1、Unit 1 A new startUnderstanding ideas: My First Day at Senior HighLearning objectivesLearn to.review some words and expressionsgrasp the factual informationdescribe the experiences and feelingsanalyse the stylistic features of diaryshare the views on “Well begun, half done”appreciate the confident a
2、ttitudeRepresent and reviewkeenhungryzealousyearningguess their synonym_ nesslongingeagerIf you are eager or in eagerness, you strongly want to do or have something.Represent and reviewExplore(v.)DefinitionSentenceSynonymsDerivationto travel around an area in order to learn about it. The campus was
3、still quiet when I arrived, so I decided to explore a bit. dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research exploration (n.)Represent and reviewDont challenge challenges until a challenging challenge challenges you！挑战挑战Represent and reviewWhat is he doing?He is breathin
4、g.What is he doing?He is holding his breath.Whats wrong with him?He is out of breath/ breathless.Breathe(v.)Breath(n.)Breathless(adj.)hold ones breath(phr.)out of breath(phr.)Represent and reviewunder pressure 压力之下压力之下in panic恐慌之中恐慌之中Represent and reviewWhere are the butterflies?Butterflies in ones
5、stomachIf you have butterflies in your stomach, you are very nervous or excited about something.View and talk How did you feel on your first day at senior high?excitedcuriousnervousproudhappyconfident What experience made you feel like this way?campus visitnew classmatesmore coursesView and predictW
6、hat will the boy experience on the first day?What do you think of the boys feelings?Read for general informationChoose the best description of Meng Haos first day at senior high.A. He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do.B. With the English teachers support, he thought senio
7、r high was easy and felt confident about his future.C. He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident.Read for specific informationBefore going to schoolArriving at schoolDuring the English classAfter the English classNew school life begins.Experience:
8、 Meng Hao 1_ and 2_ to his new school.feeling: 3_Experience: Meng Hao decided to 4_ of the campus and 5_to see a white-haired man who was his English teacher.feeling: 6_Experience: (1) With 7_, Meng Hao introduced himself but everyone 8_because He and his English teacher shared the same name.(2) He
9、said 9_at senior high put them 10_ and he advised everyone to 11_ and 12_.feeling: 13_Experience: Meng Hao thought He had 14_ to his new school life.feeling: 15_explore a bitturned aroundgot up earlyrushedbutterflies in his stomachlaughedunder pressurekeep calm be preparedin his eagernesscuriousnerv
10、ous and in panica good beginning confidentchallengesRetellingRetell the main information and share your works.RetellinganexampleRetellingThis passage describes Meng Haos experiences and feelings on the first day at senior high from four stages. Before going to school, he was in his eagerness to get
11、to know his school, so he got up early and rushed out of the door. After arriving at school, he curiously explored the campus. Turning around, he saw a white-haired man, who was recognized as his English teacher during the English class. When introducing himself, he was so nervous and embarrassed be
12、cause Meng Hao shared the same name with his English teacher, which made his classmates laugh. The old man educated them that challenges at senior high would put them under pressure so they should learn to keep calm and be prepared. After the class, Meng Hao felt confident about his new start at sen
13、ior high because he believed “Well begun is half done”. Think and analyse（experience+feelings)1. What is the genre of this passage？2.How do you know the genre of this passage？Think and analyseSimple past tense3. What are the tense and person?4. Why are such tense and person used? First personwoke up
14、, rushed out of, decided to explore, heard a voice, stepped into the classroom, was surprised to, gave me a nudge, breathed deeply, etc.I had pictured it.I woke up early and rushed out of the door.I decided to explore.I was surprised to.I breathed deeply.I look at them in panic.I guess this was a go
15、od beginning.Think and sharePeople say, “Well begun, half done.” I guess this was a good beginning to my new shcool life.1. What is the meaning of “Well begun, half done”?2. Do you think Meng Haos first day at senior high was a good new start? Why or why not?3. What challenges will Meng Hao have to
