And can you find out how his parents helped him with the problems?

Read the text as fast as you can to find out the answers?

1. Detailed reading

Read the article carefully，,complete 2c and 2d.

Let Ss pay attention to the note---USING CONTEXT，,and tell them how to use context.

2. Listen and read

Listen to the tape and read after it.

Read the article loudly. T inspect around the classroom and help the Ss solve the difficulties in reading.

3. Research on reading

Find out some sentences that are difficult or important for you. Discuss them in your group.

Let some of the students show their sentences, explain the difficulties if necessary.

Step3.After-reading

1. complete 2e

Use the context to learn the meaning of the phrases, then fill in the blanks.

Check answers with Ss.

2. finish 2f

Divide Ss into groups of three and ask them to discuss what Li Wen and his parents talked about.

Each group should draft a guideline on how the conversation would flow, keeping in mind the three points in the textbook. Each group can then write the actual dialogue and decide who will play which role.

T pick some groups to show.

◆Summary：

1. words

2. Phrases

3. Sentences

End the class with the song Proud of You and some pictures of the left-behind children,and tell them we should face difficulties positively.

◆Homework：

自主学习指导P43Ⅲ

Complete the chart .And retell 2b according to the chart.

Blackboard design

Unit4 I used to be afraid of the dark

Section B2a--2f

Li Went used to Now he 1. felt lonely and unhappy.

2. became less interested in studying.

3. sometimes was absent from classes and failed his examination.

4. was shy and didn't have many friends. 1. became more outgoing and made some good friends in school.

2. even joined the basketball team and became active in many other activities.

3. is much happier and he works even harder than he used to.