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Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet? Section B(3a - Self Check)
Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Research and list facts about a known singer/writer, practicing information gathering (3a).
Write an article about the singer/writer using target phrases, improving descriptive writing (3b).
Complete self - check grammar tasks, reinforcing prepositions, verb tenses (past simple & present perfect), and personal experience listing (Self Check).
Teaching Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Organizing facts about a singer/writer into a structured article.
Correctly using prepositions and verb tenses in self - check tasks.
Difficulties
Writing a cohesive article with logical flow (3b).
Distinguishing between past simple and present perfect in context (Self Check 2).
Teaching Methods
Research & Fact - Listing
Descriptive Writing & Peer Review
Grammar Practice & Error Correction
Teaching Aids
Textbook, blackboard, multimedia
Teaching Procedure
I. Warm - up & Singer/Writer Talk (7 mins)
Daily Question
Ask students: “From 2e, what country music facts did you learn? Which singer (like Garth Brooks) interested you most? ”
Let 3 - 4 students share, e.g., “Garth Brooks sold 120 million records – amazing! I want to know more about him.”
Lead - in to 3a
Say: “Today we’ll research a singer/writer you know (3a), write an article about them (3b), and practice grammar (Self Check).”
II. 3a Activity – Fact - Listing About a Singer/Writer (12 mins)
Instruction
Show 3a questions (Who? When famous? First hit? Etc.). Tell students: “Choose a singer/writer (e.g., Taylor Swift, Mo Yan), list facts using these questions.”
Example: “Singer: Taylor Swift. First famous: 2006 with Tim McGraw. First hit: Love Story (2008). Sold 100+ million records... ”
Student Activity
Students work individually, listing facts. Walk around to help: “For writers, adapt questions – ‘first famous book’, etc.”
III. 3b Activity – Writing the Singer/Writer Article (15 mins)
Instruction
Show 3b phrases (e.g., “enjoyed success in”, “makes me feel... ”). Tell students: “Use 3a facts to write an article. Include emotional connections – why their work matters to you.”
Example: “Taylor Swift, a successful US singer, first became famous in 2006... Her song Love Story makes me feel romantic. I listen to it when... ”
Student Activity
Students write articles. Walk around to encourage: “Add a hook – ‘Have you heard of...? ’ to engage readers.”
Peer review: Swap articles, check for facts and flow.
IV. Self Check Activities – Grammar Practice (13 mins)
Self Check 1: Prepositions
Students fill in blanks:
· of
· down
· up
· about
· back
Explain: “Prepositions show relationships – ‘think of’, ‘put down’, etc.”
Self Check 2: Verb Tenses (Past Simple & Present Perfect)
Students complete sentences:
joined; have read
started; have learned
bought; hasn’t listened
have listened; sing
saw; hasn’t had
Highlight: “Past simple (joined, started) for past actions; present perfect (have read, have learned) for actions with connection to now.”
Self Check 3: Personal Experience Listing
Students list “done” and “not done” activities, then interview peers.
Example: “Done: science homework, watched Treasure Island movie. Not done: math project, called grandma.”
V. Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary
Recap key points:
3a: Researched singer/writer facts.
3b: Wrote descriptive articles.
Self Check: Practiced prepositions, verb tenses, and personal experiences.
Write on the board:
Key Grammar:
Past Simple (did) vs. Present Perfect (have/has done).
Homework
(1) Polish your 3b article and share with the class tomorrow.
(2) Write 3 sentences using past simple and present perfect correctly (e.g., “I studied (past) last night and have finished (present perfect) my essay.”).
Blackboard Design
Unit 8 Section B (3a - Self Check)
3a Fact List Example (Taylor Swift):
- Who: Taylor Swift
- First famous: 2006
- First hit: *Love Story* (2008)
- Records sold: 100+ million
Self Check 1 Answers:
1. of 2. down 3. up 4. about 5. back
Homework: Polish article; 3 mixed - tense sentences.
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