外研版高中英语选修七教案：Module 2 教案 The Fifth Period Integrating skills （I）.doc

the fifth period integrating skills (i)teaching goals教学目标1. target language目标语言a. 重点词汇和短语 cheerleading, cheerleader, cheer, squad, pompom, routine, courseb. 重点句型 it was not until the 1920s that pompoms began to play an important part in cheerleading.2. ability goals能力目标 help students to learn about the american art of cheerleading and something about the prom.3. learning ability goals学能目标 by reading, make the ss know the importance of cheerleading.teaching important points教学重点learn about the american art of cheerleading and the prom.teaching difficult points 教学难点understand the role that dance and gymnastics play in the education.teaching methods教学方法 reading, comparing.teaching aids教具准备a multimedia computer.teaching procedures & ways教学过程与方式step i lead inplay a short video for students to watch and then ask students how much they know about cheerleading.t: ok, id like you to say something about cheerleading.s1: the cheerleading squad is made up of pretty girls.s2: people are amused by cheerleading. sometimes it looks very funny.s3: the cheerleaders dance and do gymnastics before and during competitive games.step ii cultural cornert: now lets read the article on page 27. from it you will learn more about the american art of cheering leading. after you read the passage please answer the questions on page 27.five minutes later, check the answers with the whole class.suggested answers:1. yes, it is. universities offer courses in cheerleading. a lot of training is needed to do the dance and gym routine. cheerleading competitions are an important part in school and college life for many squads, and cheerleading is a very serious activity. cheerleading squads can be found at most athletic events.2. our school does offer dance and gymnastics courses, but they dont play an important part in our education.step iii reading (workbook)deal with reading on page 99.t: do you remember what is joannas highlight of the senior year?ss: the senior prom.t: what is a “prom”? ok, you can get the answer from the passage on page 99. read the text quickly and match the headings with the paragraphs.after checking the answers, ask students to read the passage again and do ex 7&8 on page 100.suggested answers:7.1. “prom” comes from the verb” to promenade”, which means “to walk around, beautifully dressed, in order to attract attention”.7.2. it marks the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.7.3. in canada, the event is called a “formal”. in britain and australia, the old fashioned word “dance” is more and more frequently being referred to as a “prom”, and for final school year students in all these countries, this event is the highlight of the school year, just as it is in the usa.7.4. some students sell the student newspapers to raise money and taking a part-time job at the weekend is another way.7.5. there is the problem of what to wear, who to take as the partner, who will be voted “prom queen”, etc.7.6. what many parents find difficult is the realization that their childrens schooldays are almost over.7.7. yes, id like to. at a “prom” i would have lots of fun. i think it is a great event to mark my schooldays are over.step iv speaking and writingdeal with ex 13-16 on page 102.ask students to work in pairs. several minutes later, ask some pairs to act them out.sample of the conversation in ex 13:a: hello, b. how are you doing these days?b: i have just returned from summer camp.a: really?b: yes, i had a wonderful time there. i also learnt some new skills.a: my parents want to send me to camp, but i dont want to go. my friends are all staying at home. i dont know anybody there.b: dont worry. you will meet new people and make new friends there. i made so many new friends there. a: im quiet and i dont make friends easily.b: i think it is much more fun than staying at home and being bored. i tried lots of different things for the first time.a: i am not very good at sports. im afraid of horses. i dont like swimming or water sports.b: theres a lot of choicei dont have to do anything i dont want to do at the camp.a: i havent been away from home for long before.b: it makes you feel more independent and “grown up” to be away from home.a: ok, i will have a try.b: good luck to you and have a good time.a: thanks.sample of a letter (ex 14):dear mum and dad,how are you? im having a good time here. please dont worry about me.at first i felt lonely and missed you very much because i didnt know anybody. now ive made some new friends here. they are very active and lovely. i tried lots of different things for the first time. can you believe it? i can ride a horse. you know i was afraid of horses very much. i also learnt some new skills. therere a lot of choices herei dont want to do anything i dont want to do. im having a lot of fun here. i feel more independent and “grown up” to be away from home.i am sure you will feel very proud of me.take care!helensample of the discussion (ex 15):a: i would like to have a prom. at the prom we would have a lot of fun. it is also a great event that marks the end of life as a child, and the beginning of life as an adult.b: i agree, but i think cheerleading is more enjoyable. as know you, only few girls are accepted. to be a cheerleader is to play a very important part in your school.a: but i find studying for the diploma more enjoyable. b: i think the development of social skills is very important. so i enjoy after-school clubs.a: i dont like sports training. i like the student newspaper.b: it is important to learn to compete successfully. so school sport is more important than academic achievements.sample of a short article (ex 16):differences between life as an american senior high student and a student in chinathe senior high school life in china is not as rich as that in america. students in china get to study hard everyday, and they have to remember all the things in class. everyday they have to stay at school for all day; they get off the school at 9:30 p.m. being a high school student in china isnt easy. teachers and parents are always warning them of the exams. they warn students about college. they tell them that it isnt going to be easy to pass the college entrance exams. they tell students that it is going to be a big challenge. only those top students can be admitted to col