Step3 While-reading

Task 1: Ss check their predictions by reading the first and last sentences.

Intention: to learn to get the main idea by finding the topic sentence.

Task 2 Skimming: Ss read the diary entries quickly and answers the questions.

Intention: to learn to skim while reading a passage

Task 3 Scanning: Ss read the diary entries again carefully and complete the chart in 2c.

Intention：to learn to scan the useful information while reading the passage.

Step4 Post-reading

Task 1 Group work: Ss summarize the structure of a diary entry about school trips.

Intention：to help Ss understand the structure of a diary entry and prepare for writing.

Task 2 Imitation: Ss follow the tape and imitate the pronunciation and intonation.

Intention：to help the 7th graders improve their speaking ability by imitating.

Task 3 Discussion in groups: Why did Helen and Jim have different opinions about the same trip?

Intention：to help Ss recognize different life attitudes and help them be