1、Unit 1Knowing me,knowing you第第1课时课时 To read a fable and learn the structure of it.To be able to write an essay using useful expressions and the structure:introduction-main body-conclusion.Look at the picture.Do you know the name of the animal?porcupineRead the fable and choose the message you think
2、it conveys.1.Porcupines are not sociable animals.2.The more independent you are,the better your life will be.3.There should be boundaries in interpersonal relationships.Make notes based on the passage in Activity 5 with your own opinions.Original author:_Summary of the fable:_.IntroductionSchopenhau
3、er The fable is about a group of porcupines gathering together to keep warm.If they get too close,their quills hurt each other,while if they move apart they feel cold.After trying several times,they find the ideal distance.The fable tells us that there should be boundaries in interpersonal relations
4、hips._Viewpoint:_Supporting examples in your real life:_.Main bodyWe need boundaries with our friends.Your own experienceConclusionWe have to find the proper distance between us and our friends,close enough to understand each other,far enough to respect each other.Now write an essay.Use the expressi
5、ons in the box to help you.This fable describes The fable teaches us that One example of this from real life is In conclusion,Useful expressions1.Check your essay and write a summary of it.2.Preview the next part:Presenting ideas.Unit 1Knowing me,knowing you第第2课时课时 To understand the meanings of some
6、 quotations.To be able to put these ideas into practice.To take part in group activities and clearly express opinions.To review what you have learned in this unit and check what you need to improve.Work in groups.Read the quotations and discuss their meanings.Not doing to others what you dont want t
7、hem to do to you is based on the principle of respect towards others.Respect is an important value that is essential for relationships within our society.Having respect for the feelings of others and having empathy makes us better people.Neighbours are best able to maintain positive relationships wh
8、en they dont intrude upon or harm each others land.Fences,for instance,would contain ones livestock to ones own land.It is easier to be friendly with your neighbour if neither of you trespasses upon the others property or privacy.We all need to understand others and be understood by others.The best
9、way to understand people is to listen to them.Choose one quotation and discuss the following points:its main message how it applies to everyday life,giving examples what we can learn from the quotation Present your ideas to the class.Use the expressions in the box to help you.We have chosen to talk
10、about the quotation The main message of this quotation is In daily life,Another example is In conclusion,this quotation teaches us thatUseful expressionsAfter completing this unit,I can rate my performance 1(excellent),2(good)or 3(in need of improvement).interpret interpersonal behaviormake requests and refusalswrite an essaygive suggestions to resolve interpersonal conflictsimprove interpersonal skills and relationshipsIve learnt to make use of the following words and expressions:_I still need to improve:_ Review what have learned in the unit.Prepare for Unit 2.
