1、Unit 1 FriendshipPeriod 3 A sample lesson plan for Using Language(A letter from Lisa to Miss Wang) IntroductionLanguage is learned to be used in and for communication. So in this period we shall have the students read, listen, write and speak in English, making use of the focused words, expressions,
2、 structures and topic ideas covered in this unit. Objectives To help the students read, listen and write about “friendship” To help students design and speak on a questionnaire about friendship To help students describe a friend by writing based on the given example Procedures1. Warming up by talkin
3、g about youth problemsWhat is the biggest problem facing our youth today and what can we do to help fix it? Could someone offer his opinion?I think the biggest problem with youth today is simple lack of respect, and not knowing what disappointmentmeans.Gone are the days in the really young where spo
4、rts have a winning team and losing team. I want my students to know what its like to lose, even if they try their hardest. I want my children to know and understand the word disappointmentand frustration instead of protect their “weak” egos.Once these little people turn into adults, they wont functi
5、on well in the real world without knowing how to cope with the downs as well as the ups. 2. Learning to design a surveyWork in groups of four. Design a survey to find out what kind of friends your classmates are. You can use the survey in the Warming Up as an example.Step 1: In your group, come up w
6、ith four situations among friends. Design four questions accordingly with three possible answers.Step 2: Put the four questions together and form a questionnaire.Step 3: Check the questionnaire through and try it out on your own group.Step 4: Share your questionnaire with another group and try each
7、others questionnaires.A sample surveyThis survey has four questions, and each question is followed by a set of possible answers. Please read the questions, and then consider which response fits you best.1. Why am I close friends with this person now?A. Because being friends with him/her helps me fee
8、l important.B. Because my friend would be upset if I ended the relationship.C. Because he/she is someone I really enjoy sharing emotions and special events with.2. Why do I spend time with my friend?A. Because my friend would get mad at me if I didnt.B. Because it is fun spending time with him/her.C
9、. Because I think it is what friends are supposed to do.3. Why do I listen to my friends problems, or to what my friend has to say?A. Because my friend praises me and makes me feel good when I do.B. Because its interesting and satisfying to be able to share like that.C. Because I really value gettin
10、g to know my friend better.4. Why do I keep promises to my friend?A. Because I believe it is an important personal quality to live up to my promises to a friend.B. Because it would threaten our friendship if I were not trustworthy.C. Because I would feel bad about myself if I didnt.Scoring Sheet:A 1
11、 point A 1 point A 1 point A 3 pointsB 2 points B 2 points B 2 points B 2 pointsQ1C 3 pointsQ2C 3 pointsQ3C 3 pointsQ4C 1 point 47 points: You are not a good friend. You either neglect your friends needs or just do what he/she wants you to do. You should think more about what a good friend needs to
12、do. 812 points: You are a good friend but you sometimes let your friendship become too important, or you fail to show enough concern for your friends needs and feelings. Try to strike a balance between your friends needs and your own responsibilities. 13+ points: You are an excellent friend who reco
13、gnizes that to be a good friend you need balance your needs and your friends. Well done.Note: Students work in groups and try their own questionnaires in the school to collect more information about students reflection of the values of friendship. 3. Doing a guided writing taskGo to page 6 to read,
14、listen and talk about the letter Lisa wrote to Wang. Think about what advice you can give to Lisa. And then write to Lisa as if you were Wang the editor. Sample writingDear Lisa,Some people like gossiping about others. Its not hard to find such people in life. You said in your letter you like stayin
15、g with a boy classmate, doing homework, helping each other. That is OK. Its nice to be friends with boys. Just keep on getting along with the boy. Dont care about others gossiping. But remember not to fall in love with the boy. For you two are too young to start a love affair. Good luck!Wang4. Asses
16、sing your taskIs your letter well developed? Are your ideas well organized to the point? Do you have a good choice of words and idioms in your writing? Do you get a good mastery of the sentence structure? What kind of mistakes have you made in your writing? What can you do to avoid such mistakes?5.
17、Closing down by studying proverbsHere are some proverbs about friends and friendship. Read them carefully and pay attention to the sentence stress and intonation. As you read think if you agree or disagree with them.Friends are like wine, the older, and the better.When you meet your friend, your fac
18、e shinesyou have found gold.A friend to all is a friend to none.The same man cannot be both friend and flatterer.The best mirror is an old friend.False friends are worse than open enemies.Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.The friendship that can end is never real.With clothes the new are the best, with friends the old are the best.
