Unit 9 Choices 教案(4课时)

Teaching Aims: Target Language Words and phrases: h andle, woe, foe, stumble, block, deter, tough, request, leave sb behind, fear, depart, farewell, elsewhere, mean Sentences: Sentences in the poem Language Skills Learn about the rhyme of the poem. Read the poem in rhyme. Emotional target Further learn about the value of friendship. Key points and difficult points The rhyme of the poem. The metaphor of friendship. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Check homework Work in pairs. One st udent will put forth a problem and the partner will offer a suggestion. For example: A: I think I’m putting on weight. B: If I were you, I would exercise every day. Step 2: Pair-work: self-assessment and pal-assessment Step 3: My Portfolio Finish “My Portfolio” individually. Check the finished “My Portfolio” each other. Step 4: Just for Fun Read the story individually. Retell the story to the class in your own words. Step 5: Reading Pre-reading About the poem: There are special peo ple that we meet in life who seem to make life's journey a little easier. Those people are like a candle that shows the obstacles in your way so that Life is easier to deal with. Discussion: Do you have any friend who is helpful in your life While-reading Task 1: Liste n to the poem and underline all the words with rhymes of the poem. If I was one thing, I'd be a candle Lighting the way so you can handle Your life easier without woes Not having to fight with your foes. I'd help keep you from stumbling over Things blocking your path to an open door. If I light your path, life is easier, Even strong winds, my light will not deter. No matter what, I'm here for you To cheer you up when you are blue. Do not fret when times get tough, If things look down or kind of rough. Just remember, I'm always here, In your heart, close and near. I will help you out in every way, Happiness and love in your heart will stay. Don't blow me out, that's one request Unless it's me you do detest. I do not try to hurt anyone That isn't good or any fun. But one day you may leave me behind You may no longer need my light to shine. If that day comes, go on your way And I will hope to see you again one day. If one day, I don't appear, Do not worry, do not fear I may be gone, but in your heart The light I gave you did not depart. It will be there forever and a day To always bring happiness and light your way. Farewell for now, I'm needed elsewhere If your path grows dark, in your heart, I'm there. So I'm really not gone, just not seen, I would not leave, I'm not that mean. Only one simple request that I must say, Please, never forget those who lit your way. Task 2: Read the poem carefully and answer the following question. What is the similar ity between a friend and a candle Or: Why a friend is compared to a candle Who do you think the poem can be sent to Why Task 3: Complete the summary of the poem. A friend is a can dle who can light your way. With the candle’s _____, life becomes easier for you. So try not to _____ ... ...