王守仁实用综合教程 2 Unit 1 教案

Unit 1 Blue-Collar Workers

Objectives:

1.read an article about the demand for blue-collar workers;

2.enlarge your vocabulary relating to personal qualities;

3.gain some ideas of what the top 9 blue-collar jobs are;

4.get some tips about modal verbs in English;

5.learn how to read and write a thank-you letter.

Focuses:

1.V ocabulary: (omitted)

2.Speaking: Talk about the ideas of an ideal job based on the following questions.

3.Grammar: Modal verb in English

4.Practical writing: How to write a thank-you letter.

Outline:

Period 1: Warm-up Discussion; study of words and expressions in Text A

Period 2: Discussion of Text A

Period 3: Comprehensive Exercises

Period 4: Grammar Tips; Active Words and V ocabulary Check

Period 5: Discussion of Text B and the follow-up Comprehension

Period 6: Practical Writing

Period 7: Starting Out & In-class Activities (Practical Listening and Speaking Course)

Period 8: Cultural Notes & After-class Activities (Practical Listening and Speaking Course)

Methods:

(1)Practice speaking and listening

(2)Discussion

(3)Presentation and role play

(4) Exercises

Teaching Procedures

Step 1. Warm-up Discussion (5 minutes)

Questions:

1. Do you like blue-collar jobs?

Hint: I like blue-collar jobs because: the demand is huge;we can get professional training and technical knowledge;and the salary is good.

2. What will be your favorite blue-collar job and why?

Hint: My favorite blue-collar job is that of a gardener, because I can work outdoors and enjoy the fresh air; and I can keep fit and get good pay.

Step 2. Background Information (10 minutes)

Tell something about different types of Workers

A blue-collar worker is a member of the working class who performs manual labor. Blue-collar work may involve skilled or unskilled, manufacturing, mining, construction, mechanical, maintenance, technical installation and many other types of physical work. Blue-collar work is often paid hourly wage-labor, although some professionals may be paid by the project or salaried. There is a wide range of payscales for such work depending upon field of specialty and experience.

White-collar workers typically perform work in an office environment and may involve sitting at a computer or desk. Service workers, or pink-collar workers, make up a third type of worker. Their labor is related to customer interaction, entertainment sales or other service-oriented work.

Step 3. Vocabulary in Text A (20 minutes)

Ask Ss to read new words and expressions by themselves and then read the new words together. Explain the important points.

1. heartland n.the area or region where a particular set of activities or beliefs is most significant 中心地区，心脏地带

Jack had a six-day bus tour around the industrial heartland of America杰克在美国工业中心区域乘大巴旅游了六天Even the attack on Pearl Harbour was remote from the country’s heartland.即使是珍珠港事件的发生地也远离美国的心腹地带。

2.resident n. people who live in a place 居民，住户

They are going to build more low-cost homes for local residents.他们将为当地居民建造更多低成本的住宅