1、Unit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Part 1: Teaching design (第一部分：教學設計)Structures: used toTarget language: Mario used to be short.Yes, he did. Now hes tall.I used to eat candy all the time.Did you?Yes, I did. And I used to chew gum a lot.Vocabulary: used to, dark, spider, insectLearning strategie

2、s: Brainstorming ComparingSection AGoalsTo learn about the use of used toTo talk about what you used to be likeProceduresWarming up by learning “used to ”Hi, everyone. Today were going to study Unit 2. Its title is I used to be afraid of the dark. In the title we find a phrase “used to ”. What does

3、it mean? How is it used in English?used to的用法 “used to加不定式”表示過去常常干某事，現在不在干了。 例如:I used to go to work by bus. Now I take a taxi. She used to be very shy. “be used to doing”表示習慣于干某事。 【例如】 I am used to getting up early and going to bed early. He is used to being praised by others.So the sentence “I use

4、d to be afraid of the dark.” means in Chinese: 我過去常害怕黑暗。注意“used to”的疑問形式和否定形式：Did you use to be afraid of the dark?Yes, I used to be afraid of the dark.Did he use to be afraid of the dark?No, he did not use to be afraid of the dark.1a Filling in the chartNext we are going to fill in the chart below

5、with words to tell about peoples appearance and personality.Appearance 外表Personality個性TallOutgoingStraight hairFunnyBeautifulAngryBlackCarefulDirtyHappyHungaryHard-workingSadStrangeTiredNoisyNow we are going to make sentences to tell about peoples appearances and personalities with the words in the

6、chart.A: Mario, you used to be tall, didnt you?B: No, I didnt.A: Wang Hua, you used to have straight hair, didnt you?B: Yes, I did.A: Li Hui, you used to be beautiful, didnt you?B: No, I didnt. 1b Listening and writingNext you are going to listen to a conversation. In the conversation you will find

7、that Bob is seeing some friends for the first time in four years. Listen and fill in the chart on page 10 with words telling about friends appearances and personalities. While listening, pay attention to the form of the sentences.TapecriptsConversation 1Boy1: Mario, is that you?Boy2: Yeah it is. Its

8、 Bob! Hey, guys, its Bob! I havent seen you in four years!Boy1: Yeah. Im here with my parents. Were visiting for a couple of days. Wow, Mario, you look different! You used to be short, didnt you?Boy2: Yes, I did. Now Im tall. And so are you!Boy1: Thats true And you used to wear glasses.Boy2: You hav

9、e a great memory. Now I wear contact lenses!Conversation 2Boy1: Hey, Amy, its great to see you.Girl1: Hi, Bob. How are youBoy1: Fine. Wow, youve changed!Girl1: Really? How?Boy1: Well, you used to have short hair.Girl1: You remember that? Yes, I did.Boy1: And you used to be really tall!Girl1: Not any

10、 more. Youre taller than me now, Bob.Conversation 3Girl2: Hiya, Bob.Boy1: Hi, Tina. Youve changed too.Girl2: Oh, yeah?Boy1: You have blond hair!Girl2: Yeah, it used to be red, didnt it?Boy1: And its straight!Girl2: It used to be curly.1c Dong pairworkLook at the picture on page 10 and make more conv

11、ersations.A: Mario used to be tall.B: Yes, he did. Now hes tall.A: Zhao Juan used to be black. B: Yes, she did. Now shes white.A: Zhang Limei used to be sad.B: Yes, she did. Now shes happy.A: Zhu Wenjun used to be dirty.B: Yes, he did. Now hes clean.2a Listening and checkingNext turn to page 11 and

12、we are going to listen to a tape and check the words we hear.2b Listening and filling in the blanksOn page 11, listen for information to be filled in the blanks. Remember to pay attention to the form of the language while listening. TapescriptGirl1: Hey, Steve! Over here! Dont you remember me?Boy1:

