七年级英语下：Module 3 Unit 1 Changing our lives教案上海牛津版.doc

Module 3 ChangeUnit 1 Changing our lives1Language focus:Using connectives to link contrasting idease.g. Im good at a lot of subjects, but Im poor at Maths.Using the simple past tense to talk about past activites.e.g. Long ago, there was a poor farmer called Fred.Using connectives to express transition of meaninge.g. Although were old, we still work in the fields every day, said Doris. Language skills:Listening Understand the connection between ideas by recognizing linking words and phrasesPredict the likely development of a topic by recognizing key words, and making use of context and knowledge of the worldSpeaking Maintain an interaction by replyingReadingUnderstand the connection between ideas by identifying linking words or phrasesRecognize recurrent patterns in language structurePredict the likely development of a topic by recognizing key words and making use of context and knowledge of the worldSkim a text to obtain a general impression and the main ideasMaterials:Students Book 7B page 49Cassette 7B and a cassette playerPreparation:Cue the cassette.Pre-task preparationLanguage learning activity(This section aims at providing students with opportunities to practise the language/vocabulary needed or become familiar with the background for the task that follows.1. Introduce: Although. Write a few sample sentences on the board to help explaining the meaning, e.g. Although Mary is thin, she is healthy./Although John is poor, he is happy./Although Uncle Tom is rich, he is unhappy.2. Invite a few more able students to make up some sentences beginning with Although. Ask them to write the sentences on the board. Offer help if necessary. Then go over the sentences with the whole class.3. Play the recording: Look and read. Stop the recording after Picture 2. Students listen and follow in their books.4. Ask the students some questions to check their understanding of the story, e.g. Whats the name of the farmer and his wife? /Where did they live? /Who visited them one winter night? /Did they still work in the fields? Etc.5. Remind students that the story is not finished yet and will be continued on page 50 of the Students Book. However, you may encourage students to guess what is going to happen pr or the ending of the story before you go on.ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 382Language focus:Using connectives to express transition of meaninge.g. Although they are poor, they do not want any _ from me.Language skills:Listening Understand the connection between ideas by recognizing linking words and phrases.Speaking Connect ideas by using linking words or phrasesReadingUnderstand the connection between ideas by identifying linking words or phrasesRecognize recurrent patterns in language structureRecognize the presentation of ideas through headings, paragraphing, spacing, italics, bold print and punctuationRe-read to establish and confirm meaningWriting Develop written texts by presenting main and supporting ideasDevelop written texts by presenting main and supporting ideas.Develop written texts by using appropriate linking words or phrasesMaterials:Students Book 7B page 50Cassette 7B and a cassette playerPreparation:Cue the cassette. ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 793Language focus:Using connectives to express transition of meaninge.g. Although Kally has a little pocked money, she is still very happy.Using the future tense to talk about future actionse.g. He will practise Maths more.Language skills:Listening Understand the connection between ideas by recognizing linking words and phrases.Speaking Connect ideas by using linking words or phrasesReadingRead written language in meaningful chunksUnderstand the connection between ideas by identify linking words or phrasesRecognize recurrent patterns in language structureWriting Gather and share information, ideas and language by using strategies such as brainstorming, listing, questioning, and interviewingDevelop written texts by using appropriate linking words or phrases.Develop written texts by expressing own ideas and feelings.Materials:Students Book 7B page 51Cassette 7B and a cassette playerWorkbook 7B page 25Photocopiable page 44Preparation:Cue the cassette. Make a copy of Photocopiable page 44 for each student.Pre-task preparation1. Ask student: Which subject are you good at? Which subject are you poor at? What will you do about this? To elicit: Im good at (a subject), but Im poor at (another subject). Ill After listening to the students answers, you can put them in another way and say: Although ( the students name) is good at (a subject), he/she is poor at (another subject). He/Shell Have students work in pairs and talk in the same way about the subjects they are good at and poor at and what they will do about it. Walk around, offering help and guidance to the less able students.2. Invite a few pairs to report their findings in class, e.gS1: Although S2 is good at _, he/she is poor at _. He/She will S2: Although 51 is good at _, he/she is poor at. He /She will 3. Play the recording: Think and say. Students listen and follow in their books.4. Play the recording again. Students listen and repeat.Post-task activityWorkbook page 25ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 404Language focus:Using connectives to express transition of meaning e.g. Although were old, Language skills:Speaking Connect ideas by using linking words or phrasesUse gestures and facial expression to convey meaning and intentionMaintain an interaction by controlling participation in an interaction or group activity such as taking ones turn at the right moment and recognizing others desire to speakReadingScan a text to locate specific information by using strategies such as looking at headings and repeated words.Writing Plan and organize information and idea by deciding on the sequence of content.Develop written texts by using appropriate linking words or phrases.Develop written texts by using basic narrative structure that comprises setting, characters, events and dialogue when writing about real and imaginary experienceRevise and edit drafts by sharing work with teachers and classmates and responding positively to their suggestions on ideas and use of languageMaterials:Students Book 7B page 52Workbook 7B page 26Photocopiable pages 45 and 46Preparation:Cue the cassette. Make a copy of Photocopiable pages 45 and 46 for each student.Post-task activityWorkbook page 26ConsolidationGrammar Practice Book 7B page 45.