内容正文:
How to become a successful learner, everyone has the ability to learn. Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful learner. However, many students do not realize this and they have trouble learning. 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. Research also shows that practice is important for learning. The more we practice, the Better we learn. We learn best by practicing new and difficult things. Sometimes IT is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach. They can show us the right way to practice and give us important feedback and advice. 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. This has been proven to encourage learner growth. Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find in the twenty first century. This means using new technology and resources, not just textbooks. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, IT is important to think carefully and choose wisely. What and how you study, take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently. Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life. IT is something they will do even after they leave school and even when they are old. As you continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your own speed and enjoy the trip, never lose heart. The road ahead of you may be long and may have many mountains and valleys, but IT also has great treasure. You will find more joy in living a life with learning.
How can we get better at learning?
第4课时
(Section B 1a-1e)
Unit 3 Smart Learning
Lesson Objectives:
In this lesson, we will be able to:
1. Master new words & phrases: growth, mindset, material, in part,
guidance, feedback, addition, in addition, resource, textbook,
advantage, take advantage of, efficiently, valley.
2. Improve reading skills: skim for main ideas; scan for specific
information; get text organization; complete mind-map; retell the
passage with blanks.
3. Learn good learning strategies; form a growth mindset;
understand learning is a lifelong journey and keep positive when
facing difficulties.
CONTENTS
目 录
01
Lead in
02
Pre-reading
03
While-reading
04
Post-reading
05
Language points
06
Exercise&Homework
Lead in
Read and choose
He had no formal education but read every math textbook he could find. He took advantage of limited resources and taught himself. He believed practice makes perfect.
Lead in
Read and choose
He believed that learning should never stop. He said, "To learn and practice it constantly, isn't it a pleasure?" He also believed that everyone has the ability to learn, no matter who they are.
Lead in
Read and choose
She faced many failures in experiments, but she never gave up. She believed in herself and saw mistakes as chances to learn. She kept reading scientific materials and finally succeeded in discovering a new medicine.
A. 屠呦呦 (Tu Youyou)
B. 居里夫人
(Marie Curie)
These great people all had different learning habits, but they all succeeded. They show us that good learning strategies are the key to success. Now, look at our title: 'How can we get better at learning?'
What advice do you think the writer will give us?
Let's look at 1a and discuss your ideas with your partner.
Pre-reading
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Pre-reading
Look at the title of the text. What advice do you think the writer will
give? Discuss your ideas.
1a
How to Become a Successful Learner
I guess the writer will advise us to set learning goals, choose good learning materials and keep learning all our life.
Maybe the writer will suggest setting a study plan because a good plan can help us learn more efficiently.
While-reading
Skimming
1. What is the main topic of this text? ( )
A. How to be a popular student.
B. How to become a successful learner.
C. How to pass all exams quickly.
2. What is the writing order of this passage?
( )
A. Time order.
B. Problem-solution: list different learning
advice one by one.
C. Story order.
B
B
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While-reading
Scanning
How to Become a Successful Learner
________→ ________________________
________→ _______________________
Para. 1
Para. 2-6
The main idea: Everyone has the ability to learn.
The key habits of successful learners
总起
分述
What is the structure of the passage?
A. B.
1
2
3
5
4
6
1
2
3
6
4
5
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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.
Identifying text organization
Finding main ideas in paragraphs helps understand text organization.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Read the text quickly. Match each paragraph with its main idea.
1b
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.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 6
Identifying text organization
Finding main ideas in paragraphs helps understand text organization. 找出段落的主旨,有助于理解文本结构
终身习惯
have a growth mindset
拥有成长型思维
孰能生巧
have the ability to do sth.
具备做某事的能力
Read the text quickly. Match each paragraph with its main idea.
1b
Read para.1 and complete the tasks.
How to Become a Successful Learner
Everyone has the ability to learn. Experts on the science of learning will tell you that anyone can become a successful learner. However, many students do not realize this, and they have trouble learning.
