1、选择性必修一 Unit 1 Relationships (1) 高一年级 英语 Teachers Reading (1) Read the quotes and guess who they are. 1. They have the power to help people become winners. 2. They make a lasting impact on the lives of others. 3. They are called engineers of the human soul and considered honorable. Activate and share
2、 teachers Think about the question: What qualities does a good teacher have? Activate and share We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities. Activate and share A good teacher . A good teacher is . A good teacher has . We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qu
3、alities. A good teacher . understands students makes friends with students makes students feel confident Activate and share A good teacher is . understanding patient creative inspiring Activate and share We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities. A good teacher has . patienc
4、e creativity passion Activate and share We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities. Look at the photos of the two writers: Graham and Mr Jenkins. Can you guess the relationship between the two persons? Read and explore Mr Jenkins a science teacher Graham a science writer Read
5、 and explore Read the two texts for the first time. Answer the questions. 1. What is the relationship between Graham and Mr Jenkins? Graham was once Mr Jenkins student. 2. What do the two writers mainly talk about? They talk about the memories they have of each other and how they have influenced eac
6、h other. Read and explore Read the first text “My Teacher” again for the detailed information about the topics. Read and explore What Graham was like before he went to Mr Jenkins class. What Graham was like after he became Mr Jenkins student. How Mr Jenkins taught. Read and explore Before Graham wen
7、t to Mr Jenkins class He was a bit lazy. He found science boring and difficult. He wasnt a willing student. He lacked confidence. He didnt know his strengths. Read and explore After Graham became Mr Jenkins student He found his strengths and built confidence. He was interested in the study of the st
8、ars and planets. He gave a presentation to the class. boost Read and explore How Mr Jenkins taught He made everything interesting. He explained things with lots of practical examples and in simple language. He took students outside, and they built a rocket. Read the second text “My Student” again. A
9、nswer the questions. 1. What was Mr Jenkins impression of Graham before they met and after they met? 2. How does Mr Jenkins feel about Graham now? Find the evidence from the text. 3. What are Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching? Read and explore He was difficult. He had bad behavior. Before they met Read
10、 and explore 1. What was Mr Jenkins impression of Graham before they met? He gave full attention. He was bright and loved science. He did very well in science subjects. After they met Read and explore 1. What was Mr Jenkins impression of Graham after they met? 2. How does Mr Jenkins feel about Graha
11、m now? Find the evidence from the text. Mr Jenkins is proud of Graham because he always says to his wife, “Look, I used to teach him!” when he sees Graham on TV. Read and explore 3. What are Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching? Theres no such thing as a good or bad student. Teachers should find out each
12、students strengths. Teachers should make friends with their students and really understand them. Read and explore 3. What are Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching? The thing about being a teacher is that teachers have access to childrens minds when they are open and eager to learn. Read and explore After
13、reading the two texts, think about the questions. 1. What made Graham a successful person? Find evidence from the texts to support your opinion. 2. What makes Mr Jenkins a good teacher? List one or two qualities and give your reasons. 3. Which one of Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching impresses you most
14、? Choose one to talk about. Think and share After reading the two texts, think about the questions. 1. What made Graham a successful person? Find evidence from the texts to support your opinion. Mr Jenkins helped Graham find his interest and strengths. e.g. Mr Jenkins set up experiments to attract G
15、rahams attention in the first class. He gave Graham chances to present his interest and boosted his confidence. Think and share 2. What makes Mr Jenkins a good teacher? List one or two qualities and give your reasons. He is patient and he understands his students. He was good with difficult students
16、 like Graham and tried to help them by explaining things with practical examples and in simple language. He helped them find their own strengths and boosted their confidence. Think and share 3. Which one of Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching impresses you most? Choose one to talk about. The thing about
17、being a teacher is that teachers have access to childrens minds when they are open and eager to learn. Think and share 3. Which one of Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching impresses you most? Choose one to talk about. I totally agree to this point. When students are truly motivated by a teacher, their min
18、d is open to the teacher not only to acquire information but also to get deeply influenced by the teacher. Think and share In this lesson, we have 1. read and talked about memories of a student and his teacher; 2. analyzed a good teachers qualities and how a good teacher can influence his or her stu
19、dent to become successful; 3. talked about some beliefs in teaching. Summary 1. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey (a famous educationalist) 2. Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. Malala Yousafzai (a Pakistani youth activist) Summary 1. Practice reading the two texts aloud. 2. Complete the exercises in the after-class worksheet. Homework Thank youThank you!
