Unit 3 Smart Learning 课件-2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“Smart Learning”主题，通过“Look and add”活动引导学生勾选并补充学习技巧激活已有经验，后续结合分享益处、讨论困难、匹配学科方法、听力理解及对话创编等活动，构建从经验激活到实践应用的学习支架。 其亮点在于融合学习能力、思维品质与语言能力培养，如Activity 3通过匹配学科情境与方法卡引导学生分析推断适用策略提升思维品质，Activity 8让学生反思困难并提供建议锻炼语言表达与学习策略运用，采用任务型小组合作等方法，助学生掌握科学学习方法，教师可借结构化活动提升教学效率。

Unit 3 Smart Learning 第2课时 Section A 3a—3e 1 Activity 1: Look, talk and share Describe pictures related to English learning. 2 Activity 1: Look, talk and share Share your ideas for learning English. English is important, and I have some useful learning ways. First, I learn new words by reading English articles. I won’t memorize words alone. Second, I practice listening every day. I listen to English short talks after school. When I speak English, I stop worrying about making mistakes. Besides, I keep an English diary three times a week. It helps me use grammar correctly. I believe good ways will make my English better. 3 Activity 2: Read and complete Predict what learning methods Binbin will share in the podcast interview. learning English actively 4 Activity 2: Read and complete Read the podcast interview in 3a silently and complete two tasks. Ella: Hi, this is Ella’s podcast, Today’s guest is Binbin. He’s going to give us some ideas for learning English. Binbin: Hi, Ella. Thanks for having me! For learning English, I think first you need to become an active learner. Ella: What do you mean by that? Binbin: Well, because I want to speak English well, I practise English all the time. Ella: Oh, you must spend a lot of time studing! Binbin: Well, it doesn’t mean you have to study all the time. You need to spend time using the language. For example, I speak English with friends. I repeat the dialogues from the films I like. I read English books, and sometimes I write my diary in English. Ella: Wow! I guess you really enjoy learning. Binbin: Yes, it’s true! But you see, I started out at zero and came across problems. I mean, you just have to take things step by step. Start simple and build up. Ella: That’s so true. ①Underline all the English learning tips mentioned by Binbin. 5 Activity 2: Read and complete Read the podcast interview in 3a silently and complete two tasks. ②Answer the question: Why did Ella invite Binbin to her podcast? Because Binbin would give listeners some ideas for learning English. 6 Activity 3: Read and discuss Which of these active learning tips does Binbin follow? What about you? Evidence: He speaks English with friends, repeats film dialogues, reads English books and keeps English diaries. Evidence: He reads English books. Evidence: He repeats dialogues from the films he likes and he enjoys learning English. Evidence: He uses many personal ways to practise English. Evidence: He started from zero, met problems but learns step by step. 7 Activity 3: Read and discuss Summarize the core characteristics of an active learner. •spending time using the language •taking things step by step 8 Activity 4: Read, think and role-play Group discussion: Binbin says, “ Well, it doesn’t mean you have to study all the time.” How do you understand this sentence? Share your views based on your own learning experience. 9 A. Jenny practises what she learnt in maths class when going shopping. B. Frank takes evening classes to prepare for his HSK examination. C. Tony wrote a play based on his favourite history lesson. D. Cathy often puts off working on projects until the last day. Activity 4: Read, think and role-play Read the descriptions and decide who are active learners. 10 Activity 4: Read, think and role-play Work in pairs to role-play the conversation in 3a and vote for the best performance according to the evaluation form. 11 Activity 5: Make up a new conversation Work in pairs to make up a new conversation to share your active learning tips. Then role-play the conversation. Hello! Welcome to my podcast. Today we have a learning expert here. Could you share your active learning ways? Sure. First of all, you should be an active learner and use knowledge as much as you can. What do you do to practise what you learn? I talk with my classmates about what we’ve learned. I also watch related videos and take notes. But studying takes lots of time, right? It doesn’t mean you need to read textbooks all day. You should enjoy the learning process. When you meet difficulties, take things step by step. That’s wonderful advice. Thank you very much! 12 Activity 6: Discuss and share Discuss the ways for you to learn other school subjects actively. Effective active learning tips for school subjects •Try to use what you learn in daily life instead of only memorizing knowledge from books. •Discuss difficult problems with classmates. Explaining ideas to others helps you understand better. •Keep thinking and ask questions actively when you learn. Don’t wait for teachers to give all answers 13 Activity 6: Discuss and share Share discussion results with the class. We think these methods work well for all subjects. First, we should put knowledge into real use. Second, group discussion helps us solve problems. Third, we need to keep asking questions. We plan to try these active learning ways in our future study. 