(
课件网) Unit 1 Reading and thinking How about the school life in Ruixiang How do you feel Step 1 Warming up What difficult do you meet in the last few weeks Lead-in Pre-reading THE FRESHMAN CHALLENGE What does challenge mean difficulty Can he solve them Why What challenges do you think the freshman faces Read the text quickly to find the main idea of each paragraph. Skimming Para Main idea How do you know Para 1 Para2 Para 3 Para4 Paragraph Main idea Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Senior high school is a challenge. Adam had to think very carefully about taking suitable courses. 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 do you know topic sentence linking words key phrases Skimming Q1:How many challenges does Adam face in the passage Q2:How can you find the answer quickly First, I had to think very carefully about which courses I wanted to take. I had to choose extra-curricular activities, too. I know I'll have to study harder as a senior hign school student and get used to being responsible for a lot more. Reading skill: Skimming You can quickly find main ideas and the whole structure by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words and phrases, and topic sentences. Paragraph Challenge How Adam feels Solution 1 Confused 2 Choosing ____ courses The school _____. 3 He will find a way _____. 4 He will _____. Careful reading Complete the outline. Then discuss the questions below with a partner. Paragraph Challenge How Adam feels Solution 1 Confused going from junior high school to senior high school Complete the outline. Then discuss the questions below with a partner. Careful reading The freshman Some schools in the USA begin from the 9thgrade and end in the also called freshmen case, 9th graders are 12th grade. something new and difficult Pre-reading Look at the picture and the title of the passage . Can you predict the gist of the text Challenge While-reading Skimming and find the main ideas of each paragraph. Scanning and do some exercises. Tips 1 3 2 4 Adam had to think very carefully about which courses he wanted to take. Adam had to choose extra-curricular activities. Senior high school is a challenge. Adam will have to study harder in the future and get used to being responsible for a lot more. Match the main idea of each paragraph. Task 1. Read the text carefully then choose the best answer. 1.How was Adam’s feeling of the first week in senior high school A . Puzzled B . Frightened C. Excited D . Satisfied 2.What is Adam’s favorite subject Chinese B . World history C . Math D . English 1.A 2.D Task 2. Complete the outline . Then discuss the questions below with a partner. Paragraph Challenge How Adam feels Solution 1 confused 2 Choosing ____ courses The school adviser 3 He will find a way to 4 He will Choosing extra-curricular activities suitable ca ... ...
