内容正文:
Wrapping up
Lesson 8
Project & Review
Sharing your story of growing pains
Unit 4 Changing and Growing
Lesson Objectives:
In this lesson, we will be able to:
1. Master words like review, robot, similar, manage, avoid, balance.
Understand expressions about growing pains and self-identity.
2. Skillfully use target words and sentence patterns to talk about
growing pains, complete review activities, and make conversations.
3. Analyze personal growing pains, cultivate the ability to express
emotions and seek solutions, and innovate in story creation and
reporting.
Activity 1
Pair work. Look at the pictures and talk about Meimei’s growing pains.
After Failing an Exam
Meimei falied her
math exam again.
Her mom was very
angry with her.
Meimei’s dad joined
them. They were
discussing Meimei’s
problems.
Meimei’s mom was
hugging her, and
her dad looked
very happy.
Activity 1
Talk about Meimei’s growing pains.
1. Problem: What was Meimei’s problem?
2. Solution: How did they solve the problem?
3. Result: What was the result?
She failed her math exam again.
Meimei’s dad joined them, and they discussed Meimei’s problems.
Meimei’s mom hugged her, and her dad looked very happy.
Activity 1
Talk about Meimei’s growing pains.
What Happened? (Key Events)
Problem 1. Meimei failed her ________ exam again.
2. Her mom was very ________ with her.
Solution 1. Her dad _________ them.
2. They ____________ Meimei's problems together.
Result 1. Her mom _________ her to show support.
2. Her dad looked very __________.
3. Meimei felt loved(被爱) and understood(被理解).
math
angry
joined
discussed
hugged
happy
Activity 2
Group work. Draw some pictures to tell a story about your growing pains. Give the story a proper title and share it with your group members.
Put your pictures here.
Activity 2
Example 1: The Pressure of Friendship (友谊的压力)
Making New Friends
Tom is standing alone in the school playground, watching other kids play basketball and chat.
Tom moved to a new school and was shy to make friends. He often felt lonely during breaks.
Tom joined a basketball game, and a classmate passed him the ball. They started talking about basketball.
And they discovered they both loved the same team.
Tom is sitting with a group of friends, laughing and eating lunch together.
Tom made several friends who shared his hobbies, and he no longer felt lonely at school.
Activity 1
Listen to the conversation and complete the table.
Xiao Ya's opinion Mom's opinion
I look ________ in my new dress. You look ________!
My friend Li Hong has beautiful
________ legs. Everyone is _________!
Be yourself and everyone will think
you are beautiful.
I will wear the dress at Xiaoxiao's ___________ party. You’re good at math and you are a
good runner. You are beautiful in your
_________ way.
fat
great
long
special
birthday
own
Activity 1
Listen again and fill in the blanks. Then listen and follow.
Xiao Ya: Mom, do I look ______ in my new dress? I’m going to wear it
to Xiaoxiao’s birthday party.
Mom: No. You look ________!
Xiao Ya: Really? My friend Li Hong has such beautiful long ________.
Mom: Beauty isn't about legs or faces. It's about confidence.
Everyone is special! Be __________ and everyone will think
you are beautiful.
Xiao Ya: But I don't think I am...
Mom: Look, you’re good at ________ and you are a good ________.
You are beautiful in your own way.
Xiao Ya: I get it, mom. I will wear this dress at Xiaoxiao’s birthday party.
Mom: Good for you.
fat
great
legs
yourself
math
runner
Activity 2
Read the letter and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in the box.
advice receive enjoy review do
Dear Lingling,
How is everything going in your school? I hope you _________
everything at your new school.
Well, I'm writing to ask you for some _________. I'm going to have an
exam soon, just as you _________ last year. However, I didn't spend much time ___________ my lessons, because I was really busy with my robot club. Now I know the exam is really important, but I am at a loss. What should I do? I hope I can ________ your letter soon.
__
Yours,
Qingyun
enjoy
advice
did
reviewing
recieve
Activity 3
Pair work. Look at the pictures and make conversations with was/were doing.
have an art lesson
have fun with friends
listen to music
do one's homework
A: Were you having an art lesson
from 3 p.m to 5 p.m yesterday?
B: No, I was having it from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m.
ride bikes
Activity 3
Pair work. Look at the pictures and make conversations with was/were doing.
listen to music
A: ______ you _________ _____ music
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. yesterday?
B: No, I ______ __________ _____ it
from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Were listening to
was listening to
have fun with friends
A: ______ you _______ ______ with friends
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. yesterday?
B: No, I _____ ________ ______ ______
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Were having fun
was having fun with
Activity 3
Pair work. Look at the pictures and make conversations with was/were doing.
