1、河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸Unit OneSection A Never, Never give upTeaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities Step 1. Greetings Greet the whole class warmly. Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for reading Quotes:Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. Accordingly, a “genius” is often merely atalented person
2、 who has done all of his or her homework.Thomas Edison (American inventor)Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time.Sandra Day OConnor (American jurist)Let them talk to each other about the following questions:1. What is success?2. What do you think are the
3、 secrets of success?Cultural backgroundPublic schools in the UK Independent of the state system;Educate secondary-level students for a fee;Evolved from an institution of the late European Middle Ages or Renaissance; Curriculum placed heavy emphasis on the Greek and Roman classics.2. What do you know
4、 about public schools in the US?Elementary or secondary schools mandated for all children by the government;Paid, in part or in whole, by public funding from taxation;Institutions of post-secondary education overseen by government.Step 3. Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly
5、as they can and then answer the questions on the screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure. Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts. Part I Paras. 1 2By using Winston Churchills story and his speech at Harrow a
6、s an introduction to the topic, the text makes clear its statement: the secret of success is “Never give up”. Part II Paras. 3 7Through the examples of world famous scientists, statesman, and jurist, the text brings forward the 河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸statement that only those with a strong will, those w
7、ho “keep their eyes on the prize”, and those who expend the substantial effort to keep going, will finally succeed.Part III Para. 8By reinforcing the statement given in part II, the text draws the conclusion that with hard work, determination, dedication and preparation, you can transcend any handic
8、ap, accomplish any feat, and achieve success.Structure of the textPurpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and understand the general idea of IntroductionChurchill managed to be a successful man althoughhe was not a good student when he was young. (Para. 1)“Never give up” is the spe
9、ech given by Churchill toyoung boys in his old school. (Para. 2)IllustrationThe examples of Einstein, Edison, and Lincoln can wellillustrate thatnothing can inhibit astrong spirit committed to success. (Paras. 3-4)The example of Sandra Day OConnor shows that only those who “keep their eyes on the pr
10、ize” will find their endeavors successful.(Paras. 5-6)Without substantialeffort, only saying that they want something will not bring success to people. (Para. 7)ConclusionWith hard work, determination, dedication and preparation, you can transcend any handicap, accomplish any feat, and achieve succe
11、ss. (Para. 8)IntroductionIllustrationConclusion河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸each paragraph. Method: Read the text individually and talk in groups; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method. Step 4: While-reading ActivitiesStudents are
12、required to look at the Words and Phrases on the screen and give a brief presentation in class.Words and Phrases: Purpose: Train the Students ability of understanding and using foreign language.Method: Talk in groups, Use task-based language teaching method, communicative approach and total physical
13、 response method.Practical phrases1. deviate from 偏离，背离有人生目标的人是永远不会偏离正确航向的。Those who have a life compass in their mind will never deviate from the correct course.2. preclude sb. from doing 阻止某人做有志者事竟成。Nothing can preclude a willing heart from achieving success.3. triumph over 战胜中国人民只要万众一心，必将战胜任何困难，从
14、而立足于世界之巅。As long as the Chinese people work with one heart and one mind, they will triumph over any difficulties and stand on top of the world.4. in (the) pursuit of 追求一个国家在追求经济发展的同时，应当对环境保护给予足够重视。While in pursuit of economic growth, a nation should give due emphasis to the protection of the environ
15、ment.5. work ones way to/through/into通过奋斗逐步达到通过激烈的竞争进入大学的同学们应当将大学教育作为人生奋斗的新起点而非终点。Students who have fiercely worked their way into universities should take college education as a new starting point rather than the finishing line of their life endeavor.6. give up on 放弃在地震过后的搜救工作中，解放军战士不放弃任何生命迹象。In th
16、e search and rescue work after the earthquake, the PLA soldiers didnt give up on any life signs.7. focus on 专注于大学生应将主要精力专注于学习而不是各种令其分心的事物。College students should focus most of their energy on studies rather than on various distractions.Step 5: Typical patterns:Purpose: Further understand the text （T
17、rain further reading ability） to find 河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸out some difficult sentences and details of the text.Method: Read the text together; Use task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach, grammar-translation approach and total physical response method.Functional
