Reading(1)：The search for happiness10分钟试讲教案

Period 2

Reading （1）

Learning aims: 

To develop

ability of reading a play 

To know about American family life and problems that happen between American teenagers and their parents 

To form a positive attitude towards solving problems between teenagers and parents Step 1

Pre-class 1) Brainstorming Step 2

During-class 1)

Fast reading 2) Second reading 1).Read the play again and do the following T/F questions: 1. Mom and Dad were back from their holiday a week earlier. 2. Eric was happy when seeing his mother. 3. Parents left Daniel in charge. 4. The boys spent the money seeing the vet for Spot. 5. The room was very clean and tidy when their parents came back. 6. Daniel didn’t have a chance

to explain what had happened. 7. Mom felt regretful for what they said to Daniel. 8. Boys didn’t use up the money from their parents. 2). Choose the best answers （

）1. The passage is mainly about _____

A. how the family manage to be on good terms

B. why the room is in a mess.

C. why there is a

misunderstanding between the parents and sons

D. what happens to Daniel after his parents get home

（

）2. Which of the following is the cause of the quarrel ?

A. Spot was seriously ill.

B. The couple return earlier than expected .

C. The boys play football all day long.

D. The brothers’ laziness.

（

）3. Eric says hello to his parents in

a frightened voice because_____

A. Dad often punishes him.

B. he is afraid that Dad will see the messy room and punish him .

C. Dad will beat him and his brother

D. he is always timid

（

）4. The phrase “deserve to” means________

A. have to

B. want to

C. need to

D. to be good enough to have something

（

）5. What would probably happen in the following act ?

A. Dad and Daniel will quarrel again.

B. Mom and Eric will help Dad and Daniel to get rid of the misunderstanding .

C. Eric will not play football any longer .

D. Daniel will desert(抛弃)

the dog. [来源学科网]3) careful reading[来源:学科网ZXXK]

A. Please read Act One of the play carefully and fill in the form

Characters

Mom and Dad Eric Daniel[来源:学科网]

Characters Daniel Eric Mom Dad Things they do

Things they do

Feelings

Feelings

B. Please read Act Two carefully and fill in form:

Step 3

Role-play

Divide students into groups of five and one is the narrator and the others are the main characters. Role-play Act One and Act Two. Step 4 Discussion

1.Suppose you were one of the children what would you do? 2.How do you think good parents should treat their children? 3.Do you think there is a generation gap between you and your family? How can you deal with it? Step 5 Homework：

1

Write an end to the play. 2

Role-play the dialogue in groups of five.