1、- 1 -Lesson PlanNSEFC Module1 Unit2 Reading: the Road to Modern English Teacher: ChenyinStudents: Senior 1, Period: Period 1Lesson type: ReadingDuration: 45mLearner analysisAs high school students, they have learned English for many years and have already acquired a certain amount of words and expre
2、ssions which helps them to understand this new passage, and the Ss may have learned something about the England in their history class, so their previous knowledge about it can lessen their difficulty of comprehension. But they may not know the details about the development of English, the differenc
3、e of different kind of English in spelling or pronunciation. Whats more, most students can not employ different kinds of reading skills to understand the text freely. Students in that grade are easily activated by pictures and sounds and they like to air their opinions about something. So discussion
4、 in groups ,games, pair work will be easily carried out.Teaching content analysis The analysis of teaching materials This reading material is from PEP NSEFC Module1 Unit2-English around the World. The title of the passage is The Road to Modern English. The topic of this unit is English language,incl
5、udes its development and different kinds of English, namely the development of English history, from old English, middle English to Modern English. It gives Ss the chance to have a glance of the history of English language.Para.1 and para.5 both talk about the spreading of English in space, from Eng
6、land to other countries. Para.2,Para3 and para.4 both talk about the development of English in time order. Para.2 serves as a part attracts Ss interests,which talks the difference between British English and American English. So the teaching order is rearranged, not from para.1 to para.5, but firstl
7、y, para3, para2 and para4,secondly, para1 and para5 . With the two clear clues-English spreading and English development, Ss will understand the passage more logically and easily.- 2 -Language focus and anticipated difficulties1) predicting, skimming , scanning; retelling and summarizing 2) some use
8、ful words and expressions;3) the history of English.4) retell and summarize the development of English.Learning objectives1. Language skillsBy the end of the class, Ss will be able to 1) predict the content according to the title and the pictures.2) get the general idea of the passage by skimming.3)
9、 find out some specific information like English feature in different time by scanning.4) retell the development of English by key words.2. Language knowledgeBy the end of the class, Ss will be able to 1) use the useful words and expressions properly as “make use of”, “at present”, “ever before”, “v
10、oyages”, “even if”.2) Know the difference between American English and British English in spelling ,pronunciation and expressing.3) Learn the development of English 4) learn to distinguish first, second and foreign language 3. Affects1) realize the importance of English as an international language
11、and develop more interest in English.4. Cultural awareness1) know language culture of the UK and USA2) Know other languages influences on English vocabulary and the UKs colonizing- 3 -5. Learning strategy1) learn autonomously and cooperatively in different activities before, during and after reading
12、.2) communicate actively with their partners in English.Teaching method Three-stage model of teaching reading;Audio-visual method; Task-based learning Teaching proceduresStage1. Pre-reading (6 min)Activity1.guessing game (4min)See a map and some pictures of scenery in different countries and guess t
13、he name of the country.T: Mary is traveling around the world and now lets enjoy some pictures she took and please tell me what country she was in?The introduction of the map : our friend Mary from American is traveling around the world - 4 -Ss: (Australia, Canada )T: yes, Mary really enjoyed herself
14、 and had no problem in communicating with the local people, do you know why? Ss: (because they both speak English.)T: yes, you are right. But why do these countries all regard English as the mother language? You know only China view chinese as the mother language.Ss: (.)T: so, please open you book a
15、t unit2, lets learn The Road to Modern English.Justification A guessing game is adopted in this activity to lead into the topic by showing some pictures which attracts Ss attention. The classroom atmosphere can be activated by guessing the name of the country. By given the situation of Mary, Ss are
16、encouraged to come up with the answers that both these countries speak English.Activity2. Predicting (2min)Read the title and have a quick look at the passage.T: Look at the title and the pictures, can you guess guess the meaning of the word “road“ and what the passage is about?Justification Ss may
17、come up with different answers, although they may not get the right answer during the process, they will concentrate more on the text and become eager to know the answers and get mentally prepared for skimming and scanning.Step2. While-reading (25min)Activity1.Skimming (5min)read the passage to summ
