Unit4Iusedtobeafraidofthedark教案.docx

1、Unit4Iusedtobeafraidofthedark教案Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.一、Analysis of Teaching MaterialStatus and Function In this unit, Ss learn to talk about what they used to be like. Such topic reminds Ss of the days of their childhood. Its helpful to raise learning interesting of Ss and Ss are su

2、re to be active in all the activities in this unit.The first period introduces a lot of words describing people first. And then Ss are provided listening and oral practice using the target language: Mario used to be short .Yes, he did. Now he is tall.In the second period, Ss learn yes/no questions a

3、nd short answers using the structure used to. Using the target language, Ss get more detailed information of their classmates. Ss are fond of such activities. So they are helpful to improve Ss spoken English.A lot of situations in the third period are designed for Ss to talk about what they are stil

4、l afraid of. In this way, Ss know that they should take good care the process of their growth.In the fourth period, the vocabulary extension activity introduces more words to Ss. The other activities provide more listening and oral practicing using both the old and new target language. All the activ

5、ities are helpful to improves Ss listening and speaking skills.In the fifth period, Ss practice reading and writing using the vocabulary words and the target language presented in the preceding classes. Such practice is useful to improve Ss integrating skills. The Self Check in the sixth period is d

6、esigned to give Ss more reinforced practice, especially writing practice. In the way, Ss better understand how to apply what theyve learned in this unit to their daily life. In this period, Ss will learn to understand some words and expressions. After reading the text Ss will find it a little easier

7、 to learn English well.Teaching Aims and Demands Knowledge ObjectsIn this unit, Ss learn to talk about how they have changed. To make Ss learn and grasp the structure used to, including statements and yes/no questions and short answers.Ability ObjectsTo train Ss listening, speaking, reading and writ

8、ing skills.To train Ss integrating skills.Moral ObjectsTo enable Ss to know that everyone surely change. If you are afraid of speaking in front of the class, encourage yourself not to be shy. More practice, and youll feel more confident.3. Teaching Key PointsTo learn the key vocabulary and the targe

9、t language.To learn the usage of the structure used to.4. Teaching Difficult PointsTo improve Ss listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.To enable Ss to grasp the usage of the structure used to.5. Studying Way Teach Ss hoe to use the structure used to to compare the past with now.二、Language

10、FunctionTalk about what you used to be like三、Target Language1 Mario used to be short.Yes, he did. Now hes tall.2 I used to eat candy all the time. Did you?Yes, I did. And I used to chew gum a lot.四、Structures1. used to 2. Conjunction “but”五、Vocabulary Used to chat afford patient cause waste insect六、

11、Recycling Alone quiet snake outgoing friendly serous funny tall shy short straight long hair七、Teaching Time Seven periodThe First Period一、Teaching Aims and Demands1 Knowledge Objects Key wordsUsed to dark Target language Mario used to be short.Yes, he did. Now he is tall.2 Ability Objects Train Ss l

12、istening skill. Train Ss communicative competence3 Moral ObjectsDont judge a person by his appearance.二、Teaching Key Points 1 Target language2 The structure: used to 三、Teaching Difficult PointThe structure used to 四、Teaching Method Teaching by inductionPair work五、Teaching ProceduresStep One Revision

13、1 Check the homework2 Ask some individual Ss their ways of learning English.Step Two 1aThe activity introduces the key vocabulary. 1Call Ss attention to the chart with the headlines Appearance and Personality.Say, the word appearance will describe how people look and the word personality will descri

14、be what people are like. Ask two Ss to say the sample answers. Then elicit one answer to each column from the class. 2 Get Ss to fill in the chart individually.3 Check the answers by asking different Ss to read their lists to the class. Make sure that all the Ss understand what each word means.Note:

15、 Answers will vary from the sample answers below.Appearance: tall straight hair long hair short hair surly hair short fat thin slim good-looking pretty Personality: outgoing funny quiet kind warm-hearted friendly shy easygoingStep Three 1bThe activity gives Ss practice in understanding the target la

16、nguage in spoken conversation.1 Write two dates side by side on the Bb. The first is todays date, including the year and the second is the same day, but ten years ago.2 Ask a student to stand up. Use words or phrases to describe that student now. Ask students to suggest words or phrases that describ

