Unit 1 Life Choices Lesson 3 Your Life Is What You Make It Reading Reading -2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）必修第一册

Lesson 3: Your Life Is What You Make It - First Reading Class Subject English Grade Level Senior High School Grade 1 Total Classes Textbook New BNU Edition Senior High School English Compulsory 1 Class Type Reading Class Class No. Text Analysis Text Analysis This lesson focuses on the story of Zhang Tian, a young graduate who chose to become a volunteer teacher in a remote village in Guizhou Province. The text highlights his motivations, the challenges he faced, and the positive changes he brought to the village and its people. The lesson aims to inspire students to reflect on their own life choices and the impact they can have on their communities. Student Analysis High school students at this level have a good grasp of basic English grammar and vocabulary. They are capable of understanding and discussing complex topics such as personal choices and social responsibility. However, they may need guidance in expressing their thoughts clearly and coherently in English. The lesson will provide opportunities for them to practice these skills through various activities. Class Objectives 1. Understand the main events and themes in Zhang Tian's story. 2. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing Zhang Tian's decisions and their impact. 3. Practice speaking and writing skills by discussing and summarizing the text. 4. Use -ed and -ing adjectives appropriately to describe situations and emotions. Teaching Focus and Difficulties Focus 1. Understanding the main events and themes in the text. 2. Analyzing the challenges and changes described in the story. 3. Using -ed and -ing adjectives correctly. Difficulties 1. Expressing personal reflections and opinions in English. 2. Identifying and using appropriate vocabulary to describe complex situations and emotions. 3. Summarizing the text accurately and concisely. Teaching Methods and Preparation Teaching Methods Contextual Inquiry, Cooperative Learning, Guided Discussion Materials Prepared Textbook, Projector, PPT, Whiteboard Teaching Process Teacher Activities Student Activities Warm-up (5 minutes) Show the photo on page 15 and ask questions: (1) Look at the photo on page 15. Q1:What do you think of the school? Q2: What would it be like to be a volunteer teacher there? (2) Use the words and phrases provided to help you describe the school and the environment. Group Discussion: (1) Ask each group to discuss and list the challenges and benefits of being a volunteer teacher in a remote area. (2) Have each group present their ideas to the class. 1. Observe the photo and describe the school and environment. 2. Share initial thoughts and impressions with the class. 3. Participate in group discussions and list challenges and benefits. 4. Present group ideas to the class. Reading and Exploring (15 minutes) Skimming to Check Predictions: (1) Show the title and photos of the featured report and ask students to predict what they will read in the report. (2) Instruct students to skim the text quickly to get a general idea of its content. (3) Ask specific questions to guide deeper understanding: Q1: What did Zhang Tian's parents want him to do? Q2: What did his friends do? Q3: Where did he work as a volunteer teacher? Q4: Why did he choose to go there? Q5: What did he decide to do after a year? (8) Have students read the text carefully and answer the questions. Comprehension Questions: (1) Read the report again and complete the information table on page 15. (2) Discuss the reasons why Zhang Tian became a volunteer teacher. (3) Describe the situations when he arrived at the village school and list the changes he made to the school and the village. (4) Summarize the main events and themes of the story. 1. Predict the content of the report based on the title and photos. 2. Skim the text and check predictions. 3. Answer the comprehension questions individually. 4. Complete the information table and discuss the main events and themes. Language Focus (20 minutes) -ed and -ing Adjectives: (1) Introduce the concept of -ed and -ing adjectives. (2) Show the Word Builder on page 16 and complete it together. (3) Use the completed adjectives to fill in the blanks in the sentences: Q1: After a long day, Zhang Tian finally got back to his small room, feeling _________. (tired) Q2: He imagined all sorts of _________ things about living and teaching in a village. (exciting) Q3: It is not _________ that PE is the kids' favorite subject! (surprising) Q4: Their school lives are now more attractive and _________. (interesting) Q5: Zhang Tian is planning to organize the first-ever school concert! Everyone is very _________. (excited) Q6: What made him feel _________ was that his students were able to read, speak, and write in English. (satisfied) (4) Discuss the differences between -ed and -ing adjectives: -ed adjectives describe people's feelings (e.g., tired, surprised, interested). -ing adjectives describe situations, people, or things (e.g., tiring, surprising, interesting). (5) Provide examples and have students identify the correct type of adjective in context. (6) Practice using -ed and -ing adjectives in sentences. 1. Complete the Word Builder and fill in the blanks in the sentences. 2. Identify the correct type of adjective in context. 3. Practice using -ed and -ing adjectives in sentences. 4. Share sentences and receive feedback. Reflection and Sharing (5 minutes) Group Work: (1) Assign roles: Zhang Tian, Zhang Tian's students, and a villager. (2) Have each group member prepare to talk about Zhang Tian's experience or what they know about him. (3) Conduct a mock talk show where each group member shares their perspective. (4) Encourage students to ask questions and engage in a lively discussion. (5) Provide feedback and highlight the importance of empathy and understanding. 1. Prepare to talk about Zhang Tian's experience or what they know about him. 2. Participate in the mock talk show and share perspectives. 3. Engage in a lively discussion and ask questions. 4. Reflect on personal values and future aspirations. Evaluation Tasks 1. Active participation: ☆☆☆ 2. Accuracy: ☆☆☆ 3. Clear and coherent expression: ☆☆☆ Design Intentions 1. The warm-up activity helps activate prior knowledge and set the stage for the lesson. 2. The reading and exploring section develops critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. 3. The language focus section enhances vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. Homework Assignment Task 1 1. Write a short paragraph (100-150 words) reflecting on Zhang Tian's life choices and the impact he had on the village. Consider the challenges he faced and the changes he made. 2. Use at least five -ed and -ing adjectives in your paragraph. Task 2 1. Find a news article or story about someone who made a significant impact in their community. 2. Summarize the article and explain why you admire the person's actions. Board Design Title: Your Life Is What You Make It Key Words and Phrases: dusty, muddy, challenging, tough, small classrooms, unstable power and water supplies Challenges: Small school, dusty and muddy playground, unstable utilities, limited resources Changes: Introduced music, art, and PE, organized school concert, contacted charity organizations, helped sell local products online -ed and -ing Adjectives: tired, tiring, excited, exciting, surprised, surprising, interested, interesting, satisfied, satisfying Teaching Reflection Advantages 1. The group discussion and mock talk show promoted active participation and critical thinking. 2. The language focus section successfully enhanced students' understanding and use of -ed and -ing adjectives. Areas for Improvement Time management could be managed to ensure all activities are completed within the allocated time. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$