Unit 1 BookI NHCE 经济贸易学院07教改B4班&理学院、法学院07教改B1班 I.Teaching Material SectionA Learning a Foreign Language Section B Keys to Successful Online Learning II.Objectives Objectives Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes KI Grasp the main idea of the text:Learning a foreign language is one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences in one's life; To Know K2 Comprehend involved patterns for cause and effect and patterns for comparison and contrast. K3 Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text. DI Improve reading by making out the meaning of unfamiliar words througl context clues (cf.Section B): To Do D2 Learn to write a paragraph of cause and effect by analyzing text structure (cf.writing task of Section A): D3 Develop autonomous learning ability viaon-line and off-line study Help Ss to find out the best way for on-line English learning. B2 Develop Ss'interests in English through autonomous learning and team To Be co-operation B3 Enable Ss to enioy their accomplishments in English learning B4 Cultivate Ss'awareness of bilingualism and biculturalism. III.Key Points 1.Key words reward frustrate positive intimidate opportunity medium acces participate virtual commitment discipline assignment expand aware barrier reflect critical perspective arise likely reinforce challenge vital effective 2.Phrases be worth sth/doing sth at the top of lose the desire to fiar from get access to keep up with meet the minimum dards feel like doing come across reap the benefits of trade sth for teach sb.the value of give sb.insights into keep one's mind open to reach out to bridge the gap between play a role be/become aware of hinder from in addition reflect on allow for remind sb.of 3.Key patterns 1)patterns fo ause and effect Because of this positive method,I eagerly answered all the questions I could,never
1 Unit 1 Book I NHCE 经济贸易 学院 07 教改 B4 班 & 理学院、法学院 07 教改 B1 班 I. Teaching Material Section A Learning a Foreign Language Section B Keys to Successful Online Learning II. Objectives Objectives Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes To Know K1 Grasp the main idea of the text: Learning a foreign language is one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences in one’s life; K2 Comprehend involved patterns for cause and effect and patterns for comparison and contrast; K3 Master the key language points and grammatical structures in the text. To Do D1 Improve reading by making out the meaning of unfamiliar words through context clues (cf.Section B); D2 Learn to write a paragraph of cause and effect by analyzing text structure (cf. writing task of Section A); D3 Develop autonomous learning ability via on-line and off-line study. To Be B1 Help Ss to find out the best way for on-line English learning; B2 Develop Ss’ interests in English through autonomous learning and team co-operation; B3 Enable Ss to enjoy their accomplishments in English learning; B4 Cultivate Ss’ awareness of bilingualism and biculturalism. III. Key Points 1. Key words reward frustrate positive intimidate opportunity medium access participate virtual commitment discipline assignment embarrass insight expand aware barrier reflect critical perspective arise likely reinforce challenge vital effective 2. Phrases be worth sth./doing sth. at the top of lose the desire to far from get access to keep up with meet the minimum standards feel like doing come across reap the benefits of trade sth for teach sb. the value of give sb. insights into keep one’s mind open to reach out to bridge the gap between play a role be/become aware of hinder from in addition reflect on allow for remind sb. of 3. Key patterns 1) patterns for cause and effect Because of this positive method, I eagerly answered all the questions I could, never
worrying much about making mistakes.(L.6 of section A) Now that I speak a foreign language,instead of staring into space when English is being spoken,Ica participate and make friends (L0 of sectionA) 2)patterns for comparison and contrast While my former teacher had been patient with all the students.my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers.(L.9 of section A) Unlike my techer,my college English teachers were patient and kind and none of them carried ong pointed sticks!(Lof) 3)subjunctive moo In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written,so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing.(L14 of section B) 4.Hard points ）Ss'acceptan of the n ew teaching mode 2)Development of autonomou arning via 3)Help Ss to find out the best way for on-line English learning. VI.Time Allotment 2nd&periods 4 period Preparation Detailed Study of Section A Consolidation Developmen Section B&Assessment V.Teaching Process Step 1 Preparation This step aims at checking Ss'preview of key words and expressions,and offering basic background information about on earing Dictating: reward frustrate intimidate opportunity communicate medium access technology participate virtual commitment discipline assignment embarrass continual reap benefit favorite activity community expand aware unique addition reflect environment critical perspective instruct arise absolute reinforce requirement essential challenge normally sequence vital effective Translating: 很值得去努力to be well worth the effort(L.3) 在班里名列前茅to be at the top of the elass(L7) 远不尽人意to be far from perfect(L.l9) 水远停滞不前to stay at the same level forever(L.26) 接触到必要的设备to get access to the necessary equipment(L30) 跟上课程进度to keep up with the flow ofthe course(L3) 满足课程最低限度的要求to meet the minimum standards set by the course(L,34) 2
