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Unit 1 Relationships
Lesson 1
Teachers
Teaching objectives
to obtain facts by taking notes;
to grasp the function of examples used in describing past experiences through analyzing;
to express their own opinions of teachers’ influence on students’ personal growth through discussion;
to talk about teachers by using examples, quality .
Teachers are the engineers of human soul, and teaching is an honorable occupation! Teachers often play an important part in our lives. A good teacher is someone who helps us become a good human being first and later on, a good citizen.
Who is your
favorite teacher ?
What is he/she like?
Why do you like him/her?
today, we will read two passages about an incredible teacher. Let's get to know the writers first.
Who is your favorite teacher?
What is she / he like?
Why do you like him/her?
Group Discussion
Talk about the qualities that you think teachers need. Use the phrases below to help you.
to understand students to be patient to be creative
to make friends with students to make students feel confident
to explain things with practical examples and in simple language
I think teachers should …
Graham Lawrence
Brian Jenkins
My Student
Brian Jenkins, a science teacher at Overton School.
Pre-reading
My Teacher
Graham Lawrence, a science writer
hmm, science author and science teacher, perfect match.
can you guess what the texts are about?
let's read quickly to find answers to these questions. underline the sentences.
Reading for gist
1.Was Graham always good at science in school?
Underline the sentences in the texts where you can find answers to these questions:
2.What does Mr. Jenkins think of Graham now?
Was Graham always good at science at school?
“Before Mr. Jenkins, science had simply been a subject full of strange words to me.”
What does Mr. Jenkins think about Graham now?
“If what I do as a teacher can help turn a child like Graham into such a succes