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Our Memory
Section B (1a~2c)
Unit 4
英语人教版九年级上册
Learning objectives
通过本节课的学习,学生能够:
1. 通过整体阅读,把握文章主旨,理解短期记忆与长期记忆的区别,并归纳文章介绍的四类记忆提升方法;
2. 借助思维导图梳理文章结构,学会对比、归纳文中不同记忆策略;
3. 运用记忆技巧,乐于和同伴交流有效的学习方法;
4. 树立劳逸结合、健康学习的意识。
重点
重点
Think and answer
Look at this boy in the picture. He looks upset. Think and answer the question.
What trouble does he have?
He forgets the English words he learned before.
Look and discuss
Look at the pictures and discuss with your partners.
What things do they probably forget?
Brainstorm
Brainstorm. What memory techniques do you use? Are they useful?
● Repeat the knowledge many times.
● Write down key points and take notes.
● Draw mind maps to memorize.
● Link new knowledge with old things.
● Listen to the recording again and again.
● ...
They are useful.
They help me organize information clearly and help me remember things for a long time.
Think and answer
How to boost your memory?
Read and finish
Read the text and finish the following tasks.
1. What’s the main idea of the text?
It is mainly about ___________________________________.
2. Divide the whole text into four parts and write down the main idea of each part.
Part 1 (Para. _____): ______________________________________
Part 2 (Para. _____): ______________________________________
Part 3 (Para. _____): ______________________________________
Part 4 (Para. _____): ______________________________________
the ways to boost our memory
1
Lead into the topic.
2
Introduce two kinds of memory.
3-6
Introduce four clever memory techniques.
7
Draw a conclusion.
Read and answer
Read Para. 1&2 and answer the questions.
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.
Q1: What are the two main kinds of memory?
Q2: What is the real question about improving one’s memory?
Short-term memory and long-term memory.
How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory?
Read and learn
Read Para. 1&2 and learn the key words and phrases.
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.
1. to start with
首先
首先,我们来谈谈你的学习难题。
_____________, let’s talk about your learning problems.
To start with
2. short-term /ˌʃɔːt ˈtɜːm/ adj.
短期的
3. long-term /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/ adj.
长期的
4. technique /tekˈniːk/ n.
技巧
Read and answer
Read Para. 3 and answer the questions.
First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes by writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage.
Q1: What is the memory technique mentioned in this paragraph?
Q2: What is the right way to take notes?
Technique 1: Pay attention and take notes.
The right way to take notes is to write down key points and summaries rather than every word.
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/ n. 段落
Read and answer
Read Para. 4 and answer the questions.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
Q1: What is the memory technique mentioned in this paragraph?
Q2: Why is taking a break necessary for your brain?
Technique 2: Review and take breaks.
Because we should not wear out our brain. We need to rest it to study better.
Read and learn
Read Para. 4 and learn the key words and phrases.
Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others.
1. likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj.
可能的
be likely to do
可能做某事
你有可能记住它。You ____________ remember it.
are likely to
2. wear out
使疲乏;磨损
不要长时间学习,否则你会让大脑过度疲惫。
Don’t study for too long, or you will ________ your brain.
wear out
3. discuss /dɪˈskʌs/ v.
讨论;谈论
discuss sth. with sb.
与某人谈论某事
n. discussion 讨论
Read and answer
Read Para. 5 and answer the questions.
A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very effective.
Q1: What is the memory technique mentioned in this paragraph?
Q2: How can you use your senses to help you remember better?
Technique 3: Make use of senses.
We can create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. We can also create a story with information and view it in our mind like a film, and make use of our other senses.
/ɪˈfektɪv/ adj. 有效的
Read and answer
Read Para. 6 and answer the questions.
Last but not least, boost your memory by staying healthy.
Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory.
Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better.
Exercise. A healthy and active body boosts both your memory and your mind. Exercise can also reduce stress and anxiety.
Q1: What is the memory technique mentioned in this paragraph?
Technique 4: Stay healthy.
Q2: Why is staying healthy important for a good memory?
Because good sleep helps our brain organize memories, healthy food and drink will help our brain work much better, and exercise reduces stress and anxiety.
/ˈendʒɪn/ n. 发动机
Read and write
What kind of memory is needed for these 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
L
S
L
Read and complete
Read again and complete the mind map.
Use it or lose it
Pay
attention
Ways to
improve
your
memory
Take notes by writing down key points;
Remember the summary, not every word.
Review what you learn; take a break; discuss information with others or teach others.
Use senses
Create images; create a story; make use of
other senses.
Stay healthy
Sleep well;
Eat well;
Exercise.
Read and write
Do you know how to use the following memory techniques?
Try to add some more.
● making up a song ● making up a poem ● using letters for words
● grouping information ● picturing images ● __________________
● _________________ ● ______________
repeating information
drawing mind maps
telling stories ...
Use and write
Use affixes to create as many new words as possible. Use your dictionary.
act
re-
-ion
-ive
-or
forget
-ful
-able
-ness
un-
react
action
active
actor
forgetful
forgetfulness
forgettable
unforgettable
Use affixes to create as many new words as possible. Use your dictionary.
effect
-ive
effective
effectively
effectiveness
-ly
-ness
Use and write
Write and complete
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the word cloud.
1. The customer ____________ badly to the price increase.
2. Starting over is not easy, but it is necessary in my ______.
3. His memory technique is simple but __________.
4. The man has lost a lot of blood. He is _______ to die from
his wounds if not treated at once.
5. Our hotel is in a great __________ near the central mall.
6. I can’t recall which notebook I wrote your email __________ in.
likely
position
address
reacted
case
effective
/ˈɪŋkriːs/ n. 增长
/blʌd/ n. 血
/wuːnd/ n. 伤口
/mɔːl/ n. 购物商场
/ˈnəʊtbʊk/ n. 笔记本
Research shows that many animals have good long-term memories. They _____________ where food can be found and where it is safe. For example, when squirrels ___________ of food, they go straight to the place where they hid nuts. Every autumn, wild geese fly thousands of kilometres south for the winter. Humans do not know for sure what ____________ their minds during the journey, but wild geese seldom get lost. A similar situation ___________ dolphins. They can recognize voices of other dolphins—even when they have not met each other for a long time.
Read and complete
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases in the box. Which animal impressed you the most?
go through run out happen to keep in mind
keep in mind
run out
goes through
happens to
/nʌt/ n. 坚果
/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/ v. 辨认出
/ˈskwɪrəl/ n. 松鼠
/ˈdɒlfɪn/ n. 海豚
Homework
1. Make a poster to show your ways to improve memory. Draw pictures and write key sentences on it.
2. Think of one new memory skill by yourself. Explain how it works and prepare to introduce it to your classmates.
Thank you!
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