1. Preview the new words of this unit on page 64 (from "act" to "rude")

2. Think about this questions-What are growing pains? Do you have any pains? What are they?

Period II: Reading 1:

I: Lead-in:

Have you ever been left alone or with a pet? Describe that experience. If not, can you imagine what might happen if you were left alone? Can you look after your home and keep everything clean and safe?

II: Reading

Remind Ss of the instructions on reading a play before reading

First reading and checking out Part A on page 22

Second reading (following the tape) and checking out C1 & C2 on page 24

III: More comprehension questions:

1. Why does Eric sound frightened when he sees his parents back?

2. How does Mom know that the dog is tired and hungry?

3. What does Dad mean by saying "This is not a family where bad behavior goes unpunished..."?

Thinking after reading:

Ask Ss to use their imagination and think of an end to the play.

1. Do you think Eric and Daniel will explain to their parents what has happened?

2. Or will the parents go and ask the boys what has happened?

3. If you were one of the children what would you do?

4. Would you remain silent or would you offer an explanation to your parents?

5. Which is the better solution in your mind?

IV: Assignment:

1. Read the play aloud with partners.

2. Underline difficult words or sentences that need explaining.

3. Finish D1 & D2 on page 24.

4. Finish E on page 25.

Period III: Reading 2

(Word Focus)

I: Teaching objectives: （教学目标）

1. To understand new words and expressions and learn how to use them

2. To consolidate the use of words and expressions through

II: Teaching procedures: （教学步骤）

HW checking out:

1. D1 & D2 on page 24

2. E on page 25

Ask Ss:

1. what they think of the way Daniel and his parents solve their problem

2. what kind of a boy Daniel is

III: Difficult points: （教学难点）

(In this part, Ss are encouraged to raise their questions.)

1. Eric runs in after it, followed by a big dog, walking very slowly.

2. ...you weren't supposed to come home until tomorrow!

3. Daniel, we thought you were an adult, ......