14 Activity 6: Discuss and share Will you try to use these methods in your other subjects? •Spend time using knowledge instead of only memorizing textbooks. •Discuss difficult problems and share ideas with classmates. •Take things step by step when facing difficulties. •Develop your own learning strategies. •Make learning enjoyable and combine it with hobbies. •Stay positive and never give up when meeting problems. •Think actively and raise questions in the learning process. •Practise what you have learned in daily life. 15 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short passage about “How to be an active learner”. (Required) 3. Make a survey about “Learning methods of other classmates” and share with the class the next class. (Optional) Homework 16 Thank you! 17 $Unit 3 Smart Learning 第1课时 Section A 1a—2d 1 Activity 1: Look and add Look at these learning tips. Tick the ones that you use. You can add more. take notes review key ideas test myself use learning apps or websites create mind maps use flashcards do research projects watch learning videos set learning goals work in groups or teams 2 Activity 1: Look and add Work in pairs to share your learning tips and how these tips have benefited you. Then add more learning tips by answering the following questions. •Do you have the same experience? •What other methods do you use? 3 Activity 2: Talk and share Talk about the situations that make it difficult for you to learn. •forgetting new words •test anxiety •slow reading… 4 Activity 2: Talk and share Work in groups and share your own or others’ learning experiences in similar situations. •read learning materials every day •ask teachers or classmates for help •recite important knowledge •regularly do exercise every day •keep a learning diary 5 Activity 3: Match and discuss Work in groups to match “method cards” with the appropriate “subject situation cards” and discuss the reasons. studying for a maths test preparing for a science project learning English vocabulary use flashcards work in groups or teams use learning apps or websites 6 Activity 3: Match and discuss Present your matching results and explain the reasons. studying for a maths test preparing for a science project learning English vocabulary use flashcards work in groups or teams use learning apps or websites I choose to use learning apps or websites when studying for a maths test. There are many exercises and video explanations online. They help me practise more and understand difficult problems clearly. 7 Activity 4: Listen, predict and match Observe the three pictures in 1b and answer the questions. •What subjects are the students talking about? •What learning tips might they be using? 8 Activity 4: Listen, predict and match Listen to the conversations and match them with the pictures. B C A 9 Activity 5: Listen and complete Listen again and complete the sentences. 1. Teng Fei says the best way to study maths is to ___________________. 2. The learning app will find your weak points and ___________________ to work on them. 3. Adam wonders if Fu Xing could help him with his ___________________. 4. Fu Xing takes notes a lot and tests herself on ___________________. 5. Ella wants to know Peter’s secret to ___________________. 6. By doing hands-on experiments, Peter finds that he can connect physics with something ___________. do maths problems give exercises history study the key points learning physics well in real life 10 Activity 5: Listen and complete Have a short discussion. Do you think the students’ methods are effective? Why or why not? 11 Activity 6: Listen, complete and choose Think about how you learn English. Tick the ways that are true for you. look up words in a dictionary keep a learning diary speak English with friends/classmates take part in class discussions read aloud to practise speaking repeat dialogues from English films 12 Activity 6: Listen, complete and choose Observe the mind map in 2b and predict the content of the conversation. 13 Activity 6: Listen, complete and choose Listen to the conversation and complete the mind map in 2b. What are some good ways to learn English? using flashcards note down word groups read 14 ______ A. Flashcards are easy to carry around for reviewing words. ______ B. It’s good to put words in groups when you learn them. ______ C. It’s important to speak English a lot outside class. ______ D. Reading is important for learning in general. ______ E. You should read books that suit your English level. ______ F. You will improve your reading speed if you know a lot of words. Activity 6: Listen, complete and choose Listen to the conversation again and choose the tips mentioned in the listening. 