1、 Compare school life in different placeshttps:/ else do you want to know about the school life in other countries?I want to know whether.I wonder if I am interested.Possible answers:I wonder if they have enough free time to develop their own interests.I am interested in how often they have days off.
2、Disscussion:While-reading1.Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph.Skim You can find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title,picture(s),key words and phrases,and topic sentences.Paragraph 1:_Paragraph 2:_Paragraph 3:_Paragraph 4:_Senior high school is a challenge.A
3、dam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take.Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities.Adam will have to study harder in the future and get usedto being responsible for a lot more.Main idea of each paragraph 1.What courses did Adams choose?1.Which one do you think would
4、 be his favorite?Why?2.What does“make the team”in Paragraph 3?3.What is Adam worried about?4.Is Adam confident that we will get used to senior high school life?How do you know it?事实细节类事实细节类推断类问题推断类问题词义理解类词义理解类2.Classify these questions and answer the questions.(1)What courses did Adams choose?Which
5、one do you think would be his favorite?Why?3.Read the text again and answer the questions.Adam chooses Math,English chemistry,world history and Chinese.I think English advanced literature is his favorite because he likes English,and he is good at it.(3)What is Adam worried about?It means to try out
6、and then be allowed to join a sports team.He is worried that he can t keep up with other students in his advanced course and get used to all the homework.(2)What does“make the team”in paragraph 3 mean?(4)Is Adam confident that he will get used to senior school life?How do you know?Adam seems confide
7、nt because he says that he is happy to be there,and he will be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.4.Complete the outline.Then discuss the questions below with a partner.(Page 15)ParagraphChallengeHow Adam feelsSolution1Going from junior high school to senior high schoo
8、lConfused2Choosing courses The school adviser .3Making the .He will find a way to .4 He will .4.Complete the outline.Then discuss the questions below with a partner.(Page 15)ParagraphChallengeHow Adam feelsSolution1Going from junior high school to senior high schoolConfused2Choosing suitable courses
9、Serious/CarefulThe school adviser helped him choose suitable courses.3Making the school football team UnhappyHe will find a way to improve on his own.4Keeping up with.in his advanced courses and getting used.homeworkWorried but still happy,confident about his future He will try to study harder and g
10、et used to being responsible for a lot more.Challengesnegative wordspositive wordsconfuseddisappointedunhappya bit worried carefulhopefuldeterminedhappyconfident but/stillsolution/attitudeSolutionsPost-reading Finding out Adams positive personalities by examing his attitude towards his challenge.(1)
11、What kind of person do you think Adam is?Use the language in the text to support your opinion.(2)What can you learn from Adam?(1)What kind of person do you think Adam is?Use the langugae in the text to support your opinion.Adam is clear-minded.When he chooses courses,he knows his advantages.He is de
12、termined.Although he was refused by the coach,he decides to improve himself in football.He is responsible for himself.He hopes to learn Chinese well for his future although it is difficult.(2)What can you learn from Adam?When facing many different challenges,he will try his best to the find solution
13、s and keep positive attitude towards life.Even though he failed to become a member of school football team,he realized his disadvantages and plan to improve.Even though he thinks that study hard isnt always fun,he still work hard for future.Yes,I am also faced with challenge in my studies.I also fee
14、l it hard to make new friends when I come to a new school.As for my study,I think studying hard is a good way and of course I will get help from my teachers when necessary.I will try to talk more and help others when they are in need.I believe in this way I can make more friends.(2)What challenges a
15、re you facing now?How do you deal with them?(3)For freshman,what are some similarity and differences between Adams school and your school life?Similarity:We are all facing many different challenges.Differences:We dont have a school adviser and dont have as many clubs as Adams school.We cant choose courses freely.less emotional,more positive Thank you!