( ) 1. What do experts on the science of learning tell us?
A. Only smart students can become successful learners.
B. Anyone can become a successful learner.
C. Students have trouble learning because they are lazy.
2. Many students do not realize that everyone has the ability to learn,
so they _______________________.
3. Find the key phrases.
有能力做某事 ___________________ 做某事有困难 ________________
B
have trouble learning
have the ability to do sth.
have trouble (in) doing sth.
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Read para.2 and complete the tasks.
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.
( ) 1. According to the text, what is the first key to becoming a successful
learner?
A. Setting goals and taking action.
B. Having a growth mindset. C. Never making any mistakes.
2. A growth mindset means believing in yourself and also means
_____________, _____________, and __________________.
3. Find the key phrases.
拥有成长型思维 ___________________ 信任/信赖某人 ______________
在某种程度上; 部分地 ____________ 设定目标 ________________
采取行动 ___________________ 面对挑战 ________________
B
setting goals taking action meeting challenges
have a growth mindset
believe in
in part
set goals
take action
meet challenge
1. People with a growth mindset see mistakes as chances for learning, as they teach us how to improve.
主句(含see... as... “把......视为......”结构)
as引导的原因状语从句
介词短语作后置定语,修饰people
“特殊疑问词+动词不定式”作teach的宾语
解读:本句是一个由从属连词 as 引导的主从复合句。
主干为: People see mistakes as chances for learning.
(人们把错误看作学习的机会。)
修饰成分:介词短语 with a growth mindset 作后置定语,限定是
“拥有成长型思维的人”。
逗号后面的 as they teach us how to improve 是原因状语从句(因为它们教会我们如何提高)。这里的 as 表示原因,相当于 because/since。
主语
宾语
谓语
宾语补足语
Read para.3 and complete the tasks.
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. They can show us the right way to practise and give us important
feedback and advice.
( ) 1. According to the text, what is important for learning?
A. Only practising easy things.
B. Reading more textbooks.
C. Practice and getting guidance.
2. The more we practise, __________ we learn. We learn best by practising
________ and __________ things.
3. Find the key phrases.
越......就越...... ___________________ 从.....中寻求指导 _______________
C
the better
new difficult
the more... the more...
get guidance from
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Read para.4 and complete the tasks.
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. This has been proven to encourage learner growth.
( ) 1. According to the text, when do students learn more?
A. When they hang out with students who are serious about study.
B. When they study alone in a quiet room.
C. When they only listen to the teacher.
2. First, by being together, students can easily _____________ each other.
Second, students are ____________ to do better by each other.
3. Find the key phrases.
另外;此外 ___________________ 待在一起; 闲逛 _______________
认真对待...... ___________________ 互相学习 _____________________
A
learn from
challenged
in addition
hang out
be serious about
learn from each other
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2. In addition, studies show that students learn more
when they hang out with other students who are serious about study.
主语
谓语
that引导的宾语从句,作show的宾语
介词短语作状语
when引导的时间状语从句
介词短语with...作伴随状语
who引导定语从句,修饰先行词other students
解读:本句是一个由从属连词 that 和 when 引导的多重复合句。
主干为: studies show that... (研究表明……)
结构层次:
第一层: 主句 studies show + that引导的宾语从句。
第二层: 在宾语从句中,包含一个 when 引导的时间状语从句。
第三层: 在时间状语从句中,又包含一个 who 引导的定语从句。
Read para.5 and complete the tasks.
Successful learners also use the best learning materials they can find. In
the 21st century, this means using new technology and resources, not just
textbooks. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet, it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study.
Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
( ) 1. According to the text, what do successful learners use?
