Learning Objectives

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

1.memorize the key words, expressions and sentence patterns in the texts 

2.understand and follow the major ideas of optimism and positive thinking

3.tell stories of optimism and positive thinking using language knowledge learnt in the unit

4.make a figure report on the author of text B 

5.analyze and evaluate the writing styles and techniques of Text A & B

6. write a letter on optimism and positive thinking using some of the writing techniques learnt

课前准备

1 Discussion and global reading 讨论与课文理解问题 

30 minutes

Answers for reference

2 第二单元Text A 课文音频

30 minutes

第二单元Text A课文分段音频

课中

1 Tell us a story according to this picture. Use your imagination. 20 minutes

2 Classroom activities：

1 Have a discussion in the lead-in part in your group. A or two representatives from each group will make a brief talk on behalf of the group.

2 Try to discuss those questions about Text A with your partner

课堂PPT

课后

更多讨论：

1, Think about this.

 

2, Study the following quotes about education and see if you accept the ideas expressed in the quotes.

3, What Are the Benefits of Optimism?