Task(1): Writing an article about problems and solutions: Skills building 1 and 2教案教学设计

Module 6

Unit 2

Task

Writing an article about problems and solutions Teaching objectives:

To recognize words that express problems

To present solutions Important and difficult points:

Recognizing Ma Jie’s problems by reading and listening activities

Discussing solutions and writing an advise letter to Ma Jie Teaching procedures: Step 1 Lead-in

If you failed in the exam again, you would feel

______ If you found that you lost the match, you would feel______ If you were misunderstood by the teacher, you would feel______ Step 2: Recognizing words that express problems

People often use specific language to describe their problems, fears and worries. Do you know what words, phrases or structures are used to express negative emotions? Words:

sad,

confused,

disappointed,

unhappy,

afraid,

lonely,

regretful,

hopeless,

depressed... Phrases:

feel blue

闷闷不乐，

无精打采，感到心情沮丧

in very low spirits

情绪低落

down in the dumps

垂头丧气，情绪低落

under a black cloud

受嫌疑，

处困境不悦，有心事

eg. He left school under a black cloud after causing a serious accident. feel stuck /caught between

感到左右为难

eg. After I left school, I felt caught between furthering my education and getting a job. Patterns:

I feel like…

They makes / It makes me feel…

I wish…

I’m tired of…

I don't know/am uncertain what to do... Step 3：recognizing problems

I. Read the letter in Part A written by Ma Jie for words, phrases and patterns to describe problems.

①

I don’t know what to do.

②

I’ve been very sad

③

I feel caught between ④

They make me feel like I’m a bad son ⑤

I feel guilty ⑥

I’m so confused. ⑦

I’m really tired of feeling worried about this

and being sad ⑧

I’m uncertain what to do

II. Listen to what Ma Jie says and complete the notes for more information about Ma Jie's problem. At school:

often feels (1)________ Playing basketball: sometimes (2)_____________;

doesn’t play well;

thinking about(3) _______;

worried about (4)________ Wishes: good at his studies and (5)___________;

doing both things well From coach:

Ma Jie has a special(6)_________

should be(7) ______to give up other things in life

should(8) ______on playing basketball From parents: sport cannot replace a good(9)________

could get an (10)________

not guarantee to have a future like Yao Ming

more (11)____________to study hard

prepare for a job in the(12) ______________ Attitude:

agree with both of them

III. Listen to some of the solutions Ma Jie has tried and why these solutions did not work. Match the solutions and reasons.

1.try harder at everything

2. focus on school, play basketball at the weekend

3. study less

4. quit basketball

a. Two days a week is not enough. b. Both things take a lot of time.

c. If I don’t play, I am not happy.

d. I failed two exams and my parents were very disappointed.

IV. Summary

T: What is Ma Jie’s problem?

He doesn’t know what to do because:

His coach thinks

_________________________. His parents think _________________________. He himself wants __________________________. So he ____________between what he wants, what his parents want and what his coach wants.

Step 4: Discussion T: How can Ma Jie be happy again? Please help him! Group work: Work in groups of four and have a discussion.

If you were Ma Jie, what would you do to solve the problem?

Please try to give Ma Jie some advice.

You may consider the following when you give Ma Jie advice:

①

Is it possible for him to find enough time to study? And how? ②

Are there any ways to improve his study? ③

How often and how long do you think he can play basketball to enjoy his hobby as well as practise his basketball skills? ④

Is it necessary for him to talk with his parents, coach or teachers about his problem? Why?

Write you advice down on your paper.

Step 5: Writing Write an advice letter to Ma Jie. Before writing, discuss with the students about how to write the letter:

Dear Ma Jie,

Beginning : Show sympathy/sorry/comfort/support/ understanding

I’m sorry to know/hear that…

/ Many teenagers have difficulty in balancing …/ Don’t worry. It’s a common problem.

Body : Your opinions/suggestions /advice

I know you are trying to solve your problem, and that is great! Why don’t you try doing…/

Many people have problems finding enough time to study.

One common solution is…

First…Second…Third…

First of all… Besides… What’s more… In addition…

On the one hand… On the other hand…

Ending: Conclusion & Your hope

Yours,

…

Step 6: Homework

Students polish and rewrite their letters.

(本堂课将listening的第二部分简化，变成连线配对，为后面的讨论和写作部分腾出时间，并将课文的写作部分简化成写建议信，更符合本校学生实情。)