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Unit 3 Same or Different？
Language Skill (语言技能) Talk about personal traits.
Linguistic Knowledge (语言知识) Key Words compare，shy，lazy，loud，outgoing，hard-working，perform，alone，solve，flute，congratulation，prize，attend，besides，spare，pleasure，appearance，personality，serious，strength，slim，fact，population，km，average，rainfall，per，mm，pleasant，difference，alike，mirror，interest，novel，sense，humour，opinion，less，straightforward，honest，direct，similarity，friendship，metre，prince，character，pauper，exchange，accident，expect，silver，lining，situation，reach，touch
Key Phrases as…as…，spare time，have sth in common，thanks to，make a mistake，by accident，silver lining，care about，reach for，lend （sb） a hand
Key Sentences 1.There are more activities this year.It is more colourful than last year. 2.Emma is taller than Ella，but her hair is shorter than Ella’s. 3.Ella dances better than Emma，but Emma sings louder than her. 4.Emma always gets up earlier than me，but I work as hard as her！
Key Grammar Comparatives with -（i）er and more.
Linguistic Competency (语言能力) 1.Use some adjectives to describe and compare people and things. 2.Be able to use comparative forms of adjectives and adverbs correctly.
Cultural Awareness （文化意识） 1.Know how people are different from the past and discover why differences are important. 2.Cultivate a correct value of making friends and learn to accept different personality characteristics.
Teaching Periods (教学课时) Period 1 Section A （1a-Pronunciation）
Period 2 Section A （2a-3c）
Period 3 Section B （1a-1e）
Period 4 Section B （2a-4d）
　　本单元教材以“比较”为中心话题，整个单元都围绕“比较”展开，包括比较身边的人和事，讨论朋友之间是否应该一样。通过本单元的学习，学生将学会用不同的单词和短语来进行比较，明白如何从彼此的异同中获益，学会如何对待与他们不同的人，以及思考有所不同是否是一件好事。语音部分要求掌握字母a，e，o和字母组合er，ir，ur，or，ear在单词中的发音和语调的相关知识。语法部分要求掌握形容词和副词的比较级用法。
第1课时　Section A（1a-Pronunciation）
Describe and compare people.
1.Master the main idea of the listening text.
2.Master some key words，phrases and sentences in this period.
3.Master the pronunciation of / / and / /.
1.Describe and compare people using the comparative degree.
2.Help the students to improve their listening ability.
Pictures，a tape recorder，PowerPoint and multimedia.
Step 1　Lead-in
Ask students some questions about friends.The teacher can ask students to share the answers with their partners or ask them to answer the questions individually：
1.Do you have good friends？
2.What does he/she look like？
3.What is he/she like？
4.What does he/she like or dislike？
5.Are you the same or different？
Then lead in the topic：How are we different from each other？
Step 2　Cooperative inquiry
1.Ask students to brainstorm to think about words which are used to describe a person’s appearance or personality.Then show the words in 1a on the PPT and learn the new words.Let students read the words first and match each word with its opposite.Check the answers together.
2.Present the locations in 1b and play the tape.Lead students to listen to the conversations and tick the locations where the conversations take place.Then check the answers with the class.
3.Play the tape and ask students to listen to the conversations again and complete the sentences in 1c.Then invite one student to share the answers.
4.Show the pictures in 1d.Help students listen to the two conversations again and match the characters with the correct descriptions.Check the answers together.
5.Play the tape and ask students to listen and imitate the intonation.
6.Pair work：Let students use the information from 1d to make comparisons like this：
A：Is Ella taller than Emma？
B：No，she is shorter than Emma.
A：Who dances better，Ella or Emma？
B：…
After a few minutes，invite some pairs to share in front of the class.
7.Present the words in activity 1 one by one.Invite students to read them aloud and try to find out the pronunciation of the letters and letter groups.The teacher makes a summary：er/ /，ir/ /，ur/ /，ear/ /，a/ /，e/ /，o/ /，er/or/ /.After that，play the tape and lead students to listen and repeat.Add one more word to each group.Finally，check the answers together.
8.Present the conversations in activity 2.Play the tape and let students listen and repeat.Help students notice the intonation.Explain when to use the falling tone and when to use the rising tone.
Step 3　Homework
1.Recite the new words.
2.Talk about how you are different from your friends.
