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1 教案
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2 课前预习清单
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3 课程学习
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4 课后复习清单
教案：
Unit 2 Be Yourself, Be Happy
Unit Project (单元产出任务)
Write an email about dealing with a certain type of negative feeling
Scenario (场景):
You are writing an email to your best friend from high school. You were bothered by a type of guilt or negative feeling for a while after you entered college. Luckily, you found a way to overcome it and now you are feeling so much better. You hear that your friend is being troubled by thesame problem and has not been in a good emotional state recently. Therefore, you want to write to your friend to share your experience, and offer some tips to help your friend get over the problem.
What negative feeling will you choose to describe? How will you share your experience in overcoming this negative feeling? What tips will you offer to your friend? How you analyze the problem and organize your thoughts will determine how well you can help your friend.
I. Learning Objectives (学习目标)
Upon the completion of this unit, students will beable to:
知识
1. talk about thoughts, feelings and emotions using new vocabulary
2. give advice and instructions
3. define a kind of mental state
4. describe a type of personality
素质（思政）
Psychological Health Education
1. learn how to overcome procrastination by selecting proper solutions
2. know, evaluate themselves objectively and accept themselves readily
3. improve their capacity of stress and emotion management
4. build self-confidence and self-motivation
能力
learn how to write an email/letter
III. Teaching Contents and Procedures 教学步骤与内容
i Explore 1 Stopping “should” shaming — Ending theself-imposed guilt game
第一、二学时
| 教学步骤 | 内容 | 教学设计理念 (POA) | 思政设计理念 | |
| 课前 | 1. 教师发布单元产出任务及学习目标； 2. 学生依据教师发布的任务清单进行预习。 | 明晰学习目标，激发学生学习动机，并做好课前准备。（驱动） | 培养自学意识， 养成预习习惯。 | |
| 课中 | 第1学时 | 1. 基于学生课前U校园投票结果，邀请学生分享个人观点。引入i Explore 1 的课文主题关键词 procrastination (拖延症)。 | 口头探讨导致个人拖延症的原因，为完成单元产出任务做准备。（促成） | 客观了解自己，认识不足，学会心理调适。
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| 2. 问题解答: 1）订正预习答案，2）单词答疑解惑， 3）分析课文结构与内容； | 认知拖延症，熟悉目标词汇，了解文章框架（促成） | 走进拖延症，明晰其属于心理疾病范畴，需要积极去克服纠正。 | ||
| 3. 课文梳理 (Part 1: Paras 1-2) 解决重难点词汇表达、句型、背景知识、进一步深化课文理解。 | 积累课文中的目标词汇及句型（促成） | 讲解词汇所使用的例句，选自TED Talks，China Daily， Xinhua News，通过真实语境，进行语言学习的同时，学生了解了时事政治、关注了国家发展，培养了其国际视野。 | ||
| 第2学时 | 3. 课文梳理 1) Part 2: Para. 3 2) Part 3: Para. 5-8 3) Part 3: Para. 9 | 积累课文中的目标词汇及句型（促成） | 通过课文 Part 3 部分，学生自然习得三种克服拖延症的方法，有助于其纠正日常拖延习惯，建立秩序生活。 | |
| 4. 小结与作业（子任务1） | 产出子任务1，为单元产出任务、师生评价做准备。 | 作业部分要求学生结合个人经历，并检索相关信息，给出克服拖延症的建议，旨在引导学生剖析自我，学会调控平衡，培养良好的心理素质和品质。 | ||
| 课后 | 复习、自学、完成作业 | 为学生完成单元产出任务提供脚手架 (促成) | 培养自学意识， 养成复习习惯。 | |
一、课前
教师通过学习通将提前制定的任务清单（见Unit 2课前预习清单）发布给学生，学生依据清单进行课前预习。教师在已有备课基础上，结合每个合堂班通过U校园投票、学习通讨论及作业完成情况，再次进行针对性补充式备课。
二、课中
第一学时（45 分钟）
Step 1. 导入（5）
1. 基于学生课前对问题Do you (seldom/sometimes/often/always) put off what youshould do? 的投票结果，选取volunteer 或使用提问功能邀请学生阐释原因Why or why not？
2. 引入i Explore 1的课文主题关键词procrastination (拖延症)。
Step 2. 问题解答（20）
1. 订正课本P28 Viewing 填空题答案，再次播放视频，指导学生理解视频内容，并引导其初步认知procrastination (拖延症)在严格意义上讲, 属于心理疾病的范畴，需要积极去克服纠正。
