Step I Greetings and Revision
Greet the whole class as usual.
T: In the last period, I told you to join some pairs of sentences, using the past participle. Now, who'll give us the answers?
(One student, one sentence.)
SA: 1. Shocked at what Jack had said, Mary didn't know what to say at first.
SB: 2. The broken mirror was lying on the ground.
SC: 3. I went into the dark room, followed by my best friend.
SD: 4. The park destroyed by the storm last Sunday is the most beautiful place in the city.
SE: 5. The dog tied to a pole by the door barked at us.
SF: 6. They were sad to see a sea of flowers covered by the heavy snow.
SG: 7. Well known for his knowledge, the scientist is able to help the workers to get out of their difficulty.
SH: 8. The coins collected by my cousin were made in Tang Dynasty.
(Teacher and students learn the new words of this period together.)
Step II Reading and Comprehension
T: Why do you like them? Do you think that poems and songs have anything in common?