15 •I can’t read quickly. •I’m afraid of making mistakes. •I can’t remember new words. •I find it difficult to follow conversations. •I can’t use grammar rules correctly. •_________________________________ Activity 7: Make up a conversation Work in pairs to make up a conversation to talk about how you study the school subjects mentioned in 1b or 1c. 16 •I can’t read quickly. •I’m afraid of making mistakes. •I can’t remember new words. •I find it difficult to follow conversations. •I can’t use grammar rules correctly. •_________________________________ Activity 8: Select and reflect Choose 1-2 real difficulties you encounter in learning English from the list in 2d. Add your own personalized problems. I can’t read quickly./I’m afraid of making mistakes. 17 Activity 8: Select and reflect Share your learning difficulties with each other and provide at least two feasible suggestions for your partners. I have two learning problems. It’s difficult for me to memorize English new words, and I’m afraid to speak English in public. I’m sorry to hear that. Here are my suggestions. First, you can learn words by making word cards. Second, try to talk with your classmates in English as much as possible. 18 Activity 8: Select and reflect Vote for the best performance according to the evaluation form. 19 •Different learning tips for different subjects •Listened to conversations about how to study maths, physics and English •Practised talking about our own learning methods Activity 9: Summarize and think Review together and summarize the knowledge points we have learnt. Remember, finding the suitable way to learn and sharing ideas with others. 20 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Record the learning method you find most effective and explain why it works, using the vocabulary and sentence structures suggested in this lesson. (Required) 3. Write an article on the difficulties and methods in learning English. (Optional) Homework 21 Thank you! 22 null 126881.305 null 113400.805 null 75023.18 null 73664.68 $Unit 3 Smart Learning 综合实践课 Project: Carry out a survey on learning 1 1. Decide on the details of carrying out a survey on learning. 2. Talk about different learning methods. In groups, discuss the learning methods listed in 4a, rate each method from 1 to 10, and add 2-3 additional methods you consider important. Do not include your name. Step 1: Plan 2 1. Collect all the scores and create a data sheet. Then place them in a group folder. 2. Each group works together to work out an average score for each learning method based on the collected data. 3. Group members work together to prepare the presentation according to the plan in Step 1, including creating a bar chart to display the results. Step 2: Make 3 Step 3: Share 1. Each group takes tums to present their work to the class. The presentation should include the following aspects: ①Simple greetings and self-introduction. ②A brief introduction to the learning methods your group focused on in the survey. ③A display of your bar chart and a clear explanation of the key findings, such as which methods received the highest and lowest average scores. ④Your group’s practical suggestions on how to become a better learner, based on the survey results. 2. After each presentation, the class will have the opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. The presenting group should answer the questions and respond to the comments with gratitude. 4 1. Collect the suggestions from classmates and improve the presentation or the bar chart. 2. Evaluate each group member’s contributions. Step 4: Evaluate 5 Step 4: Evaluate 3. Vote for the best three presentations. 6 Step 5: Reflect 1. Self-assess 2. I still need to improve: 7 Thank you! 8 $Unit 3 Smart Learning 第4课时 Section B 1a—1e 1 Activity 1: Predict, discuss and share Complete the task in 1a and predict what advice the writer will give. How to Become a Successful Learner I guess that the writer will tell us good ways to study. I think the passage will talk about how to practice reading and listening. 2 Activity 1: Predict, discuss and share Share English expressions or proverbs related to learning methods that you have learnt outside class, and try to explain them in English. ① Practice makes perfect. Explanation: If you keep practicing every day, you will become better and better. ② It is never too old to learn. Explanation: We can keep learning new things at any age. ③ No pains, no gains. Explanation: You cannot get good results if you do not work hard. ④ Learning without thinking leads to confusion. Explanation: We must think while we learn, not just memorize things. 3 Activity 1: Predict, discuss and share Look at pictures related to “active learning” and think about what issues should be paid attention to during the learning process. •We need to ask questions when we do not understand. •We should take notes carefully in class. •We should review knowledge regularly instead of waiting until the exam. 4 Activity 1: Predict, discuss and share Share your own learning experiences and difficulties in small groups. I like learning English, but I have trouble remembering new words. I often try to read English articles to remember words. I hope I can find better ways. I find that reviewing lessons every evening helps me learn well. My biggest difficulty is speaking English. I am afraid of making mistakes when I talk in English. 