A. Only textbooks.
B. Materials that are easy to find.
C. The best learning materials they can find.
2. In the 21st century, using the best learning materials means using new
___________ and ___________, not just ___________.
3. Find the key phrases.
利用 _____________________
C
technology resources textbooks
take advantage of
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3. Since there are so many learning materials on the internet,
it is important to think carefully and choose wisely what and how you study.
since引导的原因状语从句
主句(“it is + adj. + to do sth.”结构)
宾语从句, 作choose的宾语
解读:本句是一个由从属连词 Since 引导的主从复合句。
主干为: it is important to think carefully and choose wisely...
结构层次:
第一层: Since引导的原因状语从句,说明背景原因
第二层: 主句使用 It is + adj. + to do sth. 句型,it作形式主语,真正的
主语是后面的不定式短语。
第三层: 在不定式短语中,包含两个并列的动作:think carefully 和 choose wisely。其中 choose 后面接了一个由 what and how 引导的宾语从句,说明选择的内容是“学什么”和“怎么学”。
Read para.6 and complete the tasks.
Finally, successful learners see learning as part of daily life. It is something
they will do even after they leave school, and even when they are old. As you
continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your own speed
and enjoy the trip. Never lose heart. The road ahead of you may be long and
may have many mountains and valleys, but it also has great treasure. You will
find more joy in living a life with learning!
( ) 1. According to the text, how do successful learners see learning?
A. As something only for school.
B. As part of daily life.
C. As a difficult task.
2. As you continue on your learning journey, you should try to walk at your
own ________ and enjoy the ________. Never ________ ________.
3. Find the key phrases.
把......看作...... ___________________ 永不气馁 _______________
以某人自己的速度 ___________________ 在......前面 _______________
B
speed trip lose heart
see... as...
never lose heart
at one’s own speed
ahead of
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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?
They do not realize that everyone has the ability to learn and that anyone can become a successful learner.
Because mistakes teach us how to improve and they are chances for learning.
Because they can show us the right way to practise and give us important feedback and advice.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
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4. What is important to encourage learner
growth?
5. Why do we need to think carefully about
what and how we study?
Learning from each other and being challenged to do better by each other are important to encourage learner growth.
Because there are so many learning materials on the internet.
Read again and answer the questions.
1c
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have a ______
____________
believe in yourself
set ______, take _______ and meet __________
see mistakes as _________________
the more_______________________
practise _______________ things
get____________________________
practise
How to become a
successful learner
goals
action
growth
mindset
chances for learning
we practice, the better we learn
new and difficult
guidance from a teacher or a coach
challenges
Find clues from the text to complete the mind map.
1d
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How to become a
successful learner
study with ________
__________________________________
learn from __________
challenged to _____________
__________
think carefully and _______
_________________________
use the ___________
__________________________________
see learning as _________________
walk at _______________
enjoy __________
never ____________
other students who are serious about study
each other
do better by each other
best learning materials you can find
choose
wisely what and how you study
part of daily life
your own speed
the trip
lose heart
Find clues from the text to complete the mind map.
1d
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Summary
Para. 1 opinion
Para. 2-6 advice
How to become a successful learner?
Everyone has the ability to learn.
have a growth mindset
practice & get feedback
study with other students
use the best learning materials
see learning as part of daily life
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I believe in myself.
I practise new and difficult things.
I set learning goals.
I get help from a teacher or a coach.
I see mistakes as friends.
I see learning as part of daily life.
I think carefully about what and how to study.
Some sentences for giving opinions:
I think…
I believe…
It is important to…
To do better, I will…
Post-reading
What do you think of yourself as a learner? Tick the ones that are
true for you. Discuss how you can do better.
1e
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I believe in myself and I set learning goals. But I am afraid of mistakes. I will see mistakes as my friends later. I will practise difficult things more often.
I think carefully about how I study. But I seldom learn from my classmates. I plan to study with my deskmate and get feedback from teachers.
What do you think of yourself as a learner? Tick the ones that are
true for you. Discuss how you can do better.
