Task(2): Writing an article about problems and solutions: Skills building 3ppt配套的教案及板书设计

Teaching plan(2011/11/22)

by Qin Shouguang Gaoyou Senior Middle School m6u2 Task

Writing a website article to give advice 

Teaching objectives: 1.

provide students with opportunities to learn and practice their language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

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Enable students to identify negative emotional language. 3.

Learn to break a big question into smaller ones to discuss and give advice to solve problems. 4.

Write an article about how to help others solve their problems 

Teaching focus and difficulties: 1.

negative emotional language

2.

give advice to solve problems Teaching methods: 1.

Listening, reading and thinking to get students to understand the task. 2.

Pair discussion and group discussion to get students to participate in the classroom activities. Teaching aids: The multimedia, a tape recorder,

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Teaching procedures:

Skills building 1: identifying negative emotional language

When people discuss problems, fears and worries, they use specific language to describe their experiences. They often rely on emotional words and negative images.

To quickly identify theses themes, there are certain words, phrases and structures you can look for.

1）Words

Sad

confused

disappointed

unhappy

alone

afraid 2）Structures

I feel like…

They make/It makes me feel…

I wish…

I’m tired of …

3）Images

Under a black cloud

stuck/caught between…

feel blue

down in the dumps Skills building 2: breaking a big question into smaller ones

When you have a big question to answer, sometimes the best way to start is to make it into several smaller questions, and answer them first. Doing this stops you from getting confused and helps you think of all the possible answer to your big question. For example:

Big question How can I improve my English? Small questions ??? Skills building 3: giving advice When you give advice, there are few guidelines to remember. Following these will help make your advice clearer, and more helpful to the people who need it. 1. avoid judging

People read advice letters or ask for advice because they want help, not because they want to hear what they have done wrong. Always use positive, helpful language,

e.g. I know you are trying very hard to solve your problem, and that is great! Why don’t you try doing…?

2. give examples

People like to know how to use your advice. If you know of a similar situation where your advice worked, mention it, e.g.,

Something like that happened to my friend, this is what she did…

3. be specific

If you are giving advice, be sure to state what kind of advice it is. If you are offering help to people about studying, say that. If your advice is about training for a sport, say that too. For example, you don’t want someone to follow advice about losing weight when they really want help getting stronger, e.g,

Many people have problems finding enough time to study. One common solution is…

Step 3: Writing an article

Ma Jie solved his problem with help from his parents, teachers and coach. You and a friend decide to write an article for the school website about problems and solutions. Find a partner to be your friend and discuss what to write in the article and then write your article. Homework 1,Finish the article; 2,Prepare the next period.