5 Activity 2: Read, match and answer Read the text quickly and complete the two tasks. (1) Match each paragraph with its main idea in 1b. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 A. Learn from other students. B. Make learning a lifetime habit. C. Have a growth mindset towards learning. D. Practice makes perfect. E. Use learning materials wisely. F. Everyone has the ability to learn. 6 Activity 2: Read, match and answer Read the text quickly and complete the two tasks. (2) Answer the question: What is the first key to becoming a successful learner? The first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. 7 Activity 2: Read, match and answer Analyze the structure of the text according to the main idea of each paragraph. 8 1. What do many students not realize about learning? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 2. Why are mistakes good for learning? ________________________________________________________ 3. Why do we need a teacher or a coach? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Activity 2: Read, match and answer Read the text intensively and answer the questions. They do not realize that everyone has the ability to learn, and they have trouble learning. Because mistakes teach us how to improve. Because they can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and advice. 9 4. What is important to encourage learner growth? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ 5. Why do we need to think carefully about what and how we study? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Activity 2: Read, match and answer Read the text intensively and answer the questions. Learning together with other students. Students challenge each other to do better. Because there are many learning materials online, we need to choose wisely to learn wisely and efficiently. 10 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Read the text again and underline the sentences that reflect different learning strategies. Then work in groups to analyze the effect of each strategy on learning and how the passage argues for these ideas. •Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. This means, in part, believing in yourself. It also means setting goals, taking action, and meeting challenges. People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve. Learning strategy: Have a growth mindset. Effects: Build self-confidence, dare to face challenges, no longer fear mistakes and treat errors as chances for progress. 11 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Read the text again and underline the sentences that reflect different learning strategies. Then work ingroups to analyze the effect of each strategy on learning and how the passage argues for these ideas. •Research also shows that practice is important for learning. The more we practise, the better we learn. We learn best by practising new and difficult things. Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach. Learning strategy: Keep practising and turn to others for guidance actively Effects: Practise repeatedly to strengthen knowledge. Teachers or coaches offer proper methods, feedback and advice to avoid blind practice. 12 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Read the text again and underline the sentences that reflect different learning strategies. Then work ingroups to analyze the effect of each strategy on learning and how the passage argues for these ideas. •In addition, studies show that students learn more when they hang out with other students who are serious about study. First, by being together, students can easily learn from each other. Second, students are challenged to do better by each other. Learning strategy: Study with hard‑working peers. Effects: Learn from and encourage one another, pushing each other to become better. 13 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Read the text again and underline the sentences that reflect different learning strategies. Then work ingroups to analyze the effect of each strategy on learning and how the passage argues for these ideas. •Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life... walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip. Never lose heart. Learning strategy: Practise lifelong learning and keep a good state of mind. Effects: Keep learning in the long run, accept your own pace and never lose heart. 