Unit 1 Period 3 Your Life Is What You Make It(课件) 英语北师大版必修第一册

该高中英语课件围绕“Your Life is What You Make it”主题，聚焦核心词汇（volunteer, unstable等）、-ed/-ing形容词用法及skimming阅读策略。课堂导入通过图片和词汇激活背景，Pre-reading引导预测文本内容，While-reading分层训练阅读技能，Post-reading深化主题讨论，构建从语言输入到意义输出的学习支架。 其亮点在于以张 Tian 志愿者故事为载体，融合语言能力（词汇与阅读策略训练）、思维品质（分析内心挣扎与情感变化）和文化意识（服务他人与自我价值认知）。通过情感历程分析、角色扮演讨论及分层任务设计，助力学生提升综合语言运用能力与批判性思维，教师可依托系统流程与评估工具高效开展教学。

Unit 1 Life Choices Period 3 Your Life is What You Make it 1.7.2013 Hello everyone, welcome to our English class. Today, we're going to dive into Unit 1, Lesson 3, titled "Your Life Is What You Make It." This lesson is not just about learning English; it's also about exploring important life choices and understanding the true meaning of self-worth. Let's get started. ‹#› Learning Objectives Master key words volunteer, certificate, unstable and the usage of -ed / -ing adjectives; master the reading strategy skimming. Sort out text information with the textbook table and finish all matching textbook exercises independently. Understand Zhang Tian’s inner struggles and realize that he is not born great but an ordinary person with hesitation. Recognize the significance of self-growth; understand that serving others represents a higher level of self-worth. 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› Contents 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While-reading 4. Post-reading 5. Summary 6. Assessment 7. Homework 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› 01. Lead in 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› dusty muddy challenging tough small classrooms / rooms unstable power and water supplies Model: It is ... for students to ... here because ... Lead in: Activate & Share Look at the photo on page 15. What do you think of the school? What would it be like to be a volunteer teacher there? Use the words and phrases to help you. For example: It is tough for students to study here because the rooms are small. 1.7.2013 Let's start with a pre-reading activity. Look at these two pictures of a village school. What words come to your mind? You can use the words on the screen to help you. Now, discuss with your partner: What do you think of this school? And more importantly, would you like to work as a volunteer teacher there? ‹#› 02. Pre-reading 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› Pre-reading The following is a featured report. Look at the title and photos. Predict what you will read in the report. A young man’s choice about his life... Zhang Tian teaches in a small village... Zhang Tian wants to be a teacher... 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› A fast, strategic reading technique to get thegist (general idea)of a text. It helps you preview content quickly and decide if a deeper read is needed, without analyzing every detail. Skill Builder Skill Builder skimming to Check Prediction What is Skimming? Look at the first and last paragraphs, but don't read every word. Pick out key words. Read the first sentence of each paragraph very quickly. 1.7.2013 To understand the text better, we'll use a reading strategy called 'skimming'. Skimming helps us get the main idea quickly. Remember these rules: focus on the title, photos, and the first sentence of each paragraph. Now, use this strategy to predict what our text will talk about. ‹#› 03. While-reading 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› Read and check your predictions. Answer the questions. What did Zhang Tian's parents want him to do? What did his friends do? Where did he work as a volunteer teacher? Why did he choose to go there? What did he decide to do after a year? “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” While-reading: Skimming 1.7.2013 Now, let's practice skimming. Read the passage quickly and answer these three questions. This will help you confirm your predictions and get the basic information about Zhang Tian's story. ‹#› What did Zhang Tian's parents want him to do? What did his friends do? While-reading: Skimming His parents want him to go to a big city and find a teaching job. His friends all left his hometown for work in Shanghai or Beijing. 1.7.2013 Now, let's practice skimming. Read the passage quickly and answer these three questions. This will help you confirm your predictions and get the basic information about Zhang Tian's story. ‹#› Where did he work as a volunteer teacher? Why did he choose to go there? While-reading: Skimming Guizhou Province. He wanted a new lifestyle and wasinspired by teachers he met. 1.7.2013 Now, let's practice skimming. Read the passage quickly and answer these three questions. This will help you confirm your predictions and get the basic information about Zhang Tian's story. ‹#› What did he decide to do after a year? While-reading: Skimming To stay for another year. 1.7.2013 Now, let's practice skimming. Read the passage quickly and answer these three questions. This will help you confirm your predictions and get the basic information about Zhang Tian's story. ‹#› Read the text carefully and fill in the form with key details from the passage. Reasons to be a volunteer • Follow his heart and personal passion • Make a positive difference in children's lives • Step out of his comfort zone to challenge himself situations when he arrived • Small classrooms and dusty playgrounds • Unstable electricity and water supplies • Very basic and simple living conditions changes he made • Taught new subjects: English, Art & P.E. • Built a village library with friends' help • Helped villagers sell products online While-reading: Careful Reading 1.7.2013 Now that we have the main idea, let's read more carefully. Fill in this form with the details from the text. This will help us understand the challenges Zhang Tian faced and the changes he brought to the village. ‹#› While reading: The Inner Struggle The thought of leaving once flashed through his mind. Eager 01 Satisfied 04 Disappointed 02 Unsure 03 Zhang Tian's Emotional Journey 1.7.2013 Eager The living and working conditions were much tougher than he had expected, leading to frustration and a moment of doubt. 1. Why leave? 2. Why stay? While reading: The Inner Struggle The students' eagerness to learn and the villagers' sincere warmth made him feel needed and valued, giving him a sense of purpose. 