1、Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the class,youll be able to:1.skim the article to get the main idea of each paragraph by finding the key words;2.use the sentence context to find the missing sentences and guess the meanings of new words;3.understand parents more and care about left-behind children.Lo
2、ok and say.Who are they?Theyre left-behind children.Look and say.Where are their parents?They have gone to the city to look for jobs.Look and say.How do the children feel?They feel lonely and miss their parents very much.Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy from the countryside.His parents are working in the
3、 city.He is a left-behind child.Before readingHe Studies Harder Than He Used toHe Studies Harder Than He Used toLook at the title of the passage and the picture below.What problems do you think the boy might have?He didnt use to be interested in studying and failed his exams.Before readingWhile read
4、ingRead the passage quickly and match each paragraph with its main idea.Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Li Wens life at presentLi Wens backgroundLi Wens problems in schoolHow the problem was solvedRead the passage and put the sentences AD in the correct places.They had a long talk Now Li
5、 Wen has really changed However,things began to change a few years agoHis teacher was worried about himA.B.C.D.Missing languageMissing languageLi Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside.He works very hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in
6、 school.When he was a little boy,he seldom caused any problems,and his family spent a lot of time together.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs,and his grandparents came to take care of him.But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.However,things began to chang
7、e a few years agoC.C转折关系 however/but Li Wens unhappiness began to influenceinfluence his schoolwork.He became less interested in studying.Sometimes he was absentabsent from classes and failed his examinations.Finally,Li Wens parents made the decision to send him to a boarding schoolboarding school.H
8、owever,Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school.He found life there difficult.One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school.and she called his parents.She advised them to talk with their son in personin person.His teacher was worried about himD.关注上下文的关系及代词D
9、.“It was exactly what I needed,”he said.“Now I understand that even though they are busy,they are always thinking of me.They take pride in everything good that I do.”She advised them to talk with their son in personin person.So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens
10、 school.They had a long talkA.关注上下文的关系及代词AAfter that,Li Wens parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.He became more outgoing and made some good friends in school.He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities.“Im much happier now,and
11、 I work even harder than I used to.I know my parents love me and theyre always proud of me,”says Li Wen.“Its very important for parents to be there for their children.”Now Li Wen has really changedB.关注上下文的关系及同义词BReading strategyUsing the sentence context may help you put the missing sentences in the
12、 correct places.Using the context Reading strategyFocus on the relationship between the upper and lower sentences.Understand the main idea of each paragraph.How to use the context Pay attention to pronouns and find out what pronouns refer to.常见句子间常见句子间的逻辑关系的逻辑关系and,also,too and,also,too 并列并列转折转折因果因果
13、递进递进解释解释but,however but,however because,so because,so then,first,second then,first,second for example,such as for example,such as Reading strategyUsing the sentence context may help you guess and learn the meanings of new words and phrases.Using the context While readingRead the passage and use clue
14、s from the passage to help you guess the meanings of the words in the box.Read and underline the clues.influence absent boarding school in personLi Wens unhappiness began to influenceinfluence his schoolwork.He became less interested in studying.Sometimes he was absent absent from classes and failed
15、 his examinations.Finally,Li Wens parents made the decision to send him to a boarding schoolboarding school.have an effect on;change1influencenot present;not in a place,especially school or work;missing2absent3213Sometimes he was absent absent from classes and failed his examinations.Finally,Li Wens
16、 parents made the decision to send him to a boarding schoolboarding school.However,Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school.He found life there difficult.One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school.123a school where students live and study12boarding school
17、3His teacher was worried about him and she called his parents.She advised them to talk with their son in personin person.So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens school.They had a long talk.“It was exactly what I needed,”he said.“Now I understand that even though t
18、hey are busy 2134face to face;by oneself1in person234Reading strategyFocus on the relationship between the upper and lower sentences.Use the context.How to guess the meanings of the wordsRead the passage again.Underline the problems that Li Wen used to have and circle the sentences of how he has cha
19、nged.And then fill in the form.What problems did Li Wen use to have?How has he changed now?Past Now He used to feel and .He is now.He used to classes and his examinations.He works than he used to.He used to be and not be able to quickly in school.He becomes and in school.Click to edit Master title s
20、tyleClick to edit Master subtitle styleRead the passage again.Underline the problems that Li Wen used to have and circle the sentences of how he has changed.And then fill in the form.What problems did Li Wen use to have?How has he changed now?Past Now He used to feel and .He is now.He used to classe
21、s and his examinations.He works than he used to.He used to be and not be able to quickly in school.He becomes and in school.be absent fromeven hardershymake friendsmore outgoingmakes some good friendsfailedlonelyunhappymuch happierRead the passage and answer the questions.1.Why did Li Wen cause a lo
22、t of trouble?2.What made him change a lot?3.According to Li Wen,what is the most important thing in childrens lives?4.Do you agree with him?Why?Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside.He works very hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties i
23、n school.When he was a little boy,he seldom caused any problems,and his family spent a lot of time together.However,things began to change a few years ago.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs,and his grandparents came to take care of him.But he missed his parents so much and he often felt
24、lonely and unhappy.1.Why did Li Wen cause a lot of trouble?Because his parents moved to the city to look for jobs.He missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.They had a long talk.“It was exactly what I needed,”he said.“Now I understand that even though they are busy,they are a
25、lways thinking of me.They take pride in everything good that I do.”2.What made him change a lot?A long talk/conversation between Li Wen and his parents.After that,Li Wens parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.Now Li Wen has really changed.After that,Li Wens parents had
26、 much more communication with their son than they used to.Now Li Wen has really changed.He became more outgoing and made some good friends in school.He even joined the school basketball team and became active in many other activities.“Im much happier now,and I work even harder than I used to.I know
27、my parents love me and theyre always proud of me,”says Li Wen.“Its very important for parents to be there for their children.”3.According to Li Wen,what is the most important thing in childrens lives?The most important thing in childrens lives is that their parents can always be there for them.to be
28、 available to provide help and support for someoneof their parents./The love and supportRead the passage and answer the questions.4.Do you agree with him?Why?Yes,I agree with him.Children are not old enough to deal with many things alone.They need the company of parents.They need support,help and ca
29、re from their parents.“Its important for parents to be there for their children.”ParaphraseDo you know these words and phrases?take pride inmake a decisionbe absent frominfluencetake care ofbe proud ofdecidemisschangelook afterComplete the passage with the proper forms of the words and phrases in th
30、e box.be proud of/take pride in make a decision/decide miss/be absent from change/influence look after/take care of Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy.He works hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.When his parents moved to the city to work,they coul
31、d not be at home to him.So he became less interested in studying and classes.Then his parents to send him to a boarding school.He found life there difficult.One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person.This conversation hi
32、s life.He realized that his parents would always love him,and they would everything good that he did.Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.Li Wen is a 15-year-old boy.He works hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.When hi
33、s parents moved to the city to work,they could not be at home to him.So he became less interested in studying and classes.Then his parents to send him to a boarding school.He found life there difficult.One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.His teacher advised his parents to talk
34、with their son in person.This conversation his life.He realized that his parents would always love him,and they would everything good that he did.Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.look after/take care of missed/was absent frommade a decision/decidedchanged/influencedbe prou
35、d of/take pride inLi Wens storyThe structure of the articleafter leaving parentsafter communicating with parents in personbackgroundlive withgrandparentsa littleboyless interested in,was absent from,failed his examinations,was not able to make friends,wanted to leavehas become more outgoing,made som
36、e good friends,has become active,joined the basketball team,much happier,works even harderhappylonely,unhappyseldom causeproblemsmissparentsCan you retell the passage with your own mind map?After readingWhat do you think Li Wen and his parents talked about in their conversation?Write a conversation
37、and role-play it with your group.Think of the following things:Possible questions Li Wen might ask his parentsQuestions his parents might ask Li WenPossible answers from Li Wen and his parents What possible questions might Li Wen ask his parents?Why dont you come home to see me more often?Do you lov
38、e me?Do you miss our home?What will you think if I leave the school?What possible questions might his parents ask Li Wen?Why have your grades dropped recently?Are you happy every day?Do you have any friends in school?Why do you want to leave the school?Li Wen:Do you love me?Sorry,we are really busy
39、with our jobs every day.Life is not easy and there are more chances in big cities.Father:Mother:Of course,we do.Why dont you come home to see me more often?Li Wen:SampleBut we do miss you every day.Every time we think of you,we will work harder.We want to get you a better education and then,of cours
40、e,a good future.Mother:In our eyes,you are a hardworking and kind child.And we are always proud of you.Father:But what happened to you,dear?It seems that you have a bad performance at school.Why have your grades dropped recently?Is there anything unhappy that influences you?Mother:I think what we ne
41、ed isnt too much money or other material wealth.We need more communication and love from each other.Li Wen:That is our fault.What should we do in your opinion?Father:We agree with you,Li Wen.Its very important for parents to be there for their children.Father:I think it is because I always feel lone
42、ly.I miss you so much.Li Wen:Li Wen:Thats what I want to say.I dont have any friends and there are many strict rules in school.Li Wen:Weve heard that you want to leave the school.Why?Father:Mother:We will spare more time to accompany you in the future.Nothing is more important than our sons happines
43、s and well-being.I think you can be brave and try to be more active.How about playing basketball with other boys?I know you are good at playing basketball.Father:I see.I understand that you think life is hard in school,but why not try making friends with others?Be outgoing.Mother:Li Wen:OK.Ill have
44、a try.We are always proud of you,son.Mother:We both hope that youll become more and more cheerful and positive.Remember we take pride in everything good that you do.We love you,son.Father:Definitely,we should have more and better communication than before.But please dont worry too much about me.I wi
45、ll study harder.I believe things will be better soon.Li Wen:Li Wen:I love you,too.Thank you,Dad and Mom.SayingParents and children are best gifts given to each other.Parents love for their children is far-reaching.(父母之爱子，则为之计深远。)Understanding is the foundation of love.Make posters to arouse peoples
46、attention.Give speeches to make more people care about them.Set up clubs to organize activities to help them.What can we do for the left-behind children?What can we do for the left-behind children?Extend your handExtend your handExtend my handExtend my handLet us grow together withLet us grow together withleft-behind childrenleft-behind childrenHomeworkPlease give a speech to the left-behind children and their parents to help them have a better understanding.2.1.Read the article and memorize the useful expressions.