13、Oh, wow! Youre Paula, arent you? Girl1：Thats right.Boy1: But you used to be really quiet, didnt you?Girl1: Yes. I wasnt very outgoing.Boy1: No, you werent. But you were always friendly. Wait a minute! Did you use to play piano?Girl1: Yes, I did. But now Im more interested in sports. I play soccer an

14、d Im on the swim team.Boy1: Wow! People sure change.Do pay attention to the form of the language while listening.TapescriptGirl1: My six-year-old brother started school this week.Boy1: Hes really lucky. Life was great when I was six.Girl1: Really? Why?Boy1: Oh, schoolwork was really easy.Girl1: Not

15、for me. I didnt use to like tests. Now I dont worry about tests.Boy1: And we used to play every day after school. Now we just study all the time.Girl1: Yeah, but we used to walk to school. Now we have to take the bus.Boy1: I remember one bad thing. I used to hate gym. Now I love gym class.Girl1: Me,

16、 too.2c Doing pairworkPractice the conversation in activity 2b on page 11. Then make conversations about yourselves.Girl: Hey, Tom! Over here! Dont you remember me?Boy: Oh, wow! Youre Paula, arent you?Girl: Thats right.Boy: You used to be really short, didnt you?Girl: Yeah, I wasnt very tall .Boy: N

17、o, you werent. But you were always busy.Wait a minute! Did you use to play ping-pong ?Girl: Yes, I did. But now Im more interested in ping-pong.I play basketball and Im on the singing team.Boy: Wow! People sure change.Girl: Hey, Jack! Over here! Dont you remember me?Boy: Oh, wow! Youre Mary, arent y

18、ou?Girl: Thats right. Boy: You used to be really happy, didnt you?Girl: Yeah, I wasnt very sad .Boy: No, you werent. But you were always excited.Wait a minute! Did you use to cook the meals?Girl: Yes, I did. But now Im more interested in cooking the meals.I sweep the floor and Im on the housework te

19、am.Boy: Wow! People sure change.3a Talking and checkingOn page 12 is a list of things people are usually afraid of. Put checks in the first two columns to mark the ones you used to be afraid of and the ones you are still afraid of.Everyday is afraidWe all have fears from time to time. Thats true no

20、matter how big we are or brave we can be. Fear can even be good for you sometimes and even help you stay healthy. Fear of getting too close to a campfire may save you from a bad burn. And fear of getting a bad grade on a test may make you study more. Being a bit on edge can also sharpen your senses

21、and help you perform better in a recital or during a track meet. Some people even enjoy being a little scared. Thats why they like to watch scary movies - or go on roller-coaster rides.3b Doing pairworkIn pairs ask and answer questions as are shown (below) on page 12.A: Did you use to be afraid of t

22、he dark?B: Yes, I did. A: Are you still afraid of the dark?B: No, Im not. How about you?A: Me? Oh, yes! Im terrified of the dark.B: So, what do you do about it?A: I go to sleep with my bedroom light on.A: Did you use to be afraid of the examinations?B: Yes, I did. A: Are you still afraid of the exam

23、inations ?B: No, Im not. How about you?A: Me? Oh, yes! Im terrified of the examinations.B: So, what do you do about it?A: I make a good preparation before the examination.4 Doing groupworkWhat did you use to do when you were younger? What do you do now? Fill in the chart on page 12 and talk with you

24、r classmates about how you have changed.ActivityPastNoweat eat riceeat bread Readread storiesread newspaperswatch on TVwatch news on TVwatch movies n TVDo at schooldo homework at schooldo cleaning at schoolClosing down by telling a past storyTo end the period we shall have a fun activity by telling

25、about our past beliefs.I used to believe that if a burglar broke into your house you could easily persuade him to have a seat and wait while the police were called.我過去以為，如果盜賊闖進你家，你可以輕而易舉地勸說他坐下并且等待報警。Section B GoalsTo talk and listen about past likingsTo Read about past lifeProceduresWarming up by re

26、viewing “used to”To start with we shall make a review of “used to.used to do結構, 過去慣常, 以前習慣于We used to grow peanuts. 我們過去是種花生的。verB: habitually do something (use only in the past tense) (Example: She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally)1a Checking and listingLook at

