1、Unit 1 RelationshipsLesson 1 TeachersReadingWhat qualities does a good teacher have?We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities.A good teacherA good teacher isA good teacher hasWhat qualities does a good teacher have?We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qua
2、lities.A good teacherA good teacher isA good teacher hasunderstands studentsA good teachermakes friends with studentsmakes students feel confident What qualities does a good teacher have?We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities.A good teacherA good teacher isA good teacher
3、hasunderstandingA good teacher ispatientcreativeinspiringWhat qualities does a good teacher have?We can use the following patterns to talk about teachers qualities.A good teacherA good teacher isA good teacher hasA good teacher haspatiencecreativitypassionLook at the photos of the two writers: Graha
4、m and Mr Jenkins. Can you guess the relationship between the two persons?Mr Jenkins a science teacherGraham a science writerRead the two texts for the first time. Answer the questions.1. What is the relationship between Graham and Mr Jenkins?2. What do the two writers mainly talk about? Graham was o
5、nce Mr Jenkins student. They talk about the memories they have of each other and how they have influenced each other.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 the first text “My Teacher” again for the de
6、tailed information about the topics.Before Graham went to Mr Jenkins classHe was a bit lazy.He found science boring and difficult.He wasnt a willing student.He lacked confidence.He didnt know his strengths.After Graham became Mr Jenkins studentHe found his strengths and built confidence.He was inter
7、ested in the study of the stars and planets.He gave a presentation to the class.How Mr Jenkins taughtHe 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. An
8、swer 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?He was difficult.He had bad behavior.Before they met1. What was Mr Jenkins impre
9、ssion of Graham before they met? After they metHe gave full attention.He was bright and loved science.He did very well in science subjects.2. How does Mr Jenkins feel about Graham now? Find the evidence from the text. Mr Jenkins is proud of Graham because he always says to his wife, “Look, I used to
10、 teach him!” when he sees Graham on TV. Theres no such thing as a good or bad student. Teachers should find out each students strengths. Teachers should make friends with their students and really understand them. The thing about being a teacher is that teachers have access to childrens minds when t
11、hey are open and eager to learn.3. What are Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching?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 teachin
12、g impresses you most? Choose one to talk about.After reading the two texts, think about the questions. Mr Jenkins helped Graham find his interest and strengths. e.g. Mr Jenkins set up experiments to attract Grahams attention in the first class. He gave Graham chances to present his interest and boos
13、ted his confidence.1.What made Graham a successful person? Find evidence from the texts to support your opinion.He is patient and he understands his students. He wasgood with difficult students like Graham and tried to helpthem by explaining things with practical examples and insimple language. He h
14、elped them find their own strengthsand boosted their confidence.2. What makes Mr Jenkins a good teacher? List one or two qualities and give your reasons.The thing about being a teacher is that teachers have access to childrens minds when they are open and eager to learn. I totally agree to this poin
15、t. When students are truly motivated by a teacher, their mind is open to the teacher not only to acquire information but also to get deeply influenced by the teacher.3. Which one of Mr Jenkins beliefs in teaching impresses you most? Choose one to talk about.Think of a teacher in your life who, like Mr Jenkins, helped his/her students to learn. What qualities does he/she have? Tell his/her story to your classmates.Bye-bye!
