Unit 2 I used to be afraid of the dark.Part 1: Teaching design (第一部分：教学设计)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 strategies: 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 it mean? How is it used in English?used to的用法 “used to加不定式”表示过去常常干某事，现在不在干了。 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”表示习惯于干某事。 【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 used to be afraid of the dark.” means in Chinese: 我过去常害怕黑暗。注意“used to”的疑问形式和否定形式：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 with words to tell about peoples appearance and personality.Appearance 外表Personality个性TallOutgoingStraight hairFunnyBeautifulAngryBlackCarefulDirtyHappyHungaryHard-workingSadStrangeTiredNoisyNow we are going to make sentences to tell about peoples appearances and personalities with the words in the 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 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.1c Dong pairworkLook at the picture on page 10 and make more conversations.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 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. Do pay attention to the form of the language while listening.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: No, 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 you?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 team.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 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 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 the 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 exam