Unit 4 Making the newsReading

�^王孝娇

I.Analysis of text book

This unit introduces Ss to the media and how the news is collected and published. Also， this unit shows SsSome kinds of jobs in the newspaper and some generic terms on newspaper. Reading mainly tells a conversation between Zhou Yang ， a new journalist， and HuXin， ZYs boss ， showing the basic skills to become a good reporter and how to do a good interview.

II. Teaching aims

Knowledge aim

1） Students can talk about the jobs in newspapers， and express their opinions in English well.

2） Students can read the passage and know about zhou yangs first work assignment .

Ability goals

1）Develop students reading ability： skimming and scanning

2）Enable the students to talk about jobs in newspaper and what is needed to work in a newspaper office

Emotion goals

1） Stimulate students interests in newspaper and the basic procedure of making the news .

2） Develop students sense of cooperative learning in finishing learning tasks.

III. Analysis of students.

As most students come from countryside， they are poor in English. Some Ss have lost intrest in English. They even cannot say some very simple words or sentences. So this unit is a little bit difficult for them. Reading especially is a big problem for them.However， some students still try to learn English well. So I will make my class more easy and intresting as well as encouraging those Ss who put their heart into study and make progress.

IV.Teaching methods

Task-based teaching method， communicative teaching method，discussion，

group work， teaching and practicing method.

V.Teaching sourroundings and materials

Grade 2 class 17，commputer， blackboard， PPT， Text book， Papers

VI. Teaching procedures.

Step I. Lead in

1. T： Morning，everyone. Here is a piece of big news that I want to share with you. ——The most unbelievable and dangerous houses in the world are in Shaanxi.（showing 2 wonderful pictures on PPT ）.

Ss： Enjoy

2.Then T asks 2 questions to lead in different types of jobs in newpapers.

Q1： Who wrote the news？

A1（Ss）： Journalists.

Q2：Who took the pictures？

A2（Ss）：Photographers.

【設计说明】通过一则跟陕西有关的头条新闻调动学生的学习积极性。再通过照片与问题巧妙引出报社工作人员.

StepⅡ. Revision of useful word&phrases in this passage

1.Match the same meaning words and phrases.

2.Match the expressions in newspaper and ask Ss to memorize with checking later.

【设计说明】通过练习预习本篇文章的新单词和新闻专业术语，这有助于学生对文章的理解。

StepIII. Reading.—— Title &picture（s） & 1st para

Try to get information by asking who， when，where，what，why. Try to guess the main idea of the passage.

【设计说明】引导学生学生如何做阅读理解，如何快速获取文章主旨。

StepIV.Skimming

Q1：How many questions does ZY ask？（number them）

A1：7 questions.

Q2：What are they？

A2： List the 7 questions.

【设计说明】通过两个问题，快速获得弄清整篇文章的结构。

Step V. Careful reading

T：Now，lets try to find the ansers to these questions one by one.

Q1. Can I go out on a story immediately？

A1：No. Wait until you are more experienced.

Q2. What do I need to take to take with me？

A2： A notebook.

Q3. What do I need to remember when I go out to cover a story？

A3：You need to be curious， have a good nose for a story

Q4. What should I keep in mind？

A4：Dont miss your deadline， dont be rude， dont talk too much but make sure you listen to the interviewee carefully.

Q5. Why is listening so important？

A5：You have to listen for detailed facts. Meanwhile you have to prepare the next question depending on what the person says.

Q6. How can I listen carefully while taking notes？

A6：If the interviewee agrees， you can use a recorder to get the facts straight.

Q7. Have you ever had a case where someone accused your journalists of getting the wrong end of stick？

A7：Yes.

【设计说明】让学生通过快速阅读找出周扬提的问题，并试着找出老板是怎样回答的。这样设计问题有利于学生把握全文的结构，很快抓住大意。

StepVII.Discussion

T：1.What are the qualities a good journalist needs to have？

Ss： 1）. Higher level of education

2）. Work experience

3）. Good communication skills

4）. Curious， active personality

5）. Hard-working

6）. Enthusiasm for the job …

【設计说明】通过回答这个问题，加深学生理解如何成为一名优秀的记者。

Step VIII. Summary

Quiz time：

1..What is Zhou Yangs first job？

A. A reporter B.A photographer C.An assistant journalists

2..Why cant Zhou Yang go on his own at first ？

A.Because his new boss doesnt trust him

B.Because he isnt willing to do so

C.Because he should learn from the experienced journalists first.

3..What does Zhou Yang need to take when he covers a story at first？

A.A camera B.A computer C.A notebook and pen

4.Whats the meaning of “cover a story”？

A.Tell a story B.Listen to a story C.report a story

5.What does “have a ‘nosefor story” mean？

A.A reporter should have a good sense of smell

B.A reporter should learn how to use his nose.

C. Reporters are able to discover the whole truth by doing research

6. What a reporter needs to remember when going to cover a story

a.He needs to be curious.

b. A good reporter must have a “ nose ” for a story.

c. He has to listen for detailed facts

d. If the interviewee agrees， he can use a recorder to get the facts straight.

A.a.b.c.d. B. a.b.C. b.c.

【设计说明】通过有奖问答，活跃课堂氛围，并再次加深对文章的理解。

Step IX： Homework.

Write about 100 words on “How to become a good journalist？”

So as to， first，work as， an assistant journalist， later，more experienced， work in a team， curious， hard-working， enthusiasitic for the job， learn from ，

keep in mind ， 4 dos & 3 donts， have a “nose” for news， a real scoop，finally…

Step X： Blackboard designing

My First Work Assignment “unforgettable”， says new journalist

Title&picture（s）——try to guess the main idea.

ZY： an assistant journalist ；7 questions

HX： boss；7 answers/suggestions

How to become a good journalist？

（Work experience， teamwork；professional；modest；well-educated；good communication skills；prepared to long hours；enthusiastic for..）——qualities

4 dos & 3 dont——remember

A recorder；a professional photographer——take with

（作者單位：陕西省安康市平利县中学 725500）