(
课件网) 第四课时 Unit 1 A New Start Developing ideas (Reading for writing-1) Survey 1. Are you nervous about starting junior high 2. Who do you ask for help when you are nervous 3. What does your parents give you as(作为) junior high gifts A. nervous B. relaxed C. fine D. others A. classmates B. parents C. teachers D. others A. toys B. clothes C. school supplies D. others Look at the picture and answer. What do the parents give the girl They give her a paper boat. [ d ni]旅程 What is the boat What is the meaning of the title Let’s read and find out. How many parts can you divide the passage into and what is each part about Part 1： Part 2： A dialogue among Mia, Dad and Mum A letter from Dad and Mum to Mia Read Part 1 and answer the questions. 1. How does Mia feel She’s a little nervous. 2. What is the new paper boat It is a letter from Mum and dad. 3. Why do Mia’s parents write the letter Because they want to share some thoughts with her. tell Mia their ideas or feelings Read again and complete the thinking map. junior high school thoughts new problems best work hard helps Reason Problems and Advice Hope Read Part 2 and compare primary school with junior high. boat’s sailing through the journey towards the sea Time: What parents do/will do What Mia does/will do primary school junior high Like a _____ river They protect Mia. They _____ Mia. Mia is _____. pool Like a _____ will help safe Mia will face _____. Mia will sail_____. Mia will try_____. Parents’ hope：_____ new problems the boat by herself her best and work hard go through storms towards the sea. Retell the letter from Mia’s parents. boat’s sailing through the journey towards the sea Time: What it is like What parents do/will do What Mia does/will do primary school junior high a pool a river small and safe wide and water moves fast protect Mia will help Mia safe …will sail the boat by … …will try her best and … Dear Mia: You are now in junior high!Are you ready for your new life ... …will face… Think and answer the questions. 1. What do “a pool”, “a river” , “the sea” and“ the paper boat” stand for “the paper boat” stands for Mia Mia’s life primary school junior high after junior high What is the meaning of the title It means before the girl’s junior high school life starts. Think and answer the questions. 2. What do you think the “storms” are Storms may be difficulties and challenges in our lives. How do parents help to face difficulties and changes daily life study making friends safety … What do you think Mia’s parents do to protect her make delicious food clean the room help make study plans solve difficult questions make friends by yourself solve problems drive you to school go out to play together trust you help you support you encourage her Did your parents give you advice in your junior high Your parents' love is your anchor, but you are the captain of your own ship. Sail on. 父母的爱是你的锚， ... ...