| Viewing 填空题： Fill in the blanks with what you hear from the video clip. The first letter of each word is given. 1) So it's great when, at last, I've got a c______ day. The house is quiet. I've got eight hours. That should be p______. But when there's so much time, it seems silly not to read this a______ in the paper. It's about a celebrity ( 名人) – he's got married. 2) Why not go for a w _____? But you see I like to be near my work. If I'm too far, I get g_____. But if I'm too near, well … The perfect distance for doing nothing is when you have the constant c_______ to do something. 3) But in truth, I do nothing, not because I'm l_____, but because I'm scared. I'm t_________ that if I start, what I do will be h_______. I want things to be so a_______ – and I know they can't be, so it seems best not even to begin. |
2. 订正课本P31 Q1流程图，了解学生课文整体理解情况
3. 针对学生在单词（发音可能是学生面临的最大问题，重点讲解U校园投票选出的单词）、课文（难句、复杂句可能是学生最有疑惑的地方）方面存在的问题进行解答。利用U校园提问功能，随机点名学生阅读课文段落，纠正错误发音，点拨重点词汇、表达及句子结构。
Step 3. 课文梳理（Part 1: Paras 1-2）（20）
词汇与表达：
1. Unless you are already aware of the damage it causes, you probably say “should” at least a few times aday. (Para. 1)
1）aware of: know or realize sth. 注意到；意识到
e.g.
– TED Talks 视频情景展示:
Our third pillar is Empower. An outbreak surveillance system can only succeed if we empower frontline health workers that are already out there taking care of communities. It requires a lot of training. Pardis and I are very much aware of that.
我们的第三个支柱是赋能。只有我们更好地用技术“武装”在前线为社区提供服务的医疗工作者，疫情监测系统才能充分发挥作用。这需要很多的培训。帕蒂斯和我对这一点都非常清楚。
（来源：http://kekenet.com/Article/202009/618289.shtml）
2) unless: conj.
It is used to introducethe case in which a statement being made is not true or valid.
3) Paraphrase: You may not say “should” several times a day if you notice the damage of saying “should.”
Background information— Merriam-Webster dictionary
In 1806,Webster published his first dictionary, A Compendious Dictionary of theEnglish Language. Webster hoped to standardize American speech, sinceAmericans in different parts of the country used somewhat different vocabularies and spelled, pronounced, and used words differently. In 1828,George and Charles Merriam founded the company Merriam–Webster, Incorporated,as G & C Merriam Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The internal message, however, when we say “Ishould” do something, is inherently negative. (Para. 1)
Q: What example does the author use to provethis point?
A: The author uses the example “going to thegym” to illustrate that the internal message of saying “should” is negative.
2. If there wasn’t an underlying discord, you would simply say either “I’m going to the gym” (because you should and you are) or “I’m notgoing to the gym today” (you’re not going and you’re OK with that choice). (Para. 1)
1) underlying: a. (only before noun) very basic or important, but not easily noticed
根本的；内在的；潜在的
e.g.
China Daily — Xiplomacy echoes call of the times at UN meetings
“Peace and development remain the underlying trend of the times,and people everywhere crave even more strongly for peace, development and win-win cooperation," he said at the general debate of the 75th session ofthe UN General Assembly (UNGA).”
（来源：https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202010/02/WS5f77293aa31024ad0ba7d113.html）
2) Derivative
underlie: vt. be the basis for 位于…之下；构成…的基础
e.g.
① Try to figure out what feeling underlies your anger.
