Unit4ThenextstepTask2Thoughtsonthedesign:这一部分在前一节听和读的基础上继续设计说和写的活动,从而为最终完成本板块Writingareportaboutcoursechoices的写作任务。任务教学的关键是让学生明白任务的目的和实现任务的步骤,本课的设计紧紧抓住写作的最终目标,通过说和写作提示从而减少写作任务的难度。任务教学的另一个关键就是学生之间的合作,所以本课依然在每一项任务实施的过程中都强调相互合作。Teachingaims:Afterlearningthetask,thestudentswillbeableto:1.talkaboutcoursesoptions;2.writeareportaboutcoursechoices.Teachingprocedures:Step1Lead-inAskstudentsreportwhattheyhavewrittenforthediscussionoflastperiod.[Explanation]通过复习达到巩固上节课的目的,并且为本节课的写作奠定基础。Step2Speaking:Discussingcoursepossibilities1.Doyourememberthequestionsbeingaskedinlisteningtasks?Playthetapeagainifnecessary.(1)Whatcoursedoyouthinkyouwillchoosetostudy?(2)Doyourememberwhenthelocalnewspaperpublishedmywritinglastyear?(3)Haveyoudecideduponyourcoursesyet?(4)Whataboutyou?(5)Whatdoyouthink?2.Whenyouarediscussingoptionsorpossibilities,itislikeplayingagameoftennis.Oneway:askingquestions.Anotherway:addingquestiontagsWhatdoyouthink?…,isn’tit?Whatisyouropinion?…,wouldn’tyou?Whatwouldyoudo?…,Doyouthinkthatistrue/possible/correct?Don’tyouthinkso?3.Discussingcourseoptions.(1)Readthedirectionsinthispartandbesuretoknowwhattodo.(2)Workinpairsandpreparethedialogues.(3)Presenttheirdialoguestotheclass.Sample:S1:Ithinkit’stimethatwechoseasuitablecoursetostudyatuniversity.Whichtwocourseshaveyouchosen?S2:BiochemistryandInformationTechnology.Whatdoyouthink?S1:Thesetwocoursesarequitepopular,aren’tthey?Whydidyouchoosethem?S2:They’rebothpopularcoursesandbothrequireyoutobegoodatproblem-solving.S1:Ithinkyou’reright.You’requitegoodatproblem-solving,especiallywithcomputers.S2:That’strue.Besides,IthinkbothBiochemistryandInformationTechnologyareinterestingandexciting.BiochemistryorITgraduatescanalsofindawell-paidjob.S1:Whichofthesetwocoursessuitsyourpersonalitybetter?S2:Iwanttodosomethingpractical,soIthinkI’llstudyBiochemistry.It’sapracticalsciencecoursebasedonbiology.S1:That’sagoodchoice,butwhynotstudyatradtionalsciencecourse?SomethinglikeMathsorPhysics.S2:Idon’twanttostudyMathsorPhysicsbecausetheyareboringandnotpopular.Besides,I’mnotgoodatthem.Idon’twanttostudyLaw,either-therearesommanyrulestoremember.Ithinkit’sdifficult,isn’tit?S1:Yes,itis.I’msureyou’vemadeagoodchoice.[Explanation]激活学生已有知识,体现课堂的整体感,能够更好地抓住学生的注意力,通过提示能够减轻交际负担,更加顺利地达成任务的目的,这一点对于培养学生的自信心非常关键。Step3Writingareportaboutoptions1.Presentanexamplestructureforstudentstofollow:(1)introduction(whatthereportisabout)(2)backgroundinformation(thetypeofoptionsyoucanchoose)(3)option1(positive/negativeaspects)(4)option2(positive/negativeaspects)(5)conclusion(yourchoiceandwhy)2.Tips:IntroductionItistimeforSeniorHighThreestudentstodecidewhichcoursetostudyatuniversitysincetheywillbefinishinghighschoolandgoingtouniversitysoon.BackgroundinformationWhichcoursesareavailable?Therearepopularcourses,suchasInformationTechnology,ComputerEngineering,Biochemistry,Law,Communications.Therearealsotraditionalcourses,likeMaths,Physics,ChemistryandChinese.Option1InternationalEconomicsandTradePositiveaspects:expecttoworkinaninternationalcompanyorabankhaveachancetotraveltoforeigncountriesNegativeaspects:alotofstudentsstudythissubject,sothereiscompetitionforplacesatcompanieslimitedpositionsavailableandveryhighentryrequirementsOption2CommunicationsPositiveaspects:interestingandachancetobecreativevisitdifferentplacesandmeetdifferentpeopleNegativeaspects:workverylonghoursandunderpressurecouldbeindangeroussituationsConclusionchooseCommunicationsthereasons:interestingenjoychallengesliketravelingandmeetingdifferentpeoplepositivesoutweighnegatives3.Writethereportindividually.Comparethereportswiththeirpartners.4.Presenttwoorthreestudents’reportstotheclassandaskforcomments.[Explanation]写作的整体框架是高考书面表达的重要要求,也是清楚表达观点的基础。相互合作比仅仅由教师评讲更能让学生接受。因此,写作的评价应该更多地关注小组合作和相互评价。Step4Homework1.Finishwritingthereportafterclass.2.PreviewtheProject.[Explanation]及时巩固当天所学内容,并为学习project做好充分准备。