17、e him/her ten years ago.T: Liu Chang is tall now. Was she tall ten years ago?S1: No, she is short.T: She has long hair. Did she have long hair ten years ago?S2: No, she has short hair. T: Ensure that the Bb ends up like this:Sep.10, 20* Sep.10, 20*tall shortlong hair short hair 3 Say, we use “used t

18、o” to talk about things that have changed. Write the following on the blackboard: Liu Chang used to be short, but she is tall now. She used to have short hair, but she has long hair now.4 Read the instructions to the class. Point out the sample answer. Say, you will hear someone in the recording say

19、 that Mario used to be short, listen and fill in the blanks with words you hear. Play the recording for the first time, Ss only listen. Play the recording again. This time, Ss listen and fill in the blanks.Step Four 1cThis activity provides oral practice using the target language. 1 Read the instruc

20、tions to the class.2 Call Ss attention to the conversation in the box. Invite a pair of Ss to read it to the class.3 Write it on the blackboard.Step Five SummarySay, in this class, weve learned the key vocabulary words “used to” and “dark”. And weve also learned the target language: Mario used to be

21、 short. Yes, he did. Now he is tall.Step Six HomeworkCollect some of your favorite stars photos. Write something about the persons in the picture as they are now and as they were ten years ago.Step Seven Blackboard DesignUnit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A The First Period1 The structur

22、e: used to Sep. 10, 20* Sep. 10 20*tall shortlong hair short hair Liu Chang used to be short, but she is tall now.She used to have short hair, but she has long hair now.2 Target language A: Mario used to be short.B: Yes, he did. Now he is tall.Teaching postscript（教学后记）:The Second Period. Teaching Ai

23、ms and Demands1 Knowledge Objects Key Vocabulary be interested in sure Target language 1 I used to be really quiet.2 Did you used to have straight hair? Yes, I did.3 Did you used to play the piano? No, I didnt.2 Ability objects1 Train Ss listening skill.2 Train Ss integrating skills3 Moral Object Yo

24、u should have the courage of your opinions. Teaching Key Points1 I used to be really quiet.2 Did you used to have straight hair? Yes, I did.3 Did you used to play the piano? No, I didnt. Teaching Difficult Points1 Yes/No questions with used to 2 Statements with used to Teaching Methods1 Teaching by

25、explanation2 Pair work Teaching ProceduresStep 1 ReviewCheck the homework. Ask a student to read the article he/she writes about his/her favorite star.Step 2 2aThis activity provides listening practice using the target language. 1 Point to the picture and ask Ss what is happening. Elicit answers fro

26、m Ss.T: Where do you think they are?Ss: They are in a family room.T: What are they doing?Ss: They are having a party.2 Points to the six words in the box and ask Ss to repeat each one. Make sure Ss know the meaning of each word.Say, youll hear a boy and a girl talking to each other at a party. Liste

27、n and check the words you hear. 3 Check the answers.*Culture noteMany houses in the United States have a family room. The family room is where families relax; watch TV, play games and listen to music everyday .its a very informal room. Most families use the familys room more than the other rooms.Ste

28、p 3 2bThis activity gives Ss practice understanding the target language in spoken conversation.1 Ask Ss to point to the blank lines in the conversation. Say, youll write one word on each blank line. Read the conversation aloud saying blank when coming to a blank line.2 Check the answers.Step 4 2cThi

29、s activity provides oral practice using the target language.1 Focus Ss on the conversation in activity 2b. Ask a pair of Ss to read it aloud.2 Ask Ss to work in pairs to make conversations about themselves.3 Ask some pairs to perform.Step 5 Grammar Focus1 Ask different Ss to read the sentences. Writ

30、e them on the Bb.2 Ask a student to the front to circle the words “used to”.3 Ask Ss to find the usage of the words “used to”. And make some sentences with the structure.Step 6 Summaries and Homework.1 Say, in this class, were mainly learned the “used to” questions and “used to” statements.2 Ask Ss

31、to write a short report about what he was like five years ago. Suggest Ss to add pictures to their written work.Step 7 Blackboard DesignUnit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Section A The Second PeriodTarget language:I used to be really quiet.I used to have long hair.Did you used to have straight hair? Yes, I did.Did you used to play the piano? No, I didnt.Teaching postscript（教学后记）:The Third Period. Teaching Aims and Demands1 Knowledge Objects Key Vocabulary Terrify be terrified of on talk about what you used to be afraid of and what yo