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Unit 2 Plant a Plant!
Lesson 9: Gardening with Mary
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Knowledge:
Extract program details (time, channel, content) and Mary’s gardening ideas from the text, aligning with High school entrance examination reading detail - extraction skills.
Master polysemous words (garden, plant, water, show, answer) as nouns and verbs (e.g., garden as “花园”/“园艺”; plant as “植物”/“种植”).
Understand the benefits of gardening (enjoyable hobby, fresh food/flowers).
Skills:
Complete High school entrance examination - style multiple - choice reading tasks by locating text evidence.
Use polysemous words accurately in sentences (e.g., “They like gardening; their garden has roses.”).
Write polite questions about gardening (applying question words: what, how, when), preparing for High school entrance examination letter - writing tasks.
Emotion:
Develop interest in gardening and hands - on activities, recognizing the value of nature - related hobbies.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points:
Reading Comprehension:
Identify program information: Saturday afternoons, ABS channel 53, grow all kinds of plants.
Judge Mary’s books from the text (e.g., Grow Your Own Food, Green Is My Favourite Colour).
Vocabulary & Grammar:
Differentiate polysemous words: garden (n. 花园;v. 园艺), plant (n. 植物;v. 种植), water (n. 水;v. 浇水).
Use gerunds after verbs (e.g., like gardening, enjoy working).
Difficulties:
Correctly using polysemous words in context (e.g., “Water the plant with water.”).
Constructing clear and polite gardening - related questions (e.g., “How can I grow roses successfully?”).
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through reading tasks, vocabulary practice, and question - writing activities.
Text - Analysis Approach: Unpack the text structure (program intro → gardening benefits → Mary’s works → rose special → interaction) to model High school entrance examination reading strategies.
Collaborative Learning: Pair work for question - writing, emphasizing peer feedback on word use and question clarity.
IV. Teaching Aids
Textbook, PPT (program poster, polysemous word animations, question - writing templates), worksheets (vocabulary practice, question prompts).
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Favorite TV Programs (5 mins)
Discuss THINK ABOUT IT:
Ask: “What’s your favourite TV program? Have you watched a gardening show?” (E.g., Cooking shows, sports; “No, but I’d like to try gardening.”)
Invite 3–4 students to share, writing keywords (TV program, gardening, hobby) on the board.
Lead - in to the Show:
Say: “Today we’ll meet Mary Green, a gardening expert. Let’s discover her TV show!”
Step 2: Pre - reading – Polysemous Words & Prediction (8 mins)
Teach Polysemous Words:
Use pictures and sentences to show word duality:
garden:
Noun: “There are roses in my garden.” (Show a garden image.)
Verb: “I garden every weekend.” (Show someone planting flowers.)
plant:
Noun: “A sunflower is a beautiful plant.” (Show a sunflower.)
Verb: “Plant seeds in spring.” (Show planting action.)
water:
Noun: “Drink more water.” (Show a glass of water.)
Verb: “Water the plants daily.” (Show watering action.)
Highlight: These words change meaning based on part of speech (noun/verb).
Predict the Show’s Content:
Ask: “What will Mary teach on her show? Planting flowers? Growing vegetables? Taking care of roses?” Let students guess and justify.
Step 3: Reading – Extract Program Details (12 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 1 (Multiple Choice):
Answers:
Saturday afternoons (Text: “Gardening with Mary” on Saturday afternoons).
all kinds of plants (Text: “show you the best way to grow all kinds of plants”).
difficult (Text: “Are roses difficult to grow? No! You just have to choose the right kinds...”).
Analysis: Guide students to find text evidence (e.g., time → “Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.”; content → “all kinds of plants”; rose difficulty → “difficult to grow?”).
Text Structure Mapping:
Organize the text into 5 parts:
Program Info: Time, channel, topic.
Gardening Benefits: Enjoyable, fresh food/flowers.
Mary’s Books: Titles like Grow Your Own Food.
Rose Special: Tips for growing roses.
Interaction: Website for questions.
Model High school entrance examination strategy: “Scan for specific information (time, names, adjectives).”
Step 4: Vocabulary Practice – Form & Use (10 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 3 (Word - Form Filling):
Answers:
planting (like + gerund), plants (noun, plural).
water (verb), water (noun).
answer (verb), answer (noun).
gardening (gerund), garden (noun).
showed (past - tense verb).
Grammar Focus:
Gerunds after like/enjoy (e.g., like gardening, enjoy working).
Past - tense of show (showed) for narrative context.
Sentence Creation:
Ask students to make sentences with polysemous words (e.g., “I water the plant with water every morning.”).
Step 5: Speaking & Writing – Ask Mary Gardening Questions (15 mins)
Task Introduction:
Provide a question - writing template:
“Dear Mary, I’m interested in gardening. I want to ask: 1. What ______ (flower/vegetable) is best to grow in ______ (season/place)? 2. How often should I ______ (water/fertilize) my ______ (plants/trees)? Thank you! [Your Name]”
Example: “Dear Mary, I want to grow roses. How can I choose the right kinds for my garden? Thanks!”
Pair Work:
Students discuss and write 2–3 questions, using question words (what, how, when, where) and target vocabulary.
Class Sharing:
Invite 2–3 pairs to share their questions. Feedback focuses on:
Correct word forms (e.g., water as verb, garden as noun).
Polite question structure (e.g., “Could you tell me...?”).
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap:
Program Details: Saturday afternoons, ABS 53, all - kinds - of - plants guidance.
Vocabulary: Polysemous words (garden, plant, water) and gerund use.
Core Message: “Gardening is enjoyable—learn and try it!”
Homework:
Writing: Polish the questions for Mary into a short letter (80 words), using 3+ target words.
Observation: Find a plant at home and write 3 sentences about how to care for it (e.g., “Water the plant every 3 days; keep it in the shade.”).
VI. Blackboard Design
Category
Content
Program Info
Time: Saturdays 2:00 p.m. Channel: ABS 53 Topic: Grow all kinds of plants
Polysemous Words
garden: n. 花园;v. 园艺 plant: n. 植物;v. 种植 water: n. 水;v. 浇水
Structure
Gerunds after like/enjoy (e.g., gardening, working) Question words: what, how, when
Core Message
“Gardening connects us with nature—start with small steps!”
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