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1、9A Unit 1 Star Signs Reading 1教情分析本课时是介绍西方文化中的12星座，西方人把一年的时间分成12个星座。每个代表一个人出生的日期，不同时间出生的人有不同的星座，从每个星座中可以分析他们的性格特点，喜好等等。本课时重点是指导学生阅读，要求学生理解Reading的内容和Reading中出现的描写人物性格特征的形容词及短语；教会学生一些阅读技能，掌握一些阅读方法；并能根据自己的生日找到其对应星座的描述句型；为本单元的中心写作任务作了铺垫。本课内容知识性，趣味性很强，适合中学生的认知特点。 Teaching aims:1.To understand what star
2、sings are and what they represent.2.To recognize and understand vocabulary about characteristics.3.To use adjectives to describe someones characteristics.4.Four-skilled new words: Divide similar energetic active leader patient save cookingmodest practical attention 5. Four-skilled Phrases:divide int
3、o be divided into decide your star signborn under the same star sign at times give up save money be confident of pay attention to 6. Four-skilled Patterns: A year is divided into 12 different star signs.The emotion aimsStudents can use adjectives to describe the character of a personThe knowledge ai
4、msTo understand the western culture in the constellation of knowledgeTo understanding the commendation words and pejorative meaningThe ability aimsThe cultivation of students autonomous learning awareness and learning strategiesAnalysis of the students:1. The students do not know much about constell
5、ation2. Learning content of this lesson can stimulate interest in learningTeaching focus:To use adjectives to describe someones characteristics.Teaching difficulties:1. To recognize and understand vocabulary about characteristics.2. To use adjectives to describe someones characteristics.Teaching met
6、hods:Group discussion, Group cooperation Teaching aids:Blackboard, CAI, Tape recorder, ProjectorTeaching procedures:Step 1 Revision1. We have learnt about the twelve star signs. Can you name some of them?2. Discuss in groups: Ask about each others star signsStep 2 Preview1. Ask the students to read
7、through Page 4 and underline their unknown words.2. Listen to the tape of the text and imitate the pronunciation and intonation.3. Discuss in groups about the pronunciation of the new words and correct each others mistakes.4. Memorize the words in class.5. Having a dictation.Step 3 Presentation 1. T
8、: If my birthday is on the first of May, what will my star sign say about me? (Encourage the students to tell their own ideas.)2. Provide the Ss with the information about Taurus and ask the Ss: What does my star sign say about me?What are my characteristics?Do they match each other?Step 4 Reading1.
9、 Listen to the tape and answer the following questions:1) How many star signs is a year divided into?2) What decides your star sign?3)Do people born under the same star sign share similar characteristics?2. Listen and repeat after the tape, pay attention to intonation and pronunciation.3. Students g
10、roup discussion about the important words, phrases and patterns. Make sentences with them.( T gives further explanation)1) divide into / be divided into .2) share sth with sb.3) at times / from time to time .4) give up ( doing sth. )5) save money / save the boy 6) be confident of / have confidence i
11、n7). pay attention to ( doing sth.) 4. Read the words above with the help of the teacher.5. Ask the students to do the exercises (Part B and C) on Page 6 and discuss the answers in class.Step 5 ConclusionToday we studied the 12 constellations of the west, the students have some understanding. Now yo
12、u can according to your birthday , write a compositionStep 6 Homework:Read the text of unitFinish Ex 1 of Unit 1, 9A. Blackboard arrangement Unit 1 Star signsdivid into /be divided into give up(doing sth)share sth with sb at times/form time to time be confident of/have confidence inpay attention to(doing sth)1
