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Module 10 Unit 2 Grammar and usage
The elements of a paragraph
教学设计
Thoughts on the design:
The purpose of the grammar and usage in this unit is to help the students to learn about the elements of a paragraph and enable them to organize an article according to the model“ topic sentence--supporting sentences-- concluding sentence”when they are in practical writing so that the students’ writing ability can be improved.
(本单元语法板块的主要内容是帮助学生了解段落的组成部分,并且能够在实际写作过程中按照“总起—分述—总结 ”的模式组织文章,提高学生的写作水平。)
Teaching aims:
1. Get to know the elements of a paragraph.
2. Do some exercises to consolidate the different elements of a paragraph.
3. Ask students to write a paragraph to practice writing.
Teaching important and difficult points:
1.let the students know different elements of a paragraph.
2.How to recognize elements of a paragraph while reading .
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Lead-in
1.How many parts does a paragraph usually have ?And what are they?
Three parts.they are a topic sentence, supporting sentences, a concluding sentence
2.When you are reading an article can you find them?
Step 2 Introduction to the three parts
Topic sentence:
1. Each paragraph should have a point. The topic sentence clearly states what information the paragraph will give.
2. The topic sentence is usually the first sentence of a paragraph.
(e. g. Young adults give many reasons for moving to cities.
Today, I would like to tell you different ways to study English.)
Notes:
1. Not all paragraphs have a topic sentence. Sometimes, a paragraph continues a topic introduced in the previous paragraph.
2. In the first paragraph of an essay, a story or an article, the topic sentence may follow a hook.
(e.g. Older Americans are on the move. The questions, is, though, why are so many people retiring and spending their pensions in Florida?)
Supporting sentences:
1. follow the topic sentence
help explain or prove the topic sentence
2. We use transitions() to link each sentences to the previous or following ones.
(1. for example, for instance 2. furthermore, also
3. first(ly), second(ly), third(ly) 4.on the other hand, however )
Concluding sentence:
1. appear at the end of a paragraph
2. repeat the topic in a new way
3. express a final idea about the topic or to help introduce the topic of the next paragraph
(e.g. Across the USA, people are noticing the same thing: young people want to live in cities.)
Step3 Practice
Practice 1 -----Topic sentence:
Part A Page 25.
Practice 2 -----Supporting sentences:
Pick out the sentence that cannot develop the topic sentence:
1. I easily give up doing my homework.
a. I often leave my desk to go to the mirror to comb my hair.
b. While studying ,I always try to listen to the music.
c. For me ,physics is the most difficult subject.
d. I usually feel hungry and go to the kitchen for something to eat when studying.
2. Laughter is good for you.
a. Laughter is the best medicine.
b. If you often laugh,it is easy for you to become younger by 10 years older than you are now.
c. Laughing helps your body stay healthy and can even help you fight pain.
d. Studying hard can bring you happiness.
Practice 3 -----Concluding sentence:
Appreciate and learn how to write a good concluding sentence.
1.Therefore, I think it's a good idea for you to come back after you finish your studies abroad. So what are you waiting for?
2. In short, our life has become comfortable and convenient.
3.This is our English teacher.We all respect and love him.
4. If we stick to studies day after day ,there is nothing that we can’t achieve.As an old saying goes : “Constant dropping of water wears away a stone.”
5.So,what can we benefit from wealth if we do not have health ?
Practice 4 -----Elements:
Read the follow paragraph carefully and try to find out a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence:
I would like to move to Shenzhen because I have been living in my city for a long time. Because Shenzhen is a young city, which was once a small fishing village, and is still developing quickly. With its fast development, Shenzhen needs young people, especially those who have a good education.Therefore, I think it is a suitable place for young people like me to live and work. It will be easier for me to find a job there, and I will have more choices there. So I want to move to Shenzhen.
Practice 5 -----Transitions:
We can use transitions to link each sentences to the previous or following ones. Transitions we can use include for example, for instance, furthermore, first, second, third, on the other hand, however and also.
Fill in the blanks with proper transitions.
1. He is not cruel. ,he is very kind to everyone,especially to children.
2. You must finish your work by yourself in the exams, you will be punished.
3. I am not good at maths. I am determined to study it well.
4. I am not able to do it well. ,my father won’t let me to.
5. You can make full use of your time. ,you can use the few minutes between classes.
Step 4 Consolidation
Exercise 1 :Put the following sentences in a correct order to form a well-developed paragraph.
a. The most important thing is that ,after graduation ,I once worked as a reporter.
b. I think I am suitable for the job.
c. So, I’m sure I can do the job well if I can get the position.
d. Besides ,I’m really easy ti get along with and enjoy working with others.
e. First of all ,as a student ,I have read a lot and have much knowledge in many fields.
The answers :b--e--d--a--c
Exercise2 :Ask students to do exercise B on page 25 and check answers.
【设计说明】通过练习,巩固本课所学内容。
Step 5 Homework
1.Finish Exercise B on Page 25.
2. Finish the exercises in workbook.
【设计说明】通过作业巩固所学知识,练习写作。
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