第1课时　Section A （1a-Pronunciation）
1.Key vocabularies： compare，shy，lazy，loud，outgoing，hard-working，perform，alone，solve，flute 2.Key sentences： （1）—Is Ella taller than Emma？ —No，she is shorter than Emma. （2）—Who dances better，Ella or Emma？ —…
　　在这个单元中，学生们将学习如何谈论个人特征和比较人的不同。在第一课时，主要的任务是让学生学习如何使用比较级来比较不同的人。首先，通过展示一些双胞胎的照片让学生们来讨论他们之间的差异。然后，在黑板上写出含有比较级的句子。根据精心设计的任务，让学生轻松学习目标语言。口语练习后，让他们总结他们学到的东西。
第2课时　Section A （2a-3c）
Talk about the differences between friends.
1.Master the main idea of the conversation.
2.Master some key words，phrases and sentences in this period.
3.Master the usage of the comparative degree and the change of the adjectives and adverbs.
1.Learn to talk about the differences between friends.
2.Master the usage of the comparative degree.
3.Help the students to improve their listening and speaking abilities.
Pictures，a tape recorder，PowerPoint and multimedia.
Step 1　Lead-in
Show students two pictures of a girl and a boy and ask them the question：What does she/he look like？Then，ask students to compare the differences between the girl and the boy.
Step 2　Cooperative inquiry
1.Show the conversation in 2a.Play the tape for the first time and let students listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.Then check the answers together.
2.Present the questions in 2b and teach the new phrase：have sth in common.Lead students to read the conversation and answer the questions.Invite one student to check the answers.
3.Play the tape for the second time.Let students listen to the conversation again and imitate the intonation.Learn the new words and phrases.
4.Role-play：Ask the students to role-play the conversation in groups.Invite some students to act out the conversation in front of the class.
5.Present the mind map in 2d.Ask students to make a conclusion about how to make a comparison.Help them to add words to each aspect.
6.Lead students to compare themselves with a partner using their ideas from 2d.Use the sentence structures in 2e.Then answer the questions in 2e.Invite some students to talk about them in front of the class.
7.Present the sentences in 3a and let students read the sentences one by one.Lead students to read the sentences and notice the comparatives in bold.Lead students to find more examples in Section A and make a summary together.
8.Show the sentences in 3b.Let students use the words in brackets to write questions and answers.Check the answers with the class.
9.Present the chart in 3c.Lead students to look at the chart and understand it.
10.Show the words and sentences in 3c.Ask students to complete the sentences to compare Guangzhou and Chicago.Use the words in the box and than.Check the answers together.
Step 3　Homework
1.Read the conversation in 2a.
2.Recite the sentences in 3a.
第2课时　Section A （2a-3c）
1.Key vocabularies： congratulation，prize，attend，as…as…，besides，spare，spare time，pleasure，have sth in common，appearance，personality，serious，strength，slim，fact，population，km，average，rainfall，per，mm，pleasant 2.Key sentences： （1）There are more activities this year.It is more colourful than last year. （2）Emma is taller than Ella，but her hair is shorter than Ella’s. （3）Ella dances better than Emma，but Emma sings louder than her. （4）Emma always gets up earlier than me，but I work as hard as her！
　　本单元的重点语法是比较级，教师要多采用直观的方式让学生进行比较。结合前面学习过的句型，带领学生一起观察形容词和副词的变化规则，并总结出比较级的用法。课后还要增加一定的语法练习加以巩固。
第3课时　Section B （1a-1e）
Know how we can benefit from each other’s similarities and differences.
1.Master the main idea of the posts.
2.Master some key words，phrases and sentences in this period.
3.Know how we can benefit from each other’s similarities and differences.
1.Know how we can benefit from each other’s similarities and differences.
2.Help the students to improve their reading ability and use reading skills to search for information.
A tape recorder，PowerPoint and multimedia.
Step 1　Lead-in
1.Greet students as usual and then ask students to write the correct comparative degree for each word，such as：tall→taller，heavy→heavier，big→bigger，good/well→better，many/much→more，outgoing→more outgoing，easily→more easily.
2.Show some different friends and lead in the topic：How do we understand differences？
Step 2　Cooperative inquiry
1.Let students talk about whether they are similar to or different from their friends.Ask them to discuss their ideas with a partner.
2.Present the three persons in 1b.Ask students to read the posts and find out what Matt’s and Diana’s opinions are.They should underline some key words.Then share the answers together.
3.Show the people and the descriptions in 1c，and let students match the people with the descriptions.Check the answers with the class.
