The Seventh Period My First Day at Senior HighThe General Idea of This PeriodIn this period, we will just review what we have learned in this module, at the same time, we will learn something about the school systems.Teaching Aims1. Review the useful words, expressions and sentences learned in this module.2. Master some everyday English.3. Learn some information about the school systems.Teaching Important Points1. Try to talk with others in English.2. Improve the students reading ability by reading the material.3. Learn something about the school systems.Teaching Difficult Points1. How to communicate with others in English.2. Master some information about the school systems.Teaching Methods1. Speaking, listening, reading and practicing.2. Pair work or group work.Teaching Aids1. the blackboard 2. the multimedia Teaching ProceduresStep 1 Greeting and Lead-inT: Good morning, everyone!S: Good morning, Mr/Ms.T: Maybe today you are very relaxed because we will finish the first module. This is the last period of Module 1.But what have you learned in this module? Now lets have a dictation.Step 2 TestWords:amazedamazingattitudebehaviorbiologyboredbrilliantcomprehensionembarrassed embarrassingcorrectionencouragemententhusiasticfluencyphotographyhandwriting instructionmethodprogressspellingExpressions:(Give students Chinese meanings.)Write down:a girl called (named) Jennyhave a word with be interested inin a/one wordbe enthusiastic about/over/fordevote.to.reading comprehensionlook up to have funlook down up by oneselflook into in other wordsat the start/beginning ofschool systemafter-school activitiesgo to collegesummer vacationSentences:1. The teachers are very enthusiastic and friendly and the classrooms are amazing.2. Every room has a computer with a special screen, almost as big as a cinema screen.3. We are using a new textbook and Ms Shens method of teaching is nothing like that of the teachers at my Junior High school.4. I am looking forward to doing it.5. The room is 3 times the size of that one.6. I was very interested in her teaching method. 7. Group work activities wont make you embarrassed because you can keep quiet if you want to.8. Would you mind answering the questions for me?(After the dictation, the teacher shows the information on the screen.)T: Now correct mistakes according to the information on the screen. Then hand in your papers.Exercises:Fill in the blanks with proper words.1. A. Nobody was_ in the story he told. B. The story he told was very_.(interested, interesting)2. A. Everybody was _to hear the news. B. The news is very_ indeed. (excited, exciting)3. A. The result of the test was rather_. B. He was very_ at the result of the test.(disappointed, disappointing)4. A. What he said was very_. B. I was very_ at the sight.(amused, amusing)5. A. She felt a bit _at the words. B. The situation was a bit_.(discouraged, discouraging)Keys:1. interested, interesting 2.excited, exciting3.disappointing, disappointed4. amusing, amused5.discouraged, discouragingStep 3 Everyday English and Function T: Read this part of conversation between Rob and Diane. Look for the expressions they use to keep the conversation going and underline them.Suggested answers:Oh, really?Is that right？Thats great.Oh, Im sure things will improve.Oh, thats too bad. T: Work in pairs. Have a conversation about one of your classes. You can use the expressions above to keep your conversation going.(Give the students enough time to prepare and then ask them to perform.)Possible answers:Dan: Hi, how are you doing?You: Im fine.Dan: Ive just been to a history class.You: Oh, really? How was it?Dan: It was OK. The teacher is really nice.You: Thats great.Dan: But some of the other students are how.You: Oh, thats too bad. Dan: So the lesson was a bit boring.You: Oh, Im sure things will improve.Dan: But I think Im going to enjoy it.You: Thats great.Dan: What about you?You: I have just been to my first English class. (Show this conversation to the students to imitate.)Step 4 ReadingT: We know something about Chinese schools from Li Kangs diary. Now read a letter from a senior high school student in the US. We may learn more about American school systems. After reading the letter just fill in the form.Things to prepareUS school systemChinese school systemYears (before going to college)Twelve yearsTwelve yearsDifferent stages1. The primary school (Grades one to five).2. The secondary school (Grades six t