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Unit 14 I remember meeting all of you in Grade 7.-Section A-Grammar Focus-4b
【教学目标】
Use present perfect tense to describe past experiences related to school life, e.g., "I have learned to play the piano in music class."
Express emotions about past memories with phrases like "remember doing sth." and "forget to do sth."
Connect personal experiences to grammatical structures through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
【教学重难点】
Distinguish between "remember doing sth." (recall past actions) and "remember to do sth." (remember future tasks).
Master the correct usage of present perfect tense with time markers like "for/since" and non-continuous verbs (e.g., meet, leave).
Apply grammar in contexts to share meaningful school memories coherently.
【教学过程】
Warm-up
Good morning, class! How are you today? As we all know, we are in Grade 9 now, and soon we will graduate from junior high school. These three years have been full of wonderful memories, right? Now, let's take a moment to think about some of the things we remember doing during these years. Who would like to share one memory with the class?
(Several students raise their hands and share their memories, such as winning a sports game, going on a school trip, or making good friends.)
Review of Tenses in Grammar Focus
General Introduction
Well done, everyone! Now, open your textbooks to Grammar Focus on page (corresponding page number). You can see there are many sentences here, and they are all about our experiences and future plans. These sentences use different tenses that we have learned. Today, we are going to review and further understand these tenses.
The Simple Past Tense
First, look at this sentence: “I remember meeting all of you in Grade 7.” Can you tell me which tense this is? Yes, it's the simple past tense. Who can tell me how we form the simple past tense?
(Call on a student)
That's right! For most verbs, we just add “-ed” to the base form. But there are also many irregular verbs. For example, “meet” becomes “met” in the past tense. Can you think of some other irregular verbs and their past forms?
(Students give examples like “go - went”, “do - did”, “see - saw”, etc.)
Very good. Now, let's make some more sentences using the simple past tense to describe our junior high school life. I'll give you an example: “I joined the art club in Grade 8.” Your turn.
(Students make sentences, and the teacher walks around the classroom, listening and giving guidance)
The Present Perfect Tense
Next, look at this sentence: “This year, with Mr. Trent's help, my English level has been improving.” This is the present perfect tense. The structure of the present perfect tense is “have/has + past participle”. Do you know when we use the present perfect tense?
(Explain the usage: to talk about an action or situation that started in the past and continues to the present, or an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past but has a connection to the present)
Let's practice. I'll give you some situations, and you make sentences using the present perfect tense. Situation 1: You started learning English three years ago and you are still learning it.
(Call on a student)
Great! “I have learned English for three years.” Now, situation 2: You have read an interesting book, and you want to tell your classmates about it.
(Another student makes a sentence)
The Simple Future Tense
Now, look at this sentence: “When I get to senior high, I will join the school swim team.” This is the simple future tense. We use “will + verb 原形” to express future actions. Sometimes, we can also use “be going to + verb 原形” to talk about future plans. What's the difference between them?
(Briefly explain the difference: “will” is often used for spontaneous decisions or predictions, while “be going to” is used for plans that have been made in advance)
Let's practice. Suppose you are going to graduate from junior high school. What are your plans for senior high school? Use the simple future tense to tell us.
(Students share their plans, like “I will study harder in senior high school.” “I am going to join a music club.”)
The Present Continuous Tense
Although it's not directly shown in these sentences, we also need to review the present continuous tense. The structure is “be + verb - ing”. For example, “We are studying English now.” Can you tell me some situations where we use the present continuous tense?
(Students answer, such as talking about actions happening at the moment, or future arrangements)
Now, make some sentences using the present continuous tense to describe what you are doing or what your classmates are doing in the classroom right now.
(Students make sentences)
“used to” Structure
Look at this sentence: “I used to be nervous about tests all the time.” The “used to” structure is used to talk about past habits or states that no longer exist. The structure is “used to + verb 原形”. For example, “I used to play basketball every weekend, but now I don't have time.” Can you make some sentences using “used to”?
(Students make sentences)
Activity 4b
Task Explanation
Now, let's move on to Activity 4b. Look at the pictures and the sentences in your textbooks. Your task is to complete the sentences using the correct forms of the verbs given. First, read the sentences carefully and think about which tense should be used according to the context.
For example, in the first sentence, “I remember ______ (meet) all of you in Grade 7.” We should use “meeting” because “remember doing sth.” means to remember something that has already happened.
Students' Work
Now, start working on the sentences. You can work by yourself first, and then discuss with your partners to check your answers. I will walk around and help you if you have any questions.
(Students work on the task, and the teacher provides assistance)
Answers Checking
OK, let's check the answers together. For the first sentence, as I said, it should be “meeting”. How about the second sentence: “This year, with Mr. Trent's help, my English level has been ______ (improve).”
(Call on a student)
Right, it's “improving” because the present perfect continuous tense “has been + verb - ing” is used here to show an action that started in the past and is still continuing.
Then, let's go through the rest of the sentences one by one.
(Check all the sentences, and if there are any mistakes or misunderstandings, explain them in detail)
Pair Work
Task Assignment
Good job, everyone! Now, let's do a pair work. I want you to make up a conversation with your partner. In the conversation, you need to use at least three different tenses we have reviewed today. You can talk about your junior high school memories, your current study situation, and your future plans. For example:
A: I remember winning the first prize in the English speech contest in Grade 8. (Simple past tense)
B: Wow, that's great! I have been working hard on my math recently, but I still find it a bit difficult. (Present perfect continuous tense)
A: Don't worry. I am going to help you with it. I think we can make a study plan together. (Simple future tense)
Students' Conversation
Now, start your conversations. Try to use as many different tenses as possible and make your conversation natural and interesting.
(Students have conversations, and the teacher walks around, listening and giving comments)
Presentation
OK, stop here. Which pair would like to come to the front and present your conversation to the class?
(Invite several pairs to present, and after each presentation, give some positive feedback and point out any grammar mistakes if there are any)
Writing Practice
Task Introduction
Very good! You all did a great job in the pair work. Now, let's do a writing practice. I want you to write a short passage about your junior high school life and your future plans. In your passage, you should also use different tenses. You can start like this: “My junior high school life is coming to an end. I have had many wonderful memories here...”
Remember to organize your ideas clearly and use correct grammar and spelling.
Students' Writing
Now, start writing. You can take about 10 minutes to finish your passage. If you need any help, you can raise your hand.
(Students write, and the teacher provides individual guidance)
Sharing and Feedback
OK, time's up. Who would like to share your passage with the class?
(Invite several students to read their passages aloud. After each student reads, let other students give some suggestions, such as whether the tenses are used correctly, if the passage is well - organized, etc. The teacher also gives comprehensive feedback)
Summary
Tense Review
Class, today we have reviewed several important tenses: the simple past tense, the present perfect tense, the simple future tense, the present continuous tense, and the “used to” structure. Can you briefly tell me the structures and main usages of these tenses?
(Call on students to summarize, and then the teacher makes a complete summary on the blackboard)
Importance of Tenses
Tenses are very important in English. They help us express when an action happens, whether it is in the past, present, or future. Using tenses correctly can make our communication more accurate and clear. So, remember to practice using different tenses in your daily English learning.
Homework
Written Homework
For homework, I want you to rewrite your passage according to the suggestions you got in class. Make sure all the tenses are used correctly and your passage is more perfect.
Oral Practice
Also, find an English - speaking partner (it can be your family member who knows English, or you can practice with your classmate on the phone) and have a conversation about your future dreams. Use different tenses in your conversation.
That's all for today's class. See you next time!
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