14 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Read the text again and underline the sentences that reflect different learning strategies. Then work ingroups to analyze the effect of each strategy on learning and how the passage argues for these ideas. •Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find... it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study. Learning strategy: Select high‑quality learning resources wisely. Effects: There are various online resources. We should choose materials sensibly for efficient learning. 15 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Summarize the core methods of becoming a successful learner based on the text and organize them into clear points. •Have a growth mindset Believe in yourself, set goals, take action and face challenges. Treat mistakes as chances to improve. •Practise regularly Practise new and difficult knowledge. Ask teachers or coaches for guidance when needed. •Study with hard-working classmates Learn from each other and push one another to make progress. •Choose proper and good learning materials Think wisely before deciding what to learn and how to learn. •Regard learning as part of daily life Follow your own learning speed, enjoy the learning journey and never lose heart. 16 Activity 3: Complete, analyze and retell Find clues from the text to complete the mind map. growth mindset goals action challenges chances for learning we practise, the better we learn new and difficult guidance from a teacher or a coach other students each other do better best learning materials choose wisely part of daily life your own speed the trip lose heart 17 Activity 4: Check and discuss Find the expressions in the text that describe learning attitudes and feelings. •have a growth mindset 拥有成长型思维 •believe in yourself 相信自己 •set goals 树立目标 •take action 付诸行动 •meet challenges 迎接挑战 •see mistakes as chances for learning 把错误看作学习的机会 •hang out with other students who are serious about study 和认真学习的同伴相处 •see learning as part of daily life 将学习看作日常生活的一部分 •walk at your own speed 按自己的节奏前行 •enjoy the learning trip 享受学习的旅程 •never lose heart 永不灰心 •find more joy in living a life with learning 在终身学习中收获更多快乐 18 Activity 4: Check and discuss Check the strategies you’ve already practised, based on the strategies in the text. ① Have a growth mindset ② Keep practising new and difficult things and get guidance from teachers ③ Study with hard-working classmates ④ Choose proper learning materials and make good use of resources ⑤ Regard learning as lifelong daily activity 19 Activity 4: Check and discuss Tick the ones that are true of you in 1e and discuss the questions: What do you think of yourself as a learner? How can you do better? I believe in myself. I set learning goals. I see mistakes as friends. I practise new and difficult things. I get help from a teacher or a coach. I see learning as part of daily life. I think carefully about what and how to study. 20 Discuss the question. •Which of these learning strategies works best for you? And why? Activity 5: Discuss, formulate and share I think that having a growth mindset helps me the most because it encourages me not to fear mistakes. Mistakes can show my weak points and push me to make progress. 21 Activity 5: Discuss, formulate and share Work in pairs and role-play a conversation between a student and a teacher discussing learning methods, and then vote for the best performance according to the evaluation form below. : Excuse me, teacher. I want to become a better learner. Could you share some advice with me? : Sure! First, I suggest that you develop a growth mindset. Don’t be afraid of mistakes. : I agree. I also wonder whether studying with hard-working classmates will help me. : Yes. I find that you can learn a lot from each other. Besides, remember that continuous practice matters a lot. : Thank you! I know what I should do from now on. 22 Activity 5: Discuss, formulate and share Work in pairs and role-play a conversation between a student and a teacher discussing learning methods, and then vote for the best performance according to the evaluation form below. 23 Activity 5: Discuss, formulate and share Think about how to apply the methods from the text to their own learning and formulate a personal learning improvement plan, including at least three specific actions and explaining the reasons. •Action: Every time I make mistakes in exercises, I will write them down and review them every weekend. •Reason: I believe that mistakes are valuable chances to find my weaknesses, which fits the growth mindset. •Action: I will discuss difficult problems with classmates who take study seriously twice a week. Reason: I find that we can learn new ideas from each other and push one another to do better. •Action: I spend 30 minutes every day practising difficult knowledge instead of only reviewing easy content. Reason: The article tells us that we learn best by practising new and difficult things. •Action: I choose useful online learning resources carefully to help my study. Reason: I think that good learning materials can make my study more efficient. 