Teaching procedures Step 1 Pre-Reading 1.Lead in
Show some pictures, photos or videos in presenting background information of the text to help in comprehension.It is the warm-up for reading and the lead-in of the whole unit.It can arouse ’ interest in learning this unit. 2.Ask questions & discuion Establish a reason for reading by asking some questions and expre an attitude about the topic.The learners can be encouraged to become oriented to the context of the text.In discuion, they will become familiar with some of the language in the text and review their own experiences in relation to the topic. are all expected to be involved in the discuion to share their opinions with each other and have the opportunity to practice their spoken English.It can arouse their interest in learning and build their confidence.
After the discuion, the teacher should give in-time feedback and lead them to deep thinking.T naturally draws ’ attention to what will be learned. 3.New words learning List some key words in the text that will hinder ’ comprehension and can not be easy to gue their meanings in the context.Ss will not feel so hard in reading comprehension.(This step aims to stimulate ’ existing knowledge and activate their cognitive schema.It arouses their interest and drives ’ motivation in reading.It enables to make preparation for the following reading.) Let talk about the title and predict the content by themselves instead of giving right answers since all kinds of prediction will be helpful in comprehension. Step 2 First-Reading Skimming (main idea) & scanning (specific details like names of places or people) Develop ’ fast-reading skills and get the main idea about the text.Let check in pairs to develop their ability of peer aement.Step 3 Second-Reading 1.Read in details and finish exercises C1C2
Encourage to be active as they read and get detailed information in the text.Ss finish C1C2.Give them more questions to stop and think about so that can not only get detailed information about the text but also have a better understand of it.
T asks Qs like when and where the story happened.Who are the main characters? And what’s the problem/an iue Polly faced? What imprees you most about the story?
Step 4 Third-reading 1.Fill in a chart Let Ss read the text again and comprehend the text in the discourse level.Provide a chart for them to fill in with some points of information in the text to check ’ comprehension.Let work in pairs to develop their collaboration and build their confidence.T gives feedback.The chart can also be used to analyze and highlight the main structural organization of the text/part of the text, which shows how the structure relates to meaning.2.Teach reading strategies
Teach reading strategies based on the structural organization.With the help of the chart, Ss will be able to learn them better. 2.Finish D
After deep understanding, Ss have the chance to gue the word meaning in context.It helps develop their learning abilities as independent learners, which will be very beneficial for their further study.It is a good way to enlarge their vocabulary.T gives in-time check. 3.Finish E Choose the correct words Step 5 Summary and Homework Make a summery about what have learned in this leon and check as a whole.And give some time to ask qs.Give various clues to predict the next part of the text, which can strengthen their comprehension and develop their imagination.Extension activities enable to develop their integrated skills and practice words they have learned in reading.Encourage to expre their opinions and inspire their confidence in learning English.Review what we have learned in this leon, finish exercises in workbook and prepare the next part.