设法找出什么情绪是你生气的原因。
② BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) — China’s annual shopping spree festival unsurprisingly saw a string of records, while behind these numbers underlie the country’s shifting economic trends.
中国一年一度的购物狂欢节，不出所料地见证了一系列的记录，而这些数字背后隐藏着中国经济趋势的变化。
（来源: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-11/17/c_138561208.htm）
3) Paraphrase: If you feel everything is perfectly right, you would just say either “I’m going to the gym” or “I’m not going to the gym today.”
3. The word “should” indicates that you aren’t doing what you would benefit from, and you’re not entirely resolute in your choice, either. (Para. 2)
1) resolute: a. firm or determined 坚决的；毅然的
Collocation：beresolute in…坚决地做…
e.g.
Xinhua Headlines: China resolute in combating water pollution along Yangtze River
(来源：http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-01/06/c_138682826.htm)
2) 此句中的either用来加强否定语气，表示“既不…也不…”
The word “should” indicates that you aren’t doing what you would benefit from, and you’re not entirely resolute in your choice, either. (Para. 2)
Q: What example does the author use to prove thispoint? Do you see a connection between this example and the one used in Para.1? If yes, what is it? If no, read Paragraphs 1-2 again to find the connection.
A: The examples are “This is why I’m still fat,”“this is why I don’t have the body I want,” I’m not good enough.” The connection is: The author uses the same issue – going to the gym – to describe the two stages of “should” shaming: guilt and self-reproach/hatred. The two stages usually appear one after another and increase in degree, therefore are harmful to one’s mental health.
4. Enter regret. Cue the reinforcement of existing negative messages you already hold about yourself. (Para. 2)
1) cue:
① vt. to give someone a signal to do something 给某人暗示或提示
e.g.
Can you cue me when you want me to begin speaking？
你要我开始讲话时能给我暗示一下吗？
(来源: Oxford Dictionary)
② n. [C] an action orevent that is a signal for sth. else to happen 提示；暗示
e.g.
He often takes his cue from the boss.
他总是看上司的眼色行事。
（来源:《新英汉大辞典》）
2) reinforcement: n. [C] the act of making sth. stronger 强化；加固
e.g.
Xinhua Headlines: Armed policemen move sand bags for dyke reinforcement in Poyang County, Jiangxi
（来源: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/13/c_139207647.htm）
3) 此句Cue the reinforcement与前面 “Enter regret” 均以动词开头。强调做出这个动作带来的结果。
4）Paraphrase: You give yourself a signal to make the bad opinions you already have about yourself even stronger.
5. Now you feel bad about yourself for not going to the gym, so you pour a glass of drink, have a comforting snack and turn on the TV to take your mind off feeling bad about yourself. (Para. 2)
1) comforting: a. making you feel less sad or anxious 安慰的
Derivatives
① comfort: vt. to make someone feel better when they are sad orworried 安慰；抚慰
② comfortable: adj. 舒适的，舒服的
2) take one’s mind off: to make oneself stop thinking about 不去想；转移注意力
e.g.
Why don't you do something you enjoy to take your mind off your troubles?
第二学时（45 分钟）
Step 3. 梳理课文（Part 2: Para.3）（Part 3: Paras. 5-8）（Part 4: Para.9）（40）
6. Should goes hand in hand with self-reproach. (Para. 3)
1) go hand in hand with: to be closely connected 密切相关
e.g.
Looking at IQs from around the world, they found that high levels of infectious disease go hand in hand with lower average national intelligence.
在研究了世界各地人们的智商情况后，科学家们发现，传染病高发国家往往伴随着较低的平均智力水平。
（来源: http://www.kekenet.com/broadcast/201607/454417_3.shtml）
2) This sentence shows the close relationship between “should” and guilt / blaming oneself.
7. The problem with guilt is that it’s largely worthless in terms of getting you to do anything. (Para. 3)
1) worthless: a. having no value 没用的；无价值的
情景展示：
Then to be a “bad apple” or a “rotten apple” is to be a bad person. You can also say
that “one bad (or rotten) apple can spoil the whole bunch (or barrel)” implies that
one flawed personcan basically undermine an effort or a group, and you can be “rotten to the core” to be thoroughly bad or worthless.
