八年级下册Section B教案

Unit 4 Why don’t you talk to your parents?

Section B (3a~selfcheck)

教学目标

【知识与技能】

1) 复习though, as soon as, so …that等词的用法。掌握生词perhaps。

2) 能够用英语表达自己的建议，并就自己所熟知的问题发表看法。

3) 能用本单元所学的语言简单表达对困难的一些建议。

【情感、态度与价值观】

人的一生并不都是一帆风顺的，难免有一些挫折或困难，如果生活中发生了一些不尽如人意的问题，我们要学会冷静对待，学会合理的办法理性地解决。

教学重难点

【教学重点】

1) 能运用所学的语言知识来简单地表达自己对某一困难问题的看法和建议。

2）总结本单元所学到的重点词组及句型。

3）复习总结unless, as soon as, so that等词的用法，并能完成相关练习题。

【教学难点】

运用所学的语言知识来写一封简短的信，表达自己对学生上课外辅导班这一社会现象的看法。教学准备

图片、视频、多媒体等

教学过程

Step 1 Objective

Read the article to learn the common problem for Chinese and American families.

To learn new words: skill, opinion, typical, football, quick, continue, compare, crazy, push, development, cause, usual, perhaps…

Step 2 Revision

Review the expressions and sentences.

1. 一个典型的美国家庭  a typical American family

2. 足球训练  football training            3. 删除  cut out

4. 比较；对比  compare…with          5. 逼得太紧  push…so hard

6. 一个儿童的成长  a kid’s development

7. 疲惫的孩子们直到晚上七点钟后才到家。

The tired children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m.

8. 他们总是将自己的孩子与其他的孩子相比较。

   They always compare their children with other children.

9. 他们为什么不让孩子们顺其自然呢？

Why don’t they let their kids be kids?

10. 所有这些活动会给孩子们导致很大的压力。

      All these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.

Step 3 Talking 

Work on 3a:

A magazine interviewed some parents about after-school classes for children. Read the opinions below and make notes on your own opinions.

List the main views:

1. After-school classes can help kids get into a good university.

2. I want my child to be a successful person.

3. It’s good for children to start learning from a young age.

Ss talk with their partners about these views. 

Step 4 Asking and answering

1. Ss say if they agree or disagree with the views above. Then give their reasons.

2. Let some Ss say their reasons:

  S1: I disagree. Many factors may influence in one’s life. Even though one goes to a good university, he may still not be successful.

  S2: I agree. Many great people learn things from a very young age. If the child is gifted in some area, it’s helpful to learn it from a young age.

  S3: I disagree. People shouldn’t push their kids so hard. Parents shouldn’t send their small kids to all kinds of classes. They shouldn’t always compare their children with other children. I believe it’s better to let the kids be kids.

3. Let some more Ss to tell their opinions.

Step 5 Writing 

Work on 3b:

1. Ask Ss what’s the common problem for Chinese and American families? 

Ss: They have to go to many after-school classes.

2. OK. What’s your opinion about after-school classes? Now think about it and write a short article about to a magazine.

写作指导：

         本文为写自己对课后辅导班的看法，故应为议论文。

         因此，人称为第一人称；时态应用一般现在时态；

         首先，应开门见山地描述课后辅导班这一社会现象。

         然后，明确表明自己的看法，是支持还是不支持。

         接下来再用表格中所给的句型结构，一一列举自己的想法或原因。

3. Ss try to write a short article by themselves. 

4. Walk around the class and give any help Ss may need.

5. Let some Ss read their letters and correct them.

One possible version

      I don’t agree with the idea of sending kids to after-school classes because all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. It’s not good for a child’s development. In my opinion, kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. I think it’s better that parents shouldn’t compare their children with other children. It’s crazy and not fair.  

Step 6 Self check

Work on Self check 1: 

1. Fill in each blank using until, so that or although.

2. Fill in the blanks and try to say the meaning of it.   

1. You should eat more now ______ you won’t be hungry later.

2. ________ you may not like to do chores, you should help your parents around the house.

3. You could save more money ____ you can buy a gift for your friend’s birthday.

4. Kids shouldn’t play computer games ____ late at night. They should rest early.

5. ________ many people like to eat junk food, they should really eat more fruit and vegetables ______ they can be healthy.

3. Check the answers with the Ss.

Answers: so that, although, until, until, although/so that

Work on Self check 2:

1. Tell Ss to read the short conversation. Then think and discuss with your partners.

2. Tell Ss to try to give their advice. 

3. Ss work and write about their own advice.

e.g.

S1: Why don’t you call him up and say you’re sorry.

4. Check the answers with the class.

Answers: 1. Why don’t you call him up and say you’re sorry.

2. You should study for the exams because you can go to many parties later.

3. Why don’t you tell him that you are studying and he should be quiet?

Step 7 Language points

1. In my opinion, it is important for children / parents to …

  in one’s opinion    依……看，用来表达某人的想法。

e.g. In my opinion, it’s important for us to protect the earth.
     我认为, 保护地球对我们来说很重要。

2. Perhaps children / parents …

  perhaps   adv. 大概；也许

perhaps在句中位于实义动词前，助动词、系动词、情态动词后。也可用于句首或句尾, 可指有礼貌地提出请求或帮助等。

e.g. Perhaps he is just waiting in station.  也许他正在车站等候。

Step 8 Summary

from a young age 从很小的年龄起         in one’s opinion 依……看

turn down the TV 调低电视的声音

Step 9 Exercises

Ⅰ. 根据汉语意思及括号内所给英文提示语，将下列句子翻译成英语。

1. 对我来说，上钢琴课很重要。 (it, important)

__________________________________

2. 虽然我们尽了最大的努力，但我们还是输掉了这场比赛。  (although)

__________________________________

3. 依我看，数学和语文一样重要。 (in one’s opinion)

__________________________________

4. 你应该和你妈妈说对不起。 (should)

__________________________________

5. 她昨晚直到十点才回家。  (not ... until)

__________________________________

Ⅱ. 根据短文内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词填空，有的需要变换形式。

Sally Seaman is an American writer. She tells young students some smart ways to make friends. In her (1)________, founding (建立) friendship is just like planting a tree. You should plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow.

Firstly, you should choose a friend. A good friend should be kind and patient (有耐心的). For example, if something bad happens to you, a good friend could listen to you. And he or she should (2)________ to help you.

(3)________, you can’t be too shy. You should often (4)________ with your friend. You should share your lives with your friend.

However, even best friends have fights. What should you do when you (5)________ with your friend? You won’t talk to him or her. That’s (6)________. If so, you won’t be friends (7)________. You need to keep on talking to him or her (8)________. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you can write a letter. That works.

Keys: Ⅰ. 1. It’s important for me to have piano lessons.

2. Although we tried our best, we still lost the game.

3. In my opinion, math is as important as Chinese.

4. You should say sorry to your mom.

5. She didn’t go home until 10 o’clock last night.

Ⅱ. 1. opinion      2. offer         3. Secondly       4. communicate   

5. argue           6. wrong        7. anymore           8. instead 

课堂作业

根据下列提示写一篇文章。

你和张莉是朋友、同桌, 昨天英语测试，她想抄袭，被你拒绝；想查字典，又被你阻止。她很生气，你也很伤心。

你决定下周找她好好谈谈你对这事的想法和观点，并希望今后你们能够互相帮助，共同进步。教学反思