unit 3 learning to think group 3, class 7 2011-8-7
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UNIT 3LEARNING TO THINK
Group 3, Class 7
2011-8-7
Overall arrangement of the unit
Teaching objectivesLearning outcomesLearning methodsTime allocationTeaching materials
Teaching objectives
Students will :be able to learn about memory and differe
nt learning styles;be able to know something about mind ma
ps that can help improve memory, efficiency and time;
practise weak consonants.
Learning outcomes
Students will : know the effect of thinking;develop the ability to think from different
angles with the method of “The Six Thinking Hats”;
learn to distinguish rising and falling intonation in different types of questions.
Learning methods
listening,discussion,pair/group work,presentation
Time allocation
Content Time
Period 1
Starting point 10 mins
Inside view (1), (2) 30 mins
Pronunciation practice 5 mins
Time allocation
Content Time
Period 2
Check outside view 5 mins
Listening in 20 mins
Presentation skills 15 mins
Assignment: questions and presentation about Unit 4
5 mins
• Student’s book
• Teacher’s book
• PowerPoint…
Teaching materials
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Lead-in:
What is your favorite color?
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Pair Work:
objective
emotional
negative
positiverational
creative
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Keep something under one’s hat
Edward de Bono The Six Thinking Hats
positiveobjective
creative
negativeemotional
rational
mind
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Case Study:
Eighteen-year-old Chinese girl Su plans to study at a top Chinese university. However, a wealthy family friend has offered to pay for her to study at a university in America. Su is an excellent student but she is shy and does not make friends easily. She is very close to her parents, who do not have much money. What should she do?
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What facts can you find in her situation?
Eighteen-year-old Chinese girl Su plans to study at a top Chinese university. However, a wealthy family friend has offered to pay for her to study at a university in America. Su is an excellent student but she is shy and does not make friends easily. She is very close to her parents, who do not have much money. What should she do?
Stating facts:
The fact is …
Certainly, …
Group Work
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Stating emotions
(I think) she might / will feel …
She might be / get / become …Stating positive aspects:
There are several advantages.
It’ll be an opportunity (for her) to …
She’ll be able to …
Stating negative aspects:
She might find it difficult to …
She might have problems / difficulty making friends.
One disadvantage is …
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Making suggestionsShe could … Why doesn’t she …?
Reviewing
Now that we’ve explored the problem, it
seems clear that...
From what we’ve said, it seems that …
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The coming September is Tom’s first year in college in a new city far away from home. He is a hard-working boy on his study and spend little time on any families or friends. However, to his great surprise, Tom's mother challenges him to find a girl friend in college. What should he do?
Fun Time
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Thanks for Your Patience!