Reading(1)：The search for happiness教学内容

牛津高中英语教学设计

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Module 6 unit 2 What is happiness to you? 板块：

Reading (1)—The search for happiness

Teaching aims: After learning this period, the students will be able to : 1.

describe their own understanding of happiness; 2.

know how to read an interview; 3.

talk about the gymnast Sang Lan; 4.

make an interview

Teaching procedures: Step 1 Lead in Step 2 Reading Strategy Important factors of an interview:

Step 3 Reading 1.

Fast reading Scan the text and find out the elements of the interview. 2．

Careful reading

Listen to the tape and read the passage carefully to get the detailed information. Round 1

Say something about Sang Lang in different years. 1981 1987 1991 1998 2007 2008

Round 2

Multiple choice 1.

Dr. Brain used Sang Lan as an example to _______. A.

talk about his study on happiness B.

talk about how to find happiness in difficult times C.

present his own views about happiness D.

introduce his books about happiness 2.

The world was amazed by Sang Lan’s ______.

A.

unexpected injury B.

way to remain cheerful C.

success in her sports career D.

energetic, happy and hard-working spirit

3.

Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passage? A.

Different people have different views about happiness. B.

Sang Lan ‘s courage to rebuild her life even in unbearable condition is admirable. C.

All people can find happiness even in difficult times. D.

Sang Lan likes to think about positive things and stay optimistic. 4.

What is the secret to happiness in Sang Lan’s mind?

A.

To think about good things and to focus on goals. B.

To love the people around her. C.

To host a sports programme in 2008. D.

To keep busy. Round 3 Task-based reading comprehension

Sang Lan’s

search for happiness

Before

going to hospital

Sang Lan was happy to work hard and was very successful.

While staying in hospital

She fell from the 2.______ and would never walk again.

Many 3._______ visitors like Leonardo went to see her.

Sang Lan was always in good 4.________and focused on 5.__________.

She never cried or 6._________ up hope.

She was also happy for her teammates’ 7._________ and was proud of her 8.__________.

1.______ leaving hospital

She has

9._________ to her new life and keeps learning and stays 10._____________.

Step 4 Pair work—make an interview

As a senior high school student, suppose you had a chance to talk face to face with Sang Lan. What would you like most to ask her about? The students are required to make an interview. Work in pairs. One acts as the host, the other one acts as Sang Lan. The host should share his or her own experiences or opinions about happiness with the guest—“ Sang Lan

Step 5 Show time

H: We’re lucky to invite SL to our interview.

S: Thank you for inviting me.

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H:

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S:

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H: I hope we can learn much from SL and try to achieve more goals.

Step 5 Moral teaching Different people find happiness and fun in different things. Remember that: 1.

True happiness comes from hard work. 2.

Happiness lies in optimistic attitude. 3.

If we come across difficulties in our life,

we shouldn’t give up halfway. The most important thing is to hold on until we succeed or reach the goals. An optimist sees the rose; a pessimist the thorn.

Step 6 Homework Based on your own experiences, write your opinions about the sentence.