24 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Use the phrase “lifelong learning”to describe your plans and feelings about future learning. (Required) 3. Write an encouraging letter in English to a classmate who has difficulties in learning, including at least two learning strategies and one way to maintain a positive mindset. (Optional) Homework 25 Thank you! 26 $Unit 3 Smart Learning 第5课时 Section B 2a—3d 1 Activity 1: Complete and classify Find the hidden words in the wordsearch to complete the expressions on the right. rammar eneral ctive iary peed roject 2 Activity 1: Complete and classify Complete the task in 2a. Then classify the phrases into the following categories. learning strategies: ________________________________________ learning habits: ___________________________________________ learning outcomes: _________________________________________ read aloud; discover general rules; do a research project follow grammar rules of study; keep a learning diary; be an active learner improve reading speed 3 Activity 2: Circle, discuss and make Circle the correct words to complete the sentences. 4 Activity 2: Circle, discuss and make Choose at least 3 core words/phrases from 2a and 2b to make sentences based on your own learning experiences. •I keep a learning diary to record my progress, and share them in class. •It is useful to read aloud when you learn a new language. •The teacher asked us to do a research project about reading habits. •If you want to improve reading speed, you need to practise more. •Good learners often discover new ways to remember what they have learned. 5 Activity 3: Read, underline and describe Read Chen Lei’s post in 3a intensively, underline expressions related to reading habits, and answer the question. My love of books comes from my mother. Because of her, our home is full of books on different subjects. When I was a child, my mother used to sit me on her knee, tell me stories, and teach me how to read. Soon, I was reading by myself. Over time, I found children’s books no longer kept me interested. So I started reading other books, newspapers, and magazines. I especially enjoyed popular science books and books about the lives of famous people. After dinner, I would just pick a book from the shelf to read in my room. Reading opened up new worlds and allowed me to discover new things for myself. 6 Activity 3: Read, underline and describe Read Chen Lei’s post in 3a intensively, underline expressions related to reading habits, and answer the question. In general, I prefer print books, but sometimes I read e-books. I think that reading is great fun. Now that I am older, I can always find time to read in the school library. I believe that reading has helped me a lot with my schoolwork and made me more confident about my future. Chen Lei, age 15 7 Activity 3: Read, underline and describe Read Chen Lei’s post in 3a intensively, underline expressions related to reading habits, and answer the question. How did Chen Lei develop his love of reading? Chen Lei’s love of reading comes from his mother. When he was little, his mother told him stories and taught him to read. Gradually he could read on his own. As he grew up, he tried different kinds of books. He formed a habit of reading every day, and slowly he fell in love with reading. 8 Activity 3: Read, underline and describe Describe Chen Lei's reading experience, using the vocabulary from this lesson. Chen Lei developed his love of reading with the help of his mother. He formed good reading habits. At first, he read children’s books. Later he chose different reading materials. He keeps reading regularly and tries different books. Reading helps him discover new things and brings him good learning outcomes. 9 Activity 4: Complete and retell Complete the passage in 2c and retell the method of “learning by teaching”. According to some experts, teaching others is, ____________ a good method to learn actively. ____________ , it is a way to get a deeper understanding of a subject or course. For example, you might try to explain your understanding of a topic to another learner, or you might ____________ creating learning materials for them. Here are some tips: First, teach the simple points clearly and ____________. Second, try to ____________ your teaching ____________ the learner’s experience. Third, ask the learner to explain what they have learnt to you. This helps to check their understanding ____________ your teaching. as well as in part in addition work on step by step connect... with in part In addition work on step by step connect with as well as 10 Activity 4: Complete and retell Complete the passage in 2e and retell the method of “learning by teaching”. Learning by teaching is a useful active learning method. It helps us understand knowledge more deeply. There are three steps to do it well. First, explain simple knowledge clearly step by step. Second, connect what you teach with the learner’s own experience. Third, let the learner explain what they have learned back to you. In this way, we can check both their understanding and our own learning. We can use this method when we study different subjects. 