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Learning Plan: Unit 1 A New Start – Understanding Ideas
Target Level: Senior High School Grade 1
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Materials: Worksheet, highlighters, dictionary (optional)
Task 1: Pre-Reading Preparation
A. Diary Entry Prediction (5 mins)
Based on the checklist, predict what Meng Hao included in his diary:
1. Which 3 items from the tick list are most likely in the passage?
a) School subjects, timetable, facilities
b) Embarrassing moment, feelings, new friends
c) Campus, teachers, other
B. Vocabulary Preview (10 mins)
Match idioms/phrases with meanings:
1. Turn on one’s brain ( )
2. Butterflies in one’s stomach ( )
3. Make the most of ( )
4. Well begun, half done ( )
a. Utilize something fully
b. Successful start ensures success
c. Feel nervous
d. Start thinking actively
Task 2: Close Reading & Comprehension
A. Timeline Sorting (5 mins)
Sequence events (1-6):
( ) Meng Hao met a white-haired man.
( ) Students introduced themselves.
( ) Meng Hao arrived early.
( ) Mr. Meng gave advice.
( ) Meng Hao mixed up names.
( ) He explored campus photos.
B. True/False/Not Given (5 mins)
1. Meng Hao overslept on his first day.
2. The white-haired man comforted him.
3. Meng Hao collected insects as a hobby.
4. Mr. Meng criticized Meng Hao.
Task 3: Text Analysis
A. Emotion Tracker (10 mins)
Complete Meng Hao’s emotional journey: Event Feeling Evidence from Text Before school Eager "rushed out of the door" Meeting the man _________ "I’m wondering what life..." Teacher’s entrance _________ "surprised to see the same man" Self-introduction _________ "butterflies in my stomach" After Mr. Meng’s comment _________ "made me a lot more relaxed"
B. Inference Challenge (5 mins)
Why did Mr. Meng say "Nice to know we share the same name"?
a) To mock Meng Hao
b) To lighten the tension
c) To correct his pronunciation
Task 4: Language in Context
A. Collocation Builder (8 mins)
Fill blanks with phrases:
[ make an impression, under pressure, pay attention, step into ]
1. When teachers _________ the classroom, students stand up.
2. Exams put students _________.
3. Meng Hao didn’t _________ when Mr. Meng introduced himself.
B. Sentence Surgery (7 mins)
Correct errors in sentences from the text:
1. "I tried to turn on my brain but the engine just wouldn’t start."
→ Error: _______ → Correction: _______
2. "Something about my insect collection, perhaps?"
→ Implied meaning: He wanted to _______
Task 5: Critical Response
A. Saying Interpretation (5 mins)
"Well begun, half done" means:
a) Starting early saves time
b) Good preparation ensures success
c) First attempts define outcomes
Justify your choice in 1-2 sentences.
B. Personal Reflection (10 mins)
Compare Meng Hao’s experience with your own first day: Aspect Meng Hao You Feeling Nervous → relaxed _________ → _________
Memorable Event Name confusion _________
Teacher’s Role Supportive _________
Task 6: Writing Practice
A. Diary Entry Completion (12 mins)
Write Meng Hao’s diary entry (80-100 words) using:
• His emotions
• Key events
• Mr. Meng’s advice
B. Peer Editing Checklist (3 mins)
✓ Used past tense
✓ Included 3+ feelings
✓ Mentioned the saying
Task 7: Review & Assessment
A. Summary Cloze (8 mins)
Fill blanks (1 word each):
Meng Hao felt (1)_________ before school. He (2)_________ a man who became his English teacher. During introductions, everyone (3)_________ when he said his name. Mr. Meng advised staying (4)_________ and prepared.
B. Self-Rating (2 mins)
I can identify emotions in texts.
I understand idioms like "butterflies in stomach".
I can write a reflective diary.
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Answers
Task1:
A: b
B: 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
Task2: 3, 5, 1, 6, 4, 2
Task3:
A: Meeting the man: Curious/Uncertain
Teacher’s entrance: Surprised
Self-introduction: Nervous
After comment: Relieved
B: b
Task4
A: 1. step into, 2. under pressure, 3. pay attention
B: 1. Metaphorical error → "mental engine" implied
2. Share hobbies to impress others
Task5A: b
Task7:
1. eager, 2. met, 3. laughed, 4. calm
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