M3-U9 Communication Workshop教学设计Listening and SpeakingObjectives:At the end of the lesson, we’ll be able to1. learn how to discuss suggestions.2. learn to talk about the traffic problems near our school and come up with the bestsolutions to them.3. improve the awareness of protecting the environment on our own.Important points:1. Learn some useful expressions on how to discuss suggestions.2. Learn to talk about the traffic problems and come up with the solutions near our school by using what has been learned already.Difficult points:Learn how to talk about traffic problems and solutions properly.Teaching procedures:Step1 Lead inTalk about the traffic problems near our school.1. How do you come to school every day?2. Are you satisfied with the traffic situation around our school?3. What are the main traffic problems near our school?Step2. Listening (Ex1)1. Listen and see whether what we have discussed are mentioned in it.2. Listen to the report about the traffic problems in Ludford and try to find out what the traffic problems are in Ludford.Traffic problems in Ludford （学案Ex1）Serious accidentsIncreasing air pollutionDirty and damaged old buildingsTerrible traffic jamNowhere to park3. Listen to the report again and try to fill in the gaps (Ex1 on P44).4. Talk about the similarities of the traffic problems between Ludford and our school.5. Find out as many ideas as possible to solve the similar traffic problems of these two places. Step4. Listening (Ex3)1. Listen to two people discussing the plan for the town and fill in the form.（学案Ex2）suggestions.Personally, I think they should build the bypass.I’m not so sure.It would be very expensive.Why don’t they improve the bus service?That’s a good idea.And how about building a shopping centre?I don’t think that’s a very good idea.What about t he local shops?3. Study the map and match the proposals to the numbers on the map. (Ex2 on P44)Step5. Speaking1. Talk about the traffic problems near our school and the possible solutions to them. And then choose two solutions to talk about the advantages and disadvantages. （学案Ex3）In order to improve the traffic situation around our school, the Students’Union in our school is looking for the best plans to deal with the traffic problems. Please have a discussion and try to decide on the best plan, using the expressions of discussing suggestions.3. Choose some groups to report back to the class and ask students to decide on the best one. Step6. Homework1. Classify all the words related to traffic situation.2. Think about the other solutions to the traffic problems around our school we haven’t talked about in the class and decide on the best ideas, using the expressions of discussing suggestions.Blackboard Design:M3-U9 Communication WorkshopListening and SpeakingUseful expressions used to discuss suggestions:1. Personally, I think they should build the bypass.2. I’m not so sure.3. It would be very expensive.4. Why don’t they improve the bus service?5. That’s a good idea.6. And how about building a shopping centre?7. I don’t think that’s a very good idea.8. What about t he local shops?M3-U9 Communication WorkshopWriting: A reportObjectives:At the end of the lesson, we’ll be able to1. learn to use addition and contrast linking words properly.2. write a report about the traffic situation around our school.3. improve the awareness of protecting the environment on our own.Important points:1.Learn how to write a report.2.Learn to use addition and contrast linking words properly.Difficult points:Write a report about the traffic situation properly, using proper addition and contrastlinking ideas.Teaching procedures:Step1 Revision1.Present the objective of this lesson.2.Brainstorm:Think of the words related to the traffic situation.（学案1）Adjectives:Positive: cheap, free, frequent, regular, clean, convenient, punctualNegative: damaged, dangerous, inefficient, polluted, dirty, expensiveVerbs:get stuck in, be stressed out, occupy, share…with…, be cheaper and kinder to…, produce carbon monoxide, save energy, reduce pollution, enjoy the benefits of…Nouns: bicycle track, bus fares, bus service, bypass, car park, pedestrian area, public transport, traffic jam, traffic lights, zebra crossing, old building, speed limit, heavy traffic,3.Practise using some key words related to traffic situation.Please fill in the blanks with the given words. （学案2）(1) In the last 5 years, the number of private cars has gone up by 40% in this city.(2) A report shows that air pollution from traffic is increasing and the old buildings are gettingdirty and damaged.(3) Leg power and regular exercise helps to cut the risk of heart disease by 50%.(4) On average, about forty people travel in one bus, while the same number occupythirty-three cars.(5) I was fed up with the traffic jam, so I bought a bicycle and began riding to work.(6)We often get stuck in traffic jams and then arrive at work or school stressed out.(7) People in Amsterdam have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for many years.(8) He admits he is addicted to his car.Step2 Pre-writing1. Layout(1) Revise the layout of the report in Unit7.Layout:Part 1: HeadingPart 2: General description (Introduce your aim and a general description of the place.)Part 3: List of good points (Give a list of things that you think are good about the place.)Part 4: List of bad points (Give a list of your criticisms of the place.)Part 5: Conclusion (Finish the report by making suggestions.)(2) Read the report about the traffic situation in Ludford and take some notes.A report on the transport situation in LudfordAim of the report: …Good points: …Bad points: …Conclusions: …2. Useful expressionsHelp students to summarise the useful expressions in the report.General descriptionThe aim of this report is to do…List of good pointsThere are several good points about…Firstly, there is…plus…And it has got…It also has…List of bad pointsHowever, there are many things which need improving.On the other hand, I find these things disappointing. Firstly, there are not enough…Secondly,…causes …as well as…And it’s also dangerous to do…ConclusionIn conclusion, on the one hand…On the other hand, …The government\ the council need to do something to…And they also should do…3. Linking words(1) Find these linking words in the report (Ex2) and decide which we use to list ideas and contrast ideas.Words to list ideas: and, in addition, plus, also, as well as, too…Words to contrast ideas: but, although, however, on the one hand\on the other hand…(2) Practise using the linking words of listing ideas and contrasting ideas.Eg: How to list ideas?The old buildings are dirty and damaged.The old buildings are dirty. Some of them are damaged too.The old buildings are dirty. Some of them are also damaged.The old buildings are dirty. In addition, some of them are damaged.The old buildings suffer from dirt plus damage.How to contrast ideas?The buses are cheap, but not very frequent.Although the buses are cheap, they are not very frequent.The buses are cheap. However, they are not very frequent.On the one hand, the buses are cheap. On the other hand, they are not very frequent.(3) Use the words in brackets to write new sentences. （学案3）a. VW’s Beetle was the best-selling car and their Golf sold well. (in addition)VW’s Beetle was the best-selling car and in addition their Golf sold well.b. Japanese cars were successful in the 1970s. Japanese cars were successful in the 1960s. (as well as)Japanese cars were successful in the 1970s as well as in the 1960s.c. Ford Model T sales were over sixteen million. Ford Escort sales of twelve million helped Ford to a total nearly million with two cars.Ford Model T sales were over sixteen million plus Ford Escort sales of twelve million helped Ford to a total nearly million with two cars.d. The most popular cars sold more than twenty million. None of the top ten was producedafter 1977. (although)The most popular cars sold more than twenty million although none of the top ten was produced after 1977.Step2 While-writingPlease write a report for your school magazine about the transport situation around your school.First make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of the transport system in the following aspects: buses, trains, bicycles, roads, pedestrian areas, car parks…1. Ask students to revise their own writing according to the assessment chart.2. Ask students to do peer editing and pay attention to the use of linking words.3. Ask some students at different levels to share their report with the class.Step4 Homework1. Please polish your writing.2. P86 Ex. 4 & P89 Ex. 53. Please write a report about the traffic situation where you live.The assessment chartBlackboard Design:M3-U9 Communication WorkshopWriting: A report Layout:HeadingTo:From:Date:Subject:I. General description (The aim of the report is to…)II. List of good pointsIII. List of bad pointsIV. Conclusion (making suggestions)。
