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Lesson 1: Lifestyles - First Reading Class
Subject
English
Grade Level
High School Grade 1
Total Classes: 1
Textbook
New Beijing Normal University Press Senior High School English Required 1
Class Type
Reading Class
Class 1
Textbook Analysis
Textbook Analysis
The textbook introduces the concept of lifestyles through two self-introductions by students, Joe and Li Ying. The focus is on understanding different lifestyles, particularly those of a "digital native" and a "go-getter". The text provides a rich context for discussing personal habits, preferences, and the impact of technology on daily life. This lesson aims to enhance students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while exploring the themes of the unit.
Student Analysis
Students at this level have a good grasp of basic English vocabulary and grammar. They are familiar with reading short passages and can express their opinions in simple sentences. However, they may struggle with more complex vocabulary and nuanced expressions. To address this, the lesson will incorporate interactive activities and discussions to engage students and build their confidence in reading and speaking English.
Class Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify and describe the lifestyles of Joe and Li Ying based on the given texts.
2. Students will be able to analyze the positive and negative aspects of Joe's and Li Ying's lifestyles.
3. Students will practice using infinitives in various functions (subject, object, predicative, attribute, adverbial, object complement).
4. Students will engage in pair work to discuss their ideal lifestyles and compare them with their current lifestyles.
Teaching Focus and Difficulties
Focus
1. Understanding the lifestyles of Joe and Li Ying.
2. Identifying and using infinitives in different grammatical functions.
Difficulties
1. Analyzing the positive and negative aspects of the lifestyles.
2. Making practical suggestions to improve the lifestyles.
3. Using infinitives correctly in various contexts.
Teaching Methods and Preparations
Teaching Methods
Discussion, Group Work, Interactive Activities
Teaching Aids
Textbook, PPT
Teaching Procedures
Teacher Activities
Student Activities
Warm-up (5 minutes)
Introduction
(1) Introduce the topic of lifestyles and ask students to share what activities they enjoy and why.
(3) Write some common activities on the board (e.g., chatting with friends online, playing sports, reading books).
(4) Use the phrases provided in the textbook to help students express their preferences.
Questions
Q1: What activities do you enjoy?
Q2: Can you give an example of a "digital native"?
Q3: What does it mean to be a "go-getter"?
1. Share their favorite activities.
2. Use complete sentences and examples.
3. Participate in the discussion.
4. Note down key vocabulary.
Reading and Exploring (15 minutes)
Reading Activity
(1) Instruct students to read the texts silently and underline Joe's online activities and Li Ying's study habits.
(2) Ask students to take notes about Joe's and Li Ying's lifestyles.
(3) Work in groups and discuss the meaning of "digital native" and "go-getter".
(4) Summarize the key points and highlight the differences between the two lifestyles.
Questions
Q1: What kind of lifestyle does Joe have?
Q2: What kind of lifestyle does Li Ying have?
1. Read the texts silently and underline key activities and habits.
2. Take notes about the lifestyles of Joe and Li Ying.
3. Participate in group discussions and share findings.
4. Listen to the teacher's feedback.
Analysis and Discussion (8 minutes)
Analysis Activity
(1) Display a chart on the board with columns for positive and negative aspects of Joe's and Li Ying's lifestyles.
(2) Ask students to work in pairs to list the positive and negative aspects of each lifestyle.
(3) Ask students to suggest ways to improve the lifestyles of Joe and Li Ying.
(4) Record the suggestions on the board.
Questions
Q1: What are the positive and negative aspects of Joe's lifestyle?
Q2: What are the positive and negative aspects of Li Ying's lifestyle?
Q3: How can Joe improve his lifestyle?
Q4: How can Li Ying improve her lifestyle?
1. Work in pairs to list positive and negative aspects.
2. Share lists with the class.
3. Participate in the class discussion.
4. Suggest ways to improve the lifestyles.
5. Reflect on their own lifestyles.
Grammar Practice (10 minutes)
Infinitive Practice
(1) Explain the concept of infinitives and their functions (subject, object, predicative, attribute, adverbial, object complement).
(2) Provide examples from the texts and ask students to identify the infinitives and their functions.
(3) Instruct students to complete the sentences with the correct form of the infinitives.
Tasks
Task 1: Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the infinitives:
1. My mum keeps telling me to go out with my school friends instead.
2. It's important to meet friends in person from time to time, not just on social media.
3. When I set out to do something, I do my best to achieve it.
4. My target is to prepare myself for my degree in biology at university.
5. Li Ying is the first person to join the volunteering club in her class.
1. Identify infinitives and their functions in the texts.
2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the infinitives.
3. Participate in the class review.
4. Correct mistakes and learn from feedback.
Pair Work (7 minutes)
Discussion Activity
(1) Pair up students and ask them to discuss their ideal lifestyles.
(2) Instruct pairs to compare their ideal lifestyles with their current lifestyles.
(3) Encourage students to reflect on the importance of time management and setting goals.
Guiding Questions
1. What is your ideal lifestyle?
2. How is your ideal lifestyle different from your current lifestyle?
3. What steps can you take to achieve your ideal lifestyle?
4. Why is it important to manage your time and set goals?
1. Discuss their ideal lifestyles with a partner.
2. Compare their ideal lifestyles with their current lifestyles.
3. Reflect on the importance of time management and setting goals.
4. Share their discussions with the class.
Evaluation Tasks
1. Active participation: ☆☆☆
2. Correct use of infinitives: ☆☆☆
3. Critical thinking: ☆☆☆
Design Intentions
1. The warm-up activity engages students and activates their prior knowledge about activities they enjoy.
2. The reading and exploring activity helps students understand different lifestyles and key vocabulary.
3. The analysis and discussion activity encourages critical thinking and practical suggestions for improvement.
4. The grammar practice activity reinforces the correct use of infinitives in various contexts.
5. The pair work activity promotes communication and reflection on personal goals and time management.
Homework Assignment
Task 1
1. Write a paragraph describing your own lifestyle, including your daily activities and hobbies.
2. Identify and underline the infinitives in your paragraph and label their functions (subject, object, predicative, attribute, adverbial, object complement).
3. Reflect on one aspect of your lifestyle that you would like to improve and write a plan to achieve this goal.
Task 2
1. Complete the blog entry with the correct form of the words in brackets:
I wake up at six o'clock every morning. It takes me less than 15 minutes to wash, get changed, have breakfast, and leave home. I'm always the first person to get to my class. The mornings are always very busy, and the afternoons are even busier! By around five o'clock, I usually find time to do my paperwork and preview the lessons. You may think that it is boring to do the same thing every day, but I like being busy. (Wang Qing, 16 years old)
Board Design
Positive Aspects
Negative Aspects
Joe
Joe
Uses technology efficiently
Spends too much time online
Engages in a variety of activities
May become an "Internet addict"
Balances schoolwork and leisure
Parents worry about online safety
Meets friends in person sometimes
May neglect real-life interactions
Li Ying
Li Ying
Sets clear goals for studies
May have a heavy workload
Attentive and proactive in class
Limited free time for relaxation
Actively participates in extracurricular activities
May feel stressed due to high expectations
Manages time effectively
May sacrifice leisure time for studies
Teaching Reflection
Advantages
The pair work activity promoted communication and reflection on personal goals and time management.
Areas for Improvement
A few students were hesitant to participate in the group discussions. Additional encouragement and support could help increase their engagement.
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