4.Present the questions in 1d and ask students to read the posts again and answer the questions.Ask students to underline the key words and sentences in the posts.Invite students to share the answers.
5.Lead students to read again and solve the key and difficult words，phrases and sentences in groups.Then teach the new words and phrases.
6.Play the tape and ask students to repeat and imitate the intonation.
7.Group work：Let students discuss the questions in 1e in groups：
What can similarities bring to a friendship？
What can differences bring to a friendship？
What really matters in a friendship？
Then invite several students to talk in front of the class.
Step 3　Homework
1.Recite the new words and phrases.
2.Talk about how we benefit from each other’s similarities and differences with a friend.
第3课时　Section B （1a-1e）
1.Key vocabularies： alike，mirror，interest，novel，difference，sense，humour，thanks to，less，straightforward，opinion，make a mistake，honest，direct，similarity，friendship 2.Key sentences： （1）What can similarities bring to a friendship？ （2）What can differences bring to a friendship？ （3）What really matters in a friendship？
　　在上课一开始，教师带领学生写出一些形容词的比较级形式，并复习了前面的语法，尝试让他们用这些词来描述他们自己和朋友之间的差异。在学完文章后，教师可以让学生们在笔记本上写下一些好的句子，并鼓励他们在下课后查阅更多关于友谊的语录，提高学生对学习英语的兴趣。
第4课时　Section B （2a-4d）
Discuss whether friends should be similar or different.
1.Master some key words，phrases and sentences in this period.
2.Use the key sentence structures to write a post to discuss whether friends should be similar or different.
1.Use the key sentence structures to write a post to discuss whether friends should be similar or different.
2.Help the students to improve their writing ability and learn to compare exercise habits.
PowerPoint and multimedia.
Step 1　Lead-in
Greet the class.Ask students to work in groups of four and discuss the following questions together：
Do you have a good friend？
What do you think a good friend should be like？
Are you the same or different in any way？
Step 2　Cooperative inquiry
1.Show the phrases in 2a and ask students to find the words hidden in the word snake.Then match them with the meanings.Check the answers with the class.
2.Lead students to read the words in 2b one by one.Ask students to complete the sentences with the words in the box.Then check the answers together.
3.Read the words in 2c.Then help students complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.Invite some students to write down their answers.Check the answers together and learn the new words.
4.Let students read the post in 3a and ask students the question：Is Rose’s opinion the same as or different from the posts in Section B 1b？Then lead students to discuss with a partner.
5.Ask students what their opinions are.Show the table in 3b and help them use personal experiences to support their opinions.
6.Lead students to use the table in 3b to write their reply to the post.Use the structure in 3c.Walk around the class to offer language support as needed.Correct their spelling and grammar mistakes if any.After a few minutes，invite students to share the reply in front of the class.
7.See who changed the most
（1）Present the pictures in 4a and ask students the question：Did you change a lot after you entered junior high school？Let them discuss in pairs.
（2） Lead students to answer the question and then ask their partner’s opinions about their change after they entered junior high school.Check their answers similar or different.
（3）Ask students to create their growth chart.Give some examples and add photos or videos if possible.
（4）Invite some students to share their growth chart in class.Then ask students two questions：
What did you learn about yourself？
Who changed the most in your class？
8.Reflecting
Lead students to reflect themselves from the following aspects：
（1）What words and expressions can you use to make comparisons？
（2）How can we benefit from each other’s similarities and differences？
（3）How should you treat people who are different from you？
（4）Is being different a good thing？Why？
And the teacher can make a supplement according to the students’ reflection.
9.Help students summarize what they have learned in this unit and tell them：We are different，but we can be stronger together.
Step 3　Homework
1.Recite the new words in this unit.
2.Write down two ways in which you and your friends are similar and in which you are different.
第4课时　Section B （2a-4d）
1.Key vocabularies： metre，prince，character，pauper，exchange，accident，by accident，expect，silver，lining，situation，care about，reach，reach for，touch，lend （sb） a hand 2.Key sentences： （1）Friends should be similar. （2）Friends should be different. （3）I don’t mind.
　　在最后一个课时，学生们应该使用他们已经学会的单词来练习写作。首先，教师带领他们回顾一些重点词汇，并知道使用正确的单词形式来填空。在写作的过程中，学生应该学会把他们所学到的和他们所知道的联系起来。教师可以给他们一些关于写作的建议。

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