1、 Unit 1 A new start第第4 4课时课时Developing ideas(Reading for writing:15)Activity 1:Leading-inLook at the result of the pre-class survey and answer the following questions.Who will give us gifts when we go to a new school?Why do they give us gifts?What gift do you think is the most meaningful?Activity 2:
2、PredictingLook at the picture and read the title.Then guess what gift Mias parents gave her?Activity 3:Fast reading Fast read the passage to complete Thinking map I on the learning sheet.differentproblemsadvicehopeActivity 4:Intensive readingRead the passage again and complete Thinking map II.Dad an
3、d Mum hope this letter _ Mia in the future.Mia is now in _.Dad and Mum want to sharesome _ with her.Primary school was like a _.Mum and Dad _ your boats from winds.Junior high is like a _.Mum and Dad are still here to _.4.What do Dad and Mum hope?Mia will face _.Mia should try her _ and _ to reach h
4、er goal.2.How is primary school different from junior high?1.Why did Dad and Mum write the letter?3.What is Dad and Mums advice?poolprotectedriverhelpjunior highthoughtsnew problemsbestwork hardhelpsActivity 4:Intensive readingRead the passage for the third time and complete Thinking map III.Time fl
5、ies!You are now in junior high!We hope it helps you in the coming years!Just try your best and work hard.Just remember:No pain,no gain.Primary school was like a pool.Dad and Mum protected your boat from winds.But junior high is like a river.You will go through storms towards the sea.Are you ready fo
6、r your new life?(A rhetorical question)But junior high is like a river.We are still here to help.Just remember:No pain,no gain.2.Metaphors1.Emphasize feelings!3.Transition&Connection4.SayingsActivity 4:Intensive readingRead the passage for the third time and complete Thinking map III.Activity 5:Thin
7、king and sharingIf you were Mia,what would you write back?Write down what you want to reply.Activity 6:Thinking and actingDo a pair work according to your reply.Example:A:How is life different at junior high?B:There are more subjects and I have less time to play.Activity 7:Writing and sharingThink o
8、f how to organise the reply.Activity 7:Writing and sharingWrite the letter according to Thinking map IV.Activity 7:Writing and sharingShare the letter in the group and give advice to others.Activity 7:Writing and sharingShare and self-evaluate the letter in class.Others give your opinions and give advice cards.1.Polish your reply.(Required)2.Shoot a short video about your reply.(Optional)Homework
