内容正文:
Unit 7 Abilities
Task & Self-assessment
Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. describe the ability and personality of a person;
2. analyze the structure of a recommendation letter;
3. write a recommendation letter.
Teaching content
New words and phrases: sir, part, need, lose, before, most of the computer work, take part in, lose one’s way, hear from;
2. New sentences: I would like to recommend Chen Dan for this year’s Young Star Award.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
To describe the ability and personality of a person.
Part one
Lead in & Revision
Lead in &Revision
Do you remember that Daniel and his classmates are members of the Helping Hands Club?
6
Lead in &Revision
What did Daniel do?
He helped an old man cross the street.
He gave a seat to someone on the bus.
7
Lead in &Revision
Simon also takes part in the club activities. What did he do?
He visited an old people’s home with classmates.
He collected things for Project Hope to help children in need.
He cleaned up the park on weekends.
8
Part two
Presentation
Presentation
Simon did a lot for others. So what do you think of him?
helpful
kind
clever
warm-hearted
10
His teacher and classmates also think he is clever, kind and helpful.
Mr. Wu wrote a recommendation letter. Do you want to have a look?
11
Presentation
Here is the letter.
What does Mr. Wu want to recommend Daniel for?
He wants to recommend Daniel for this year’s Helpful Star Award.
12
Presentation
Do you know who is “Sir or Madam”?
If we write to a person we don’t know, we use “Sir” for a man and “madam” for a woman.
13
Look, What’s the meaning of “hearing from” ?
It means getting a letter from someone.
Presentation
14
Presentation
To be polite, we use “Yours faithfully” at the end of a letter.
Can you tell me who wrote the letter?
Wu Bing wrote the letter.
We can see his signature(署名) at the end of the letter.
15
Pres