Module 2 Me, my family and friends

Unit 1 I can swim

Scheme of work:

Period

Core contents

Materials

Grammar and expressions

Vocabulary

Letters

1

run write

swim fly

SB:pp.14and15

WB:pp.14and16

2

Can you…?

Yes, I can./No, I can’t.

What can you do?

Gg Hh

SB:pp.14,16and17

WB:pp.15and17

Period 1

Language focus:

1. The usage of verbs to identify actions

e.g., run, write, swim, fly

2. The usage of the modal verb can to express abilities and its negative form can’t to express inabilities.

e.g., I can run. I can’t write.

Materials:

Cassette, Flashcards

内容与方法

修改与补充

Pre-task preparations

Activity 1

While the students are listening to the song “I can draw”, stick the flashcards of the verbs they have learnt on the blackboard. Then ask the students some questions.

e.g.,

T: What can you do?

S1: I can dance.

S2: I can draw.

Activity 2

Have the students look at the flashcards for the verbs and do the corresponding action while they repeat the sentences. Then ask them to repeat the new words after you.

e.g.,

T: I can read.

Ss: (do the action) I can read.

T: (do the action) I can run.

Ss: (do the action)I can run.

T: ( show the flashcard for run) Run.

Ss: Run.

While-task procedures

Activity 1

Have the students listen to the recording for “Enjoy a story”. Ask them to read the recording.

e.g.,

Hi! I’m Supergirl.

I can run.

I can swim.

I can fly.

But I can’t write.

Activity 2

Hold the flashcards for run, swim, fly and write in your hands. Flash each card in turn to the students. Ask them to make two sentences, using I can… and I can’t…

e.g.,

T: (show the card for swim)

S1: I can swim.

S2: I can’t swim.

Activity 3

Have the students look at the pictures for “Enjoy a story” and ask them some questions.

e.g.,

T: Can Supergirl swim?

S1: Yes.

Activity 4

Have the students complete Part A. To check the answers, have them say the answer with action.

Post-task activities

Activity 1

Have the students complete Part C. Have the students look at the pictures and talk about them.

e.g.,

S: Hi, I’m a pig. I can run.

Activity 2

Show the students some photos of famous people. Have them role-play these famous individuals or any others they like by using I am… I can… / I can’t…

e.g.,

S: Hi! I’m Yao Ming. I can run. I can’t fly.

板书设计:

课后反思:

Period 2

Language focus:

1. The usage of verbs to identify actions

e.g., run, write, swim, fly

2. The usage of yes/no questions to elicit a positive or negative respose.

e.g., Can you…?

Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.

3. The usage of wh-questions to find out information about one’s ability

e.g., What can you do?

4. The pronunciation and writing of the letters Gg and Hh

Materials:

Cassette, Wall picture, Flashcards, Character puppets.

内容与方法

修改与补充

Pre-task preparations:

Activity 1

Hold up pictures of random actins. Ask the students some questions. They should respond and do the corresponding actions.

Then have the students work in pairs to make a dialogue as follows.

e.g.,

S1: Can you read?

S2: Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.

While-task procedures

Activity 1

Have the students look at the wall picture and listen to the recording for “Look and say”. Encourage them to role-play the dialogue.

e.g.,

S1: Can you write, Danny?

S2: No, I can’t.

S1: Can you draw?

S2: Yes, I can.

Activity 2

Have the students play the game in groups of four. Give each group four small cards with the pictures of actions.

e.g.,

S1: Can you swim?

S2: (show a card for run) No, I can’t. I can run. Can you swim?

S3: (show a card for swim) Yes, I can. Can you write?

S4: (show a card for read) No, I can’t. I can read. Can you write?

S1: ( show a card for write) Yes, I can.

Activity 3

After the students have learnt the letters Gg and Hh, show the flashcards and have them read the letters and words several times. Then have the students listen to the recording for the rhyme.

Post-task activities

Activity 1

Have the students listen to the dialogue in “Do a survey”. Then have them complete a survey in small groups and find out what each member can or cannot do.

e.g.,

S1: Can you skip?

S2: No, I can’t.

S1: What can you do?

S2: I can sing.

Activity 2

Have the students do Task “My ability”. First have them complete the table in Part A. Then ask them to talk about their abilities.

e.g.,

S: I’m John. I can’t ride a bicycle. I can draw. And I can swim. I can’t skip.

Note:

For task, teachers can teach the students more verbs. If possible, try to teach some verbs about different sports, such as play football, dive and play pinppong.

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课后反思: