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Unit 1 How can we become good learners?
Section A（Grammar Focus-4c）
Language goals
Learn to understand and use“How...?”and“By...?”sentences.
Key words and phrases
repeat, note, pal, physics, chemistry, memorize, pattern, take
Teaching
notes.
Aims
Key sentences
1.-- How can I improve my pronunciation?
-- One way is by listening to tapes.
2.-- How can I read faster?
-- You can read faster by reading word groups.
Teaching
Difficulties Practice the target structure by+v.-ing in different tasks.
Teaching
Aids A tape recorder ,CAI or multimedia courseware
Teaching Procedures Tips
Step 1 Warm-up & Revision
The T can show pictures of body parts, such as ear, hand,
mouth
and eye. Elicit the connection with English learning from Ss.
The
T may use the prompt:
What is the relationship between body parts and language
learning?
The T can show some different pictures of learning and ask Ss
to call out the ways of English learning. Pay attention to the
accuracy of Ss’ words and remind Ss to use the target
structure:
She learns English by working with friends.
1She learns English by making flashcards.
He learns English by reading the textbook.
He learns English by making vocabulary lists.
He learns English by listening to tapes.
He learns English by asking the teacher for help.
Then the T can make a summary of the English learning
methods from four sides(listening , speaking, reading, writing)
Step 2 Presentation
Grammar Focus
The T can ask Ss to read aloud the sentences. Then the T
can guide Ss to find the rules of the target language: by+v.-ing
4a
The T make Ss do the exercises in 4a. Then the T should
guide Ss to say the correct answer in a complete sentence,
e.g. I practice speaking by having conversations with friends.
Answer: 1.c 2.e 3.f 4.a 5.b 6.d
4a
The T can check answers with different students in a
conversational way so that Ss can get more practice in a
natural speech.
T: ..., how do you practice speaking?
S1: I practice speaking by having conversations with friends.
T: Good, I see. (To another student) So how do you ...?
S2: I ...
4b
Ss do the exercises in 4b and then communicate with their
partners.
Then the T can invite some Ss to share their answers in class.
(Note: This part includes different subjects. The T can invite Ss
who are
good at these subjects to share their answers so that other
Ss can
learn from them.)
Suggested Answers:
I like to learn math by solving new math problems every day.
I like to practice my physics by doing extra exercises.
I like to improve my chemistry by memorizing chemical terms
and doing experiments.
I like to practice my Chinese by keeping a diary in Chinese.
I like to improve my history and geography watching historical
2and geographical programs.
4c
Ss fill in the blanks about themselves, then they can work in
pairs
and interview their partners. Then they fill in the blanks
about
their partners . The T can observe and listen to Ss’
conversations and offer help to Ss in need. In this part, the
T should pay more attention to the Ss’ speaking fluency
instead of accuracy.
4c
Then the T can encourage Ss to summarize and reflect their
studying methods and make suitable studying plans.
Step 3 Language points learning
by+动词-ing形式，表方式、方法 The
（1）在此结构中，by是介词，意为“通过，使用”。 language
（2）该结构常用来回答how引导的问句。 points are
介词by的其他常见用法： for
reference
(1)by +地点，意为靠近；在......旁边
only.
(2)by +时间，意为不迟于；在......之前
(3)by+交通工具，意为 乘......（表示方式）
(4)意为“由……所作”
介词by组成其他短语：
by the way顺便，顺便问一下
by and by逐渐地
by hand用手
by chance偶然，碰巧
by mistake错误地
by oneself某人独自
Step 5 Summary & Homework
Summary The T can encourage Ss to summarize the key points The
of this class to help Ss consolidate the knowledge. homework
Homework: can vary
Preview the new words and phrases in Section B(1a-1e). with the
Do the exercises in students’ book. specific
conditions.
Teaching We always learn grammar when we have enough language materials to
3support.Students can practice grammar by using what they have
learned.After they learn the main structure in the grammar focus frame，
Reflection
the students should practice in different activities.And we'd better give them
some written work after speaking and reading.
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