Period 2Reading The General Idea of This PeriodThis period is the highlight of the whole unit.It lays emphasis on reading and understanding.First the teacher should check if the students have mastered the new words and expressions by asking them to fill in the blanks of some sentences by using some of the words and phrases that will appear in the reading passage.This part can help the students to learn words and expressions by heart in a certain language situation.Then in Pre-reading part, the students are asked to distinguish the differences between the UK, Great Britain and England.Hence, the teacher can lead to the topic of the historical influence on geography in the country.Provided with two simple questions: “Did the countries of the UK unite peacefully or by war?Where should we go if we want to appreciate some historical attractions of the UK?”, the students will read the passage fast and find the answers directly in the passage.Next, the students will first listen to the tape with their textbooks closed.In order to make this step efficient, the teacher will provide them with five statements based on the passage.While listening, the students should judge whether these statements are true or false.If it is false, the students should correct it.Then the students will be given several minutes to read the passage silently.They should divide the passage into three parts and write the main ideas of each part.In order to help the students understand the passage better, the teacher can provide some comprehending exercises, including answering some questions, paraphrasing some difficult sentences.As to the second, third and sixth paragraphs, the students will finish two tables, analyzing the details.The purpose of this step is to train the studentsability of reading comprehension, which is a very important skill.At last, the students will do a speaking task in pairs.One acts as a visitor to England and the other acts as a native Englishman.The visitor is asking the native some questions about the geography the United Kingdom.This part not only helps the students to revise what the have learned in this part but also provides them with an opportunity to speak in English.Teaching Important PointsImprove the students reading ability.Train the students ability to grasp key information while listening.Teaching DifficultiesKnow about the UKs historical influence on the geography.Know about the historical treasures left by the invaders.Teaching Aidsa tape recordera projectorthe blackboardThree Dimensional Teaching AimsKnowledge Aimsdebate, clarify, legal, relation, convenience, attraction, influence, collection, construct, puzzle, educational, roughly, industrial, historicalbreak away from, leave out, divide.into., be linked to, to ones surprise, as well as, be known as, look around, keep ones eyes open, make ones trip worthwhile There is no need to debate any more about why different words are used to describe the four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile!Ability AimsLearn some detailed information about the United Kingdom.Improve the students reading ability.Train the students ability to grasp key information while listening.Train the students speaking ability.Emotional AimsTrain the studentsability to cooperate with others.Know about the UKs historical influence on the geography.Know about the historical treasures left by the invaders.Teaching ProcedureStep 1 GreetingsGreet the students as usual.Step 2 RevisionT: At the beginning of this period, I will check if you have mastered the new words and phrases in this unit.Please finish the following sentences using some words and phrase in this unit.Please pay attention to the forms of the words and phrases.1.The UK_four countries.2.Many people find the geography of the UK_ .3.Unless the money is paid immediately we shall be forced to take_ action.4.The printer has_two lines from this paragraph.5.Janet has a very good _of foreign coins.6.I dont want to_you.You must decide for yourself.7.It is difficult to_a bad habit.8.The explanation in the note_ the difficult sentence.9.Shopping bags are provided for the customers _.10.It takes about two years to_a large bridge.(Give the students several minutes to think about them.)Suggested answers:1.consists of2.puzzling3.legal4.left out5.collection6.influence7.break away from8.clarified9.convenience10.constructStep 3 Pre-readingT: In the first period, you have learned a brief introduction to the UK.Do you know the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England?S: I find their relationship puzzling.T: The official nam