27、 the pictures on page 13 and check the things you used to like when you were a child. Taking a rest Taking photos together Dancing together1b Doing pairworkWhat other things did you like to do when you were a child? Write sentences in the box on page 13. Then discuss them with a partner.I used to go

28、 to the gym class.I used to paint pictures.I used to attend the music class.I used to study spiders and other insects.I used to raise big dogs.I used to fly in an airplane.2a Listening and checkingYou are going to listen and check on page 13 the sentences you hear.2b Listening and fillingNow you are

29、 going to listen again and fill in the charts on page 132c Doing pairworkYou are going to compare yourself with your partner.A: I used to eat candy all the time.B: Yes, I did. And I used to chew gum a lot.A: I used to study hard for a big test.B: Yes, I did. And I used to do well on the last English

30、 test.A: I used to make flashcards.B: Yes, I did. And I used to study by listen to cassettes.3a Reading and completingRead the story on page 14 for the first time and divide the article into parts.My biggest problemMy biggest problem is that/ Im too busy. When I was young, I used to have so much tim

31、e, but/ these days/ I get up early/ and stay in school/ all day. Then/ I go right home /and eat dinner. Before I started high school, I used to spend a lot of time/ playing games/ with my friends, but/ I just dont have the time/ anymore. In the evening, I used to watch TV/ or chat with my grandmothe

32、r, but now/ I have to study. I love music, and my father used to take me to concerts. These days/ I hardly have time/ for concerts. I do my homework/ and go to bed. I really miss the old days.Read the article the second time and underline all the useful expressions.Read the article the third time an

33、d circle all the linking words.Bow you are going to complete the chart on page 14 with information from the story read.3b Completing the letterLets go to page 14 and complete the letter using information from the chart in activity 2b.How Ive changed!My life has changed a lot in the last few years. M

34、y daily life is different and I used to like different things when I was a child. For example, I used to like tests. Now, I dont mind them. I used to hate gym. Now its my favorite class. I used to play basketball. Now, I just play the violin all the time. I used to run to school. Now, I have to take

35、 the bus.3c Writing about changes in lifeYou are going to use the information in this unit to write about how your life has changed since primary school in your life.Many changes have taken place in my life since primary school. I used to live with my parents. Now I have to find time to visit them a

36、t weekends. I used to wear glasses. Now my eyes have become better. I can work without glasses.I used to like short hair. Now, I dont mind it.I used to play piano. Now, it isnt my favorite music instrument. I like playing violin very muchnow.4a Asking and fillingWhen you are home talk to your parent

37、s and fill in the chart on page 14 to find out what your parents used to do when they were children and how it is different from what you do.IMy parents used toBooksI like reading the textbooks.My parents used to read newspapers.MusicI like playing violin.My parents used to play erhu.SportsI like wa

38、tching football match on TV.My parents used to run on the playground in the morning.FoodI like eating rice.My parents used to have bread for lunch.Favorite subject at schoolI like studying English at school.My parents used to study Chinese at school.Favorite thingsI like computers.My parents used to

39、 be fond of bikes.4b Doing groupworkNow you shall talk with your classmates about your parents. Take notes of their life stories.My parents used to take me on their back.My parents used to hold me in their arms.My father used to carry me on his bike.My father used to help me with my English. My fath

40、er used to watch TV with me.My father used to read me stories in English.Closing down by learning a poem by heartTo end this period we shall learn a childrens poem about peace.What is Peace?Peace is a bird chirpingin the warm Spring sunshine.A silver fish darting from one clumpof underwater weeds to

41、 another, in the cool spring water.Peace is a butterfly flying in the wind,against a soft blue sky of summer.SELF CHECK1. Fill in each blank with the correct word given. Change the form of the word if necessary. Then make your own sentences with each word. miss, be afraid, used to, have to, worry ab

42、out1.I am afraid of the sea. I dont know how to swim. 2.Dont worry about things so much. It will make you stressed out.3.Sorry, I cant join you. I have to study for a test.4.I really miss my friend Tina. She moved to another town. 5.I used to have short hair but now I grow it long.1.I am afraid of b