11 Activity 5: Read, complete and interview Read the post in 3a carefully and complete the survey in 3b. 1. How much do you enjoy reading? A lot. It’s OK. Not much. Not at all. 2. Where do you read? At home. At school. At the library. On the bus / subway. _____________ 3. What kinds of books do you read? History books. Comics. Literature. Science books. Art books. _________ 4. Why do you read? Biographies Reading opens up new worlds and lets me discover new things. It helps me with my schoolwork and makes me more confident about my future. 12 Activity 5: Read, complete and interview Work in pairs to interview each other according to the questions in 3b, add more questions in 3c and record your partner’s answers in English. : How much do you enjoy reading? : I enjoy reading a lot. : Where do you read? : What kinds of books do you read? : I like science books and literature. : Why do you read? : Reading brings me fun and improves my knowledge. : I usually read at home and in the school library. 13 Activity 5: Read, complete and interview Work in pairs to interview each other according to the questions in 3b, add more questions in 3c and record your partner’s answers in English. : How many hours do you spend reading each week? : I spend about five hours reading every week. : What was the most recent book you read? Did you enjoy it? : I recently read a popular science book. I really enjoyed it. 14 Activity 6: Analyze and draft Analyze the narrative structure of Chen Lei’s post and complete the outline of the writing task in 3d. Opening (introduce the topic) Main body (reading experiences and habits) Ending (the meaning of reading) 15 Activity 6: Analyze and draft Analyze the narrative structure of Chen Lei’s post and complete the outline of the writing task in 3d. Outline ✅ Opening（开头） Talk about when and how I became interested in reading. Example: My interest in reading started when I was in Grade Seven. ✅ Main body（主体：经历 & 习惯） ①My reading time and places; ②My favourite kinds of books; ③My reading habits (print books or e-books). ✅ Ending（结尾：阅读的意义） Say what I learn from reading and how reading changes me. 16 Activity 7: Think and share Think the following question independently and write down at least 2 specific examples, and share your thoughts in groups. How has reading influenced my life? •Reading improves my writing skills. I learn many new sentences and useful expressions from books, so my compositions become better. •Reading helps me relax. When I feel stressed from schoolwork, reading can calm me down and bring me happiness. 17 Activity 8: Write and present Write a post about your own reading habits in no less than 80 words, including at least 2 core phrases from this lesson and 1 reading insight. My love of reading started two years ago. I usually read in my room after dinner and I also spend time reading in the school library on weekends. I prefer print books and I am crazy about popular science books. I take notes while reading. It helps me connect new knowledge with my life. Reading opens up new worlds and allows me to discover new things. From reading, I realize that the more we read, the wider our horizons will be. I will keep this great habit forever. 18 Activity 8: Write and present Share your works in class and select the “Most Inspiring Reading Story”. 19 Activity 9: Extend and implement the plan Think about the following question and formulate a personal action list containing at least 3 specific actions. Example: •Spend at least 30 minutes reading every day. •Take short notes when I read good books. •Share what I have read with my classmates every week. 20 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a post about how you developed your love of reading. (Required) 3. Design a “class reading habits survey”, interview 3 classmates, and organize the survey results in English. (Optional) Homework 21 Thank you! 22 $Unit 3 Smart Learning 第3课时 Section A Grammar Focus 1 Activity 1: Read, observe and conclude Read the sentences in 4a together. Circle the connecting words (that/if/whether) and underline the object clauses. I believe (that) reading is important for learning. I think (that) the best way is to do maths problems. Peter finds (that) he can connect physics with something in real life. I wonder if / whether you could help me. I want to know if / whether you read English books outside class. 2 Activity 1: Read, observe and conclude Analyze the structure of each sentence and learn about the rules for using that and if/whether in object clauses. I believe (that) reading is important for learning. I think (that) the best way is to do maths problems. Peter finds (that) he can connect physics with something in real life. I wonder if / whether you could help me. I want to know if / whether you read English books outside class. Subject + Verb + that/if/whether + Clause. 