18、arize the main point for each paragraph in their own words. Paragraphs Main ideas Paragraph 1 - 5 -Paragraph 2Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 T：please skim the passage and find out main ideas of each paragraphSs:Suggested answers:Paragraphs Main ideas Paragraph 1 The spread of the English langua
19、ge in the worldParagraph 2 Native speaker can understand each other but they may not be able to understand everything.Paragraph 3 All languages change when cultures communicate with one another.Paragraph 4 The Change of English SpellingParagraph 5 English is spoken as a foreign language or second la
20、nguage in Africa and Asia. Justification Ss skim the passage and find out the main point for each paragraph, so the Ss reading skill of skimming is trained here, and it makes a preparation for the following activities.Activity2.scanning (5min) Skin para2- para 5 and do the match practice.time what h
21、appened to English.1 AD450 1150 A A. based on German2. AD800-1150 D B. Shakespear made a use of wide vocabulary3. by 17th century B C. brought to Australia4. 1620 F D.like Danish and French 5.18th century C E settled6.19th century E F brought to AmericanJustification A math practice is designed here
22、 to train Ss scanning skill ans helps them to better understand the complex process of Englishs development. Also, Ss will have a more clear understanding of the development of English history.- 6 -Activity3.answering questions (5min)Read para 1 and para 5, then work in pair and answer the questions
23、.Q1 when was English used by countries except the England?Q2Why is English spoken in India?Q3Which countries in Asia and Africa also speak English?Suggested answers:A1 17th centuryA2 Britain ruled India from 1795 to 1947.A3 India, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, etc.Justification The questions ar
24、e designed to help Ss better learn the spreading of English in space, and pair work reduces the difficulties of the questions and Ss are trained to learn to cooperate and communicate with others.Activity4.multiple choice (6min)Read the passage again and do the practice(1)“English became closer to th
25、e language you are learning now. ” Here the word “close”means_. A. very alike B. short C. near D. careful (2)From this passage we can infer that the English language was once influenced by_. A. the Chinese language B. South Africa C. South Asia D. both German and French (3)From this passage we can s
26、ee that_ . A. the author is quite sure that Chinese English will become one of the world Englishes B. the author has no idea whether or not Chinese English will become one of the world Englishes C. the author thinks that government and education play an important role in English learning D. the auth
27、or feels every satisfied to see more and more Chinese people are learning English Suggested answers: (1)A (2)D (3)B Justification This activity is designed to help the students have a further understanding of the whole passage, also, Ss will come to realize the importance of English as an internatio
28、nal language and develop more interest in English and makes a preparation for the following activities - 7 -Activity5. Blank filling (4min)Find the synonyms in the conversation and then complete the list.C1Would you like to see my flat?Yes, Id like to come up to your apartment.C2Shall we go to the p
29、ub to celebrate your birthday?Wow, bar is a nice place.C3Hey, lets go and see a soccer game. It is very exciting.Great. I like football match very much.C4Time to go home. Lets go to the elevator together.Oh no, the lift must be full of people this time. Justification This activity is designed to hel
30、p Ss distinguish American English and British English. Also, they will come to realize the language culture between American and British.Stage3. Post-reading (14mins)Activity1. Talking (8min)Work in groups and talk about the question.T:Why do you think people all over the world want to learn English
31、?What s the difference between Justification Ss realize the importance of English as an international language by thinking and telling the reasons of English learning and develop more interest in English. Moreover, Ss will be able to distinguish first, second and foreign language. American English B
32、ritish English - 8 -Activity2. Retelling (6min)Retell the development of English in time order by using some key wordsJustification Ss will improve their speaking skills and have a further understanding of the history of English. Moreover, it is an opportunity for them to remember and use the new wo
33、rds and phrase.Homework Write a passage of 200 words about “Will Chinese replace English and become the most universal language in the world?”Blackboard design Unit 2 The Road to Modern English(2)go through.set downa series of outdoors.thunderingentirelyTimeAttitudeBefore Afterpaid no attentiongrew crazyReasons