43、eing too busy.2.I used to get up early and stay in school/ all day. 3.My little sister worries about eating dinner. 4.I have to spend a lot of time doing homework.5.I miss my father. He used to take me to concerts. 6.I have to do my homework.7.I really miss the old days.2. Look at the pictures on pa

44、ge 15 and write about Yu Mei. It seems that Yu Mei has changed a lot. She used to be short when she was younger, but now she is tall. She used to be alone, but now she has many good friends. I remember she used to play football, but now she likes playing tennis. She used to have short hair, but now

45、she grows it long. She looks more beautiful than before.Just for fun!To end the period lets sing a English song Its name is I will go with my father a-ploughing(我和我爹去耕田).Reading: He used to cause a lot of trouble.Before you readplease go over the vocabulary list for unit 2 on page 147. While you rea

46、dread aloud to the recording of the text and underline all the useful expressions. Discuss your problems with your partner if you have any difficulties with the reading passage.He used to cause a lot of trouble.Martin Murray is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a problem child, but a recent conv

47、ersation with his mother changed is life. He didnt use to give his mother many problems. However, after his fathers death a few years ago, Martins life became much more difficult. His mother couldnt afford to pay for her childrens education. To do this, she had to work, and so was not often at home.

48、His mother looked after him as well as she could. Unfortunately, Martin still caused problems for himself and his family. He was not interested in studying, and he often got into trouble with the police. Luckily, his mother was very patient, and didnt give up trying to help him. In the end, she made

49、 a difficult decision: to send him to a boys boarding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble. One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. Even the teacher agreed that Martin was wasting his time. The head teacher said it was necessary to talk with his mother. Mart

50、in called his mother, but to his surprise, this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly what I needed,” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my father was no longer with us, he was watching me, and would always take pride in ev

51、erything good I do. Thats when I decided to change. I realize that since my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my mother pay more attention to me.”Now Martin has really changed. He has been working hard, and is now a top student in his class.How was he able to cha

52、nge? His mothers love helped him to feel good about himself, and as Martin himself says, “Its very important for parents to be there for their children.”After you readcopy all the underlined expressions into your notebook. Expressions from He used to cause a lot of trouble.a fifteen-year-old boy, a

53、problem child, a recent conversation with, changed is life, give many problems, afters death, a few years ago, become much more difficult, not afford to pay for, not often at home, look after, caused problems for, not interested in studying, get into trouble with, give up trying to help, in the end,

54、 made a difficult decision, sendto a boys boarding school, cause a lot of trouble, one day, leave the school, waste ones time, talk with, called, to ones surprise, change ones life, be no longer with, watch , pride in, be afraid of being alone, make pay more attention to, work hard, a top student in

55、 ones class, feel good aboutPart 2: Teaching Resources(第二部分:教學資源)I. List of simple adjectivesAble, Afraid, Bad, Big, Brave, Bright, Careful, Careless, Cheap, Clean, Clear, Clever, Cold, Comfortable, Cool, Close, Dangerous, Dark, Dead, Deep, Dirty, Dry, Difficult, Early, Easy, Empty, Exciting, Expens

56、ive, Fair, Famous, Far, Fast, Fat, Free, Fresh, Fine, Flat, Full, Funny, Good, Great, Happy, Hard, Healthy, Heavy, High, Hot, Hungry, Important, Interesting, Kind, Late, Large, Lazy, Light, Long, Loud, Low, Lucky, Narrow, Near, Noisy, Old, Polite, Proud, Quick, Quiet, Rich, Sad, Safe, Strong, Sweet,

57、 Thick, Thirsty, Tidy, Useful, Warm, Weak, Whole, Windy, Retrieved II. List of emotionsfear - feeling afraid. Other words are terror (strong fear), shock, phobia (fear of one thing) anger - feeling angry. Another word is rage. You can be angry with yourself or with others. sorrow - feeling sad. Other words are sadness, grief (a