内容正文:
Let’s watch and learn.
Section B 1a—1e
Unit 4
Our Memory
Learning Objectives
In this lesson you will:
1.read the text to identify the two types of memory and core strategies for improving memory.
2.analyze the relationship between memory types and daily tasks, and evaluate which strategies work best for their own learning habits.
3. share personal memory techniques and apply the text’s strategies to create a personalized memory improvement plan.
Let’s have a memory test! Try to memorize the numbers at random(任意地) within one minute.
6 7 8 5 2
8 9 0 4 2
6 0 9 4 8
9 7 5 8 2
Round 1
Warm up
candidate
n 候选人
hijack
v 打劫
resit
n/v 补考,重考
fuzzy
adj 毛茸茸的
abandon
v 放弃
Try to memorize the new words within two minutes.
Round 2
Do you have a good memory or poor memory?
Do you sometimes forget things easily? Like phone numbers, homework, or new words?
Free talk
1a What memory techniques do you use? Are they
useful?
Discussion
Do you want to know how to remember things better?
What memory techniques do you use?
Are they useful?
①Reviewing information.
②Creating mind maps.
③Testing myself regularly.
记忆技巧
Read and predict
1. What’s the title of the text?
What do you think the passage
will talk about?
How to Boost Your Memory
促进;使增长
It will probably talk about some memories techniques.
Pre-reading
2. What type of writing is
the text?
A. Narration.
B. Expository.
C. Argumentation.
记叙文
说明文
议论文
While-reading
Skimming 略读
Read the text and answer the questions.
1b
How to Boost Your Memory
Would you like to improve your memory? To start with, it is important to understand how memory works.
There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need to make a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory? By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look.
First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes and writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely
Activating prior knowledge
You can often improve reading comprehension by using your own knowledge of the topic.
How many ways to boost our memory are given?
Read the text and answer the questions.
1b
1.What is the real question about improving one’s
memory?
2.What is the right way to take notes?
3.Why is taking a break necessary for your brain?
4.How can you use your senses to help you
remember better?
5. Why is staying healthy important for a good
memory?
Scanning 寻读
1. What is the real question about improving one’s memory?
2. What is the right way to take notes?
3. Why is taking a break necessary for your brain?
Answer the questions.
The real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory?
The right way to take notes is to write down key points.
Because you should not wear out your brain.
4. How can you use your senses to help you remember better?
5. Why is staying healthy important for a good memory?
Create images with tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. Create stories with information and view them in your mind. Make use of your other senses like listening to recordings.
Because while you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind.
1c
What kind of memory is needed forthese tasks?. Write S for short-term memory or L for long-term memory.
1. You need to remember what you are going to say in a speech
next week.
2. You need to remember a new friend's name.
3. You need to remember an address until you find a piece of
paper to write it down.
4. You need to remember the password to your online bank
account.
_____
_____
_____
_____
L
S
S
L
Use it or lose it
Pay
attention
Read again and complete the mind map.
1d
Ways to
improve
your
memory
take notes by writing down key points
review what you learn; take a break; discuss or teach others
Use senses
create images; create a story; make use of
other senses
Stay healthy
sleep well; eat well; exercise
Retell the passage according to the mind map.
Do you know how to use the following memory techniques? Add more as you know.
1e
• making up a song • making up a poem • using letters for words
• grouping information • picturing images • ___________________
reviewing knowledge
I picture images in my mind or make up short songs. Sometimes I use initial letters to help myself remember better.
I often connect knowledge with my daily life while picturing images.
Discuss the questions and talk.
1. Can short‑term memory turn into long‑term memory without reviewing?
2. Is it necessary for everyone to use the same memory techniques? Why or why not?
No, it isn’t. Everyone’s learning habits are different. We should try different ways …
I believe it cannot. Human brains will gradually forget things.
Key words
Expressions
likely, discuss, view, effective, address, account, increase, blood, wound, recognize
to start with, wear out
The more you ..., the more you will ...
It is important to ... how ...
Sentences
20
Her company organized a fun day outing ________ (boost) team spirit.
They enjoy ___________ (discuss) different types of learners in English class.
Emojis have had a big ________ (effective) on worldwide communication.
Do you know the ___________ (address) of all these students?
—I have at least 10 different bank __________ (account).
—Be more careful of security risks.
We can understand the _________ (mean) of the passage.
Different people have different ________ (view) about online learning.
to boost
语法填空
discussing
effect
addresses
accounts
meaning
views
Read and recite the passage.
Review the language points of this lesson.
Do some related exercises.
Homework
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