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Unit 9 Communication Functions
Lesson 52: The Power of a Smile
I. Teaching Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Extract narrative details (Sam’s adaptation process) from the text to sequence events, aligning with High school entrance examination reading comprehension skills.
Master target vocabulary (adapt, universal, situation, primary, since/for) and grammatical structures (time expressions, relative clauses), preparing for High school entrance examination vocabulary and grammar tasks.
Understand the role of a smile as a “universal language” in cross - cultural adaptation, supporting High school entrance examination - style thematic analysis of communication.
Collaborate in groups to interview peers about adapting to new environments, enhancing High school entrance examination oral communication and reflective thinking skills.
II. Key Points & Difficulties
Key Points
Narrative Sequence:
Sam’s journey: Worry → Loneliness → Taking action → Smiling → Being invited → Making friends.
Vocabulary & Grammar:
Words: adapt (to) (适应), universal (通用的), situation (情况), primary school (小学).
Structures: Since (time point) vs. for (duration); Relative clauses (who seems nice and friendly).
Difficulties
Sequencing events logically (tracking Sam’s emotional and behavioral changes).
Using since/for and relative clauses accurately in context.
Articulating personal adaptation experiences with clear examples and target language.
III. Teaching Methods
Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through story sequencing, vocabulary/grammar practice, and group interviews.
Narrative Analysis: Unpacking Sam’s adaptation process to highlight the power of a smile.
Collaborative Learning: Group interviews for sharing adaptation strategies, emphasizing peer interaction.
IV. Teaching Aids
CAI (narrative timeline animations, vocabulary usage charts, interview templates).
Textbook, worksheets, and “Adaptation Interview Cards” (with prompts for group discussions).
V. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Warm - up – Loneliness & Friendship (5 mins)
Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions:
（1）Have you ever felt lonely Why (E.g., New school, no friends; language barriers.)
（2）How can you make new friends (E.g., Smile, start a conversation, join activities.)
Share: Invite 3–4 students to share. Write down keywords: lonely, new environment, smile, make friends.
Step 2: Pre - reading – Vocabulary & Prediction (8 mins)
Vocabulary Introduction:
Show definitions and examples:
Adapt (to): It takes time to adapt to a new city.
Universal: Music is a universal language.
Situation: Sam faced a difficult situation at his new school.
Primary school: I met my best friend in primary school.
Since/for: I’ve lived here since 2010. / She’s been sad for three days.
Prediction:
Ask: What problem does Sam face How will a smile help him
Step 3: Reading – Story Sequencing & Analysis (12 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 1 (Event Sequencing):
Correct Order: ② (Sam was worried...) → ① (Sam was really lonely...) → ④ (Sam tried his best...) → ③ (When Sam smiled...) → ⑤ (Sam was invited...).
Narrative Analysis:
Track Sam’s emotions: Worried → Lonely → Hopeful → Happy.
Highlight the “power of a smile”: Breaks cultural barriers, signals friendliness, and initiates connection.
Step 4: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice (10 mins)
Complete Let’s Do It! 2 (Text Completion):
Answers:
First passage: B (for six weeks), E (the students are a close group), D (what to do).
Second passage: C (since primary school), A (since Sam smiled at), C (who seems nice and friendly).
Grammar Focus:
Since + time point (e.g., since primary school); for + duration (e.g., for six weeks).
Relative clauses: who seems nice and friendly (describes “a person”).
Sentence Creation:
Practice with target language:
“We should adapt to new environments with a positive attitude.”
“A smile is a universal way to show kindness.”
Step 5: Group Interview – Adapting to New Environments (15 mins)
Task Introduction:
Use “Adaptation Interview Cards” with prompts:
“Have you ever adapted to a new environment (e.g., new school, city) How ”
“Did you use a smile, make friends, or join activities Share your experience.”
Template for Responses:
“When I moved to ______, I felt ______. I tried ______ (smiling/talking/joining), and then ______.”
Group Interviews:
Students interview peers, record responses, and identify common strategies (e.g., smiling, 主动沟通).
Class Sharing:
Groups share interview findings. Class feedback focuses on:
Clarity of stories.
Accurate use of target vocabulary and grammar.
Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins)
Summary:
Recap Sam’s story, the power of a smile as a universal language, and key vocabulary/grammar.
Homework:
（1）Write an 8 - sentence essay: “How I Adapted to a New Environment” (use 3 target words and since/for).
（2）Create a “Newcomer’s Guide” with 3 tips (including “smile”) to help others adapt, illustrated with simple drawings.
VI. Blackboard Design
Sam’s Adaptation Timeline:
Worried → Lonely → Tried to change → Smiled → Invited → Made friends
Target Vocabulary & Grammar:
Words: adapt, universal, situation, primary, since/for
Structures: “since + time point” vs. “for + duration”; Relative clauses (who...)
Core Message:
“A smile connects people—no matter where they are from!”

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