Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise Lesson 1 Living in a Community 教案-2024-2025学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第四册

Lesson 11 Conflict and Compromise First Reading Class Subject English Grade Level Grade 11, Elective 4 Total 4 periods Textbook NCEP Senior High School English Elective 4 Class Type Reading Class Period 1 Text Analysis Text Analysis This lesson focuses on two newspaper reports about neighborhood conflicts. The first report, "Drummer Hits the Road," describes a conflict caused by loud noise from a drummer named Ma Ming. The second report, "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many," details a conflict arising from water dripping from a neighbor's balcony. Both stories highlight the importance of mutual respect and compromise in community living. Student Analysis Students at this level have a basic understanding of English and are capable of reading and discussing complex texts. However, they may struggle with vocabulary and nuanced comprehension. The teacher should provide scaffolding to support their understanding and encourage active participation in discussions. Lesson Objectives 1. Understand the main ideas and details of the two newspaper reports. 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions presented in the reports. 3. Present personal perspectives on the issues raised in the reports. 4. Reflect on the importance of mutual respect and compromise in community living. Key Points and Difficulties Key Points 1. Understanding the main causes of the conflicts. 2. Identifying the actions taken by the community to resolve the conflicts. 3. Evaluating the effectiveness of the solutions presented. Difficulties 1. Interpreting the characters' motivations and feelings. 2. Analyzing the impact of the conflicts on the community. 3. Proposing alternative solutions to the conflicts. Teaching Methods and Preparation Teaching Methods Contextual Inquiry, Cooperative Learning, Discussion Materials Preparation Textbook,Handouts with questions and tasks Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities Warmup (5 minutes) Activate Prior Knowledge (1) Greet the students and introduce the topic of living in a community. (2) Ask students if they have ever experienced a neighborhood conflict. (3) Write down their responses on the board. (4) Lead a brief discussion on common causes of neighborhood conflicts. (5) Introduce the two newspaper reports: "Drummer Hits the Road" and "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many." (6) Explain that they will read and discuss these reports to understand the causes and resolutions of the conflicts. 1. Share personal experiences with neighborhood conflicts. 2. Participate in the discussion. 3. Listen to the introduction of the reports. Reading and Exploration (20 minutes) Read "Drummer Hits the Road" (1) Distribute copies of the report to the students. (2) Ask students to read the report individually and underline key points. (3) After reading, ask the following questions: Q1: Why did the neighbors complain about Ma Ming? Q2: What did the community council do? Why did they take action? Q3: Where is Ma Ming now? What is his attitude towards the conflict? Q4: What do you understand by the title "Drummer Hits the Road"? (4) Facilitate a class discussion to ensure understanding. (5) Write key points on the board. (6) Summarize the main ideas of the report. 1. Read the report individually and underline key points. 2. Answer the questions in writing. 3. Participate in the class discussion. 4. Take notes on key points. Group Discussion (15 minutes) Divide students into small groups (1) Assign roles: Ma Ming, one of Ma Ming's neighbors, community council member. (2) Instruct each group to discuss the following questions: Q1: What were the main causes of the conflict? Q2: How did the community council handle the situation? Q3: Do you think the solution was effective? Why or why not? (4) Provide handouts with guiding questions to support the discussion. (5) Circulate around the room to monitor and assist groups as needed. (6) Have each group present their findings to the class. 1. Form small groups and assign roles. 2. Discuss the guiding questions in groups. 3. Prepare a presentation of their findings. 4. Present to the class. Reading and Exploration (20 minutes) Read "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many" (1) Distribute copies of the report to the students. (2) Ask students to read the report individually and underline key points. (3) After reading, ask the following questions: Q1: Why did James McKay hit Keith Smith over the head? Q2: What actions did the community take to address the conflict? Q3: How did the conflict affect the community? Q4: What do you think of the title "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many"? (4) Facilitate a class discussion to ensure understanding. (5) Write key points on the board. (6) Summarize the main ideas of the report. 1. Read the report individually and underline key points. 2. Answer the questions in writing. 3. Participate in the class discussion. 4. Take notes on key points. Group Discussion (15 minutes) Divide students into small groups (1) Assign roles: James McKay, Laurene McKay, Keith Smith, community member. (2) Instruct each group to discuss the following questions: Q1: What were the main causes of the conflict? Q2: How did the community handle the situation? Q3: Do you think the solution was effective? Why or why not? (4) Provide handouts with guiding questions to support the discussion. (5) Circulate around the room to monitor and assist groups as needed. (6) Have each group present their findings to the class. 1. Form small groups and assign roles. 2. Discuss the guiding questions in groups. 3. Prepare a presentation of their findings. 4. Present to the class. Closure (5 minutes) Summarize the Key Points (1) Recap the main ideas and lessons learned from both reports. (2) Emphasize the importance of mutual respect and compromise in community living. (3) Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these principles in their own lives. (4) Assign homework: Write a short essay on how to prevent and resolve neighborhood conflicts. (5) Collect any remaining handouts and materials. (6) Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class. 1. Listen to the summary. 2. Reflect on the lessons learned. 3. Note down the homework assignment. Evaluation Tasks Q1: Why did the neighbors complain about Ma Ming? ☆☆☆ Q2: What did the community council do? Why did they take action? ☆☆☆ Q3: Where is Ma Ming now? What is his attitude towards the conflict? ☆☆☆ Q4: What do you understand by the title "Drummer Hits the Road"? ☆☆☆ Q5: Why did James McKay hit Keith Smith over the head? ☆☆☆ Q6: What actions did the community take to address the conflict? ☆☆☆ Q7: How did the conflict affect the community? ☆☆☆ Q8: What do you think of the title "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many"? ☆☆☆ Design Intentions The warmup activity activates students' prior knowledge and sets the stage for the lesson. Reading and exploring the reports helps students understand the context and details of the conflicts. Group discussions promote critical thinking and communication skills. The closure activity reinforces the key points and encourages reflection. The evaluation tasks assess students' comprehension and engagement with the material. Homework Design Write a Short Essay 1. Write a short essay (about 200 words) on how to prevent and resolve neighborhood conflicts. Use examples from the two reports to support your arguments. 2. Reflect on a personal experience with a neighborhood conflict and discuss how it was resolved. 3. Suggest alternative solutions to the conflicts described in the reports. 4. Submit the essay by the next class. Board Design Title: Conflict and Compromise 1. Warmup Questions: Have you ever experienced a neighborhood conflict? What do you think might cause conflicts between neighbors? 2. Key Points from "Drummer Hits the Road": Main causes: Loud noise, latenight parties, drumming Community action: Warning, eviction Result: Ma Ming moved out 3. Key Points from "Grandpa Arrested After One Shower Too Many": Main causes: Water dripping, fish tank cleaning Community action: Police involvement, promise to change behavior Result: James McKay arrested, community support 4. Reflection Questions: Importance of mutual respect and compromise Personal experiences and reflections Teaching Reflection Inadequacies 1. Some students struggled with the vocabulary and required additional support to fully understand the texts. 2. Time management during group discussions was challenging, and some groups needed more guidance to stay on track. 3. The pace of the lesson was too fast for some students, leading to incomplete notes and understanding. 4. The homework assignment was too lengthy for some students, causing stress and anxiety. 5. The evaluation tasks could have been more varied to cater to different learning styles. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$