3 Activity 1: Read, observe and conclude Analyze the structure of each sentence and learn about the rules for using that and if/whether in object clauses. that 引导陈述事实的宾语从句，口语中可省略 I believe (that) reading is important. if/whether 引导由一般疑问句转换而来的宾语从句 I wonder if you could help me. 4 Activity 2: Complete and consolidate Complete the sentences with that or whether / if. 1. Jim doesn’t know ________ he can take part in the research project or not. 2. My parents think ________ they need to be stricter about my studies. 3. Ms Gao understands ________ some students need more time to improve. 4. Terry wonders ___________ it will be easy to study courses on AI. 5. Could you tell me ___________ this sentence is correct in English? whether (that) (that) if / whether if / whether 5 As a youth, Hua Luogeng left high school to support his family. However, he loved maths and did not want to give up. ___________ there was a way to continue learning. Finally, he decided to teach himself ___________ . Hua Luogeng later introduced a reading and learning method to young learners. ___________ learners should read and take notes very carefully, and then summarize the key points. Activity 2: Complete and consolidate Complete the passage with the correct sentence parts. Then discuss whether you would like to try the learning method suggested. C A. by studying maths books B. He suggested that C. He wondered whether D. learning had many challenges E. It is hard to believe A B 6 He once said, “A book starts heavy and thick but becomes thinner as you understand it better.” As an active learner, Hua Luogeng stayed positive no matter what difficulties he met in his life and studies. ___________ that such a talent also failed exams in school, but that was true for him. He said ___________ that it was important to take things step by step. Activity 2: Complete and consolidate Complete the passage with the correct sentence parts. Then discuss whether you would like to try the learning method suggested. E A. by studying maths books B. He suggested that C. He wondered whether D. learning had many challenges E. It is hard to believe D 7 I think that reading English books every day is a good way to improve my vocabulary. Activity 3: Talk, discuss and share Make sentences about learning methods, using structures like “I think that...” and “I wonder if...” •read English books •take notes •ask teachers for help I think that taking notes carefully in class helps me remember important knowledge. I think that asking teachers for help when I have questions is very useful. 8 Activity 3: Talk, discuss and share Discuss whether you would like to try Hua Luogeng’s learning methods and express your opinions and reasons using at least two object clauses. 9 Activity 3: Talk, discuss and share Select a representative to share with the whole class. I would like to try Hua Luogeng’s learning methods. I think that his learning ways can help me think more independently. I wonder if these methods will make it easier for me to understand difficult knowledge. I believe that if I keep practicing, I will learn much better. 10 Activity 4: Retell and discuss Extract key information about Hua Luogeng’s learning methods from the passage in 4c and retell his learning methods using object clauses. I find that Hua Luogeng had a special reading method. He believed that people should first read books from thin to thick, and then from thick to thin. He thought that thinking actively while reading was very important. 11 Activity 4: Retell and discuss Work in groups and discuss the question, giving examples from your own experiences. I think that we should not just memorize knowledge mechanically. I realize that we need to think deeply when we study. When I learn English articles, I always try to understand the logic instead of reciting blindly. This tells me that thinking is more important than simple repetition. •What inspiration do you get from Hua Luogeng’s learning methods? 12 Activity 5: Think critically Work in groups and discuss whether Hua Luogeng’s learning methods are suitable for all students. We believe that Hua Luogeng’s learning methods work for most students. We think that the idea of combining reading with thinking helps students truly understand knowledge. We hope that more students can learn to think independently through this method. 13 Activity 5: Think critically Work in groups and discuss whether Hua Luogeng’s learning methods are suitable for all students. We think that Hua Luogeng’s ways may not suit all students. We wonder if students with heavy schoolwork have enough time to follow this slow learning style. We find that everyone needs to find learning ways that fit themselves. 14 1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required) 2. Write a short passage about your learning methods with object clauses. (Required) 3. Make a knowledge list about object clauses. (Optional) Homework 15 Thank you! 16 $