18、patterns1. Personal history, educational opportunity, individual dilemmas none of these can inhibit a strong spirit committed to success.个人经历、教育机会、个人困境，这些都不能阻挡一个全力以赴追求成功的、有着坚强意志的人。金钱、名誉、社会地位，这些都不应作为判断一个人是否成功的唯一标准。Money, fame, social status none of these should be regarded as the only standard for th
19、e judgment of ones success.2. They attained success, not because it was easy, but because they had the will to overcome profound obstacles and to work diligently in the pursuit of their goals. 他们取得了成功，并不是因为成功很容易，而是因为他们拥有克服重重障碍的意志，为了追求目标而勤奋努力。我选择厚道，不是因为我笨拙，而是因为我深信，厚德能载物。I choose to be honest and kind
20、, not because I am stupid, but because I firmly believe that great virtue holds the world.3. Its not how many times you fall down that matters. Its how many times you get back up that makes success!”你摔倒了多少次并不要紧；你能多少次重新站起来对成功才至关重要！要获得成功，你现在的位置不重要，重要的是你前进的方向。Its not where your current position is that
21、 matters. Its where you are heading for that leads you to success.Language appreciationa. Young men, never give up. Never give up! Never give up! Never, never, never, never! (Para.2, L6)年轻人，要永不放弃。永不放弃！永不放弃！永不，永不，永不，永不！b. No task is too hard. No amount of preparation is too long or too difficult. (Pa
22、ra.3, L2)任务再苦，准备再长，难度再大，都不能放弃自己的追求。c. Yet his strong will was the spur that pushed him forward, strengthening his optimism, dedication and determination. (Para.4, L6)然而，坚强的意志鞭策着他，推动他前进，使他更加乐观、投入、坚毅。句型提炼 A, B, C none of these be/do用于表达“对已知条件的否定”。句型提炼 Sb. do sth., not because , but because 用于表达“某人做某事的
23、原因”。句型提炼Its not that matters. Its that be/do用于表达“对某事物最为重要的因素是”。河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸d. Only those who “keep their eyes on the prize”, those who uphold a committed and focused will and spirit, will find their endeavors successful. (Para.5, L1)只有那些“执着地追求成功”的人，那些保持始终如一的精神意志的人，才会通过自身的努力，获得成功。e. Its not ho
24、w many times you fall down that matters. Its how many times you get back up that makes success! (Para.7, L5)你摔倒了多少次并不要紧；你能多少次重新站起来对成功才至关重要！f.With hard work, determination, dedication and preparation, you can transcend any handicap, accomplish any feat, and achieve success! (Para.8, L4)只要刻苦努力，意志坚决，专心
25、投入，准备充分，你就能跨越一切障碍，达成所有壮举，取得成功！Step 6. ConsolidationRetell the passage according to the topic sentences.Purpose: To know if the students understand the whole text. At the same time, To show the text structure on the screen, so that they can retell it easily.Method: Read the text structure together; U
26、se task-based language teaching method, reading approach, communicative approach and total physical response method.Summary of the textNever, ever give up!When invited to address the patriotic young boys at his old school, Harrow, Britains great Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill gave this short,
27、 clear-cut speech: “Young men, never give up. Never give up! Never give up! Never, never, never, never!” Personal history, educational opportunity, individual dilemmas none of these can inhibit a strong spirit committed to success. Take Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and Abraham Lincoln as an exampl
28、e. Despite the immense obstacles and extreme criticism, their strong will, optimism, dedication and determination enabled them to triumph over the overwhelming failures and profound difficulties in their lives.Many artists, statesmen, writers and inventors achieved prosperity because they possessed
29、a committed and focused will to keep preparing and working and a passion to succeed. Many people simply say that they want something, but they do not expend the substantial effort required to achieve it. Many people let the threat of failure stop them from trying with all of their heart. The secret
30、of success is based upon a burning inward desire that fuels the determination to act, to keep preparing, to keep going even when we are tired and fail. Focus on becoming more knowledgeable. Focus on gradual, consistent progress. Maintain the strong will to keep going. With hard work, determination,
31、dedication and preparation, you can transcend any handicap, accomplish any feat, and achieve success!Step 7. Discussion河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸Critical thinkingTheme exploration1. How do you understand the remark “Its not how many times you fall down that matters. Its how many times you get back up that
32、makes success!”?2. Do you agree that there are times when its simply better to give up?3. How can we avoid wasting time and energy in achieving success?Step 8 Translation Practice (student-centered; interaction between teacher and students)1. Exercise: Page 162. Goup Work:ask students to do the work
33、 by groups 3. Presentation: Invite several group representatives to do a presentation of translationStep 9 Reading Skills Study (teacher-centered; interaction between teacher and students)1. Denotation Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the one we find in a dictionary.2. ConnotationConnota
