实用英语口语交际口语教案part iii unit

1、实用交际英语口语Practical oral English communicationPart III (Informal) DebatesUNIT ONE VALUES AND LIFESTYLESBefore-class Assignments:1. Students should have read the two passages in “Part I Read and Think”.2. Students should have watched the two videos in “Part II Listen and See”.Reading Report and Interac

2、tion 1Passage One: Women Start Out as Ambitious as Men but It Erodes over TimeHave one student report on the theme and key information in the passage. Ask students to talk about the passage Prompts: Do you agree with Professor Ryan on her view as to why women e less ambitious? Apart from the constra

3、ints from society, are there other reasons that make the career path for women “uphill battles”? Advisable sentence pattern for agreeing and disagreeing: Thats just what I was thinking. Thats a good point. Yes, thats quite true, but Well, you have a point there, butPrinciples and Strategies for (Inf

4、ormal) Debates1. Ask students to brainstorm some dos and donts when having a debate.2. Have students go over the principles in the textbook. 3. Explain the major strategies: Think about 1) How can I develop the best possible arguments? 2) How can I find the flaws in the arguments from the other side

5、? Clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, and logic are what you need to consider when developing an argument. Take effective notes of your partners and opponents arguments. Speak in a controlled and calm manner. Do not prewrite your note and read them. Avoid being personal. In-class Activity 1: Inform

6、al DebatePurpose: to practice developing convincing arguments and improving speaking skills Group students into three teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the panel of judges. And have them debate on the topic “Luxury goods should lower their prices in China.”Reading Report and Inte

7、raction 2Passage Two: Relax, Guys Its International Mens Day (the official one)Have one student report on the theme and key information in the passage;Ask students to talk about the passage Prompts: Is it a good idea to have an official International Mens Day? Do you want to promote the Mens Day in

8、China?Advisable sentence patterns for giving opinions: I sometimes think that Wouldnt you say that? As I see it Id like to point out thatListen and See 23-1-2 Breaking up with a toxic bestie. (From )1. Play the video; 2. Ask students to report the main points of the video;3. Ask students to work in

9、groups:Scenario: Suppose one of you has just broken up with his/her best friend. Try to offer some support and suggestions on maintaining a healthy relationship with friends.In-Class Activity 2 Informal debate (based on Text 2)Purpose: to consolidate major debating strategies Group students into thr

10、ee teams, namely the prepositional, the oppositional and the panel of judges. And have them debate on the topic “An official International Mens Day is a sign of steady progress towards gender equality.”In-Class Activity 3Mini-lecture (group/class work)Purpose: to explore other topics in terms of val

11、ues and lifestylesDeliver a mini-lecture to your group/class on “ ing a veggie”.Other topics for mini-lecture: sharing rides with your neighbors, adopting instead of buying a pet, etc.AFTER-CLASS ASSIGNEMNT1. Group Work: Prepare as many pro and con arguments as you can on “Are men more suitable for

12、leadership positions than women?”. Then share your notes with your group. 2. Pair Work: One of you will try to convince the other that your university should adopt a four-day-weekday system, while the other needs to give response during the process according to your own viewpoint.3. Students should read the two passage