1、Lesson PlanNSEFC Module1 Unit2 Reading: the Road to Modern English Teacher: ChenyinStudents: Senior 1, Period: Period 1Lesson type: ReadingDuration: 45mLearner analysisAs high school students, they have learned English for many years and have already acquired a certain amount of words and expression

2、s which helps them to understand this new passage, and the Ss may have learned something about the England in their history class, so their previous knowledge about it can lessen their difficulty of comprehension. But they may not know the details about the development of English, the difference of

3、different kind of English in spelling or pronunciation. Whats more, most students can not employ different kinds of reading skills to understand the text freely. Students in that grade are easily activated by pictures and sounds and they like to air their opinions about something. So discussion in g

4、roups ,games, pair work will be easily carried out.Teaching content analysis The analysis of teaching materials This reading material is from PEP NSEFC Module1 Unit2-English around the World. The title of the passage is The Road to Modern English. The topic of this unit is English language,includes

5、its development and different kinds of English, namely the development of English history, from old English, middle English to Modern English. It gives Ss the chance to have a glance of the history of English language. Para.1 and para.5 both talk about the spreading of English in space, from England

6、 to other countries. Para.2,Para3 and para.4 both talk about the development of English in time order. Para.2 serves as a part attracts Ss interests,which talks the difference between British English and American English. So the teaching order is rearranged, not from para.1 to para.5, but firstly, p

7、ara3, para2 and para4,secondly, para1 and para5 . With the two clear clues-English spreading and English development, Ss will understand the passage more logically and easily.Language focus and anticipated difficulties1) predicting, skimming , scanning; retelling and summarizing 2) some useful words

8、 and expressions;3) the history of English.4) retell and summarize the development of English.Learning objectives1. Language skillsBy the end of the class, Ss will be able to 1) predict the content according to the title and the pictures.2) get the general idea of the passage by skimming.3) find out

9、 some specific information like English feature in different time by scanning.4) retell the development of English by key words.2. Language knowledgeBy the end of the class, Ss will be able to 1) use the useful words and expressions properly as “make use of”, “at present”, “everbefore”, “voyages”, “

10、even if”.2) Know the difference between American English and British English in spelling ,pronunciation and expressing.3) Learn the development of English 4) learn to distinguish first, second and foreign language 3. Affects1) realize the importance of English as an international language and develo

11、p more interest in English.4. Cultural awareness1) know language culture of the UK and USA2) Know other languages influences on English vocabulary and the UKs colonizing5. Learning strategy1) learn autonomously and cooperatively in different activities before, during and after reading.2) communicate

12、 actively with their partners in English.Teaching method Three-stage model of teaching reading;Audio-visual method; Task-based learning Teaching proceduresStage1. Pre-reading (6 min)Activity1.guessing game (4min)See a map and some pictures of scenery in different countries and The introduction of th

13、e map : our friend Mary from American is traveling around the world guess the name of the country.T: Mary is traveling around the world and now lets enjoy some pictures she took and please tell me what country she was in?Ss: (Australia, Canada. )T: yes, Mary really enjoyed herself and had no problem

14、 in communicating with the local people, do you know why? Ss: (because they both speak English.)T: yes, you are right. But why do these countries all regard English as the mother language? You know only China view chinese as the mother language.Ss: (.)T: so, please open you book at unit2, lets learn

15、 The Road to Modern English.Justification A guessing game is adopted in this activity to lead into the topic by showing some pictures which attracts Ss attention. The classroom atmosphere can be activated by guessing the name of the country. By given the situation of Mary, Ss are encouraged to come

16、up with the answers that both these countries speak English.Activity2. Predicting (2min)Read the title and have a quick look at the passage.T: Look at the title and the pictures, can you guess guess the meaning of the word road and what the passage is about?Justification Ss may come up with differen

17、t answers, although they may not get the right answer during the process, they will concentrate more on the text and become eager to know the answers and get mentally prepared for skimming and scanning.Step2. While-reading (25min)Activity1.Skimming (5min)readthepassagetosummarizethemainpointforeachp

18、aragraphintheirownwords.Paragraphs Main ideas Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 T：please skim the passage and find out main ideas of each paragraphSs:.Suggested answers:Paragraphs Main ideas Paragraph 1 The spread of the English language in the worldParagraph 2Native speaker

19、 can understand each other but they may not be able to understand everything.Paragraph 3 All languages change when cultures communicate with one another.Paragraph 4 The Change of English SpellingParagraph 5 English is spoken as a foreign language or second language in Africa and Asia. Justification

20、Ss skim the passage and find out themainpointforeachparagraph, so the Ss reading skill of skimming is trained here, and it makes a preparation for the following activities.Activity2.scanning (5min) Skin para2- para 5 and do the match practice.time what happened to English.1 AD450 1150 AA. based on G

21、erman2. AD800-1150 DB. Shakespear made a use of wide vocabulary3. by 17th century BC. brought to Australia4. 1620 FD.like Danish and French 5.18th century CE settled6.19th century EF brought to AmericanJustification A math practice is designed here to train Ss scanning skill ans helps them to better

22、 understand the complex process of Englishs development. Also, Ss will have a more clear understanding of the development of English history.Activity3.answering questions (5min)Read para 1 and para 5, then work in pair and answer the questions.Q1 when was English used by countries except the England

23、?Q2Why is English spoken in India?Q3Which countries in Asia and Africa also speak English?Suggested answers:A1 17th centuryA2 Britain ruled India from 1795 to 1947.A3 India, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, etc.Justification The questions are designed to help Ss better learn the spreading of Engli

24、sh in space, and pair work reduces the difficulties of the questions and Ss are trained to learn to cooperate and communicate with others.Activity4.multiple choice (6min)Read the passage again and do the practice(1)“Englishbecameclosertothelanguageyouarelearningnow.”Heretheword“close”means_.A.veryal

25、ikeB.shortC.nearD.careful(2)FromthispassagewecaninferthattheEnglishlanguagewasonceinfluencedby_.A.theChineselanguageB.SouthAfricaC.SouthAsiaD.bothGermanandFrench(3)Fromthispassagewecanseethat_.A.theauthorisquitesurethatChineseEnglishwillbecomeoneoftheworldEnglishesB.theauthorhasnoideawhetherornotChi

26、neseEnglishwillbecomeoneoftheworldEnglishesC.theauthorthinksthatgovernmentandeducationplayanimportantroleinEnglishlearningD.theauthorfeelseverysatisfiedtoseemoreandmoreChinesepeoplearelearningEnglishSuggestedanswers:(1)A(2)D(3)BJustification This activity is designed to help the students have a furt

27、her understanding of the whole passage, also, Ss will come to realize the importance of English as an international language and develop more interest in English and makes a preparation for the following activities Activity5. Blank filling (4min)Find the synonyms in the conversation and then complet

28、e the list.C1Would you like to see my flat?Yes, Id like to come up to your apartment.C2Shall we go to the pub to celebrate your birthday?Wow, bar is a nice place.C3Hey, lets go and see a soccer game. It is very exciting.Great. I like football match very much.C4Time to go home. Lets go to the elevato

29、r together.Oh no, the lift must be full of people this time. British English American English Justification This activity is designed to help Ss distinguish American English and British English. Also, they will come to realize the language culture between American and British.Stage3. Post-reading (14mins)Activity1. Talking (8min)Work in grou