2 worrying much about making mistakes. (L. 6 of section A) Now that I speak a foreign language, instead of staring into space when English is being spoken, I can participate and make friends. (L.50 of section A) 2) patterns for comparison and contrast While my former teacher had been patient with all the students, my new teacher quickly punished those who gave incorrect answers. (L. 9 of section A) Unlike my senior middle school teacher, my college English teachers were patient and kind, and none of them carried long, pointed sticks! (L.16 of section A) 3) subjunctive mood In the virtual classroom nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable expressing themselves in writing. (L.14 of section B) 4. Hard points 1) Ss’ acceptance of the new teaching model; 2) Development of Ss’ ability of autonomous learning via internet; 3) Help Ss to find out the best way for on-line English learning. VI. Time Allotment 1 st period 2 nd &3rd periods 4 th period 5 th &6th periods Preparation Detailed Study of Section A Consolidation & Development Section B & Assessment V. Teaching Process Step 1 Preparation This step aims at checking Ss’ preview of key words and expressions, and offering basic background information about online learning. 1) Check the preview by dictating new words and translating phrases and expressions. Dictating: reward frustrate intimidate opportunity communicate medium access technology participate virtual commitment discipline assignment embarrass continual reap benefit favorite activity community expand aware unique barrier addition reflect environment critical perspective instruct arise absolute reinforce requirement essential challenge normally sequence vital effective Translating: 很值得去努力 to be well worth the effort (L. 3) 在班里名列前茅 to be at the top of the class (L. 7) 失去说英语的欲望 to lose my desire / eagerness to say anything in English (L.14) 远不尽人意 to be far from perfect (L. 19) 永远停滞不前 to stay at the same level forever (L. 26) 接触到必要的设备 to get access to the necessary equipment (L. 30) 跟上课程进度 to keep up with the flow of the course (L. 33) 满足课程最低限度的要求 to meet the minimum standards set by the course (L. 34)
因挫折而哭泣to cry with frustration(L3 想放弃to feel like givingup(L37) 尝到刻苦学习的甜头toreap the benefits ofhard work(L42) 拿什么都不换not to trade(exchange/give)sth for anything(L.4) 使我懂得了刻苦努力的价值to teach me the value of hard work(L45) 使我认识了另一种文化to give me insights into another culture(L46) 使我从心里乐于接受新的看待事物的方式to keep my mind open to new ways of seeing things(L6 弥合不同文化之间的鸿沟to bridge the gap between different cutures(L.52) play arole in在 .中起作用 be/become aware of知道，意识到，对.-清楚 hinder from阻碍，打扰 inaddition此外 ,另外，加之 reflect on反省 深知 考虑：反映，体现 allow for考虑到：对： 留有余 remind sb.of使想起；使记起：提醒 2)Answer the following questions. ①What problems do Reference words:be with,pronunciation,grammar rules,cultura background,frustrating 2Do you think the computer can help you in learning English?Why? Reference words:allow access to sth.network.regular classroom study.suitable for me.have freedom to set the pace of study.to my taste.exchange ideas with 3What other things do you think we can gain through English language learning? Reference words:rewarding.to begin with.the value of practice.insights into other cultures.communicate with people.favorite activity Online arning. refers to lea ing and other resources that are available through a networked computer.With the development of the Internet,online learning often takes place on the Internet.In an online lesson,the computer displays material in response to a learner's request.The computer asks the learerfor more information and presents appropriate material based on the learner's input. The can be as si as ditional less and their ests that trans ribed into a computer program Step 2 Detailed Study of Section A This step aims at developing Ss'skills of 3S(skimming scanning&skipping)in reading and pattrns,and learing to write of cause and 1)Text understanding:Answer the following questions related to the text What made the author's English learning in junior middle school very successful? A:The kind and patient teacher and her positive method of praising all students often. 2How was the author's experience with English learning in senior middle school
3 因挫折而哭泣 to cry with frustration (L. 37) 想放弃 to feel like giving up (L. 37) 尝到刻苦学习的甜头 to reap the benefits of hard work (L. 42) 拿什么都不换 not to trade (exchange / give) sth for anything (L. 45) 使我懂得了刻苦努力的价值 to teach me the value of hard work (L. 45) 使我认识了另一种文化 to give me insights into another culture (L. 46) 使我从心里乐于接受新的看待事物的方式 to keep my mind open to new ways of seeing things (L. 46) 弥合不同文化之间的鸿沟 to bridge the gap between different cultures (L. 52) play a role in 在······中起作用 be/become aware of 知道, 意识到, 对······清楚 hinder from 阻碍, 打扰 in addition 此外, 另外，加之 reflect on 反省，深思，考虑；反映，体现 allow for 考虑到；对······留有余 remind sb. of 使想起；使记起；提醒 2) Answer the following questions. ① What problems do you have in trying to learn English in your middle school? Reference words: be faced with, pronunciation, grammar rules, cultural background, frustrating ② Do you think the computer can help you in learning English? Why? Reference words: allow access to sth., network, regular classroom study, suitable