Period 4 Function;Grammar 2;Pronunciation;Speaking
The General Idea of This Period
In this period first we will deal with Function part.The teacher may order the students to read the pieces of advice in Listening and vocabulary Activity 4 again and underline the modal verbs in them.Then work in groups of four to discuss in which conditions or situations people use the modal verbs should or must to give advice.In Grammar 2 part,we will further learn adverbial clause of condition.In Pronunciation part we will listen to two speakers with an American accent and a British accent respectively.The teacher may encourage the students to listen very carefully and then ask them to sum up the differences between the two accents.The Speaking part exposes a dialogue.The students get a chance to perform a role-play,which raise the students' awareness of cooperation.Meanwhile,they can also practise how to ask and give advice.
Teaching Important Points
To motivate the students to work together.
Teaching Difficult Points
How to enable the students to master the differences between an American English accent and a British English accent.
Teaching Methods
Listening and discussion.
Pair work as well as group work.
Teaching Aids
a blackboard,a tape recorder and a multimedia
Three Dimensional Teaching Aims
Knowledge and Skills
To let the students know the differences of an American accent and a British accent clearly and can use them freely in the future studies.
To train their listening skills.
To train their speaking skills.
Process and Strategies
Encourage the students to speak in class through organizing some practice.
Feelings and Value
Through listening to and making comparisons between an American accent and a British accent,train the student's cooperation concept and deepen their understanding of American English and British English.
Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Revision and lead-in
T:Good morning,class!In last period we have learned adverbial clause of condition and two subordinate conjunctions when and if.In addition,we did some listening practice and improved our listening skill.Meanwhile,we learned some pieces of advice,right?
(Show the following on the screen.)
·You should shake hands when you meet new people.
·You should bring some flowers or a bottle of wine.
·You should open gifts immediately.
·You shouldn't use family names.
·You shouldn't arrive too late.
·You shouldn't talk about politics or religion.
·You mustn't leave as soon as you finish the meal.
·You must thank your host for a wonderful evening.
·You mustn't arrive early.