionslest enquire amuse relief furnish melt meanwhile intentinitiative restore induce obligation behave glue deposit cool offpen up be good for on credit wipe away keep ones word melt

43、 awayshrug off hold up pave the way for open the door to enquire into 3. AssignmentT Requires Ss to do the exercises on pages 2426.T asks Ss to prepare the next unit.Purpose: Motivate Ss to review what theyve learnedMethod: Use task-based method.Unit 2, Book FourI. Section A: Charlie Chaplin1. Teach

44、ing Objectives:lTo know the meaning and usage of some important words, phrases and patterns lTo be familiar with the writing skills of the text and make use of it in writinglTo improve Ss reading skills by studying section B To respond and cooperate with classmates willinglylTo participate actively

45、To read sentences and texts with proper intonationlTo write smoothly and legibly2.Time Allotment:Section A (3 periods):1st-2nd period: Pre-reading activities ( theme-related questions for warming up;)While-reading activities (cultural notes; useful words and expressions; difficult sentences)3rdperio

46、d: While-reading activities (text structure; main ideas)Post-reading activities (comprehension questions; exercises)Section B(1period):4th periods: Practice of the reading skill (reading for the key idea in a sentence);T checks on Ss home reading by asking questions based on the passage. T explains

47、some difficult sentences3.Teaching Procedures:3.1 Pre-reading ActivitiesStep 1 GreetingsGreet the whole class as usual.Step 2. Review1. Ask students some questions to review the last lesson（show them on the screen）.2. Check the homework（made a survey about the history of films by surfing the Interne

48、t or asking for help from other people）;Topics1. The history of films2. The characteristics of silent filmsPurposes1. To develop Ss online learning ability 2. To improve Ss ability to retrieve the relevant information3. To stimulate Ss psychomotor thinking 4. To arouse Ss interest in learning the un

49、itMethod: Talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach, and audiolingual method.Step 3. Lead-in and preparation for readingShow the Ss some pictures and let them talk to each other about the topic on the screen. 1. Who is Charlie Chaplin?a great comic in silent fil

50、ms2. What is his classic figure in films and can you describe it?classic figure a small and shabby little tramptiny moustachehuge pantsa tight jacket or tail coatsbowler hatsenormous broken bootsa walking cane3. Can you list the most famous films acted in by Charlie Chaplin?摩登时代（Modern Times） 大独裁者（T

51、he Great Dictator）淘金记（The Gold Rush） 城市之光 （City Lights）凡尔杜先生(Monsieur Verdoux)Purpose: Arouse the students interest of study. Bring in new subject: Charlie Chaplin.Method: Use the CAI, PPT software and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach, audio-visual meth

52、od and audiolingual method.Step 4. Fast readingAsk the Ss to read the passage as quickly as they can and to answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure.Text structure: Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing abili

53、ty and understand the general idea of each paragraph.A general introduction to Charlie Chaplin. (Para.1-2)Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method. Charlie Chaplins arti

54、stic achievement (Paras.3-6):Charlie Chaplins huge success with his tramp (Para.3)Charlie Chaplins success with sound movies (Para.4)Charlie Chaplins secret of great comedy (Para.5-6)Charlie Chaplins emotional life (Paras.7-8):Charlie Chaplins emotional collision (Para.7)Charlie Chaplins stable and

55、happy life in his later years (Para.8)Incident after Charlie Chaplins death (Para.9):A strange incident after his death is taken as a fitting memorial to him.Step 5. Preparation for details of the text on the screenSs are required to look at the words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief prese

56、ntation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Ss ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical response method.2) revolt (against sth.) : v. refuse to accept sb.s authority or obey rules, laws, etc. The people revolted against their oppressors. 人民反抗他们的压迫者。 Public opinion will revolt against any further increase in taxes. 公众舆论反抗税收的任何进一步增长。 2）immensely: ad. to a very great extent; extremelyWe were