点拨： “bad apple” 就是坏家伙，“rotten apple” 也是这个意思。而“one bad apple spoils whole bunch” 有点像中文里的“一粒老鼠屎坏了一锅粥”或害群之马的含义，而“rotten to the core” 是说这个家伙坏透了。
（来源: http://www.kekenet.com/kouyu/201303/229054.shtml/）
2) 辨析
priceless 非常宝贵，价值难以估量
invaluable 非常有用，无价的，非常宝贵的;
worthless 没用的；没有什么价值
3) in terms of: in relation to a particular aspect 在…方面
In terms of supplies,equipment and beds available, many hospitals have become better prepared tohelp coronavirus patients.
（来源: http://3g.kekenet.com/broadcast/202007/615170.shtml）
8. But guilt doesn’t get you to do the big things like find a job that makes you happy, leave a relationship that sucks the life out of you, or manifest your dreams in love, life and the pursuit of happiness. (Para. 3)
1) suck: vt. 吮吸；吸
e.g.
Stop sucking your thumb!
美国俚语：
A: Guess what? We've just now missed the bus, and the next one won't come for
another 45 minutes.
B: That sucks.
A: 知道吗? 我们刚错过公车了; 下一班(车)还要四十五分钟才会来。
B: 糟糕!
“suck” 是差劲的意思。“That movie sucks.” 是那部电影真是糟透了的意思。
（来源: http://www.kekenet.com/kouyu/200910/88018.shtml）
2）manifest: vt. to show something clearly 表明；显示
e.g.
Festive China is a series of short clips focusing on traditional Chinese festivals and festivities, the cultural connotations of traditional holidays, their development and changes, and how they manifest in today's China.
（来源: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/30/WS5f7411aea31024ad0ba7cde8.html）
3) pursuit: n. [U] the act of trying toachieve sth. in a determined way 追赶；追求
e.g.
The pursuit of happyness《当幸福来敲门》
The pursuit of happiness is a lifelong endeavor and everyone struggles to feel happy
at certain points in their lives.
追求幸福是一生的努力，每个人在人生的某些时刻都努力想要感到快乐。
9. Or is this some old mental model you have in your head about you, who you “should” be and what you “should” be doing, that maybe isn’t worth clinging to? (Para. 6)
1) cling to: to hold or hold on tightly 紧抓；坚持
e.g.
China Daily—China to play pivotal role in global biodiversity push
Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys cling to each other at the Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve. (新闻图片配文)
（来源：https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202010/02/WS5f76fba0a31024ad0ba7d103.html）
2) 此句中的 who you “should” be and what you “should” be doing 部分为插入语，是对some old mental model you have in your head about you的补充描述。这句话的主干部分是Or is this some old mental model that isn’t worth clinging to。
10. If you evaluate the “should” and you needto let go of the expectation or obligation, then let it go! (Para. 7)
1) evaluate: vt. to judge how good, useful, or successful sth. is 评价；评估
e.g.
China Daily —Safety top priority for COVID-19 vaccine development
As phase 3 clinical trials are essential to evaluate the safety and efficacy of vaccines, China is ramping up efforts and pushing for international cooperation for its four vaccines that have entered phase 3 clinical trials.
（来源：https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202009/25/WS5f6d9da7a31024ad0ba7be33.html）
2) obligation: n. [C] sth. that sb. is required to do 义务；责任
e.g.
China Daily—'Well-being of people goal of central govt'
Ng strongly agreed with what Luo said in a TV speech on Wednesday, that all Hong Kong people, as Chinese nationals, should love the country, and loving the country is an obligation and the right thing to do.
（来源：https://epaper.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202010/02/WS5f767eaba31099a234350c3f.html）
Collocation
fulfil /meet one’s obligation 履行责任
3)let go of: to stop holding sth. or sb. 放手；放开
e.g.
