read for further information. This part is designed to get Ss into the habit of reading a passage as a whole, that is, to get the general idea. Another purpose of this part is to ask Ss to pay attention to the details.

　　To develop Ss' further understanding ability, the teacher can design some questions, whose answers are beyond lines. So the teacher will help them to read between the lines, thus Ss can gradually get the ability to understand the implied meanings. In this step, the teacher asks Ss to read it again in order to make them think about the organization of the whole passage, and this method can help them not only in their understanding this passage but also in writing a short passage.

　　To consolidate the content of the passage, Ss are required to retell it according to the main idea. In order to arouse the Ss' interest; the teacher can hold a competition between groups. After the students understand the whole passage, they are asked to have a topic discussion.

　　Teaching Important Points

　　Have a good understanding of the text by doing the exercises.

　　Get the students to learn different reading skills, especially gist reading and comprehending beyond lines.

　　Teaching Difficulties

　　Know the meanings between lines and beyond lines.

　　Learn different reading skills for different reading purposes.

Teaching Aids