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课件网) Unit 1 A New Start What do you want to share about your first day at senior high Lead in the school campus school subjects a new timetable new teachers new friends your feelings Prediction It's a diary. 1. Based on the title and the pictures, what type of writing is this 2. How does Meng Hao feel in each picture happy/excited happy/excited curious nervous √ the school campus school subjects a new timetable √ new teachers new friends What did Meng Hao write in his diary about his first day at senior high Read for main idea √ an embarrassing moment √ his feelings You can find main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title, picture(s), key words and phrases, and topic sentences. Tip 1: Skim Read for structure Para. ____ Para. _____ Para. ___ Before going to school After the class Para. ____ 1 2 3-7 8 Arriving at school During the English class Meng Hao develops the diary mainly by _____ order. time Choose the best description of Meng Hao's first day at senior high. A. He found the English class difficult and was not sure what to do. B. With the English teacher's support, he thought senior high was easy and felt confident about his future. C. He was not sure about life at senior high, but after the English class, he felt more confident. Read for detailed information 1. How did Meng Hao describe his experiences and feelings By using verbs and nouns. 2. Find expressions that show Meng Hao’s experiences and feelings and complete the table. You can search for key words by looking at the text quickly, such as nouns, verbs and adjectives. Tip 2 Scan Meng Hao's experiences Because it was Meng Hao's first day at _____, he got up early and _____ to his new school. Meng Hao's feelings Part 1 Before going to school senior high rushed out of the door excited woke up early rushed out of the door The campus was still quiet, so Meng Hao decided to _____. He met a man who he _____ find out later was his English teacher. Part 2 Arriving at school explore a bit was surprised to curious decided to explore a bit Meng Hao's experiences Meng Hao's feelings Part 3 During the English class Meng Hao was nervous about introducing himself in front of the class. With _____, he began, but everyone laughed. It turned out that he and his teacher shared _____. Mr Meng said that challenges at senior high might put them _____. He advised everyone to _____ and ____ ___ . nervous frightened butterflies in his stomach the same name under pressure keep calm be prepared Meng Hao's experiences Meng Hao's feelings embarrassed relaxed Meng Hao thought he had _____ to his new school. Part 4 After the English class a good beginning confident a good beginning to his new school life Meng Hao's experiences Meng Hao's feelings Summary Meng Hao’s first day at Senior High Before going to school Arriving at school During the English class After the English class Feeling Timeline excited curious embarrassed/frightened confide ... ...
