山东省广饶县丁庄镇中心初级中学九年级英语全册 Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark Section A(1a-2c

A Teaching Design of Writing----Unit 4 Section B 3a--3bTextbook Analysis:(教材分析）Functionally, unit 4 is a transitional unit from the “past tense to passive voice”. Its topic is “taking about the past thing or person”and aims to build the Ss ‘ability to describe the changes in the past .Section b 3a is a warming-up part before writing,which encourages the Ss to talk about their own changes .Section b 3b is a writing task ,which requires the students to use the “used to” pattern to describe his /her changesBy accomplishing the tasks in Section B 3a-3b ,writing skills will be developed . The analysis of the students: （学生分析）Although the pattern “used to be ”is relatively easier than the other units ,the students would still make mistakes when practicing the structure .Also ,they may have difficulties in distinguishing the pattern “used to” and “get used to “The difficult points of this lesson :（教学难点）In this lesson ,students will have difficulty in expressing the reason of his/her change .In that case ,teaching will focus on encouraging and expressing the steps to describe the eventThe important points of this lesson :（教学重点）In this lesson ,the important point of teaching is how to let the students get familiar with the USED TO pattern and practice the application .At the same time ,students should be able to use this pattern to describe the their own or others’changes,so teaching will focus on practice speaking .Teaching design ：（教学设计）III: Teaching Aims : （教学目标）I:Knowledge and Skills:1)During the speaking section ,Students are able to use target language (used to ) express their changes .2)In the writing section ,students can learn to write an article about their changes. II:Process and methods :（过程与方法）1)Students are able to get familiar with the pattern through a group competition2)Students can be inspired to talk about the changes through TALKING part3)Encourage the students to write a short passage about the changes in a limited time Emotional Attitude and value :（情感态度以及价值观）The students ’co-operation ability and harmony will be developed in this class .after this lesson, they will get better known about the saying -----Life gets better not by chance but by the changes!Teaching Procedures : （教学过程）1>Lead-inShow two pictures of RenZhengfei （任正非）and ask the students to use “used to “ pattern to describe the picturesThen show two another two pictures of a Chinese village and do the same activity,then comes to the topic of this lesson2>Talking about the pictureTopic --What did you use to be like when you were in primary school ?(self-check 2) Show Ss three groups of picture then let them talk about them in groups (appearance)P1----He used to be fat but he is much stronger now(personality)P2----She used to be nervous but she is more confident now(hobby)P3----I used to like playing ping pang but I like playing basketball more3>Brainstorm-discover the others’ changesFirst of all ,list a group words which describes one person’s appearance/personality/hobbies ,then show them the usual pattern .Ask group 1 students to describe a student’s change from another group ,as a reply ,this group’s students should describe a student’s change in group 1 .Rules: They are not allowed to use the same word as well as the same studentsIf the group could not give reply in time ,it would be the lost groupAppearance :tall, short, heavy, thin, straight/curly hair, long/short hair, wear glasses, a medium height, good eyesight, handsome good-looking, …Personality:outgoing, serious, funny, friendly, shy, serious, kind, humorous, selfish, selfless, mean, hard-working, lazy, active, careful, creative, gentle...Hobby :read cartoon/books, play the piano, play football, run, swim, play computer games, traveling, hang out with friends, watch TV/movies, eat apples/ hamburgers...Pattern :__SB___used to be ________but he is __________________SB___used to be ________.Now he is _________________SB___used to like _______.but now _____ prefer(s) ___________4>Talking--share your biggest change in the past few yearsIn this section ,students are suppose to talk more deeply about their changes and the reason .In order to make it easier and inspire them ,the following questions will be organized as follows1)What is your biggest change ?The biggest change in my life is becoming ______________In my past few years’ life ,the most unforgettable /remarkable change is that _______ The biggest change which impressed me most is __________________________2)What/who made(caused)your change?Thanks to ___SB______,my _____________Thanks to __STH____,which happened in ________If I didn’t meet ________,I wouldn’t change so muchIf I didn’t take part in ________,I ____________3)How did it happen ?What’s the event that changed you ?He /she gave me advice on ________The _____match taught me that ______________________words impressed me a lot ,and made me ________________4)What’s your feeling about the change ?Looking back at the change ,I feel very _________I think the change is _______________I feel lucky and grateful ______________5)Writing and Sharing ----- How I have changed --- Section B 3bAccording to the requirements ,ask the students to write an article no less than 90 words then give the comment on their articleRequirements:Try to write two paragraphs :Paragraph 1:General introduction about the changes in your lifeParagraph 2:The most important change and how it happenedChoose two writings of the students (。

