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Section B How can we improve our memory?
( 3a~3c)
Unit 4 Our Memory
九年级上
目 录
Warming Up
2
Writing
3
Summary
4
Learning Objectives
1
At the end of the class, we are able to:
1. identify the memory challenge and solutions by reading Billy’s diary entry.
2. complete a table to organize the methods and conclusion from the text.
3. create a personal memory improvement plan by writing a diary entry about our own memory challenge.
Learning Objectives
Warming Up
Look and answer.
He felt nervous while he was giving a speech.
What’s his problem?
Have you ever faced a memory challenge while giving a speech?
3a Read Billy’s diary entry about his memory challenge. Then complete the table.
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech. I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts. Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech. I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline. Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first. Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections. I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next. This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself. Nobody knows my speech except me. If I do forget some words, I shouldn’t panic. Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
n.&v. /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
adv. /ˈfʊli/
Pre-writing
Challenge
Goal
Method 1.
2.
3.
Conclusion
Pay attention to the key words in each column.
Check your answer.
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech. I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts. Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech. I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline. Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first. Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections. I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next. This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself. Nobody knows my speech except me. If I do forget some words, I shouldn’t panic. Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
Challenge
Goal
giving a speech / memorizing a speech
to give a successful speech
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech. I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts. Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech. I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline. Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first. Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections. I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next. This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself. Nobody knows my speech except me. If I do forget some words, I shouldn’t panic. Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
Method 1.
2.
3.
create an outline, remember key words, form images, link them
divide into sections, practise one at a time
have confidence, don’t panic, continue with key words
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech. I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts. Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech. I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline. Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first. Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections. I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next. This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself. Nobody knows my speech except me. If I do forget some words, I shouldn’t panic. Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
Conclusion
speech was a great success
Friday, 20 November
In the past, I always felt stressed when I had to give a speech. I used to spend lots of time trying to memorize my speech, but I still forgot some parts. Last week, I decided to find out what the right way is to memorize a speech. I looked online and asked friends, and I found many useful methods.
I learnt how to create a speech outline. Instead of trying to remember every word of my speech, I remembered the key words first. Then I formed images of these key words in my mind, and linked them in order.
Another method is to divide the speech into short sections. I practised the first section until I could fully recall it. Then I moved on to the next. This helped me to find out which parts of the speech I needed to work on the most.
Finally, a friend told me that I should have confidence in myself. Nobody knows my speech except me. If I do forget some words, I shouldn’t panic. Just remember the key words and continue!
I followed all these great methods and my speech today was a great success!
Beginning
Body
Ending
Problem + looking for methods
Three memory methods
Success
How many parts can the article be divided into?
Three/3.
Divide your goal into smaller ones if it is difficult.
List three methods to improve your memory.
There is no one-size-fits-all method. Practise to find out what works best for you.
3b What is your biggest memory challenge? Use the table in 3a to create a plan to overcome the challenge. Here are some tips.
v. /dɪˈvaɪd/, divide sth into
adj. /ˌwʌn saɪz fɪts ˈɔːl/
Simple
answer 1.
My biggest memory challenge: remembering vocabulary words for English tests.
My plan to overcome the challenge:
Challenge remembering English vocabulary words
Goal to remember 20 new words every week
Method 1. use the memory palace technique – put each word in a different place in my bedroom
2. divide the words into small groups of 5, practise one group at a time
3. create a short story using all the words, review it before bed
Conclusion practise every day and reward myself when I reach my goal
Simple
answer 2.
My biggest memory challenge: remembering names of new classmates.
My plan to overcome the challenge:
Challenge remembering names of new classmates
Goal to remember 20 new names in one week
Method 1. repeat each name 3 times when I first hear it
2. link each name to an image or a famous person (e.g., Lily → flower)
3. write down names and draw a small picture next to each one
Conclusion review my notes every evening, don’t be afraid to ask again if I forget
3c Write a diary entry to start tracking your progress. Reward yourself for each small step forward. You are sure to get better!
写一篇日记,开始记录你的进步。每向前迈出一小步,就奖励自己一下。你一定会变得更好!
主题:记录自己克服记忆挑战的进步过程,并奖励自己。
文体:日记
人称:第一人称
时态:一般过去时为主
要点:① 记录自己的记忆挑战及进步;
② 写出自我奖励的方式;③ 表达积极心态
一阶 审好题 定方向
While-writing
二阶 列提纲 写句子
一、开头:日期 + 今天开始做什么 + 记忆挑战是什么
亮点表达:start tracking my progress(开始记录我的进步)
memory challenge(记忆挑战)
decide to try new methods(决定尝试新方法)
句子:
Today I started tracking my progress on my memory challenge.
My biggest memory challenge is remembering English words for tests.
I decided to try some new methods to improve my memory.
二、中间:尝试了什么方法 + 取得了什么进步 + 如何奖励自己
亮点表达:make good progress(取得良好进展)
divide... into small groups(把……分成小组)
practise one at a time(一次练习一个)
to reward myself(为了奖励自己)
句子:
I divided 20 words into small groups and practised one group at a time.
I made good progress today — I remembered 15 out of 20 words.
To reward myself, I watched one episode of my favourite cartoon.
三、结尾:表达信心 + 下一步计划
亮点表达:be sure to get better(一定会变得更好)
every small step forward(每一小步进步)
bring me closer to my goal(让我离目标更近)
句子:
I am sure I will get better if I keep practising every day.
Every small step forward brings me closer to my goal.
Tomorrow I will try to remember all 20 words.
三阶 成篇章 赏美文
开篇直接呼应题干 “start tracking my progress”,清晰交代写作目的
Monday, 7 April
Today I started tracking my progress on my memory challenge. My biggest problem is remembering English vocabulary words.
使用破折号引出具体数据,让“progress”变得可视化、可衡量;“out of” 是表达分数的地道用法,增强说服力和真实感
I tried two methods. First, I used the memory palace. I put five new words in different places in my bedroom. Then I divided 20 words into four small groups and practised one group at a time. I made good progress — I remembered 15 out of 20 words!
“step forward” 比喻进步;“brings me closer to” 用空间距离比喻目标达成,形象生动,升华主题,体现坚持和积极心态,完美呼应题干
To reward myself, I watched one episode of my favourite cartoon.
I am sure I will get better if I keep practising every day. Every small step forward brings me closer to my goal. Tomorrow I will try to remember all 20 words.
Checklist Point(s)
Content Clear memory challenge (1 point)
Confidence and future plan (4 point)
Specific structure (1 point)
Others (1 point)
Structure Beginning Body Ending (3 points)
Expressions Good expressions (2 points)
No mistakes (grammar, tense, spelling) (2 points)
Handwriting clean&tidy (1 point)
Check your partner’s article according to the checklist.
Post-writing
Writing: write a diary entry to start tracking your progress.
Summary
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