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Unit 1 Spring Is Coming!
Lesson 5: Babysitting on a Spring Day
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Extract narrative details (characters, activities, reasons) from the story to answer questions and order diary paragraphs, aligning with High school entrance examination reading comprehension skills.
Master target phrases (thank... for, hold on, look like, fall off) and use them accurately in past - tense contexts, preparing for High school entrance examination vocabulary tasks.
Understand the emotional arc of babysitting (nervousness → tiredness → satisfaction) and analyze character interactions, supporting High school entrance examination - style thematic analysis of daily experiences.
Collaborate in pairs to share personal babysitting stories, enhancing High school entrance examination oral communication and narrative writing skills.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Story Details:
Who: Danny babysits cousin Debbie.
Activities: Climbing monkey bars, swinging, playing games, “Lie on the Grass.”
Reason for falling asleep: Exhausted from babysitting.
Phrase Usage:
Thank... for (gratitude), hold on (safety), look like (comparison), fall off (danger).
Difficulties
Using phrases in past - tense (e.g., thanked... for, fell off).
Ordering diary paragraphs logically (tracking time sequence and events).
Describing personal experiences with vivid details and target phrases.
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through story analysis (Q&A, diary ordering), phrase practice, and personal narrative sharing.
Narrative Arc Analysis: Unpacking Danny’s emotions and event sequence to model storytelling.
Collaborative Learning: Pair work for experience sharing, emphasizing peer feedback on detail and phrase use.
IV. Teaching Aids
CAI (story - scene slides, phrase - usage animations, diary - ordering cards).
Textbook, worksheets, and “Babysitting Experience Cards” (with prompts like “swing accident,” “fun game” for discussion).
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Spring Activities & Babysitting (5 mins)
Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions:
(1)What outdoor activities do you do in spring? (E.g., Swing, fly kites, have picnics.)
(2)Have you ever babysat? How did it feel? (E.g., Fun but tiring; worried about the kid.)
Share: Invite 3–4 students to share. Write down keywords: babysitting, spring, Debbie, Danny.
Step 2: Pre - reading – Phrases & Prediction (8 mins)
Phrase Introduction:
Teach phrases with past - tense examples:
Thank... for: “Danny thanked Brian for helping him.”
Hold on: “Debbie held on to the monkey bars.”
Look like: “The cloud looked like a rabbit.”
Fall off: “Debbie almost fell off the swing.”
Grammar Focus: Past - tense forms (thanked, held, looked, fell).
Prediction:
Ask: What problems will Danny face as a babysitter? How will he solve them?
Step 3: Reading – Story Detail Extraction (12 mins)
Answer Let’s Do It! 1:
Answers:
His cousin Debbie.
No, it’s his first time.
She climbs the monkey bars, swings, plays catch, soccer, basketball, and “Lie on the Grass.”
Because he is tired from babysitting all day.
Narrative Arc Analysis:
Emotions: Danny starts nervous (worried about Debbie’s safety) → ends tired but happy (successful babysitting).
Event Sequence: Monkey bars → swing → games → rest → sleep.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Diary Ordering (10 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 2:
Answers:
look like
Hold on
thank... for
fall off
Tense Check: Highlight past - tense usage in context (e.g., thanked).
Order Diary Paragraphs (Let’s Do It! 3):
Correct Sequence: 1 → 2 → 5 → 3 → 4 → 6 → 7 → 8
Guide: Use time clues (before the sun rose, after school, when the sun set) and event logic (babysitting steps: arrival → activities → bedtime).
Step 5: Speaking – Share Babysitting Stories (15 mins)
Task Introduction:
Template for Sharing:
I once babysat my [cousin/sibling]. At first, I was ______ (nervous/excited).
We ______ (swung on a swing/played games). I told them to ______ (hold on/don’t fall off).
I thanked ______ (my parent/the kid) for ______ (their cooperation/a fun day).
It felt like ______ (a tiring but happy experience).
Example: “I once babysat my sister. At first, I was nervous. We swung on a swing. I told her to hold on. I thanked her for being good. It felt like a tiring but happy day.”
Pair Work:
Students share stories using “Babysitting Experience Cards” for ideas. The teacher corrects phrase use.
Class Sharing:
Pairs present stories. Feedback focuses on:
Accurate phrase application.
Vivid details (activities, emotions).
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap story details, target phrases, and the rewarding nature of babysitting.
Homework:
(1)Write an 8 - sentence diary: “My Babysitting Day” (use 3 target phrases, describe emotions and activities).
(2)Interview a family member: “Did you babysit as a kid? What happened?” Summarize in 4 sentences.
VI. Blackboard Design
Story Overview:
Who
What
How
Danny
Babysits Debbie (first time)
Swings, games, gets tired
Target Phrases:
thank... for, hold on, look like, fall off (past - tense: thanked, held, looked, fell)
Emotional Arc:
Nervous → Tired → Happy
Core Message:
“Babysitting is tough but full of joy—share your stories!”
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