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课件网) Unit 1 Reading and Thinking The Freshman Challenge Work in groups to discuss the questions 1. What do you want to know about school life in other countries 2. What would you tell a teenager from another country about school life in China Lead in What kind of difficulties have you met during your senior high school life study friendship accommodation schedule I have trouble in _____. It is hard for me to _____. Lead-in Free Talk Step 1 Lead-in What is the video about American high school life courses in American high school Is it similiar to Chinese high school life Brainstorm What do you think of your high school life now Busy Different Challenge Do you think students in foreign countries face the same challenge as you do Interesting Difficult “Which part do you think may be new and difficult in the senior high school”, Colorful Worried The freshman challenge Who What Where How Step 2.Pre-reading What's the main idea of the passage Look at the title and predict what the text is about. Who: What: It maybe talk about _____ _____ _____ A freshman Challenges a freshman's challenge at senior high school a student in the first year of high school Something new and difficult that takes time and hard work to deal with. Prediction A．The importance of taking courses. B．Why Adam joined a volunteer club. C．How Adam dealt with the freshman challenge. D．Adam will be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future. What's the main idea of the passage Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Fast reading Paragraph 1： Senior high school is a challenge. Paragraph 2： Adam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. Paragraph 3： Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities. Paragraph 4： Adam will have to study harder in the future and get used to being responsible for a lot more. 总 分 How does Adam feel What solutions（方法） does he take What challenges does Adam meet（遇见） Read for the details BY YUSHEN 探索体验 Activity 1: Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Paragraph 1:_____ Paragraph2:_____ Paragraph 3:_____ Paragraph 4:_____ Step 3. While-Reading 1. find the main ideas of each paragraph. ① ② ③ ④ Read for main ideas Para 1:_____ Para2:_____ Para3:_____ Para4:_____ Senior high school is a challenge. Adam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities. Adam will have to study harder in the future and get used to being responsible for a lot more. How can you find the information so quickly You can find main idea by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words & phrases, and topic sentences Skimming Read for structure 2. Choose the suitable answers. 1.What is the function of paragraph 1 A. To introduce the topic. B. To arouse the interest of readers. 2.What is the function of paragraph 2-4 A. To introduce the to ... ...
