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Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?
Section B（3a-Self Check）
Language goals
Learn to write a passage to introduce a local speciality.
Key words and phrases
Teaching
be famous for…, be made of/from/with/by/in…, be known for…
Aims
Key sentences
1.Cheese is made from milk.
2.Parents and students were invited to the school concert last
night.
3.There is a lot of research on how languages is learned.
Teaching Use the words and structures learned to write about the special things in
Difficulties our own city or town.
Teaching
Aids A tape recorder ,CAI or multimedia courseware
Teaching Procedures Tips
Step 1 Presentation
3a
This activity is to prepare Ss for the subsequent writing activity
by giving them the opportunity to consolidate what they have
learned so far. The T may ask Ss to do some research before
this lesson to find out some famous or special things in their
hometown so that they will come ready to discuss with a
partner what they have found out. In class, the T can use some
prompts to guide Ss to talk.
What is the name of the product?
Is it made of/from wood/ paper/ gold /silver /cotton/ silk/glass /
plastic/steel?
Where is it made?
What is it used for ?
What is it known for?
Why is it special?
1…
3a
The T can ask Ss to write the answers to these questions and
then discuss with their partners so that they can get more
details.
Suggested answers:
silk quilts
What the product is
What it is made of/ from silk
Who it is made by factory workers
Where it is made Suzhou
What it can do keep you warm and
comfortable
Why it is special made of silk that is soft,
light and
comfortable;decorated with
beautiful patterns.
Step 2 Writing
3b
The T make Ss read the expressions in 3b at first and then
finish the writing task. Then the T can invite some Ss to
share their writings and make the assessments.
Suggested answer:
My city, Suzhou, is famous for its silk quilts. These quilts are made of pure
silk. They are made by skillful workers in many silk factories in the city.
The silk quilts are used to keep people warm and comfortable in bed. They
are known to be very comfortable because they are light and soft to touch.
In addition, they look beautiful as they are decorated with beautiful
patterns. Many people from all over the world come to Suzhou to visit the
silk factories and buy not only the silk quilts but many other silk products.
Step 3 Self Check
The part of Self Check is to provide a comprehensive review of
2key vocabulary and functions presented in the unit. The T may
want to emphasize the importance of subject-verb agreement
before Ss work on activities 2 and 3.
Note:
·A singular subject takes a singular verb.
e.g.This ring is made of silver.
· An uncountable noun takes a singular verb.
e.g. Yogurt is made from milk.
·A plural noun takes a plural verb.
e.g.These blankets are made of wool.
1
Ss can be asked to finish the task on their own and check
their answers in pairs.
Suggested answers:
Made of/ from … Made in …
Things
blanket cotton India
pencil wood China
bag leather Italy
calculator plastic, Japan
metal
chopsticks Korea
steel
… …
…
2
Suggested answers:
1.I have a beautiful cotton blanket made in India.
2. All of us use wooden pencils made in China.
3.Her mother has an expensive leather bag that was made in Italy.
4.This calculator is made of steel, and it was made in Japan.
5.The chopsticks are made of plastic, and they are made in
Korea.
3
Answers:
1. is made 2.were invited
2. is closed 4.are learned
35. were shown
Optional Activity: Show and tell
The activity is to encourage Ss to practice using the target
language to talk about what things are made of and where they
were made. It can be conducted to conclude the unit.
1. Plan a 'Show and Tell Day'.
2. Before that day, ask Ss to prepare an object that they can bring to
class to show their classmates. It could be an object that they like
very much or an object that shows a traditional art form. Tell Ss to
prepare a short speech about the object they are bringing to class.
They may talk about what the object is made of, where it was made,
why it is important to them,etc.
3.On 'Show and Tell Day', divide the class into groups of five or six
and have them show their group members the objects they have
brought. Give them time to tell their group members about the object.
4. Ask each group to choose one member to show the rest of the
class his/her object and tell them more about it.
Step 4 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 Unit 6 Section A (1A-1C). with the
Do the exercises in students’ book. specific
conditions.
The grammar in the unit is the passive voice.And this is difficult for
students.So in the last period of the unit，it is important to get students to
use what they have learned.While we are practicing words and expressions
Teaching
about the main topic, the teacher should help students review the
Reflection
structure of the passive voice.Before the students begin to write,get them to
ask and answer in speaking practice.And tell them to do more practice after
school.
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