Senior 1B Unit 3-1
Tips for English Learning
Teaching Material: New Century English(高中一年级第一学期)
Teaching Objectives:
By the end of the class, students will be able to
identify what are proper English expression on certain occasions
Cultivate cultural awareness of the English language
use the key words and expressions learned in the right situation
use the key words and expressions and related lexis to express themselves
Teaching focus:
To use the language to express themselves correctly
Teaching Aids: Multimedia
Teaching Procedures
I. Introduction to the Main Topic
Interactive Task 1: Lead in---Arouse the interest in the topic
Guided Question:
1. What do you think are effective tips on learning a language?
2. What is your favourite way to learn English?
3. Have you ever heard of ads such as “Shortcuts in Mastering English” ,”A 24-Hour
Programme of Success in Spoken English”,“Recipe for English fluency ?
4. What is your comment on these advertisements?
II. Discourse Analysis
Interactive Task 1:Figure out the structure of the passage by skimming and scanning.
The Passage falls into Problem-Solution Patten
Section 1: Problems English learners are faced with (Para A)
Section 2: Advertisements for English learning (Para B)
Section 3: Tips on/Possible solution to learning English (Paragraph 3-6)
*Teacher: Help students find out the biggest problem they are faced with in learning English.
*Students: By answering the questions, try to figure out the problem we face in learning English.
Purpose: Strike a chord with students by mentioning the challenges we Chinese face in learning English.
*Teacher: Help students find some supporting details.
*Students: Find some supporting details.
Purpose: Cultivate students’reading skills
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III. Language Focus
Interactive Task 3: Learning new words and expressions
Section 1: Problems English learners are faced with (Para A)
Guided Questions:
1. How many problems are mentioned in this para? What are they?
Problems English learners are faced with:
1. pronunciation and intonation
2. English vocabulary
3. spoken English
4. communication skills
Lexis:
complain to sb. about sth.
complain that…
make a complaint to sb about //against sth
Topic
My complaints
… is too much/ unbearable.
I’d like to complain to … about …
I hope … will take my complaints seriously.
Section 2: Advertisements for English learning (Para B)
Guided Questions:
What is your comment on such ads as “Shortcuts in Mastering English” ,”A 24-Hour Programme
of Success in Spoken English”,“Recipe for English fluency ? Why?
Lexis:
There are ads for
*Teacher: By continuing leading students to understand some supporting details, introduce some important
lexis to students and encourage them to combine the language with their personal life.
*Students: In the process of finding supporting details, try to understand some lexis and express themselves
with the language they’ve learned.
Purpose: Deepen students’ understanding of the text and learn the key words and expressions as well as
their related lexis.
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shortcuts in mastering English
recipe for English fluency
Topic
My opinion on advertisement for shortcut in learning English
hold a negative opinion of …
There is no shortcut to/ in learning English
The more you practice, the more fluent your spoken English will be!
Section 3: Tips on/Possible solution to learning English (Paragraph 3-6)
Lexis:
road to successful communication
make sth. up
be exposed to…
can never lay too much emphasis on…
cultivate good habits
appropriate input
no cure-all for all the people
use English
Topic : My tips for English Learning
IV. Reflection
Interactive Task : My Response
Guided Questions:
1. What do you think is the author’s purpose of writing this article?
2. Do you have any further understanding of how to learn English well?
3. Which aspects will you put emphasis on in future English study? How?
V. Assignment
*Teacher: Help students understand the purpose of the article and encourage them to make English learning plans.
*Students: Try to understand the purpose of the author and talk about their understanding of English learning tips
Purpose: Encourage students’critical thinking about the text as well as the cultural background.
Senior 1B Unit 3-4
*Write a brief introduction to the findings on the changes of the English language.
*Make a further plan on how to study English well.