1.7.2013 A hero is not always fearless. Let's look deeper into Zhang Tian's heart. This key sentence shows us his inner struggle. Let's trace his feelings from eager to satisfied. Discuss in groups: Why did he want to leave? And what made him stay? This helps us see that he is an ordinary person who made an extraordinary choice. ‹#› -ed Adjectives (Feelings) -ing Adjectives (Situations) Word Builder: -ed / -ing Adjectives Describeshow a person feels(subjective emotions and reactions). Describes the quality of a thing /situation. 💡 Example: He was disappointed with his test score because he studied ahard. 💡 Example: The movie was fascinating; it kept everyone on the edge of their seats. More words: bored, excited, interested, surprised, tired, amazed. More words: boring, exciting, interesting, surprising, tiring, amazing. 1.7.2013 Now let's look at a very important grammar point: the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives. Remember, -ed adjectives describe how a person feels, while -ing adjectives describe a situation or thing. Let's look at the examples and then practice with the exercises in your book. ‹#› 1 live up to 不辜负（期望） eg:He didn't want to live up to his parents' expectations of getting a safe office job. 2 deal with 处理；应对 eg:He had to learn to deal with the tough living conditions and language barrier. 3 be responsible for 对…… 负责 eg:As a village teacher, he is responsible for his students' education and well-being. 4 set up 建立；设立 eg:He helped to set up a small library for the village school using donated books. 5 follow one's heart 遵从本心 eg:Zhang Tian chose to follow his heart and become a volunteer teacher in a remote village, even though it meant leaving his comfortable city life. Key Phrases from the Text 1.7.2013 Here are some key phrases from the text. Understanding these phrases is crucial for a deeper comprehension. Let's go through their meanings and examples together. Try to make your own sentences with them after class. ‹#› 04. Post-reading 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› It signifies that we are the architects of our own paths. Our choices, actions, and mindset—not just external circumstances—define our future and shape our identities. Post-reading: Think and Share 1.What positive changes did Zhang Tian bring to the students and the village community? 2. What does the title “Your Life Is What You Make It” mean to you personally? He expanded the students' horizons with new knowledge and global insights, upgraded the school's learning facilities, and fostered local economic growth by connecting education with community development. Let's imagine you are in Zhang Tian's shoes. Step into his journey and reflect on your own choices, values, and the impact you can make. Basic Task (for all students) If you finished one year of volunteer teaching here, would you stay for another year? Explain your decision – consider personal growth, community needs, or new challenges you might face. Advanced Task (for top students) What small, meaningful actions can high school students take to realize their self-value? Explore ideas like community service, skill-sharing, or mentoring peers, and discuss how these build a sense of purpose. Post reading: Discuss and Share 1.7.2013 Let's connect the story to our own lives. Imagine you are Zhang Tian. What would you do? For our advanced students, let's think bigger: how can we, as high school students, find and realize our own self-value in our daily lives? ‹#› “Zhang Tian’s story beautifully illustrates this balance: growing for yourself, and then growing for others. It’s not an either/or— it’s a journey where one fuels the other.” — Finding meaning in both personal growth and collective good. A Balanced View on Self-Value Post reading: Discuss and Share 1.7.2013 Let's conclude our discussion with a balanced view. It's perfectly fine to focus on our own growth and enjoy our youth. But Zhang Tian's story teaches us that there's a higher level of self-value, which is achieved by helping others and making a difference. ‹#› How can teenagers live a valuable life? By setting goals, working hard, being kind to others, and contributing to our community. Post reading 1.7.2013 Here is a chain of questions to guide our thinking from the text to a broader perspective. Let's start with what Zhang Tian gained, then move to the core meaning of the title, and finally, apply it to our own lives as teenagers. ‹#› 05. Summary 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› Summary We learned key words, the usage of -ed/-ing adjectives and the reading skill skimming. We sorted out the text information and finished textbook matching exercises alone. We analyzed Zhang Tian’s inner struggles and knew he is just an ordinary person with worries. We realized the importance of self-growth, and serving others brings us higher self-worth. To sum up, we learned language skills and understood the balance between self-improvement and serving others. 1.7.2013 Let's quickly summarize what we've learned today. We followed Zhang Tian's emotional journey, identified the difficulties he faced and the changes he brought, and ultimately understood the theme of the story: Your life is what you make it. ‹#› 06. Assessment 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› Assessment Learning Objectives Score(1-5) 1.After learning, I am able to know and understand the true meaning of ‘you life is what you make it’. 2.After learning, I am able to master reading strategies, such as scanning, skimming for prediction, etc. 3.After learning, I am able to understand the significance of the balance: growing for yourself, and then growing for others. 5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能 07. Homework 1.7.2013 Before we start, let's look at our learning objectives for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to master some key vocabulary and grammar, learn a new reading strategy, and most importantly, understand the protagonist's inner journey and reflect on the theme of life choices and self-value. ‹#› 02. Advanced Task 01. Basic Task Homework Copy the new vocabulary, key phrases, and example sentences featuring-ed / -ing adjectivesinto your notebook carefully. Put yourself in Zhang Tian's shoes. Write a60-80 wordpassage answering: Would you choose to stay another year? What small, practical things would you do to improve the school or help the villagers? Keep chasing your dreams, and make every moment count. 1.7.2013 That's all for today's lesson. Thank you for your active participation. I hope Zhang Tian's story has inspired you to think about your own life choices. Remember, your life is what you make it. See you next time! ‹#› $