刘玲玉

单元教案

Teaching Plan for Unit 8

The Art of Parenting

I. Lead-in:

Do you see the difference between Western parents and Chinese parents?

II. Objectives:

Students are supposed:

Ø To talk about different parenting models

Ø To apply the reading skill --- reading in thought groups

Ø To learn and apply useful phrases and patterns

Ø To express your ideas about the merits and demerits of Chinese parenting models

III. Participatory Learning:

1. Brainstorming

-- Think and tell what happens at your home in the following situation.

Ø When you read a novel …

Ø When you get 85 for your test…

Ø When you need money in college…

-- What expectations do your parents have on your performance in school or other areas?

2. Text Study

3. Language Focus

IV. Critical thinking

Choose any of the following questions to share your ideas.

1. What kind of parenting method do you prefer, from the standpoint of a child?

2. To what extent do you think Confucius’ education philosophy affects traditional Chinese parenting methodology?

V. Summary

Tell me and I forget; Teach me and I remember; Involve me and I learn.

---Benjamin Franklin

VI. Assignment

Write an argumentative essay of no less than 200 words on the following topic.

Topic: Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on their first offense.