1、Book 7 Unit 4 Lead in (p43)Different learners different learning stylesAuditory learners Visual learnersPhysical learnersRead the leaflet on learning stylein a verbal manner(listening&speaking)in a written format or in other visual ways such as pictures or diagrams.through physical activity,interact
2、 withactual objects,do experiments andmake things.2.What will you do when learning is tough and frustrating?1.Why do you think learning is important?Read for structure and main ideas (P46A1)Para 1:It is important to acquire knowledge through your life and understand how much you do not know.Para 2:_
3、Para 3:_Para 4:One should never cease to learn.IntroductionconclusionRead for details (Para 1)T or F1.The ability to admit there being much to learn is a strength2.Acquiring knowledge is only to better understand the world3.What you can see is more important than what you cant see4.According to Conf
4、ucius,what you dont know is wisdom TFFFIntroduction:It is important to acquire knowledge through your life and understand how much you do not know.Read for details (Para 1)1.What does“this”in line 5 refer to?2.How does the author justify that his argument?“appreciating how much you dont know”compari
5、sonsimile(比喻)quotesexamples 3.“When you know a thing,to recognize that you know it;and when you do not know a thing,to recognize that you do not know itthat is wisdom.”知之为知之,不知为不知,是知也。知之为知之,不知为不知,是知也。孔子孔子Read for details (Para 2)1.What will you be exposed to as you progress through life?2.What chall
6、enges will you face in the future with the rapid update of new knowledge?You will be exposed to many new ideas,beliefs,practices and learning experiences.You may one day do jobs that do not yet exist,use technologies that are not yet developed and resolve problems that are not yet problems!Main body
7、:Changes in study and work environments_Rapidly growing production of knowledge1.Why are critical thinking skills important?2.How can we take advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning?Read for details (Para 3)Para 3:_Taking advantage of opportunities for lifelong learning._ you need to develo
8、p critical thinking skills so that you do not blindly accept new ideas.register online and subscribe to e-learning coursesvisit the local library Read for details (Para 4)Why?Para 4:One should never cease to learn.Lifelong learning will help you develop your skills and further your career,and will b
9、oost your sense of self-worth and keep your mind active.Read for structure and main ideas (P46A1)Para 1:It is important to acquire knowledge through your life and understand how much you do not know.Para 2:_ changes in study and work environments _Para 3:_Taking advantage of opportunities for lifelo
10、ng learning._ Para 4:One should never cease to learn.Introductionconclusion Acquiring knowledge helps me_(well)understand the world.However,as I journey through my life further,I gradually realize that more unknown world remains _(explore)。As society develops,your_(expose)to novelty is accompanied b
11、y constantly_(generate)new knowledge.As a result,only a lifelong learner can keep pace _ the latest developments.To start with,lifelong learners should have an open mind to accept new knowledge and ideas and develop critical thinking skills instead of accepting new ideas _(blind).Besides,a lifelong
12、learner means taking full advantage of _ resources you can find for lifelong learning.Finally,you must be fully aware that knowing something is far from _(sufficiency).The _(apply)of the new knowledge should be followed by a review process of analysis,evaluation and improvement so that your_(compreh
13、end)of the world becomes a_(continue)process.In a word,in a constantly changing world,one is never too old to learn.Summary and Grammar betterexposuregeneratedwithwhateversufficient applicationcomprehensioncontinuousblindlyto be exploredDiscussion (A3)1.My cousin,a 7-year-old kid,wanted to learn to
14、ride a bike,he thinks it easy,for he saw so many kids could.But when he fells off his bike several times,he cried:“its so difficult!”A week later,encouraged by his parents,he could ride with caution,not daring to speak,look around.By and by,he can ride a bike,even wiggling around on his bike,shoutin
15、g and chasing others.not knowing that you do not knownot knowing that you do not knowknowing that they knownot knowing that they know.Four stages of learning:2.Share your learning experiences,which stage are you in now?2.What else can we do to become a lifelong learner?Discussion (A3)1.embrace new t
16、echnologies.(learning style/learning techniques)2.read 3.travel municate with other people5.Suppose your classmate,Tom,whose father is a laid-off worker(下岗工人下岗工人),please help him write an email to his father,encourage him to learn more,and persuade him to become a lifelong learner.(80 words)HomeworkDear father,_ Yours,Tom