1e
Key phrases
1. 拥有成长型思维 ________________________
2. 具备做某事的能力 _________________________
3. 在某种程度上; 部分地 _____________
4. 把......看作...... ______________
5. 利用 _____________________
6. 面对挑战 ____________________
7. 认真对待......; 对......严格要求 _____________________
have a growth mindset
have the ability to do sth.
in part
see... as
take advantage of
meet challenges
be serious about
1. Have a growth mindset towards learning. 拥有成长型学习思维。
growth n. 成长;增加 由“grow(v. 成长;增加)+ -th”构成。
(1)(人、动物或植物)生长,成长
e.g. The growth of the bamboo is so fast that it can reach 30 metres in a year.
竹子的生长速度很快,一年能长到30米高。
(2) 增加;增长;增强 常与介词in或of连用。
e.g. Hard work brings the growth in our study.
努力学习能让我们的学习取得进步。
拓展:-th可加在动词或形容词后,用以构成名词。如:
true (adj. 真实的) → __________ (n. 真相)
warm (adj. 温暖的) → ___________ (n. 温暖)
die (v. 死) → __________ (n. 死亡)
Language points
教材 P26 1b
truth
warmth
death
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2. This means, in part, believing in yourself.
这在一定程度上意味着要相信自己。
in part 在某种程度上;部分地
为副词性短语,在句中作状语,位置比较灵活。part前可加large或small等修饰词。
e.g. ___________, we should learn to face difficulties by ourselves.
在某种程度上,我们应该学会独自面对困难。
Her progress is ______________ because of daily practice.
她的进步在很大程度上源于日常的练习。
I agree with you in part, but not completely.
我部分同意你的观点,但不完全同意。
Language points
教材 P26 1b
In part
in large part
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3. It also means setting goals, taking action, and meeting challenges.
同时也意味着要制订目标、付诸行动并迎接挑战。
take action 采取行动
可单独使用,也可后接动词不定式。
take action to do sth. 采取行动做某事
e.g If more countries start to take action like China, the earth will become a
greener planet. 如果更多国家像中国一样开始采取行动,地球将会变成
一个更绿意盎然的星球。(2025广东中考)
Everyone should take action to save water in daily life.
每个人都应该在日常生活中采取行动来节约用水。
练习:根据汉语提示完成句子。
(2025云南中考)We will ____________ to stop water pollution near the lake tomorrow.(采取行动)
Language points
教材 P26 1b
take action
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4. Sometimes it is also important to get guidance from a teacher or a coach.
有时,向老师或教练寻求指导也很重要。
guidance n. 指导
【不可数名词】由“guide (v.指导)去e + -ance(名词后缀)”构成。
under sb.'s guidance/under the guidance of sb. 在某人的指导下
e.g. Our teacher always provides guidance on our homework.
我们的老师总是为我们的作业提供辅导。
I was looking forward to working _____________________
( = under the guidance of her). 我期待着能在她的指导下工作。
拓展:-ance/-ence为名词后缀,用于表示行动或状况。含有该词缀的词有:
performance (n.表演)、confidence (n.自信)、
influence (n.影响)、patience (n.耐心)等。
Language points
教材 P26 1b
under her guidance
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5. In addition, studies show that students learn more when they hang out with
other students who are serious about study. 此外, 研究表明, 当和其他认真
学习的学生待在一起时, 学生们能学到更多知识。
in addition 另外;此外 可单独使用(后加逗号),也可后接介词to。
e.g. We should listen carefully in class. In addition, we must take notes in time.
