New Horizon College english(Book 2) Unit 6 Contents Section a As his Name is. so is hel Section b Judge by Appearance Section C The Pain in Wearing High Heels Objectives Students will be able to 1. have a better understanding of the influence of names on people 2. master the key language points grammatical structures in the text; 3. develop their ability in expressing their ideas in both spoken and written form 4. conduct a series of read ing, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the heme of the unit Procedure time allotment 2nd Period 3rd period 4th period Warm-up activities Detailed read ing excises Section b Background information Words expressions Global read ing activities Section a as his Name Is. So is hel Background Information II. Warm-Up Activities IIL. Understand ing the Text IV. Words and Expressions V. Speaking activiti VI. Homework . Background information 1. About names: For this reading passage, we have many proper names, which contain cultural background. The following websites might offer you a lot of informationyoumaybeinterestedinhttp://www.Kabalarians.com/index.htm 2.The bible IL. Warm-Up Activities 1). Is there any story about your name? Tell us the story 2). Why are people so careful when giving a baby a name? 3).What do you know about these people from their names? 马文革叶跃进马建设曾美丽许可 石光荣李文化王二丫牛得草许诺 金和平石磊福康安王灵许愿 Survey findings: Susan: The most attractive female name. Richard Most attractive. David Most attractive Harry: Sound dull
New Horizon College English (Book 2) Unit 6 Contents Section A As His Name Is, So Is He! Section B Judge by Appearances Section C The Pain in Wearing High Heels Objectives Students will be able to: 1. have a better understanding of the influence of names on people; 2. master the key language points grammatical structures in the text; 3. develop their ability in expressing their ideas in both spoken and written form; 4. conduct a series of reading, listening, speaking and writing activities related to the theme of the unit Procedure & Time Allotment 1st period 2nd Period 3rd period 4th period Warm-up activities Background information Global reading Detailed reading Words & expressions Exercises Section B Speaking activities Section A As His Name Is, So Is He! I. Background Information II. Warm-Up Activities III. Understanding the Text IV. Words and Expressions V. Speaking Activities VI. Homework I. Background Information 1.About names: For this reading passage, we have many proper names, which contain cultural background. The following websites might offer you a lot of information you may be interested in. http://www. Kabalarians.com/index.htm. 2. The Bible: II. Warm-Up Activities 1). Is there any story about your name? Tell us the story. 2). Why are people so careful when giving a baby a name? 3). What do you know about these people from their names? 马文革 叶跃进 马建设 曾美丽 许可 石光荣 李文化 王二丫 牛得草 许诺 金和平 石 磊 福康安 王 灵 许愿 Survey findings:•Susan: The most attractive female name•Richard: Most attractive•David: Most attractive •Harry: Sound dull
IlL. Understanding the text l Questions for Discussion Work in groups and answer the follow ing questions according to the passage 1)Did Debbie like her former name? Why? Or why not? 2)Accord ing to Debbie, what difference did it make when she substituted her middle name. Lynne for her first Debbie? 3) What did the writer think of Debbie's name change? 4)Accord ing to the writer, why did one prominent magazine consistently refuse to print" Joe"in his by line? 5)In para5, why was the woman ill at ease? 6) Why did the writer say that we were all guilty of name stereotyping to some extent? 7) How can name-based prejudices affect classroom achievement? 8)Accord ing to the writer, what can you do if your name doesnt seem to fit you? 2. Text Structure Analysis Central topic The influence of names on people Main ideas of each paragraphPara. 1: Debbie does not feel good about her name Para. 2: Her change of name helped bring success to her career. Para. 3: It is important to have the right name because it suggests certain qualities. Para. 4: Names are attached to specific images Para. 5: Names with a positive sense can work for people, even encourage new acquaintances. Para. 6: People are sometimes guilty of name stereotyping in relation to names Para. 7: Prejudices against or in favor of certain names can affect students' classroom achievements, objectively graded iQ and popularity with their peers Para. 8: If you think your name does not suit you, you can change your old name Name bol Sign title denotation connotation Debbie --.-good looks Elegant manner Cook Lynne→ effects→ self-feeling→ more comfortable other 's attitude -more serious
