1、1The Fifth Period Grammar Teaching goals 教学目标1Target language 目标语言a重点词汇与词组burglars， putoff，inspect，bungalow，chain，semicircle，pun oneself up roof，collar，bench，pine，claw，squirrelbLearn about the nominative absolute construction2Ability goals 能力目标Enable the students to use the nominative absolute const
2、ruction3Learning ability goals 学能目标Help the students use the structure freelyTeaching important points 教学重点Use the nominative absolute constructionTeaching difficult points 教学难点Help the students learn to use what、the nominative absoluteTeaching aids 教具准备 A projector and a computerTeaching methods 教学
3、方法Explaining and practicingTeaching procedures it adds a focusing detail or point of focus to the idea of the main clause. This kind of absolute phrase can take the form of a prepositional phrase, an adjective phrase, or a noun phrase.e.g. The old firefighter stood over the smoking ruins, his senses
4、 alert to any sign of another flare-up. His subordinates, their faces sweat-streaked and smudged with ash, leaned heavily against the firetruck. They knew all too well how all their hard work could be undone in an instant.T: It is not unusual for the information supplied in the absolute phrase to be
5、 3the most important element in the sentence. In fact, in descriptive prose, the telling details will often be wrapped into a sentence in the form of an absolute phrase:e.g. Coach Nykesha strolled onto the court, her arms akimbo and a large silver whistle clenched between her teeth. The new recruits
6、 stood in one comer of the gym, their uniforms stiff and ill fitting, their faces betraying their anxiety.T: A noun phrase can also exist as an absolute phrase:e.g. Your best friends, where are they now, when you need them?And then there was my best friend Sally-the dear girl-who has certainly falle
7、n on hard times.T: It might be useful to review the material on Misplaced Modifiers because it is important not to confuse an absolute phrase with a misplaced modifier.Step ConsolidationChoose some exercises to practice, show the exercises on the PowerPoint.1. production up by 60%,the company has ha
8、d another excellent year. ( NMET 2000)A. As B. For C. With D. Through2. Off we started, remaining behind.A. he B. his C. him D. hes3. Sunday, the students are at home.A. Being B. To be C. It is D. It being4. So many people him, he is sure to succeed.A. helped B. help C. have helped D. to help5. The
9、key , I couldnt enter the room.A. has lost B. having been lostC. having lost D. has been lost6. Nobody anymore to say, so the meeting was closed.A. had B. having C. having had D. has7. The boy lay on his side, his eyes .A. half close B. half closedC. half closing D. to close half8. , so Mary had to
10、ask for a leave to tend her.A. Being ill B. Her mother being illC. Her mother to be ill D. Her mother was ill9. This , we finally found a moment to relax.A. done B. was done C. did D. having done10. All things , your plan is practical.A. considering B. being consideredC. considered D. are considered11. Weather , we will start tomorrow.A. permit B. permits4C. permitted D. permittingkeys: 1-6 CADDBA 7-11 BDACDStep IV Homework1. Go over the nominative absolute construction.2. Finish Parts 1 & 2 on Page 86.