① Let It Go: 《冰雪奇缘》(Frozen) 主题曲
② Don't let go ofyour original aspiration.
不要忘却了你的初心。
11. Now that you’ve chosen to do it or drop it, replace “should” permanently with more decisive, positive reinforcers — words that will serve you betterthan “should.” (Para. 8)
1) decisive:a. able to make decisions quickly and effectively
果断的；有决断力的
e.g.
Xinhua Headlines:China focuses on poorest groups in decisive battle against poverty
（来源：http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/02/c_139108546.htm）
2) “Now that” describes a situation that is true and allows for the possibility of something else to happen. It's often used to describe a cause and effect relationship.
12. Try “I accomplished,” “I decided,” or just simply “I did” or “I didn’t.” (Para. 8)
1) accomplish: vt. to achieve or complete successfully 完成；实现
e.g.
情景展示：
A: It's almost midnight! We are about to start a brand new year!
B: I know it's so exciting! A new year is always like a clean slate.
Fresh start to accomplish any dreams, objectives and goals.
A: 现在已经是午夜了！我正准备迎接新年的到来！
B: 我知道这样很兴奋！新的一年就像一个干净的石板。可以重新书写你的梦想，目标和方向。
（来源：http://talk.kekenet.com/show_1552）
13. Your thoughts create your emotional state. (Para. 9)
1) emotional: a. of or having to do with emotion or the emotion 情感的；情绪的
e.g.
“It's a mode of contemplation that's much more visual, intuitive, and emotional, as
opposed to the patterns of waking thought.”
（选自：健康生活：倾听梦境，建立自尊）
（来源：http://www.kekenet.com/read/201103/127060.shtml）
2）This sentence, together with the previous sentence, and the following two sentences, use the same structures, with each sentence starting with the ending part of the previous one. Such a combination of sentences creates a rhythm of language.
14. Negative self-talk and “should” might show up, baggage in hand, but you can show them the mental exit door. (Para. 9)
baggage: n. [C] the case, bags, etc. carried by atraveler; past experiences or long-held ideas regarded as burdens 行李；精神包袱
情景展示：
Welcome to English in a minute.
When you travel, you take things with you and pack them into bags and suitcases.
All those things are called "baggage". Baggage.
How is your friend Lily doing? I haven't seen her lately.
Lily? Stopped hanging out with her.
Why? What happened?
Nothing happened. She is just got way too much baggage.
All she does is complain about problems in her past.
Oh, we all have baggage. But you have to deal with it and move on.
Carrying too much baggage on a trip makes traveling difficult.
In life, emotional baggage does the same thing.
Baggage is all those issues that hold you back and keep you from moving forward in
life.
And that's English in a minute.
（选自：一分钟英语）
（来源：http://www.kekenet.com/kouyu/201705/507778.shtml）
15. Solidifying your decisions and dealingwith“should”takes practice, but it's work worth doing. (Para. 9)
1) solidify: v. to make or becomesolid and strong 巩固；（使）凝固
e.g.
The springs carry minerals which solidify into ever-changing limestone terraces.
泉水中所富含的矿物质会凝固成千变万化的石灰岩台阶。
（选自: 美国黄石国家公园全球独一无二的神奇乐园）
（来源：http://www.kekenet.com/Article/201902/579040.shtml）
Collocation: solidify one's position 巩固地位
2) Paraphrase: It takes practice to make your decisions strong and deal with your “should”shaming, but by doing so you will live a happier life.
Step 4. 小结与作业（5）
课程小结：
学生讨论了问题：
Do you (seldom/sometimes/often/always) put off what you should do?
Why or why not?
2. 复习了viewing, 了解了procrastination。
3.梳理了课文结构、段落1-9，解决了重难点，学习了目标词汇及句型。
作业（见课后任务清单）
教师通过学习通将课后学习任务清单（见Unit 2 课后学习清单—第一二学时）发布给学生，学生依据清单进行课后学习，为下一周上课做准备。