A: ______ you ________ bikes
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. yesterday?
B: No, I ______ ________ ________
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Were riding
was riding bikes
A: ______ you ________ _______ homework
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. yesterday?
B: No, I ______ ________ it
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Were doing your
was doing
ride bikes
do one's homework
Summary
过去进行时, 一般过去时, 现在进行时的区别
时态 含义 结构(肯定句) 时间状语
一般过去时 表示过去发生的动作或状态 S.+ was/ were + P.
S.+did +O. yesterday, last month,
in 1990...
现在进行时 表示说话时/现阶段正在进行的动作 S.+ am/is/was+doing sth. now, at the moment
...
过去进行时 表示过去某一时间/某一段时间正在进行的动作 S. + was/ were+ doing sth. at that time
at this time yesterday
...
Activity 4
Read the letter.
Dear Lingling,
I am glad to hear from you. I understand your problem of planning school life. When I was your age, I was experiencing similar challenges. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, make a study plan. Write down what you need to do each day and try to follow it. This will help you manage your time and avoid falling behind. Next, find time for fun. A good balance of studying and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have any problems, talk to your teachers or classmates. They are always ready to help you.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know if you need more advice!
Yours,
Emma
avoid doing sth. 避免做某事 fall behind 落后
be afraid to do sth. 害怕做某事 ask for help 求助
be ready to do sth. 准备好做某事
hear from sb. 收到...的来信
Activity 4
Read the letter and answer the questions.
Dear Lingling,
I am glad to hear from you. I understand your problem of planning school life. When I was your age, I was experiencing similar challenges. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, make a study plan. Write down what you need to do each day and try to follow it. This will help you manage your time and avoid falling behind. Next, find time for fun. A good balance of studying and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have any problems, talk to your teachers or classmates. They are always ready to help you.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know if you need more advice!
Yours,
Emma
1. How can Lingling make a good study plan?
She can write down what she needs to do every day and
try to follow it.
Activity 4
Read the letter and answer the questions.
Dear Lingling,
I am glad to hear from you. I understand your problem of planning school life. When I was your age, I was experiencing similar challenges. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, make a study plan. Write down what you need to do each day and try to follow it. This will help you manage your time and avoid falling behind. Next, find time for fun. A good balance of studying and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have any problems, talk to your teachers or classmates. They are always ready to help you.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know if you need more advice!
Yours,
Emma
2. Why does she need to find time for fun?
Because a good balance of study and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful.
Activity 4
Read the letter and answer the questions.
Dear Lingling,
I am glad to hear from you. I understand your problem of planning school life. When I was your age, I was experiencing similar challenges. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, make a study plan. Write down what you need to do each day and try to follow it. This will help you manage your time and avoid falling behind. Next, find time for fun. A good balance of studying and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have any problems, talk to your teachers or classmates. They are always ready to help you.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know if you need more advice!
Yours,
Emma
3. Who can she turn to when she has problems?
Her teachers or classmates.
Activity 4
Read the letter and answer the questions.
Dear Lingling,
I am glad to hear from you. I understand your problem of planning school life. When I was your age, I was experiencing similar challenges. Here are my suggestions for you.
First, make a study plan. Write down what you need to do each day and try to follow it. This will help you manage your time and avoid falling behind. Next, find time for fun. A good balance of studying and fun will make school life more exciting and colorful. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you have any problems, talk to your teachers or classmates. They are always ready to help you.
I hope these suggestions are helpful. Let me know if you need more advice!
Yours,
Emma
4. What suggestions do you have for Lingling?
Improving study efficiency and staying positive.
提高学习效率,保持积极心态。
任务:以自己的身份,就一个真实的或想象的成长烦恼,
给复习环节中出现的Emma写一封简短的信求助。
展示:老师匿名收集2-3封信,请全班同学口头给出建议。
Practice
“亲爱的Emma,我需要帮助!”
Self-assessment
Summary
We learn:
1. key words and phrases:Mastered words like review, robot, similar,
manage, avoid, balance. Learned phrases about growing pains, e.g.,
“communicate with”, “find a balance”.
2. key sentence patterns:Used patterns to talk about growing stories,
such as “... had a problem, then... solved it by... ”, and expressed opinions
with “You can... to deal with... ”.
We can:
practice past continuous tense in conversations. Improve reading and speaking skills through story creation, reporting, and role-playing.
Homework
1. 基础层:用过去进行时写5个句子,描述你自己的一次成长
烦恼。
2. 提高层:创作自己的成长烦恼故事,配上图片和句子,然后
和同伴分享。
3. 拓展层:给你的朋友写一封信,就如何管理压力或平衡生活
提出建议。信中至少使用4个本节课所学词汇。
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