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Period 5 Writing
The General Idea of This Period：
This period includes speaking and writing on Page 22 and writing on Page 23.The
purpose is to encourage the Ss to think and talk creatively about computers and androids，
express their own opinions using words and expressions concerning computers and
androids，and organize their ideas into a composition.
Teaching Aims：
1.Enable the students to learn how to write a report about their choice.
2.Enable the students to learn the writing way of expressing ideas and giving reasons
to support the ideas.
Teaching Important and Difficult Point：
How to make a decision about which kind of computer to buy and explain why.
Teaching Methods：
1.Task-based learning.
2.Cooperative learning.
Teaching Aids：
A projector and multimedia.
Teaching Procedures：
Step 1 Speaking and writing （Page 22）
T：Class，suppose you and your partner have been asked to help choose computers for
your school.You have looked at several computers.Talk about the special things each
computer has.Make a decision about which kind of computer to buy and explain why.And
then you are going to write a report about your choice There is a list of things your
computer could have.
A fast PC the monitor is smaller
Improved disc storage used recycled materials
Internet a flat screen
Students talk about the special things each computer can do.
T：So much for the talking.And now you will be given five minutes to write a report
about your choice.After that some of you will be asked to present your report to the
class.In your writing try to use the present perfect passive in your report.You may begin
your report like this：
We looked at many different computers.The one we have chosen is the PEP personal
computer.One of the main reasons is that it is suitable for schools.We found out that...
Five minutes later，several students begin to present their reports to the class，and the
teacher will show two or three reports using the projector to find out and correct the
possible mistakes with the class.
Possible version
We looked at many different computers.The one we have chosen is the PEP personal
computer.One of the main reasons is that it is suitable for schools.We found out that it
looked not only cute but also advanced.
1First，it has a flat screen which makes the computer pretty attractive.But the second
and the most important aspect about the PEP is that it has undergone a lot of
improvements in many respects.For example，it contains improved disc storage and that
means it’s faster PC.It’s suitable to be connected to the Internet.Also the PC has a smaller
monitor and is made with used recycled materials which do no harm to the environment.
In a word，we think it is suitable for our school.
T：Thank you for helping choose computers which are suitable for our school，and
I’m sure with these computers to be equipped in our school we will improve the teaching
conditions and teaching quality of course.
Now，let’s come to the writing on Page 23.
Step 2 Writing（Page 23）
T：Boys and girls，suppose you are an android and work for a family with one child
who is very spoiled.The parents want you to do everything for them.The parents are
kind，but they often ask you to watch over their child.How do you feel?What would you
do if the child asked you to do his/her homework for him/her?Would you tell the child
“no”?You may begin like this：
Hello，everyone.My name is______.I’m a 321 model android.I work for the Li
family...
Now，you will also be given five minutes to write your opinion and feelings.
Five minutes later，the teacher shows two or three of the passages written by the
students using the projector to find out and correct the possible mistakes with the class.
Possible version
Hello，everyone.My name is ______.I’m a 321 model android.I work for the Li
family.My job is taking care of their only son.The parents are nice but the boy is
spoiled.The family asked me to do everything for them，from shopping to cleaning the
floors.But what’s terrible，the child asked me to do his homework!That’s too much!I’m an
android，yes，but I’ve got my mind and feelings I can’t do things that are harmful to
people against my will!
Step 3 Summary and Homework
T ： Boys and girls ， in this period ， we worked hard and wrote two short
compositions.You’ve not only learned to make your choices or express your ideas but also
learned to give your reasons to support your choices or ideas.It’s really a practical writing
job for you to do，don’t you think so?Such writing jobs，I’m sure，will help you improve
your writing skills.Now homework for you today—go over the whole unit.
Step 4 The Design of the Writing on the Blackboard
Unit 3 Computers
Period 5
A fast PC the monitor is smaller
Improved disc storage used recycled materials
Internet a flat screen
Step 5 Record after Teaching
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