III. Understanding the Text 1. Questions for Discussion Work in groups and answer the following questions according to the passage. 1) Did Debbie like her former name? Why? Or why not? 2) According to Debbie, what difference did it make when she substituted her middle name, Lynne, for her first Debbie? 3) What did the writer think of Debbie’s name change? 4) According to the writer, why did one prominent magazine consistently refuse to print “Joe” in his byline? 5) In para5, why was the woman ill at ease? 6) Why did the writer say that we were all guilty of name stereotyping to some extent? 7) How can name-based prejudices affect classroom achievement? 8) According to the writer, what can you do if your name doesn’t seem to fit you? 2. Text Structure Analysis Central topic: The influence of names on people Main ideas of each paragraphPara. 1: Debbie does not feel good about her name. Para. 2: Her change of name helped bring success to her career. Para. 3: It is important to have the right name because it suggests certain qualities. Para. 4: Names are attached to specific images. Para. 5: Names with a positive sense can work for people, even encourage new acquaintances. Para. 6: People are sometimes guilty of name stereotyping in relation to names. Para. 7: Prejudices against or in favor of certain names can affect students’ classroom achievements, objectively graded IQ and popularity with their peers. Para. 8: If you think your name does not suit you, you can change your old name. Name ---- symbol ---- sign ---- title ---- denotation ---- connotation Debbie ----good looks Elegant manner Cook ↓changed to Lynne →effects→ self-feeling → more comfortable ↘ other’s attitude →more serious
I. Words expressions 1. application n Free information will be sent out an application to the offi Students learned the practical application of the theory 2 associate. He is not a friend but an associate.他是同事,而不是朋友。 They were closely associated during the war.战争期间他们的关系很密切 3. reserve n few drinks broke through his reserve.几杯酒下肚他就打开了话匣子 he gold reserve黄金储备4 qualify· Tom is well qualified for the job.汤姆很 有资格做这份工作 5 refinerefine one' s language使某人的语言更为文雅 Oil is ind ustrially refined.燃料油是经工业提炼而成的。6 acquaintance n. He has a wide circle of acquaintances.他交际甚广。 He has some little acquaintance with the Japanese language.他略懂一些日语。 7. stereotype The police have been criticized for having stereotyped images of black people.有人批评警方对黑人有成见 The characters in the book are just stereotypes 这书中的角色只是些僵化的人物。8 thoughtful a. the doctor looked thoughtful for a moment and then started to write something on the paper 医生仔细考虑了片刻,开始在纸上写了起来。 She's a very thoughtful person.她 是个很体贴别人的人。9 consistent: conform to a regular pattern or style continuous:going on without break constant: going on all the time, unchanging The sign in the cinema said ce from 1: 00 pm to 11: 30 am. He has been a friend of our party. What you said was not with what you did. 10. label nA critic called her first novel super-romantic and the label has stuck 位评论家称他的第一部小说为“超级浪漫小说”,于是那部小说得了这一雅 号 His work is difficult to label precisely 他的工作难以准确描述。11. substitute for(L.5) We have to substitute Mr. Liu for the teacher who was still in hospital. 12. for better or worse (L20The couple swore that they would be together for better or worse