for me, have freedom to set the pace of study, to my taste, exchange ideas with native speakers ③ What other things do you think we can gain through English language learning? Reference words: rewarding, to begin with, the value of practice, insights into other cultures, communicate with people, favorite activity 3) Listen to a short passage and fill in the missing words. Online learning, a form of distance education, refers to learning and other supportive resources that are available through a networked computer. With the development of the Internet, online learning often takes place on the Internet. In an online lesson, the computer displays material in response to a learner’s request. The computer asks the learner for more information and presents appropriate material based on the learner’s input. The material can be as simple as traditional lessons and their tests that are transcribed into a computer program. Step 2 Detailed Study of Section A This step aims at developing Ss’ skills of 3S (skimming, scanning & skipping) in reading, practicing key words, phrases and patterns, and learning to write a paragraph of cause and effect by analyzing text structure. 1) Text understanding: Answer the following questions related to the text. ① What made the author’s English learning in junior middle school very successful? A: The kind and patient teacher and her positive method of praising all students often. ② How was the author’s experience with English learning in senior middle school
different from his experience in junior middle school? A:his English teacher was kind and patient.He liked toanwe and senior middle school,his teacher punished those who gave wrong answers.He didn't want to answer questions any more in class.As a result.he did not make much progress in English. In what way is the author'sexperiee with English in junior middle school similar e?In what way are they In colleand uni midde cho.his tchers were both patient and kind but he didn't have as many chances to answer questions in college as he did in junior middle school Judging from the sixth paragraph,what is basic toonline English learning? A:It requires much time. commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the What was the method the author used for online English learning? A:Hard work 6 Why didn't the author feel intimidated when he found some students could speak faster than he could? A:He could take all the time he needed to consider his ideas and write a reply before posting it on the screen Why wouldn't the author trade his experience in learning a foreign language for anything else? A:Learning a foreign language taught him the value of hard work and gave him insights ther culture. According to the last paragraph,what interests the author most about English A:He could communicate with many more people than before. 2)Organization Main idea DMain idea of the text:Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences of my life ②Main idea of each part Part I.(Para.1):Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet rewarding exneriences of my life Part II.(Paras.2-4):My different experiences with the regular course in junior and senio middle schools and at coleg Part III.(Paras.5-7):Learning English brings mea lot of benefits Part IV.(Para.8):My experiences with the online course helped me reap the benefits of hard work. Writing Devices: ence of Time and Space(时空顺序法) A.My experience with aforeign language began middle school(Para 2) B.When I went to senior middle school.(Para.3) C.However,that state didn't last long.When I went to college.(Para.4) D.That was the situation until a couple of years later,when participated in the
4 different from his experience in junior middle school? A: In junior middle school, his English teacher was kind and patient. He liked to answer questions in class and made much progress in English. But, in his senior middle school, his teacher punished those who gave wrong answers. He didn’t want to answer questions any more in class. As a result, he did not make much progress in English. ③ In what way is the author’s experience with English in junior middle school similar to his experience in college? In what way are they different from each other? A: In college and junior middle school, his English teachers were both patient and kind, but he didn’t have as many chances to answer questions in college as he did in junior middle school. ④ Judging from the sixth paragraph, what is basic to online English learning? A: It requires much time, commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the course. ⑤ What was the method the author used for online English learning? A: Hard work. ⑥ Why didn’t the author feel intimidated when he found some students could speak faster than he could? A: He could take all the time he needed to consider his ideas and write a reply before posting it on the screen. ⑦ Why wouldn’t the author trade his experience in learning a foreign language for anything else? A: Learning a foreign language taught him the value of hard work and gave him insights into another culture. ⑧ According to the last paragraph, what interests the author most about English? A: He could communicate with many more people than before. 2) Organization Main idea: ① Main idea of the text: Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences of my life. ② Main idea of each part: ❖ Part I. (Para. 1): Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet rewarding experiences of my life. ❖ Part II. (Paras. 2-4): My different experiences with the regular course in junior and senior middle schools and at college. ❖ Part III. (Paras. 5-7): Learning English brings me a lot of benefits. ❖ Part IV. (Para. 8): My experiences with the online course helped me reap the benefits of hard work. Writing Devices: ③ Sequence of Time and Space (时空顺序法) A. My experience with a foreign language began in junior middle school.(Para. 2) B. When I went to senior middle school. (Para.3) C. However, that state didn’t last long. When I went to college. (Para. 4) D. That was the situation until a couple of years later, when . participated in the
