Unit 4 Lesson 4 Section B 1a-1e教学设计2026-2027学年 人教版英语九年级上册

Unit 4 Our Memory — Lesson 4 Section B 1a-1e教学设计

 

Objectives:

Language Ability:

1. Ss can master key vocabulary and phrases such as boost, to start with, technique, likely, wear out, view, effective, and account.

2. Ss can understand the text "How to Boost Your Memory", extract the main ideas of each part, and complete a mind map.

3. Ss can distinguish between short-term memory and long-term memory and use the target language to discuss memory techniques.

 

Learning Ability:

4. Ss can use reading strategies (skimming and scanning) to analyze the text structure and summarize the four memory techniques.

5. Ss can use a mind map to organize and retell the information.

 

Thinking Quality:

6. Ss can evaluate different memory techniques and decide which ones work best for them.

7. Ss can analyze the relationship between a healthy lifestyle and memory improvement.

Cultural Awareness:

8. Ss can realize the importance of scientific learning methods and develop a healthy lifestyle to improve their overall well-being and memory.

 

Key and Difficult Points:

Key point

Ss can identify the four memory techniques from the text and master the key vocabulary and phrases.

 

Difficult point

Ss can understand the scientific concepts of memory (short-term vs. long-term) and use the target language to express their own opinions on how to improve memory effectively.

 

Teaching Procedures:

 

Step 1. Lead-in

1). Memory Game: Show a sequence of numbers and a list of new words on the screen. Give Ss two minutes to memorize them. See who can remember the most.

2). Free talk: Ask Ss: Do you have a good memory or a poor memory?

Do you sometimes forget things easily, like phone numbers or new words? What memory techniques do you use?

3). Guide Ss to share their personal experiences and the strategies they use (e.g., reviewing information, creating mind maps, testing themselves).

4). Purpose: To activate students' background knowledge through a fun game, introduce the topic of memory, and arouse their interest.

 

Step 2. Pre-reading

1). Show the title "How to Boost Your Memory".

2). Ask Ss to predict what the passage will talk about based on the title (e.g., specific methods to remember things better).

3). Ask Ss to identify the type of writing (Expository writing / 说明文).

4). Purpose: To develop prediction skills and set a purpose for reading.

 

Step 3. While-reading

1). Fast reading (Skimming): Ask Ss to read the passage quickly and sort out the structure.

   - Para 1-2: Lead in the topic and introduce two kinds of memory (short-term and long-term).

   - Para 3-7: Introduce four clever memory techniques.

   - Para 8: Draw a conclusion and call to action.

2). Careful reading (Activity 1b): Let Ss read the text again and answer