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Unit 2 School subjects
Lesson 3
四年级下册 人教精通版
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Hello, boys and girls! Welcome to our English class. Today, we will learn Unit 2, Lesson 3, which is about school subjects. Let's start our happy learning journey!
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Warm-up & Lead-in
What subjects do you have?
Chinese (语文)
Maths (数学)
English (英语)
Art (美术)
Music (音乐)
PE (体育)
Science (科学)
Let's Chant Together!
Q: What subjects do you like?
A: I like Chinese, it's fun!
A: I like Art, let's draw!
A: I like Music, let's sing!
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First, let's do a warm-up. What subjects do you have at school? Can you name some? Yes, we have Chinese, Maths, English, and so on. Now, let's chant together to get excited for our lesson!
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Today's Topic: Sofia's School Life in China
Sofia's Email
Sofia wrote an email to her friend Luna. What do you think she talked about?
Luna's Response
Luna is listening carefully. Let's guess the content of the email together!
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Today, we are going to meet a girl named Sofia. She wrote an email to her friend Luna. Do you want to know what she wrote about? Let's guess first! Maybe she talked about her school life in China.
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New Words & Phrases
Chinese
语文
Art
美术
Music
音乐
Poem
诗
Brush
毛笔
Flute
长笛
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Before we read the email, let's learn some new words and phrases. Read after me: Chinese, art, music, poem, brush, flute, because. These words will help us understand the email better.
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Read the Email (1)
Email Content
"Hi Luna, I'm writing to talk with you about my life in China. I'm in Grade 4 now."
This is the beginning of the email. Sofia is telling Luna about her life in China. She is in Grade 4.
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Now, let's read the first part of the email. "Hi Luna, I'm writing to talk with you about my life in China. I'm in Grade 4 now." This is how Sofia starts her email. She wants to talk about her life in China.
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Read the Email (2)
Email Content
"I like studying Chinese, art and music."
Sofia tells us her favorite subjects: Chinese, art, and music.
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What subjects does Sofia like? Let's read the next sentence: "I like studying Chinese, art and music." Oh, she likes three subjects: Chinese, art, and music.
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Read the Email (3)
Email Content
"I like Chinese because I can learn many beautiful poems."
Explanation
This is the reason why Sofia likes Chinese. She can learn many beautiful poems.
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Why does she like Chinese? Let's find out: "I like Chinese because I can learn many beautiful poems." The word 'because' tells us the reason. She likes Chinese because she can learn poems.
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Read the Email (4)
"I like art because I like writing Chinese characters with a brush."
Explanation:
This is the reason why Sofia likes art. She likes writing Chinese characters with a brush.
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What about art? Why does she like art? "I like art because I like writing Chinese characters with a brush." She likes writing with a brush. That's very interesting!
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Read the Email (5)
Sentence
"I like music because I can learn how to play the flute."
Explanation
This is the reason why Sofia likes music. She can learn how to play the flute.
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And music? Why does she like music? "I like music because I can learn how to play the flute." She can learn to play the flute. That's cool!
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Read the Email (6)
Email from Sofia
"My life in China is great! I hope you can come here someday. Love, Sofia"
Explanation
Sofia says her life in China is great and she hopes Luna can visit her.
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At the end of the email, Sofia says: "My life in China is great! I hope you can come here someday." She loves her life in China and wants her friend to come.
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Key Sentence: I like ... because ...
Pattern: I like + subject + because + reason.
I likeChinesebecause I can learn many beautiful poems.
I likeartbecause I like writing Chinese characters with a brush.
I likemusicbecause I can learn how to play the flute.
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The most important sentence pattern in this lesson is: "I like ... because ...". We use this to say what we like and why we like it. Let's look at the examples from the email.
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Practice Time (1)
Q: What subjects does Sofia like?
A: She likes Chinese, art and music.
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Let's do some practice. First question: What subjects does Sofia like? Can you find the answer in the email? Yes, she likes Chinese, art, and music.
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Practice Time (2)
Question
Why does Sofia like Chinese?
Answer
Because she can learn many beautiful poems.
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Second question: Why does Sofia like Chinese? The answer is in the email. Let's read it again. Because she can learn many beautiful poems.
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Practice Time (3)
Question:
Why does Sofia like art?
Answer:
Because she likes writing Chinese characters with a brush.
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Third question: Why does Sofia like art? Can you tell me? Because she likes writing Chinese characters with a brush.
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Practice Time (4)
Question:
Why does Sofia like music?
