Unit 7 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Reading)A Teaching Plan Designer丘琳琳ClassClass One, Grade NineThemeLiterature Type of the lesson ReadingCourse bookOxford 9A M4 U7Period OneSchool Guangzhou True Light Middle School Date Dec 9th, 2014Analysis of the teaching materialReading is the first period in this unit, which displaces the second chapter of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer-Tom Sawyer paints the fence. The lesson is aimed to instruct students to comprehend the plot of the story, to learn the personalities of characters and to taste the humor of Mark Twains work. It is hoped that students interest in English literature will be aroused after learning this lesson.Analysis of the studentsIn reading lessons, we should focus on three aspectswhat to read, how to read and how well we read. In the past, students reading ability mainly stayed at a low-level reading process, which features literal reading. Through this lesson, students reading ability is expected to be improved to a higher level, that is, reading for the implied meaning. It is hoped that some interactive activities, for example, role play, will help to deepen students comprehension of the story. Teaching aims1) Get students to know the background information of the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.2) Invite students to enjoy a story called Tom Sawyer Paints the Fence from this novel and taste the humor of the story.3) Develop students reading skills, such as predicting, skimming and intensive reading and deepen their understanding of the text.Key points and difficultiesGet Ss to learn the plot of the story and analyze characters personalities by reading dialogues in the story.Teaching approaches1) Task-based teaching and learning 2) Cooperative learning 3) Situational learning Teaching aidsMultimedia & blackboard Teaching ProceduresSteps ProceduresPurposeStep 1: Background knowledge. (5 min)1. Greet Ss as usual and encourage them to be active in the class.2. Invite the reporter to give a speech about Mark Twain.3. Get Ss to learn the background information of this novelThe Adventure of Tom Sawyer.1. To warm up the class and lead in the topic of this lessonThe Adventure of Tom Sawyer.2. To get Ss to know more about the writer Mark Twain and this novel.Step 2: Pre-reading (2min)1. Ss are required to look at the picture, the title, the introduction of the story and answer some questions. 1. The pre-reading step can help them learn the setting of the story and make some prediction about it.Step 3: While-reading (20 min)1. Get Ss to read the story and match each part with its main idea. (2 min)2. Get Ss to read the 1st part (Para1-3), and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F). (3 min)3. Invite Ss to read the 2nd part (Para4-12), and choose the best answers to the following questions. (3 min)4. Teach Ss the strategy of dialogues in stories. Instruct them to read the dialogue between Tom and Ben and try to infer their intentions and personalities. (4 min)5. Get Ss to read the 3rd part (Para13-14), and answer the questions. (3 min)6. Reveal the main idea and the main character of the story and see whether Ss guessing is right or not. (1min)7. Have Ss to discuss in groups (3 min): What do you think of Tom Sawyer? Why is the book still popular today? 1. To instruct Ss to develop a deeper understanding of this article through different reading skills and various types of exercises.2. To find out Toms characters and make a sense of Mark Twains humor.3. To learn the strategy of dialogue in stories well.Step 4: Role play (10 min)1. Ss are invited to make up more dialogues and act out the story in groups.1. To maximize Ss attendance in class.2. To deepen Ss understanding of the story.3. To stimulate Ss interest in English literature.Step 5: A short summaryand self-assessment (2 min)1. Invite Ss to make a short summary about what we have done in this lesson.1. This helps Ss to reflect how they have performed in the class and what should be improved next class. Step 6: Homework (1 min) 1. 模仿录音的语音、语调，带有感情地朗读课文，并体会故事的幽默感。2. 完成英语周报第23期A2版的知识点滴部分，并归纳整理笔记。The blackboard lay-outUnit 7 Tom Sawyer paints the fence (ReadingI)Useful expressions: Plan for this lesson: literature 1. Daily report (Mark Twain) adventure 2. Read the story coat 3. Role play yard 4. Summary in silence What a pity! Group performance: G1: