1、 Reading and ThinkingThe freshman challenge Whats your feelings about the new life b ef or e coming here?Have you been used to the new life here?Have you m e t a n y difficulty/problem?Step 1 Warming upBrainstorm about the new school life According to the title and picture,can you guess what the pas
2、sage will talk about?Step 2 ReadingThe Freshman ChallengeAdam?Challenges?Solutions?Topic sentence(1st,last,2nd sentence)Skimming for main idea&structure 1.Skimming 2.How to find the main idea of each paragraph?Linking words(first,next,finally.)Key phrases(repeated verbs/expressions)Skimming for main
3、 idea&structure Skim the text to find out the main idea of each paragraph.ParagraphMain ideaPara 1Para 2 Para 3Para 4Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Scanning for details:draw a mind mapAdams ChallengesHow to choose coursesHow to choose extra-curricularactivitiesHow to studyFeelings:_Solutions:1._2._Feelings
4、:_Solutions:1._2._Feelings:_Solutions:1._2._3._serious/carefulthe school adviserfuture plan/interestunhappy but determinedimprove himselfjoin.insteadworried/stressed/happy/confidentstudy harderbe responsible for.be well prepared1.What kind of person do you think Adam is?Why?Critical thinking careful
5、hardworkingdeterminedoptimisticwarm-heartedresponsibleambitiousa)Life is full of challenges in senior high school.b)Attitude is everything.c)Explore and experience it in a positive way to get prepared for whatever comes in our future.d)Its time that we should be responsible for our future.Critical t
6、hinking 2.How do you think Adams story can help you in your senior high school?A letter a l w a y s includes:Form of a letter A letter of advice Read the letter and discuss the questions.1.What is Worried Friends problem?2.What suggestions does Susan Luo give to Worried Friend?3.Besides suggestions,
7、what else does Susan Luo say in her letter?Para 1:You wrote that you are very worried about your friend,Chen Lei.I understand quite well that you are anxious and feel terrible.You think that your friend plays computer games too often and spends too much time online.Study the organisationI know what
8、the problem is.I understand how you feel._Study the organisationPara 2:I reccomend that you talk to your friend aout his behavior.It is not unusual for teenagers of your generation to be attracted to computer games and the online world.But spending too much time online is unhealthy and makes it very
9、 difficult to focus on other things in life.Some students even become addicted to the Internet and cannot concentrate on school and family life.I think you should encourage your friend to try new hobbies.Why not discuss the problem together?_This is my dvice and reason(s).I am sure he will listen to
10、 you,since you are his good friend.Para 3:I think my advice will help.A letter of advice Para 1:Para 2:Para 3:I know what the problem is.I understand how you feel.This is my dvice and reason(s).I think my advice will help.优化探究 P69常用句型句型&模板Write a letter of adviceStep 1:Figure out the structure of th
11、e letterStep 2:List possible suggestions and reasons.SuggestionsReasons1.Express your real feeling to your parents.2.Ask your friends for good ways to communicate.1.Parents are so busy that they ignore your moods sometimes.2.They may have ideas to deal with similar problems.Step 3:Write your letter1
12、6 September 2022Dear Eric,Para 1:You wrote that _._(我明白你的感受)._(发现和父母沟通困难很常见).I will try to give you some suggestions.Para 2:I think it would be a good idea if.In my opinion it would be wise to.I suggest that.If I were you,I would.SuggestionsReasons1.Express your real feeling to your parents.2.Ask yo
13、ur friends for good ways to communicate.1.Parents are so busy that they ignore your moods sometimes.2.They may have ideas to deal with similar problems.Para 3:_(我希望你觉得这些建议有帮助)_(如果你考虑我的建议我会很感激)and Im ready to discuss this matter with you in more details.Good luck to you.Best wishes,/All the best,Li Hua
