Unit 9 My Favorite Subject is Science（第三篇）Step 1. Lead-in(Show the timetable of the class.)T: Now boys and girls, let’s play a game together. Here you can see what classwe have on each day in a week. Now, I’m going to describe the time and subjects. If what I say is right. You clap your hands. Like this. If what I say is different from the timetable, you stamp your feet. Like this. Clear? SS: Ok, clear.T: we have science class on Friday. At 9 to 10 o’clock.SS: (stamp their feet)Step 2 Pre-readingT: Now, boys and girls, before you read this passage, I have a task for you. Here is the word. Yeah, subjects. What I need you to do is to think out as muchas possible, anything related to subjects. Write it on your paper.T: Discuss with your partner. And I’ll ask some pairs to read your answer to us.You have 5minutes to prepare. Now let’s start!Step 3 while reading 3(Activity 1. fast reading. Skim to get the general idea of the passage.)


T: Now boys and girls let’s read the letter for the first time. You should readthe passage very fast, within 3 minutes. Underline the subjects Yu Mei likes,and circle the subjects she doesn’t like. T: OK, you all did a good job. Now, who can tell me what the letter is mainlyabout. That girl sitting by the window. Your answer is subjects she likes anddislikes. Yeah, you got it. Also the letter tells about time of Yu Mei’s classes.(Activity 2. careful reading. Read the letter within 10 minutes and tell if thefollowing sentences are true of false.)T: Everybody, please read the passage again carefully, and answer thefollowing T/F questions. ① At 8:00 on Friday, Yu Mei has science class. ② Math is difficult for Yu Mei.③ Yu Mei’s favorite subject is Chinese, because the teacher is great fun.④ The last class of Yu Mei starts at 1:50.⑤ The art lesson lasts for two hours.(Activity 3. listen and read after it. Then find difficult points.)T: Boys and girls, listen to the tape and try to read after it. T: Do you have any difficulties understanding the letter?Can you find some useful expressions and sentences?(e.g.: transitional words: then, but, after that, but I think…)Step 4：Post Reading 3Task: Students work in groups to make their own schedule of Friday anddiscuss with group members whether the schedule is reasonable or not.T: Boys and girls, we have learnt what classes Yu Mei has on Friday. Whatabout you? What classes do you have on Friday? Now work together and make


your own schedule. I’ll divide you into three groups. After you have done theschedule. I’ll invite one representative as a head teacher from each group todescribe your schedule. Together we’ll elect the best “head teacher”.Step 5：Summary 2T: Now look at the blackboard. Who wants to help us to sum up what we havelearnt today. Ok, you please, yes, we have learnt what class Yu Mei has onFriday and her favorite subject. How about you guys? Are also busy on Friday?So arrange your time reasonably.Step 6: Homework 3T: Now, boys and girls, write an e-mail message to a friend about your Friday.Next class we’ll discuss about it together. Let’s call it a day. Goodbye boys andgirls.


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