16、face later? Give some examples.Think independently and answer the questions.Think and share1. What is the meaning of “Well begun, half done.”?“Well begun, half done.” means that a good beginning plays an important role in the success of doing something. In this passage, “Well begun, half done” refer
17、s to Meng Haos good beginning of his new start at senior high.2. Do you think Meng Haos first day at senior high was a good new start? Why or why not?Yes, I think Meng Haos first day at senior high was a good new start because he was emotionally ready based on his confident attitude and cognitively
18、got some advice from his English teacher to face challenges. Think and share3. What challenges may Meng Hao have to face later? Give some examples.I think Meng Hao may face some challenges in the following aspects:(1) after-school activities: what school clubs should I choose? (2) time management: h
19、ow to manage time well?(3) interpersonal relationship: how can I get along well with new classmates?(4) study pressure: how can I improve the learning efficiency?(5) participatory decision-making: suggestions to administrators.Write and shareBefore going to schoolArriving at schoolDuring the English
20、 classAfter the English class New school life begins. Based on structure and directions, please work individually first to write your story on first day at senior high and share your experiences and feelings.The first personContent: experiences and feelings.Day&DateThe past tenseorganization: logic
21、and reasonable.Your first day at senior high!Write and shareMonday 1 SeptemberMy first day at senior high was impressive. Before going to school, I woke up so early to get everything ready and was in my great eagerness to embrace my new life at senior high. When arriving at school, there were so man
22、y students who took pictures happily with their parents. After the registration, I was guided to the classroom, where I met my form teacher. He welcomed us with a big smile and told us that you might meet with different challenges later, but just keep calm and be prepared to defeat them. Also, he ge
23、nerously said we could feel free to ask him for help when necessary. Hearing this, I felt inspired and confident about my new school life at senior high. ReflectionFrom this class, I can./review some thematic words such as eagerness, explore, challenge, breathe, under pressure, in panic and butterfl
24、ies in ones stomach, etc.identify the information of Meng Haos experiences and feelings on the first day at senior high.summarize the main information of Meng Haos experiences and feelings based on the plot diagram.analyse the stylistic features of the diary, such as format, the first person and the
25、 past tense, etc.share your views on the understanding of “Well begun, half done” and Meng Haos first day and other challenges.share your own story on the first day at senior high.HomeworkIndividual WorkMust Based on plot diagram, summarize the passage “My First Day at Senior High” within 80 words.O
26、ptional Based on plot diagram, summarize the passage “My First Day at Senior High” and give some suggestions to Meng Hao for better adapting to senior high within 120 words.HomeworkGroup WorkYou need to choose one of the three optional projects and work in groups to conduct a project learning.option
27、al one make a report: work in group of 4 and find out your classmates experiences and their feelings on the first day at senior high. Requirements:(1) Top ten interesting experiences;(2) Top five feelings of the first day at senior high;(3) Comments on their experiences and feelings.HomeworkGroup Wo
28、rkoptional two give a mini-speech: work in group of 3, discuss the famous saying “Well begun, half done”, and one representative gives a mini-speech within 3 minutes. Content should include:(1) Definition of “Well begun, half done”;(2) Stories to support “Well begun, half done”;(3) Tips to promote “
29、Well begun, half done”.optional three conduct an interview: work in group of 4, select a person, write down the questions to be asked and carry out an interview to talk about:(1) His/her first day at senior high;(2) Impressive or interesting story happening on the first day;(3) Hints on adapting to
30、senior high.The EndSo much for today. Thanks for your attention!Blackboard DesignBefore going to schoolArriving at schoolDuring the English classAfter the English classWhat will happen next?a diaryday & datepast tensefirst personexperience: got up early, rush out of.feelings: excitedexperience: explored the campus.feelings: curiousexperience: everyone laughed,.feelings: nervousexperience: good beginning to new lifefeelings: confident
