Unit 8 Reading Why don’t you get her a scarf.doc

Unit 8 Reading Why dont you get her a scarf? ChenCuizhenTeaching Aims :1. Knowledge ObjectsReading: Why dont you learn to sing English songs?2. Ability ObjectsTo train students reading comprehension.To train students how to use the strategy of reading.3. Sensibility and ValueTo be interested in learning English by singing English songs.I. Teaching Key Point Train students reading and writing skills . II. Teaching DifficultiesTo train students reading and writing skills.To train students how to use the strategy of reading.IV. Teaching MethodsPair work Discussing Retelling Reading III. Teaching AidsA projector ,A blackboard IV Teaching ProceduresStep Leading inGet students to listen to the English song you and me carefully and then answer the following questions:1、Is it beautiful ?2、Do you like it ?3、Can you sing it ?4、Why dont you learn to sing English songs ? Step 2 Before You ReadTask 1 1b1 .Get students to look at 1b and ask students how can singing English songs help your English? Discuss it with your partner and make a list. They can work in pairs. As students complete this task, move around the room and look at their progress.Once most students finish, ask a few pairs of students to share their answers with the class. (Answers will vary : (1) We can learn some new words .(2 ) It can help with pronunciation .(3) We can realize American culture .(4) It can make us more interested in English .(5) 2. Show the new words on the screen. Ask students to read the words one by one. Correct any mistakes. Then read them to the class and ask students to repeat.Step 3 While You ReadTask 21 Scan the text quickly and find out the topic sentences.2 Read the reading strategy with the students .Encourage them to use it to read the text .Task 3 Read the text carefully and ask students to answer the following questions :1 .How many singers entered the contest?2. How old were the singers?3.Where was the winner of the mens competition from?4. Who was the winner of the womens competition?5. Why did Jiang Mei win?6 .Did the winners think they were better than the other singers?7. What does Beijing Speaks English suggest?8.How many fun ways to learn English are there in the text? What are they?Get students to answer the questions Task 4 1. Play the tape for students and ask students to listen to the tape carefully . Underline the phrases and sentences that they dont know .2 .Teach the key phrases and sentences .Step 4 After You Read Task 5 3 aRead the instructions with the students. Ask students to read the article again and complete the task. As they work, walk around the room and check their progress. Check the answers. Get students to explain from where in the story they got their answers.Task 6 3 bFirst get students to read the text quickly and find out the other ways to improve English .Then ask students :Have you ever tried improving your English using any of the ways mentioned in the reading? What other ways can you think of to improve your English?Get students to work in pairs. A few minutes later, ask some pairs to say something about the two questions.Task 7 3 c Ask students to go through the reading again. Then close their books. Write a summary of the passage using no more than 100 words. First fill in the chart .WhoFrom all age groupsWhat Enter a contest by singing popular English songs WhereFrom all over ChinaWhyTO improve their English HowBy singing 、 watching 、reading、 listeningThen tell students they can start like this: Today many Chinese people want to improve their English in different ways. Singing English songs is one way.When students work, walk around the room and provide help when they need.After they finish, ask several students to read their summary and help them correct any mistakes.Step 5 Summary1 . Get students to sum up what they have learnt in this lesson.2 . Encourage students to ask any questions they feel puzzled .Step 6 Homework1 . Write the summary in the workbook .2 . Do some exercises in the workbook .Blackboard Design :Unit 8 Reading ： Why dont you get her a scarf?SummaryWho From all age groupsWhat Enter a contest by singing popular English songs WhereFrom all over ChinaWhyTO improve their English HowBy singing 、 watching