Unit 3 A day out
Grammar
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. use “as … as” and “not as/so … as” properly;
2. use reflexive pronouns correctly;
3. know how to use some new words and expressions.
II. Teaching contents
1. New words and phrases: itself, pull, rock, luckily, climber, keep the secret to oneself, look at each other, hurt yourself, enjoyed ourselves, pull himself up the rocks
2. New structures: The bus is as comfortable as those in the USA.
The Eiffel Tower is not as tall as the real one in France.
The model Sydney Opera House looks as wonderful as that in Australia.
Linda enjoyed herself in the park.
Linda’s parents will go and see the photos for themselves.
III. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
How to use “(not) as/so … as”.
How to use reflexive pronouns correctly.
IV. Teaching procedures
A Using as … as
Step 1 Lead-in
Show the picture of West Lake and Slender West Lake.
T: I know you all love travelling. Now I’ll show you two beautiful lakes. Do you know them? And where are they? (The West Lake of Hangzhou and the Slender West Lake of Yangzhou.) Do you think the Slender West Lake is as beautiful as the West Lake? (Yes.) Why is this lake called the Slender West Lake? Is the Slender West Lake as big as the West Lake? (Because the Slender West Lake is smaller and slimmer than the West Lake.) It is as beautiful as the West Lake, though it’s not as big as the West Lake, right?
【设计意图】通过本单元旅游话题呈现两张景点的图片，在讨论过程中导入本课学习目标。让学生从之前所学习的比较级入手，通过对比，使其从语法上的知道了解，到语言上的感知体会。
Step 2 Presentation
1. Show the pictures of the model Golden Gate Bridge and the real Golden Gate Bridge and complete the sentences
2. Show the pictures of two girls and two boys and two girls, and complete sentences
T: Today, we’ll learn how to use “as ... as” to compare two things. Now please look at a picture
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of my friends. What’s his/her height? (Carl is 1.70 meters tall. Betty is 1.65 meters tall. Amy
is 1.65 meters tall too. Tom is 1.60 meters tall.) Please complete the sentences.
3. Explain the usage of “as … as” and “not so … as”
【设计意图】在语境中讲解同级比较句型的用法。
Step 3 Practice
1. Show four pictures of different cars of different colors and prices and encourage students to
compare each other and try to complete the sentences
2. Show the profiles of five students and do more exercises by comparing their height, weight and English scores
3. Show two pictures of students in class and complete the sentences
4. Finish the exercises on P35 of the textbook
5. Make more explanations about the structure and do more exercises
【设计意图】讲解后及时练习，巩固讲解效果。
B Reflective pronouns
Step 1 Lead-in
Show students some cartoon characters and introduce some phrases with reflective pronouns.
T: You’ve done a good job in Part A. Now let’s look at some lovely cartoons to have a rest. Who are they? (They are ...)They are chatting together. Let’s join them. Listen to what they are saying. It’s very interesting.
【设计意图】通过图片呈现反身代词的用法，增强趣味性。
Step 2 Presentation
1. Show students the table of reflexive pronouns
T: We have known a little about the reflexive pronouns, and today we’ll learn all the reflexive pronouns and the differences between Singular and plural forms.
2. Show the usage of reflexive pronouns and some common phrases with reflective pronouns
【设计意图】全面讲解反身代词的用法。
Step 3 Practice
1. Make up some easy sentences
I have to look after myself this afternoon.
We should try to do homework by ourselves.
She taught herself English at the age of 6.
2. Fill in the blanks with reflective pronouns
3. Finish the exercise on P36 of the textbook
【设计意图】通过各种练习来全面练习反身代词的用法。
Step 4 Consolidation
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1. Show the students some other usages about reflexive pronouns
2. Complete the sentences with reflective pronouns
3. Multiple choice questions from senior high school entrance examinations
4. Get some students to make speeches in class. They should use some phrases reflective pronouns
【设计意图】让学生链接中考，检测本节课学习效果。最后小组合作完成一篇口头作文，再次巩固本节课所学的两部分语法知识。
V. Homework
1. Write down the speech.
2. Preview “Integrated skills”.
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