Unit 1 Back to School Reading 教案-2024-2025学年高中英语译林版（2020）必修第一册

UNIT 1 Back to school

Subject

English

Grade Level

Senior High School Grade 1

Total 6 periods

Textbook

Nelson English Senior High School Book 1

Lesson Type

Reading Class

Period 2

Textbook Analysis

Textbook Analysis
This lesson is from Unit 1 of the Nelson English Senior High School Book 1. The reading passage is a speech given by the principal, Mr. Xu, to new senior high school students on the first day of term. The speech emphasizes the importance of realizing one's potential through challenges, utilizing school resources, developing good study habits, and maintaining a positive attitude. It aims to inspire and motivate students to make the most of their senior high school experience.

Student Analysis
Students are transitioning from junior high school to senior high school, which can be both exciting and challenging. They have varying levels of English proficiency and may feel anxious about the new environment and higher academic expectations. Some students may already have a good grasp of the language, while others may need additional support. The teacher needs to provide clear guidance and encouragement to help all students engage with the material and build their confidence.

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the main ideas and supporting details in the principal's speech.
2. Understand the concept of potential and its significance in personal development.
3. Use context clues and vocabulary strategies to comprehend unfamiliar words and phrases.
4. Engage in group discussions and express their thoughts and opinions on the speech.

Key Points and Difficulties

Key Points
1. Identifying the main ideas and supporting details in the speech.
2. Understanding the concept of potential and its role in personal growth.
3. Using context clues to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Difficulties
1. Interpreting the deeper meaning behind the principal's motivational words.
2. Expressing personal opinions and ideas in English during group discussions.
3. Applying vocabulary strategies effectively to understand complex sentences.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods
Lecture, Group Discussion, Context Clues

Teaching Procedures

Teacher Activities

Student Activities

Warm up (5 minutes)

Introduction
(1) Introduce the topic of the lesson: "Today, we will read and discuss a speech given by the principal to new senior high school students."
(2) Ask students to think about the following questions: "How do you think senior high school will be different from junior high school? What do you think the principal will talk about in his speech?"
(3) Invite a few students to share their thoughts and write key points on the board.

1. Think about the warm up questions.
2. Share their thoughts with the class.
3. Listen to the teacher's feedback.

Reading Comprehension (20 minutes)

Guided Reading
(1) Distribute the handout with the speech transcript

1. Read the speech transcript silently.
2. Underline the topic sentences.
 

and ask students to read it silently.
(2) After a few minutes, ask students to underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.
(3) Discuss the topic sentences as a class and write them on the board.
(4) Ask the following questions to check comprehension:
Q1: What challenges will students face at senior high school?
Q2: What does the principal have confidence in?
Q3: What school resources are mentioned in the speech?
Q4: What positive attitude should students develop?
(5) Call on students to answer the questions and provide feedback.
(6) Summarize the main points of the speech and emphasize the importance of realizing one's potential.

3. Participate in the class discussion.
4. Answer the comprehension questions.

Vocabulary Practice (15 minutes)

Context Clues
(1) Highlight the following words in the speech: challenge, confidence, acquire, rise to, effort, responsible, balance, take advantage of.
(2) Ask students to use context clues to guess the meanings of these words.
(3) Provide definitions and examples for each word.
(4) Ask students to complete the passage in the

1. Identify and guess the meanings of the highlighted words.
2. Complete the passage in the textbook.
3. Share their sentences using the new vocabulary.