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the darkGrade: 9Language Skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, WritingObjectives:Students will be able to talk about their past experiences and how they have changed. Students will be able to use past simple and present perfect verb tenses.Students will be able to use adjectives to describe feelings and emotions.Students will be able to write a personal narrative.Materials:Textbook: Unit 4 of New Standard English 9Worksheets and handoutsWhiteboard and markersProcedure:Introduction:Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: talking about past experiences and changes.Ask the students to share a past experience that they used to be afraid of but now are not.Vocabulary:Introduce new vocabulary words related to emotions and feelings.Ask the students to match the words with their definitions.Review the answers with the class.Speaking:Ask the students to work in pairs or small groups and discuss a time when they used to be afraid of something, but now they are not.Ask a few groups to share their experiences with the class.Listening:Give the students a handout with a listening task.Play the audio and ask the students to listen for specific information.After the audio, have the students compare their notes with a partner.Ask a few students to share their notes with the class.Reading:Ask the students to read a short personal narrative.Have them underline any new vocabulary words.Ask a few students to share their findings with the class.Grammar:Introduce past simple and present perfect verb tenses.Give the students examples and ask them to practice forming sentences using these structures. Ask the students to work in pairs or small groups and create a short dialogue using the past simple and present perfect verb tenses.Writing:Ask the students to write a personal narrative about a time when they overcame a fear or challenge.Remind them to use adjectives to describe their feelings and emotions.Ask a few students to read their narratives aloud to the class.Conclusion:Review the main points of the lesson.Ask the students to share what they have learned.Assign any homework, if necessary.Assessment:Participation in class discussions and activitiesCompletion of handouts and worksheetsQuality of writing in the personal narrative.For homework, please ask the students to:Write a short paragraph about a time when they were afraid of something but overcame that fear. They should use adjectives to describe their emotions and feelings.Practice using the past simple and present perfect verb tenses by writing five sentences in each tense.Watch a video or read an article about a famous person who has overcome a fear or challenge, and write a brief summary of their story.Practice vocabulary related to emotions and feelings by creating flashcards and reviewing them regularly.。

【关键字】初三Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark Language Goal:Talk about what you used to be likeSection A1. Mario used to be . He used to wear .2. Amy used to be . She used to have .3. Tina used to have and hair .1c Look at the picture in 1a and make conversations.A: Did Mario use to be short?B: Yes, he did. He used to be really short.A: What’s he like now?B: He’s tall now.2a Listen and check (✔) the words you hear.friendly outgoing serioushumorous silent activebrave quiet helpful2c Make conversations about Paula using the information in 2b.A: Paula used to be really quiet.B: I know. She was always silent in class.Alfred: This party is such a great idea!Gina: I agree. It’s been three years since we last saw our primary school classmates. Alfred: It’s interesting to see how people have changed.Gina: Billy has changed so much! He used to be so shy and quiet.Alfred: Yeah, his face always turned red when he talked to girls!Gina: I used to see him reading in the library every day.Alfred: That’s because he was a really good student. He studied hard and got good scores on his exams.Gina: Did he use to wear glasses?Alfred: Yes, and he used to be thin, too. But look how big and strong he is now!Gina: He’s so popular now. Look at all the girls around him!艾尔弗雷德:这次聚会是如此好的一个主意!吉娜:我同意。

Unit 4I used to be afraid of the dark.一、教学目标：知识与技能： Knowledge and Ability Objects1.会写 , 会读 , 会用本节课的重点单词短语。