34、tion, on the other hand, is the implied meaning of a word, the one a word suggests to us, or what it makes us feel or think. Connotation contains the emotional implications and associations that a word may carry. Step 10. AssignmentsReview the key points of Section A;Finish the exercises after class
35、;Finish online homework;Preview Section B.Writing Topic: Biological clocksYou can follow the outline given below.Introduction:Thesis statement: Even though it is not easy to explain why, scientists believe living things must have built-in biological clocks that can be reset.Body:1 Topic sentence: To
36、 start with, various 24-hour rhythms observed in peoples biological clocks can be adjusted. Example: A traveler flying from New York to London can adjust his normal rhythms to London time.2 Topic sentence: The same kind of resetting also takes place in the biological clocks of animals and plants.Exa
37、mple 1: The clock of an animal or plant can be set to the laboratory-produced hours of light and dark.Example 2: Mussels can adjust to the tides of the new beach after being moved from the old one.Conclusion:河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸Biological clocks, in a way, serve as automatic internal “watches” for al
38、l living things.Unit 2Section A Swimming Through FearTeaching Procedures: Pre-reading Activities Step 1. Greetings Greet the whole class warmly. Step 2. Lead-in and preparation for reading Quotes:You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in t
39、he face. You are able to say to yourself, “I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.” Eleanor RooseveltDont fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of a life contains three descriptions: could have, might have, and should have. Louis
40、 E. BooneLet them talk to each other about the following questions:1. Look at the following pictures, what are these people afraid of?2. Did you have a fear of something before? If so, how did you overcome it?Listen to a story about Jacks fear and decide whether the following statements are T (true)
41、 or F (false). 1. When Jack gets into bed, he thinks theres somebody hiding under the bed.2. As Jack lies under the bed, there must be somebody sleeping on top of it.3. The doctor asks Jack to see him three times a week for two years to cure his fears.4. The doctor charges Jack $200 a visit.5. Jack
42、is willing to pay the amount the doctor charges.Cultural backgroundQuestions Previewing1. Have you ever heard about Mediterranean Sea? What do you know about it? an intercontinental sea; stretches from the Atlantic Ocean; surrounded by the Mediterranean region; enclosed by land: on the north by Euro
43、pe, on the south by Africa, and on the east by Asia; pleasant climate, beautiful coastline, rich history and diverse culture.2. Do you know what is “rip current”? How to escape from rip current?Rip Current: a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendicular to the beach, out into the oceanHow
44、 to escape from rip current: swim sideways, parallel to the beach; 河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸 get you out of the narrow outward current; wait until the current carries you past the sandbar.Step 3. Fast reading Ask the Students to read the passage as quickly as they can and then answer the questions on the
45、screen. Let them get the main idea of each paragraph and make clear about the text structure. Text structure: ( structured writing ) The passage can be divided into 3 parts. Part I (Paras. 1- 3)On a tour of France, I saw the Mediterranean Sea, but the rip currents scared me. And it reminded me that
46、I developed a fear of water due to the experience of last summer and since then, the fear wouldnt recede.Part II Paras. 4-17When I saw a boy drowning amid the waves, I was in a mental and emotional struggle whether I should save him because I was extremely terrified of water. After my fierce struggl
47、e, I made the single big decision: to threw myself into the water. I finally reached the boy and had him under control; but when I swam back toward shore, the rip current was forcibly dragging us out to sea. I tried to remember how to escape from a rip current, and with that, I slowly made my way to
48、 safety, thus conquering my inner fear of water as well.Part III (Paras. 18-19)I was relaxed and happy in a moment of triumph and salvation.Structure of the text Introduction: Exposition of the plotOn a tour of France, I saw the Mediterranean Sea, but the rip currents scared me. (Paras. 1-2)Flashbac
49、k: I developed a fear of water due to the experience of last summer and since then, the fear was deeplyrooted in me. (Para. 3)DevelopmentRising action of the plot.(Paras. 4-10)Climax or turning point of the plot.(Paras. 11-12)Falling action of the plot. (Paras. 13-14)ConclusionResolution of the plot.(Paras. 15-17)河 北 科 技 大 学 教 案 用 纸Purpose: Improve the students reading and writing ability and understand the gen
