1、1.To learn about high school life in America 2.To compare the Chinese school system with the American school system3.To learn to talk about your high school lifeLook back at your experience of studying,what kind of schools have you studied at?(from a little child up to now)kindergarten-primary schoo
2、l-junior high-senior highIn your opinion,which school do you think is the best and most impressive?Can you explain why?What do you know about Chinese school system?Can you draw a chart?The Chinese Secondary School System Middle SchoolSenior High SchoolGradeAverage AgeGradeAverage Age1/72/83/913-1414
3、-1515-1612316-1717-1818-19Compare the American school system with Chinese school system,and try to tell the difference.The American Secondary School System Middle SchoolSenior High SchoolGradeAverage AgeGradeAverage Age6th11-129th14-157th12-1310th15-168th13-1411th16-1712th17-18Some systems have juni
4、or high schools(Grades 7-8).Look at the information in the chart and answer the questions.(1)How old is an American student when he or she enters senior school?14 or 15.(2)What is the average age for leaving middle school?13-14.(3)How many years of senior high school are there?4 years.(4)If you are
5、in the tenth grade,how old are you likely to be?15-16.(5)What is the final year of senior high school called?Senior year.The difference of Chinese school system with the American school system.Conclusion:(1)American students go to middle school earlier than us.(2)There are four years in American sen
6、ior high school,while we just have three years.Enjoy some pictures about high school life.on the sports fieldschool bandwork togetherchat with classmateshave a picnictake part in school activitiesthe high school promstudents receiving their high school diplomathe colorful school lifeAnswer the quest
7、ions.1.Do you think sports are an important part of school life?2.Whats the highlight of your senior year?3.Do you have a school dance or party in your final year at school?If so,describe what you wear and what happens.If not,would you like to have one?Say why/why not.4.Do you think prom night is before or after the final senior year exams?5.What do students receive at the end of their senior year?Preview Reading and vocabulary(1).
