1、Unit 5 What are the shirts made of?Section B（3a-Self Check）Teaching Aims1.语言能力：学习写一篇介绍当地特色的文章。2.文化意识：了解当地特色。3.思维品质：学习多层次、多角度、多元化地介绍当地特色。4.学习能力：有意识地运用被动语态介绍产品用什么制造，以及在哪儿制造。Teaching Difficulties运用所学的单词和短语，写一篇介绍当地特色的文章。Teaching AidsA tape recorder ,CAI or multimedia coursewareTeaching ProceduresTipsSte
2、p 1 Presentation 3aThis activity is to prepare Ss for the subsequent writing activity by giving them the opportunity to consolidate what they have learned so far. The T may ask Ss to do some research before this lesson to find out some famous or special things in their hometown so that they will com
3、e ready to discuss with a partner what they have found out. In class, the T can use some prompts to guide Ss to talk. What is the name of the product? Is it made of/from wood/ paper/ gold /silver /cotton/ silk/glass / plastic/steel?Where is it made?What is it used for ?What is it known for?Why is it
4、 special? 3aThe T can ask Ss to write the answers to these questions and then discuss with their partners so that they can get more details.Suggested answers:Whattheproductissilk quiltsWhatitismadeof/fromsilkWhoitismadebyfactory workersWhereitismadeSuzhouWhatitcandokeep you warm and comfortableWhyit
5、isspecialmade of silk that is soft, light and comfortable;decorated with beautiful patterns.Step 2 Writing 3b The T make Ss read the expressions in 3b at first and then finish the writing task. Then the T can invite some Ss to share their writings and make the assessments.Suggested answer:My city, S
6、uzhou, is famous for its silk quilts. These quilts are made of pure silk. They are made by skillful workers in many silk factories in the city. The silk quilts are used to keep people warm and comfortable in bed. They are known to be very comfortable because they are light and soft to touch. In addi
7、tion, they look beautiful as they are decorated with beautiful patterns. Many people from all over the world come to Suzhou to visit the silk factories and buy not only the silk quilts but many other silk products.Step 3 Self CheckThe part of Self Check is to provide a comprehensive review of key vo
8、cabulary and functions presented in the unit. The T may want to emphasize the importance of subject-verb agreement before Ss work on activities 2 and 3.Note: A singular subject takes a singular verb. e.g.This ring is made of silver. An uncountable noun takes a singular verb. e.g. Yogurt is made from
9、 milk.A plural noun takes a plural verb. e.g.These blankets are made of wool. 1 Ss can be asked to finish the task on their own and check their answers in pairs. Suggested answers: ThingsMadeof/fromMadein blanket pencil bag calculator chopsticks cotton wood leather plastic, metal steel IndiaChinaIta
10、lyJapanKorea 2Suggested answers: 1.I have a beautiful cotton blanket made in India.2. All of us use wooden pencils made in China.3.Her mother has an expensive leather bag that was made in Italy.4.This calculator is made of steel, and it was made in Japan.5.The chopsticks are made of plastic, and the
11、y are made in Korea. 3 Answers:1. is made 2.were invited2. is closed 4.are learned 5. were shown Optional Activity: Show and tell The activity is to encourage Ss to practice using the target language to talk about what things are made of and where they were made. It can be conducted to conclude the
12、unit.1. Plan a Show and Tell Day.2. Before that day, ask Ss to prepare an object that they can bring to class to show their classmates. It could be an object that they like very much or an object that shows a traditional art form. Tell Ss to prepare a short speech about the object they are bringing
13、to class. They may talk about what the object is made of, where it was made, why it is important to them,etc.3.On Show and Tell Day, divide the class into groups of five or six and have them show their group members the objects they have brought. Give them time to tell their group members about the
14、object.4. Ask each group to choose one member to show the rest of the class his/her object and tell them more about it.Step 4 Summary & HomeworkThe homework can vary with the specific conditions. Summary The T can encourage Ss to summarize the key points of this class to help Ss consolidate the know
15、ledge. Homework: Preview Unit 6 Section A (1A-1C).Do the exercises in students book. Teaching ReflectionThe grammar in the unit is the passive voice.And this is difficult for students.So in the last period of the unit，it is important to get students to use what they have learned.While we are practicing words and expressions about the main topic, the teacher should help students review the structure of the passive voice.Before the students begin to write,get them to ask and answer in speaking practice.And tell them to do more practice after school. 5