我们上课要认真听讲,另外,还要及时记笔记。
In addition to vegetables, we need to eat some fruit every day to keep healthy. 除了蔬菜,我们每天还需要吃些水果来保持健康。
拓展:表示“另外”的相关词汇: besides 除此之外;而且
what’s more 另外,更重要的是 moreover 此外;而且
练习:除了种树,人们还会尽量使用环保袋来保护地球。
_______________ planting trees, people also try to use reusable bags to protect the earth.
Language points
教材 P26 1b
In addition to
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6. In the 21st century, this means using new technology and resources, not just
textbooks. 在21世纪,这意味着运用新技术与新资源,而不仅仅是课本。
resource n. 资源;资料
(1)【可数名词】资源 常用复数形式。
e.g. _________________ like water resources and oil resources are limited
on the earth, so we should use them wisely and never waste them.
地球上像水资源和石油资源这样的自然资源是有限的,因此我们要
明智地使用它们,绝不浪费。
(2)【可数名词】有助于实现目标的东西;资料
learning resources 学习资源
e.g. It's a good habit to make full use of the learning resources at school.
充分利用学校的学习资源是一个好习惯。
Our teacher gave us some useful ____________ for the English test.
老师给了我们一些应对英语考试的实用资料。
Language points
教材 P26 1b
resources
Natural resources
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7. Take advantage of the best tools and resources to learn wisely and efficiently.
要利用最优质的工具与资源,明智且高效地开展学习。
advantage n. 优势;优点
反义词:disadvantage “缺点;劣势”
【可数名词】&【不可数名词】
take advantage of... 利用······
use/turn sth. to one's advantage 利用某事物/将某事物转化为有利条
the advantage(s) of... ······的优点/优势
have an/the advantage over... 比······有优势
e.g. No technology is perfect. Each has ____________ and ______________.
没有技术是完美的。每种都有优点和缺点。(广安中考)
We must accept our failure and learn to ___________________ it.
我们必须接受失败,并学会利用它。(河北中考)
Language points
教材 P27 1b
advantages disadvantages
take advantage of
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Exercises
1. The rapid ____________ (grow) of the city has brought both
opportunities and challenges.
2. We should improve our work ____________ (efficient) to finish the
task on time.
3. _____________ (additional), you need to review what you learned
yesterday.
4. The teacher gave us some useful ____________ (guide) on how to
write a good essay.
5. It is important to take ____________ (act) to protect the environment.
I. 用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
growth
efficiency
Additionally
guidance
action
Exercises
1. He is a good student, and he ____________________ his study.
2. You should ____________________ the chance to practice your
spoken English.
3. The failure was ____________________ due to his carelessness.
4. ____________________, we need to learn how to work with others.
5. We should ________ mistakes ________ chances for learning.
II. 用方框中所给词的适当形式填空。
in part, take advantage of, be serious about, in addition, see... as...
is serious about
take advantage of
in part
In addition
see as
Exercises
1. 每个人都可以成为成功的学习者。
Everyone can __________ a ___________ learner.
2. 你越努力,进步就越大。
________ ________ you work, ________ ________ progress you will make.
3. 我们应该把学习看作日常生活的一部分。
We should ________ learning ________ part of daily life.
4. 他经常向老师寻求指导。
He often ________ ________ from his teacher.
5. 你应该仔细思考学什么和怎么学。
You should think carefully about ________ ________ ________ you study.
III. 根据汉语提示完成句子(每空一词)。
become successful
The harder the greater
see as
gets guidance
what and how
We learn:
1. Vocabulary: growth, mindset, material, guidance, feedback, resource,
textbook, valley; phrases: in part, in addition, take advantage of.
2. Sentence patterns: The + 比较级,the + 比较级;see…as…; have the
ability to do sth.
3. Reading skills: skim for main ideas; scan for specific details; find text
organization of the passage.
We can:
1. Talk about good learning strategies;
2. Reflect on our own learning habits and make plans to improve.
Summary
Homework
1. 基础层:熟读课文,背诵目标单词短语;完成短文复述。
2. 提高层:写一段短文,谈谈你自己的学习习惯。至少使用
本课学到的3个生词。
3. 拓展层:制作一张关于你自己学习策略的思维导图,并添加
1条课文中未提及的、你自己的个人建议。
Thank you!
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