1、Unit 1 Back to school (5) Extended reading & Project Lead-in Do you want to take part in an exchange program? How much do you know about school life abroad? Do you know of any differences between the lives of Chinese and British high school students? Can you give some reasons for the differences? Re
2、ading Global reading Try to figure out the genre of the passage. narration A narration is a story or account of events. exposition An exposition is a detailed explanation of an idea or a theory. argumentation An argumentation is a discussion in which you make a point and then provide persuasive and
3、logical evidence to back it up. 记叙文记叙文说明文说明文 议论文议论文 School life in the UK Who John Li, a former exchange student a British secondary school a year ago Where When What Analyze the structure of the passage. Begining Body Ending Part 1 _ Part 2 _ Part 3 _ Para. 1 Paras. 2-6 Para. 7 Introduction to the
4、school life in the UK Different aspects of the school life in the UK Conclusion Detailed reading School life in the UK School timetable Clubs School lunch Homework Class discussion Subjects Class size Look at the mind map below and find information from the passage. Last year, I had the chance to st
5、udy at a British secondary school as an exchange student. I stayed with a lovely host family and went to school with their son, Daniel. We were both in year ten and we got on well. He is learning Chinese and will come to stay with me this year in China! Para. 1 介绍时间、地点、人物 和事件 反映了作者对英国学习 生活的感受和态度 The
6、 British school day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Students usually have to learn nine subjects at secondary school. Every student in the UK must study English, Maths and the Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students can also choose to study other subjects, such as History, Art
7、 and Business. Para. 2 school timetable subjects 必修与选修相结合 The classes are different from those in China. Each teacher has their own classroom and the students move around for every lesson. In most of my classes, there were only about 20 students. In the beginning, however, it was still tough for me
8、to remember everyones name! Para. 3 class size 英国特色的走班制和小 班教学 I enjoyed most of the classes, but some of them were quite challenging. Technology classes were fun. I made a clock to take home. The teacher helped me put the parts together. I like it so much that I still use it as my alarm! I found Mat
9、hs quite easy and enjoyable because the material was less advanced in the UK than in China. However, learning in English was a great challenge for me. There were a lot of difficult English words, especially in Geography and Biology. Class discussion is very important in the UK, but I could not make
10、a great contribution because sometimes I wasnt able to express myself clearly in English. Although there was not as much homework as I was used to, it was still challenging. Fortunately, my teachers and classmates were always helpful and gave me lots of encouragement. My language skills improved ove
11、r time. Para. 4 class discussion homework 押头韵（alliteration）。类似表达有“safe and sound”（安然无恙），“Price and Prejudice” （傲慢与偏见） What challenges was the author confronted with? How did he overcome them? language problem cant express himself clearly make little contribution to class discussion With the help and
12、 encouragement from his teachers and classmates, he overcame the challenge of learning in English and had his language skills improved a lot. Challenge s Solution s During the hour-long lunchtime, I ate in the school dining hall. There were lots of options including bread and butter, chicken pie and
13、 puddings, but I still missed my mums cooking! After lunch, I often played on the schools huge sports field with Daniel and his friends. Sometimes we just relaxed under a tree or sat on the grass. Para. 5 school lunch 重点内容在but后。虽然英国学校饭菜 种类多样，但仍然想念妈妈做的饭菜 的味道，这是作者真挚情感的流露 After school, there were many
14、clubs to join. The one that attracted me most was the Rugby Club. We played once a week, and it was great fun. Also, I enjoyed acting in the Theatre Club. I still have photos of myself acting in William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students and
15、 make friends with them. Para. 6 clubs 使用衔接词Also，增强了前后的逻辑 联系，使得行文流畅严密 I am glad to have the opportunity to experience this different way of life. I met some great people and learnt a lot about school life in the UK. Daniel and his family were fantastic hosts, and his friends were very nice as well.
16、I cant wait for Daniel to visit China! Para. 7 本段从结识朋友、了解英国学校生活和与 寄宿家庭的相处三个方面进行全文的总结 多个积极正向词汇充 分表现出作者对英国 学习生活的喜欢 After reading Review the school life in the UK and then think about what school life in China is like. A Chinathe UK 9:0016:006:4021:40 Business Technology English Maths Biology Physics C
17、hemistry History Art Geography Chinese Politics Chinathe UK Less More Very important Optional About 20 students per class About 30-60 students per class lots of options, including bread and butter, chicken and puddings Many What is your dream school like? Write about it and give reasons.B My dream s
18、chool would have very modern facilities. Students would be able to choose their subjects based on their interests. There would be more than 20 subjects to choose from and some of them would be online courses. As for textbooks, there would be no paper textbooks at all. Instead, we would take our pers
19、onal computers to school every day. That way, learning would become more efficient and enjoyable! Summarize the main idea of the article with about 50 words.C John Li, who studied at a British secondary school as an exchange student a year ago, introduces to us different aspects of the school life i
20、n the UK, including timetable, subjects, classes etc. He also talks about the challenges that he faced and how he overcame them. Summar y Who When WhereWhat Project Making a booklet about your school What is a booklet A booklet is a small thin book with a paper cover that contains information of . H
21、ow to make a booklet Look at the features of a good booklet . Booklet languagepicturelayout clear precise clear beautiful neat creative Tips 1. Use clear and precise language. 2. Use clear and beautiful pictures. 3. Use neat and creative layout. As a class, discuss different aspects about your schoo
22、l. You can use the ideas below or think of other ideas. Then in groups, pick one aspect to research. A lessons teachers school history school events clubs teaching buildings labs library computer room As a group, research your chosen aspect. Use the ideas below to help you.B Where can you find the i
23、nformation you need? You can visit the school website or interview your teachers to find out more about your school. What kind of questions should you ask when interviewing a teacher? It is a good idea to start with general questions and then move on to specific ones, e.g. Can you tell me something
24、about the history of our school? (general) When was the main teaching building built? (specific) What else do you need for your booklet? Besides words, you also need pictures for your booklet. You can take photos or download pictures from your school website. Make sure all words and pictures are lai
25、d out neatly and beautifully. As a group, put together your information to make your part of the booklet. Use the example below to help you. Present your part to the rest of the class. Then as a class, put all the parts together to make the booklet. C General information Specific information Picture Homework 1. Polish your writing. 2. Reflect on the booklet and think about how you can make the school a better place. Write a letter to your school principal presenting your suggestions. Thank you