Answer:
Because she can learn how to play the flute.
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Fourth question: Why does Sofia like music? Let's check the email. Because she can learn how to play the flute.
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Phonics: /sp/ and /sk/
Pronunciation Rule 1: /sp/
Sound Change:/sp/ → /sb/
Examples:
speak /spiːk/
sport /spɔːrt/
spring /sprɪŋ/
Pronunciation Rule 2: /sk/
Sound Change:/sk/ → /sg/
Examples:
skate /skeɪt/
ski /skiː/
skirt /skɜːrt/
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Now, let's learn some phonics. When /s/ is followed by /p/ or /k/ at the beginning of a word, the /p/ sounds like /b/ and /k/ sounds like /g/. Let's practice with these words: speak, sport, skate, ski.
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Let's Chant
Chinese Class
What do you like doing?
I like reading poems.
Art Class
What do you like doing?
I like writing with a brush.
Music Class
What do you like doing?
I like playing the flute.
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Let's have fun with a chant! I'll say a line, and you repeat after me. Ready? What do you like doing in Chinese class?
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Group Work: Talk About Your Favorite Subject
Activity Task
In groups of four, talk about your favorite subject and why you like it.
Useful Sentence Patterns
My favorite subject is ...
I like it because ...
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Now it's your turn! Work in groups of four. Talk about your favorite subject and tell your classmates why you like it. Use the sentence pattern we learned today.
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Show Time
InvitationWhich group wants to share your ideas with the class?
EncouragementCome on! We are looking forward to your wonderful show.
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Time for show time! Which group would like to come to the front and share your favorite subjects with us? We are all ears!
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Fill in the Blanks (1)
Instruction: Choose the correct word from the box.
I like_________because I can learn many beautiful poems.
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Let's do some more exercises. Fill in the blank: I like ______ because I can learn many beautiful poems. What's the missing word? Yes, it's Chinese.
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Fill in the Blanks (2)
Choose the correct word from the box.
I like art because I like writing Chinese characters with a ________.
Answer: brush
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Next one: I like art because I like writing Chinese characters with a ______. The answer is brush.
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Fill in the Blanks (3)
Choose the correct word from the box.
I like music because I can learn how to play the ________.
flute
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Last one: I like music because I can learn how to play the ______. That's right, flute.
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True or False (1)
Statement: Sofia is in Grade 3 now.
Answer: False
Explanation: She is in Grade 4.
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Let's play true or false. First statement: Sofia is in Grade 3 now. Is this true or false? It's false. She is in Grade 4.
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True or False (2)
Statement: Sofia likes PE very much.
Answer: False
Explanation: She likes Chinese, art and music.
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Second statement: Sofia likes PE very much. Is this true? No, it's false. The email says she likes Chinese, art, and music.
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True or False (3)
Statement: Sofia's life in China is great.
Answer: True
Explanation: She says "My life in China is great!"
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Third statement: Sofia's life in China is great. This is true! She wrote this in her email.
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Writing Time
Task:Write a short passage about your favorite subject.
Writing Framework
I'm in Grade ___.
I like studying ___.
I like ___ because ___.
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Now, let's try some writing. Write a short passage about your favorite subject. You can use the sentences on the screen to help you.
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Writing Example
I'm in Grade 4.
I like studying English.
I like English because I can talk with my foreign teacher.
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Here is an example for you. You can see how to write about your favorite subject and the reason.
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Let's Check
Invitation
Who wants to share your writing with the class?
Encouragement
Your writing must be very good! Let's see your wonderful work.
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Have you finished your writing? Who would like to read your passage to the class? Let's check your wonderful work!
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Summary
Key Vocabulary
Subjects: Chinese, Art, Music
Objects: Poem, Brush, Flute
Conjunction: Because
Sentence Pattern
I like ... because ...
Example:
"I like music because it's relaxing."
Pronunciation
/sp/ → /sb/ (voicing)
/sk/ → /sg/ (voicing)
e.g., 'speak', 'school'
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Let's summarize what we learned today. We learned some new words, a key sentence pattern, and some phonics rules. Did you remember them all?
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Homework
Read Task
Read the email three times carefully.
Writing Task
Copy the new words and key sentences into your notebook.
Speaking Task
Talk about your favorite subject with your parents.
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Here is your homework for today. Please read the email, copy the words and sentences, and talk with your parents about your favorite subject.
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Thank You!
Thank you for listening! See you next time!
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Our class is over. Thank you for your hard work, boys and girls! See you next time!
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