IV. Words & Expressions 1.application n.Free information will be sent out an application to the office. Students learned the practical application of the theory. 2.associate.He is not a friend but an associate. 他是同事，而不是朋友。 They were closely associated during the war. 战争期间他们的关系很密切。 3.reserve n. A few drinks broke through his reserve. 几杯酒下肚他就打开了话匣子。 the gold reserve 黄金储备 4.qualify.Tom is well qualified for the job. 汤姆很 有资格做这份工作。 5.refinerefine one’s language 使某人的语言更为文雅 Oil is industrially refined. 燃料油是经工业提炼而成的。6.acquaintance n.He has a wide circle of acquaintances. 他交际甚广。 He has some little acquaintance with the Japanese language. 他略懂一些日语。 7.stereotypeThe police have been criticized for having stereotyped images of black people. 有人批评警方对黑人有成见。 The characters in the book are just stereotypes. 这书中的角色只是些僵化的人物。8.thoughtful a. The doctor looked thoughtful for a moment and then started to write something on the paper. 医生仔细考虑了片刻，开始在纸上写了起来。She’s a very thoughtful person. 她 是个很体贴别人的人。9.consistent:conform to a regular pattern or style continuous: going on without break constant: going on all the time, unchanging The sign in the cinema said: “___________ performance from 1:00 pm to 11:30 am.”He has been a _________ friend of our party.What you said was not ________ with what you did.10.label nA critic called her first novel “super-romantic” and the label has stuck. 一位评论家称他的第一部小说为“超级浪漫小说”，于是那部小说得了这一雅 号。 His work is difficult to label precisely. 他的工作难以准确描述。11.substitute for （L.5） We have to substitute Mr. Liu for the teacher who was still in hospital. 12.for better or worse (L.20The couple swore that they would be together for better or worse
13. convey to L 2 what does the picture convey to its audience? attach sth. to sth. L. 24) The president attached great importance to family life 15 press for (L. 35)The government finally took some action because the public had been pressing for inquiry into the question 16. be ill at ease L. 37)She was ill at ease with strangers 17. be free from (L.38)He leads a life free from anxiety. 18.stick with sth Only a few could stick with an ideal in reality.1.as..so表示类比 2. feel like sth /doing sth... 3 fill out an application form(L 4)4. substitute for (L5) 5. for better or worse(L 206convey to (L 23) attach sth to sth. (L. 24) 8.press for (L 35)9. be ill at ease (L37)10. be free from (L.38)11. stick with sth.(L.58) V Speaking activities 1. Summary: Summarize the passage using the tips below. make a difference lead to success suggest qualities specific mages a positive sense name stereotyping prejudices against affect one's evaluation2 Group Discussion: Movie stars regularly change their names, and with some determination, you can too. Do you agree with this statement? 2)Do you want to change your name? why? 3)Can we change our names freely? What effects will it have on the society? VI Homework 1. Go over Text a and do the exercises 2. Read Text b and do the exercises 3. Write a paragraph on the topic below, arranging your ideas in a logical way The Importance to Break a Bad Habit 4. Preview the next unit
13.convey to (L.23) What does the picture convey to its audience? attach sth. to sth. (L.24) The president attached great importance to family life. 15.press for (L.35)The government finally took some action because the public had been pressing for inquiry into the question. 16.be ill at ease (L.37)She was ill at ease with strangers. 17.be free from (L.38)He leads a life free from anxiety. 18.stick with sth. (L.58) Only a few could stick with an ideal in reality. 1. as…so 表示类比. 2. feel like sth./doing sth. …3.fill out an application form (L.4)4.substitute for （L.5） 5.for better or worse (L.206.convey to (L.23) attach sth. to sth. (L.24) 8.press for (L.35)9.be ill at ease (L.37)10.be free from (L.38)11.stick with sth. (L.58) V. Speaking activities 1. Summary: Summarize the passage using the tips below.make a difference lead to success suggest qualities specific images a positive sense name stereotyping prejudices against affect one’s evaluation2. Group Discussion: “Movie stars regularly change their names, and with some determination, you can, too.”Do you agree with this statement? 2) Do you want to change your name? why? 3) Can we change our names freely? What effects will it have on the society? VI. Homework 1. Go over Text A and do the exercises. 2. Read Text B and do the exercises. 3. Write a paragraph on the topic below, arranging your ideas in a logical way. The Importance to Break a Bad Habit 4. Preview the next unit