virtual classroom.(Para.5) E.I had finally ④Deduction(演绎法：from“to“)&Induction(归纳法 from“specification"to“generalization General statement (Topic):Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult vet most rewarding experiences of my life.(Para.1) Specific statements: A.My experience in junior middle school (Para 2) B.My experience in senior middle school (Para.3) C.My experience at college (Para 4) D My exnerience with the online course (Paras 5-7) Conelusion:a most trying experience,not trade for anything (Para 8) ⑤Comparison and Contrast(对比法 The comparison and contrast of this text is centered around"the most difficult"and the most rewarding"(Conjunctions:vet.while.unlike.although.but) The group of“the most difficult”: frustrating.punish,shout,lose my eagerness/desire to say anything in English,very arge,far on (my E nglish) )stay at the sam evel,cry with frustration,feel like giving up The group of“the most rewarding”: well worth the effort at the top of my class,eager to study.understand about everything.reap the benefits of all that hard work.teach me the value of hard work give me in another culture,able to bridge the gap between cultures C:The kind and patient teacher often praised the students E:I eagerly answered questions,not worrying about making mistakes.I was at the top of my class.(Para.2) C.The new teacher quckly punished th s to answer questions and my sire to say anything in English (Para 3) C:Large classes made me only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period.Many students spoke much better thanI did. E:I was afraid to speak.My English seemed to stay at the same level.(Para 4) C:Give me the alue of hard work me insights into another culture communicate with more to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. E:not trade the experience for anything else.(Para.8) Note:Patterns for cause and effect are an important point of this unit.therefore the teacher may emphasize Point6()When analyzing the rganization of thistext if neces naking students confused 3)Language points ①reward A.vt.give sth.in return for good and valuable doings酬劳，奖赏，酬谢，报答
5 virtual classroom. (Para. 5) E. I had finally reaped the benefits of all that hard work. (Para. 7) ④ Deduction (演绎法: from “generalization” to “specification”) & Induction (归纳法: from “specification” to “generalization”) General statement (Topic): Learning a foreign language was one of the most difficult yet most rewarding experiences of my life. (Para. 1) Specific statements: A. My experience in junior middle school (Para. 2) B. My experience in senior middle school (Para. 3) C. My experience at college (Para. 4) D. My experience with the online course (Paras. 5-7) Conclusion: a most trying experience, not trade for anything (Para. 8) ⑤ Comparison and Contrast (对比法) The comparison and contrast of this text is centered around “the most difficult” and “the most rewarding”. (Conjunctions: yet, while, unlike, although, but) The group of “the most difficult”: frustrating, punish, shout, lose my eagerness / desire to say anything in English, very large, far from perfect, feel intimidated, afraid to speak, (my English) stay at the same level, cry with frustration, feel like giving up The group of “the most rewarding”: well worth the effort, at the top of my class, eager to study, understand about everything, reap the benefits of all that hard work, teach me the value of hard work, give me insights into another culture, able to bridge the gap between cultures ⑥ Cause and Effect (因果法) C: The kind and patient teacher often praised the students. E: I eagerly answered questions, not worrying about making mistakes. I was at the top of my class. (Para. 2) C: The new teacher quickly punished those who gave wrong answers. E: I lost my eagerness to answer questions and my desire to say anything in English. (Para. 3) C: Large classes made me only able to answer a couple of questions in each class period. Many students spoke much better than I did. E: I was afraid to speak. My English seemed to stay at the same level. (Para. 4) C: Give me the value of hard work; give me insights into another culture; communicate with more people; reach out to others and bridge the gap between my language and culture and theirs. E: not trade the experience for anything else. (Para. 8) Note: Patterns for cause and effect are an important point of this unit, therefore the teacher may emphasize Point 6 (因果法). When analyzing the organization of this text, if necessary, the teacher may not mention other writing devices to avoid making students confused. 3) Language points ① reward A. vt. give sth. in return for good and valuable doings 酬劳，奖赏，酬谢，报答