Sentence Components -- Subject I. Teaching Topic The subject component of English sentences and its usage. II. Teaching Objectives Knowledge Objectives: 1.Master the definition and function of the subject. 2.Identify different components of the subject (nouns, pronouns, non-predicate verbs, clauses). 3.Learn four methods to handle sentences without a subject. Ability Objectives: 1.Correctly identify and use various subject components. 2.Convert Chinese sentences without a subject into grammatically correct English sentences. 3.Avoid common errors in subject usage. Emotional Objectives: 1.Foster students’ interest in English sentence structure. 2.Enhance students’ confidence in applying grammar rules. III. Key and Difficult Points Key Points: 1.Four components of the subject. 2.Methods to handle sentences without a subject. Difficult Points: 1.Conditions and limitations of using the passive voice. 2.Flexible use of the “there be” structure. 3.Prudent use of personal pronouns. IV. Teaching Preparation 1.Multimedia courseware. 2.Blackboard/whiteboard and writing tools. 3.Student practice sheets. 4.Example sentence cards. V. Teaching Procedure Introduction (5 minutes) Activity Design: 1.Display the problematic sentence: “Handsome and strong are his nature.” (contains an error). 2.Guide students to identify the error and correct it ①Handsomeness and strength are his nature. ②Being handsome and strong is his nature New Lesson Explanation (25 minutes) 1. Definition and Components of the Subject (10 minutes) The subject is the main part of a sentence, indicating the person or thing performing an action or in a certain state. Four components of the subject: Noun: My job is to teach English. Pronoun: I am a teacher. Non-predicate verb: Helping you learn English well is my task. Clause: Whether you like him or not is none of my business. 2. Methods to Handle Sentences Without a Subject (15 minutes) 1) Adding “it” as the subject: Must relate to weather, temperature, or time. Example: ①雨一直下 → It is raining / It has rained. ②机舱里很闷 → It feels very/exceedingly hot in the cabin. 2) “There be” structure: Used when expressing existence. “Be” can be replaced with “exist,” “seem,” “remain,” etc. Example: 有很多人喜欢我 →There are/exist many/a host of undergraduates like/being fascinated with me. 3) Passive voice: Sentences originally with personal pronouns as subjects can be rewritten in the passive voice. Example: ①必须指出坚持很重要 Persistence must be pointed out outstandingly important/crucial. ②越来越多的人认为过度捕捞很严重 Overfishing is thought/claimed more than serious/fearful by more and more/an increasing amount of professors. Three cases where the passive voice cannot be used: ①When the verb is followed by a preposition. ②With linking verbs. ③When “have” means “to possess.” 4) Personal pronouns: Avoid using them unless absolutely necessary. VI. Extension Application (8 minutes) Comprehensive Exercise: 如果有梦想 ... ...
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