内容正文:
Language and communication
第七课时
Unit 2
Project
初中英语沪教版(五四制)七年级下册
Learning objectives
通过本课时的学习,学生能够:
1. 运用核心语言进行任务讨论、信息草拟和计划展示;
2. 通过小组活动,学会分工合作,共同完成设计沟通计划;
3. 预想沟通中可能出现的问题,并制定解决方案;
4. 学会灵活调整沟通策略,提升实际交流沟通的效果。
重点
重点
Look and say
Think about the topic and discuss with your partners.
What is a talent show?
It is an event where people perform various skills.
singing
play instruments
crosstalk
magic show
dancing
...
Look and say
Think about the topic and discuss with your partners.
What do we need to prepare for a talent show?
a fixed time
a set place
invite audience
costumes
music/videos
stage design
make a poster
lighting design
awards or prizes
communication plans
Know your project
The school talent show is coming. Your class is in charge of it.
Each group has a specific task, and you will have to communicate with others and finish your task.
Think and design the plan with your groups.
负责;主管
Designing a communication plan
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 1
Plan
Discuss in groups, then make a list of your tasks.
Design a poster.
Invite parents.
Choose a place.
Buy awards or gifts.
...
talent show
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 1
Plan
Discuss in groups, then make a list of your audience.
Teachers
Students
Parents
Headmaster
...
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 2
Brainstorm
In groups, choose your ways of communication.
WeChat message
face-to-face talks
notice board
phone calls
video calls
...
What events?
When?
e-mails
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 2
Brainstorm
What events?
When?
Invite parents
One week
before the show
Which communication way & Why?
WeChat messages or e-mails.
Allow parents to schedule their time.
Choose a place
One month before the show
Face-to-face talks or e-mails.
Ask the headmaster and plan in advance.
In groups, choose your ways of communication.
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 2
Brainstorm
In groups, choose and draft messages.
Dear parents,
The school talent show will be held on March 20th, at 2:00 P.M. We sincerely invite you to join and enjoy the performances! Please reply by March 15th to confirm your attendance!
Dear Headmaster,
Our school talent show is in a month.With around 200 people expected, we need a place with good lighting and sound. Could you spare time to help us pick the right location?
Thanks.
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 3
Identify problems
Problems:
1. Group members can’t agree on the poster design style.
1. Present design ideas and then vote to decide the final style.
Solution plans:
2. Forget to mention key information when inviting parents.
2. Prepare a basic program list and put it in the invitation to parents.
Think about the problems you might have in communication and prepare solution plans.
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 3
Identify problems
Problems:
1. Unable to book the ideal place because of poor communication.
1. Clearly state the requirements, and confirm the booking in writing.
Solution plans:
2. Fail to buy enough awards or gifts for the talent show performers.
2. List talent show performers and their gifts/awards early, then check twice.
Think about the problems you might have in communication and prepare solution plans.
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 4
Practice
Design your communication plan and present it to the whole class.
Communication Plan
Goals: ___________________________
Audience: _________________
Key messages: _____________________
Ways: ______________________
Possible problems: _______________________________________________
Solutions: _______________________________________________________
Students
Video calls, phone calls
Design a poster of the talent show
The group fail to agree on the poster design style.
Decide the poster style
Have a group meeting to discuss, then vote to decide the style.
Sample
Design a plan
How to design a communication plan?
Step 4
Practice
Design your communication plan and present it to the whole class.
Communication Plan
Goals: ___________________________
Audience: _________________
Key messages: _____________________
Ways: ______________________
Possible problems: _______________________________________________
Solutions: _______________________________________________________
Parents
WeChat messages, e-mails
Invite parents to the talent show
Forget to inform them the place of the talent show.
It will be held in Stadium
Send parents a message or an e-mail immediately with the place details.
Sample
Think and talk
Work in groups. Make comments on your classmates’ communication plan.
Your communication plan is extremely well-organized.
The choice of communication ways, such as using e-mails for teachers and social media for students, is very practical.
Your goals in your plan are clear. But for solving possible problems, be more detailed. For example, if parents don’t reply to the invitation, you can call or text them.
Think and talk
Work in groups. Make comments on your classmates’ communication plan.
Using WeChat messages and e-mails as communication ways is a good choice. However, people may not check their e-mails regularly. You could also think about more ways.
You did an excellent job in making the plan. But you could do things better. For example, double-check the list before sending messages to make sure everyone is informed.
Make an evaluation
How many stars can you get?
1. Did you carefully consider communication problems?
2. Did you come up with practical solution plans?
3. Did you successfully design a communication plan?
4. Did you clearly present your plan to the whole class?
5. Did you work well with your group members?
Evaluate your performances in designing a communication plan.
Let’s enjoy
Summary
effectively communicate with different audiences.
design a communication plan.
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After learning this lesson,
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think about possible communication problems and come up with solution plans.
Homework
1. Design a communication plan for the school events, like the sports meet. Present it next class.
2. Exchange and evaluate your classmates’ communication plans in groups, and write a short summary.
Bye-bye!
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