1、Book 2 Unit 1 Lights, camera, action!Grammar and usageSubject-verb agreement教学目标By the end of this section, students will be able to:1. notice the agreement between the subject and the verb;2. summarize general rules for subject-verb agreement;3. distinguish and use the right subject-verb agreement
2、to finish a short paragraph.教学重难点1. To summarize the rules of subject-verb agreement; 2. To write a passage with correct subject-verb agreement.教学过程步 骤教学活动设计意图互动时间&模式Lead-inStep 11. The teacher shows a passage of Lauras writing, in which she introduces the phenomenon of adapted films from classic bo
3、oks. “I am aware that a lot of classic novels has been adapted into films. A fan of the book are willing to watch the adapted film. Therefore many films of this kind becomes well-received.”2. The teacher guides students to get the idea of Lauras writing and makes them be aware of some mistakes in su
4、bject-verb agreement. The teacher asks students to correct the mistakes and work out basic rules of subject-verb agreement: a singular noun/pronoun a singular verb; a plural noun/pronoun a plural verb创设情境，以Laura的视角探索名著改编成电影的现象。从Laura写的句子中出现的错误引出教学重点：主谓一致，并通过纠错引出主谓一致的基本规则。5Class workExploring the rul
5、esStep 21. The teacher has students read the passage in Part A on Page 6 and categorize the underlined subjects and verbs in the table.2. DiscussionThe teacher has students discuss how subject-verb agreement is used in the following cases. Offer explanation or extension if needed.Case 1: its film te
6、am members were Explanation: Here the subject “its film team members” is plural, so it is followed by a plural verb “were”.Extension: When the subject is the collective noun “team”, if it refers to all the members of the team, a plural verb is followed. But if it refers to the team as a whole entity
7、, a singular verb should be used.Case 2: not only the animals but also the jungle is Explanation: When paired conjunction “not only but also ” is used in the subject, the verb must agree with the nearest noun. In this sentence, the verb needs to agree with “the jungle” (singular), so the verb is sin
8、gular. Extension: Such paired conjunctions include: Either or ; Neither nor ; Not only but also ; Not but Case 3: Building the jungle environment on the computer is Explanation:The subject “building the jungle environment on the computer” is a verb-derived -ing form phrase, referring to one activity
9、, so the verb should be singular.Case 4: there is enough tension and humour Explanation: In a “There be ” structure where the verb is followed by several nouns, the verb should agree with the nearest noun. In this sentence the nearest noun is “tension” and the verb should be singular.Case 5: Two hou
10、rs seems Explanation: The subject “two hours” refers to a unit of time, so singular verb is used to agree with it.3. The teacher has students finish “Working out the rules” on Page 6. 4. The teacher has students go through Grammar notes on Pages 9798, offering explanations if needed. 通过阅读Laura写的有关迪士
11、尼改编英国文学家Rudyard Kipling的名著奇幻森林，将其拍成动画电影以及之后再重新翻拍成数码电影的文章，探究主谓一致的现象，引导学生观察谓语动词单复数与主语的关系，归纳出主谓一致的基本规则。18Group workClass workApplying the rulesStep 31. The teacher has students finish B1 on Page 7. The teacher can ask students why they make their choice and offers explanation if needed. For example, in
12、 sentence 5, the subject is a name of a book. So even though the name contains plural noun “Beasts” and a conjunction “and”, the verb should still be singular. 2. The teacher has students finish B2 on Page 7.3. The teacher has students finish B3 individually. After writing, the teacher has students
13、exchange their writings with their partners and do the proof-reading, paying attention to the subject-verb agreement. 4. The teacher asks students to share their writings in class. The teacher can show a sample on the screen.通过句子、语篇两个层面的巩固练习，让学生写一篇介绍3D电影的段落，并与同学互相校对，保证主谓一致的正确使用，内化新知。20Individual workGroup workClass workHomework1. Writing: (about 50 words) Write a paragraph about your personal experience of seeing a film. Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement. 2. Finish Exercises C and D on Page 58 in the workbook.2
