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Starting out
　　　　　Study of the Text　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
What: The text uses pictures as a visual aid to initiate the discussion and reflection about family life. The text poses questions to prompt students to think about what they see in the pictures and consider their own family experiences. It delves into the roles of family members and the meaning of the word “family”, encouraging students’ deeper understanding of familial bonds and relationships.
Why: Firstly, the text fosters a sense of appreciation and understanding of family life and the diverse activities that family members can engage in together. By prompting students to think about their own family experiences, the text encourages introspection and reflection about the importance of familial bonds. Secondly, the text seeks to explore the deeper meaning of “family”, prompting students to consider what the word represents beyond just the people in their immediate circle.
How: The text employs a conversational and interactive approach, starting with direct questions to engage the reader. It utilises simple and clear language, making it accessible and relatable. The use of questions and pictures creates an interactive learning environment, encouraging students to think critically and make connections between the visual content and their own lives.
　　　　　Teaching Objectives　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1.talk about some important family moments using present continuous tense.
2.introduce our family simply to the whole class.
3.understand the support from our family and explore the meaning of family.
　　　　　Teaching Process　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Teaching Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To talk about some important family moments using present continuous tense. Step 1　Lead-in Watch and talk about your family members. Think and share: What is the most important thing in a family Step 2　Discussion 1.Students look at pictures and answer questions about what each family is doing in the pictures. 2.Students discuss the activities they usually do with their family members. Step 3　Pair-work Students work in pairs to discuss family activities and what their family members are doing in a photo. Example dialogue: A: What activities do you usually do with your family members B: We usually… A: What are your family members doing in the photo B: My father is…and my brother is… Observe whether students can tell the activities of their family members in the pictures during group discussions and group presentations, and give necessary guidance and feedback as needed.
Purpose To practise using the present continuous tense in a context that is relevant to students’ lives, focusing on describing family activities, which can reinforce their language skills.
2.To introduce our family simply to the whole class. Step 4　Ask and Answer Students look at the pictures and answer the questions. Example dialogue: A: What does your mother do B: My mother… Observe whether students can complete learning tasks with accurate language expressions.
3.To understand the support from our family and explore the meaning of family. Step 5　Think and Share Students look at the picture and answer questions about what the word “family” stands for. Step 6　Group Work Students draw a family tree, introduce their family to their classmates, and talk about their family activities. Step 7　Exercise Learn students’ understanding of “family” according to their answers.
Purpose To encourage students to reflect on the roles and contributions of family members, and explore the deeper meaning of family, fostering a deeper understanding of the concept.
Homework Required: Share your family photo with friends and talk about your family with them. Optional: Find more ways to solve your family problems and share them in groups.
　　　　　Teaching Reflection　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

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