1、The “Greener Grass” Syndrome【教学设计】 Subject English Date Nov，8 Topic: Summary Writing Introduction to the reading material It is a typical expository text which has a clear structure. The phenomenon that people are always looking for better opportunities in life is called green grass syndrome. The fi
2、rst paragraph tells the definition of the topic. The second and third paragraphs focus on the causes of the phenomenon-uncertainty and curiosity. The fourth explains the results of the symptom. The fifth paragraph gives solutions and suggestions. Its a good example of studying summary writing. Meanw
3、hile, the moral education goal contained in this theme is very suitable for educating students to cherish what they have and make their efforts to achieve their goals. Teaching Objectives: By the end of this period, students will be able to: 1. obtain the steps of writing a summary; 2. write a summa
4、ry by using some techniques; 3. have a reasonable sense of what we already have. Teaching Procedures Before Class:(Hand out the reading material before class)(Assign students to go through the passage before class)During Class: Step 1 Lead -in Show two pictures and ask: Q: What happened in the pictu
5、res? Q: Why were they stuck? PurposeTo activate students interest and to get them ready for todays lesson. Step 2 Read for genre and structure1.Ask students to read and discuss to find out the genre and structure of the passage. 2.Ask students to show their answers on the blackboard. Tip1. We can ge
6、t the structure with the help of using the key words to spot the phenomenon, the reasons, the effects and the solutions. PurposeTo get students to locate and spot the basic information and get ready for furtherreading for detailed information. Step 3 Read for topic sentences1. Give examples to find
7、the topic sentences of para1 3.Choose one passage to write a summary. Step7: Summary and assignment PurposeTo help students to review the steps for summary writing and practice them. End up the lesson with two pictures: If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence. Its because they take better care of it. The grass isnt greener on the other side. Its greener where you water it. Purpose To guide students to have a reasonable sense of what we already have， to cherish and value the present, and to pursue their dreams
