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Unit 10 Get ready for the Future
Lesson 58: Ms. Liu’s Speech
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Extract details from a speech (judge True/False, match paragraphs to main ideas) to practice High school entrance examination - style reading comprehension.
Master target vocabulary (term, speech, succeed, brave, helpful) and use them accurately in context, preparing for High school entrance examination vocabulary tasks.
Understand the thematic core of the speech (perseverance, bravery, gratitude for growth), supporting High school entrance examination - style analysis of persuasive texts.
Write a graduation speech integrating personal feelings, achievements, and gratitude, enhancing High school entrance examination writing and oral presentation skills.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Speech Structure Analysis:
Paragraph 1: Shared memories with students.
Paragraph 2: Encouragement to work hard for dreams.
Paragraph 3: Advice on bravery in the face of failure.
Paragraph 4: Wishes and congratulations.
Vocabulary & Phrases:
Nouns: term (学期), speech (演讲); Verbs: succeed (成功); Adjectives: brave (勇敢的), helpful (有帮助的).
Difficulties
Interpreting abstract concepts (e.g., “no such thing as true failure” as an opportunity).
Structuring a graduation speech (balancing reflection, gratitude, and future hopes).
Using persuasive language (echoing Ms. Liu’s tone of encouragement) in writing.
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through speech analysis (True/False, paragraph matching), vocabulary practice, and speech - writing tasks.
Rhetorical Analysis: Unpacking Ms. Liu’s use of anecdotes (classroom notes) and motivational language.
Collaborative Learning: Peer feedback on graduation speeches, emphasizing emotional resonance and structural clarity.
IV. Teaching Aids
CAI (speech - structure diagrams, vocabulary usage slides, graduation speech templates).
Textbook, worksheets, and “Speech Component Cards” (with elements like “memory,” “gratitude,” “future hope” for brainstorming).
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Junior High Reflections (5 mins)
Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions:
(1)How did you do in junior high school? Share a proud or challenging moment. (E.g., “I improved my math grades after extra practice.”)
(2)What’s your most unforgettable memory? (E.g., “Our class play, or a teacher’s encouragement.”)
Share: Invite 3–4 students to share. Write down keywords: junior high, memory, achievement, challenge.
Step 2: Pre - reading – Vocabulary & Prediction (8 mins)
Vocabulary Introduction:
Teach words with examples:
Term: “Next term, we’ll start senior high.”
Speech: “Ms. Liu gave a moving graduation speech.”
Succeed: “Work hard, and you will succeed.”
Brave: “Be brave when facing difficulties.”
Helpful: “Failure can be helpful if we learn from it.”
Prediction:
Ask: What will Ms. Liu talk about in her speech? Memories? Advice? Wishes?
Step 3: Reading – Speech Analysis (12 mins)
True/False Judgment (Let’s Do It! 1):
Answers:
F (It’s a graduation speech, not an English lesson).
T (Notes made her laugh/cry).
T (She spent two years with the students).
F (She says “no such thing as true failure”).
Paragraph - Main Idea Matching (Let’s Do It! 2):
Answers:
Paragraph 1: Ms. Liu shares great memories with students.
Paragraph 2: Ms. Liu encourages students to work hard for dreams.
Paragraph 3: Ms. Liu hopes students will be brave in the future.
Paragraph 4: Ms. Liu gives best wishes and congratulations.
Rhetorical Highlight:
Point out: Anecdotes (classroom notes) build emotional connection; phrases like “no true failure” inspire resilience.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice (10 mins)
Vocabulary Choice (Let’s Do It! 3):
Answers:
term (next term)
speech (formal speech)
succeed (achieve your dream = succeed)
brave (brought honor → brave)
helpful (failure can be helpful)
Sentence Expansion:
Practice: “Be brave when you fail, because failure is helpful. Work hard to succeed in your next term.”
Step 5: Writing – Graduation Speech Creation (15 mins)
Template Introduction:
Structure (using “Speech Component Cards”):
Introduction: Greeting + Gratitude (e.g., “Dear teachers and classmates,... Thank you for...”)
Body: Memories (unforgettable moments), Achievements (growth), Mistakes (lessons learned)
Conclusion: Future Hopes + Gratitude (e.g., “We’ll be brave... Thank you, teachers!”)
Example Sentence:
“Looking back, I’ll never forget the day we won the science fair. Though we made mistakes, they taught us to try again. Thank you, Ms. Liu, for teaching us bravery!”
Group Brainstorming:
Students discuss in groups, selecting 3 components (memory, achievement, gratitude) to include.
Independent Writing:
Students draft a 8 - sentence speech. The teacher circulates to assist with structure and emotion.
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap speech structure, target vocabulary, and Ms. Liu’s core messages (perseverance, bravery, gratitude).
Homework:
(1)Polish the graduation speech and practice delivering it with expression.
(2)Write a 3 - sentence reflection on “What ‘bravery’ means to me after Ms. Liu’s speech.”
VI. Blackboard Design
Ms. Liu’s Speech Structure:
Paragraph
Main Idea
1
Shared memories (class notes, emotions)
2
Encouragement: Work hard for dreams
3
Bravery in failure: No true failure
4
Wishes & congratulations
Target Vocabulary:
term, speech, succeed, brave, helpful
Core Message:
“Failure is an opportunity—be brave, work hard, and succeed!”
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