2. 熟练运用 used to do sth 谈论自己、他人过去的习惯、爱好、形象及经常做的事情。

过程与方法 : Method Objects in Teaching1.本课的生词和短语。

2. 通过听力练习，进一步掌握用 Used to do 谈论过去的喜好 3. 能够表达自己现在和过去在外表、性格、爱好等方面的变化。

通过阅读技巧的学习，让学生了解如何通过上下文猜测词意。

情感态度与价值观：培养学生克服困难，战胜自己的勇气，特别是如何用爱来感动学友。

二、教学重点：掌握 used to do句型三、教学难点：学会表达自己现在和过去在外表、性格、爱好等方面的变化四、教具准备： PPT录音机五、授课类型：新授课六、课时安排：本单元共 5 课时：Section A （1a— 2d）1 课时Section A( 3a—4c)1 课时Section B （1a— 1e）1 课时Section B （2a— 2f ）1 课时Section B (3b-self check)1课时七、备课时间： 2015.9.22八、教学过程Section A (1a-2d)复备栏1.情景引学Step 1: Lead-inWe have been together for over two years. Do you remember whathe was like before? /in Grade One? What does he look like now?Compare two or three students or teachers. Let students tellsomething about their appearance or personality.Write “ He was short in Grade OneBut. he is tall now.”Today we learn a new sentences He used“ to be short. But heis tall now . ”2. 自主探学Step 2: explain “ usedto be/do ” “He used to play computergames every day. But now he study really hard.”Let students describe their partner. Please use“ used to do /be”Step 3: Deal with activity 1aTurn to p25, let’ s look1aat.Please write down the words as manyas possible. if you want to know others’ appearance or personality, we can ask:“ What does he look like?/ What’ s he like?”3.合作研学Now I want to know something about yourself. “ What’yourschange? ” Please use “ I used to ⋯I ,but⋯”nowFour students a group.4.变换拓学Step 4: Deal with 1b and 1c.Let ’looks at the picture. and could you tell us what are theirchanges?Listen to the tape and do 1bStep 5: deal with 2a and 2b.Listen to the tape and do 2a and 2b重点句型：1. I used to be afraid of the dark.我过去常常怕黑。

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section Athe morning.让孩子们小点声,保持安静。

②silent “声音极小的、沉默的、寡言的”。

如:John is a silent,thoughtful boy. 约瀚是个不爱讲话,喜欢思考的孩子。

The house was silent because everyone was asleep.房子里很安静,所有的人都睡着了。

3. She still plays the from time to time. 她依旧不时地弹奏。

from time to time 为介词短语,意为“时不时地”。

同义词组为sometimes,at time。

例如:The temper gets the best of him from time to time. 他有时控制不住自己的脾气。

From time to time he fired questions at me. 他不时向我提出许多问题。

归纳有关time的短语:on time准时;in time 及时;all the time一直;kill the time 消磨时间have a good time玩得开心;once upon a time 从前;很久很久以前4. It’s been three years since we last saw our primary school classmates.距离我们最后一次见到小学同学已经三年了。

(1)该句型是:It is(has been)+时间+since+持续性动词的过去时,表示“自从……以来到现在已有多久。

”例如: It has been quite some time since I was last in London.我上次离开伦敦至今颇有一段时间了。

还可用于句型:It was+时间+since+持续性动词的过去完成时,表示“从……到过去某时间点以来”。

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.第二课时一、教材分析（一）、Section A该课时有2个内容模块：1．第一模块在以上两模块的基础上以From shy girl to pop star为话题展开训练，训练形式为填写表格（3b）；2．第二模块拓展思维，让学生随意谈论自己的过去与现在，并简单陈述一下发生变化的原因。

二、三维目标（一）、学习目标掌握重点句型：1. She used to be shy, but now she’s not shy anymore.2. She didn’t use to be popular in school, but now she gets lotsof attention.3. She used to hang out with friends, but it is impossible now.4. She didn’t use to be careful about what she says or does, butshe is now.掌握重点词汇：background interview Asian deal with dare private guard require （二）、能力目标学生能运用used to结构，谈论学生自己怎样与过去不同，能准确地描述自己的外貌、性格的变化，灵活运用used to 结构处理和传递信息。

学会陈述自己过去常做的事情。

（三）、情感目标培养学生积极健康的心态，学会谈论事物的发展和变化，明白事物是不断发展、变化的道理。

三、教学重点BackgroundInterviewAsianDealwithDarePrivateGuardRequire四、教学难点1．本单元主要内容是学会used to结构。

Usedto +动词原形表示过去经常、以前常常，只用于过去式中，用来表示现在已不存在的习惯或状态。