Using LanguageⅠppt配套的教案及板书设计

Unit 4

Legends of ancient Greece

A teaching plan for Using language

Topics of this unit：Legends of ancient Greece and China; legendary characters; influence of legends on modern language Teaching time：1 period（45 minutes）

Analysis of the teaching material: the central topic of this unit is “Legends of ancient Greece”, aimed at introducing students to some popular and well-loved ancient Greek legends and Chinese legends. The reading passage in Using Language is to introduce an ancient Greek hero called Theseus. The role of the hero in any story like this was to overcome the powers of evil such as robbers, bullies, monsters, and so on. Theseus

is such a hero particularly known for his cleverness in solving problems. Analysis of students: students in my class who are now in Senior Two，are enthusiastic and interested in English learning. Despite the fact that they have been exposed to some cultural topics, such as music, western painting, drama in their previous two years’

experiences of English learning, Greek Mythology, is still “all greek” to them. Most of them may not be familiar with Greek legends or Theseus. So it may be challenging for them to fully comprehend the text.

Teaching aims and demands: 1. Knowledge aims: by learning the text students can master the basic usage of the important words: enlarge

combat

transparent

transparently

tug

grab.

2. Ability aims: to improve their reading ability by understanding the story and analyzing the personality of the main character. More importantly, I hope to improve their ability of language output, such as listening, speaking and play acting.

3. Emotion aims: to appreciate the spirit and good values of ancient legends and spread the excellent Chinese culture.

Teaching and learning approaches: audio-visual approach, communicative approach, task-based approach, plus group work and presentation. Teaching procedures:

Steps

Pre-reading Step 1 Ss watch a video about “Story of HouYi—A Lead-in to the topic of the unit. 7m hero in Chinese legends”

and think of a Get Ss to learn

what legends question: What are legends?T encourages Ss are and something about to talk about their understanding of legends. Greek Mythology. Activities Purposes Time

Ss watch another video about an introduction of Greek Mythology. T asks Ss to list some names of the gods and goddesses mentioned in the video.

Step 2 Before reading, T introduces Theseus to Ss by using some pictures. While reading Step 3 Ss read the text carefully to understand the Develop Ss’

ability of 12m Get Ss to know about Theseus. 1m outline and detailed plots of the story, summarizing and getting followed by a blank-filling task. In the detailed information. meantime, Ss are encouraged to analyze the Develop Ss’

ability of personality of Theseus

using as many analyzing the personality of adjectives as possible.

Post-reading Step 4 Ss are expected to explore and discuss in Encourage Ss to predict how 9m groups how the story might end. Some the story might end based on questions are given for reference.

the analysis of the personality of characters.

Get Ss prepared for the discussion and performance. Step 5 In the same group, Ss make up some Develop Ss’

ability of 4m characters. dialogue between the characters and speaking and communicating. practice the dialogue.

Encourage Ss to cooperate with others. Step 6 Ss are given time and opportunities to Develop Ss’

ability of 9m perform their play to the class. T asks at speaking and acting. least 2 groups to do the task. Help Ss summarize the story T shares a possible ending (with 10 by giving a possible ending. blanks) and asks Ss to finish filling in the blanks.

Homework Show pictures from three Chinese legends. Write one of these legends or create a new one. Make the story as exciting as possible. Remember to use interesting and lively adjectives to describe your

characters. 备注：Ss:Students

T:Teacher

m:minutes