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Unit 7 Be wise with money-Grammar
This grammar lesson in Unit 7 of the 2024 Yilin English textbook for Grade 7 focuses on two key grammar points: the usage of "some" and "any", and the "There be" sentence pattern. These grammar points are presented in real - life contexts related to money management, such as conversations about shopping lists and household items, which helps students understand and apply the grammar in practical situations.
教学目标 Students should be able to understand and summarize the usage rules of "some" and "any", and accurately use them in different sentence types. Students are expected to master the structure and usage of the "There be" sentence pattern, including affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms, and be able to use it to describe the existence of things.
教学重难点 1 Key Points The correct usage of "some" and "any" in different sentence contexts, especially the special usage of "some" in requests and offers. The structure and correct form of the "There be" sentence pattern, including the agreement of the verb "be" with the subject. 2 Difficult Points Helping students distinguish between the usage of "some" and "any" clearly, and avoid making mistakes in practical applications. Making students fully understand the difference between the "There be" sentence pattern and the verb "have" in meaning and usage, and being able to use them accurately in different situations.
1 "Some" and "Any"
Usage in Positive Sentences:
"Some" is used to express an indefinite quantity. It can modify both countable noun plurals and uncountable nouns. For example, "We need some apples. (countable noun plural)" and "We need some water. (uncountable noun)".
Usage in Negative Sentences and Most Questions:
"Any" is used in negative sentences and most general questions. For example, "I don't have any books. (negative sentence)" and "Do you have any milk (general question)".
Special Usage of "Some":
In questions that express requests, offers, or invitations, and when we expect a positive answer, we use "some". For example, "Would you like some tea ", "Could you give me some advice ".
2 "There be" Sentence Pattern
Basic Structure:
"There is + a/an + singular countable noun + location" (e.g., There is a book on the desk.).
"There is + uncountable noun + location" (e.g., There is water in the bottle.).
"There are + plural countable nouns + location" (e.g., There are some students in the classroom.).
Negative Form:
Add "not" after "be". For example, "There is not a pen on the table." or "There isn't a pen on the table."; "There are not any books in the bag." or "There aren't any books in the bag.".
Interrogative Form:
Move "be" to the beginning of the sentence. For example, "Is there a ruler in the pencil - box "; "Are there any flowers in the garden ".
Subject - Verb Agreement:
The form of "be" depends on the noun closest to it. If the closest noun is singular or uncountable, use "is"; if it is plural, use "are". For example, "There is a book and two pens on the desk."; "There are two pens and a book on the desk.".
教学过程
1 Lead - in (5 minutes)
Activity:
Show some pictures of a supermarket with various items. Ask students, "If you go shopping with your mom, what things do you think you need " Encourage them to answer in English, like "I need apples", "I need bread", etc. Then write some of their answers on the blackboard.
Purpose:
This activity aims to arouse students' interest and lead them into the topic of shopping and the usage of quantity words, which is related to the grammar content of this class.
2 Presentation of "Some" and "Any" (10 minutes)
Explanation:
Write the following sentences on the blackboard:
We need some meat, some fruit and vegetables.
Do we need any other things
We don't have any drinks.
Explain the basic usage of "some" and "any" to students. Point out that "some" is usually used in positive sentences, and "any" is used in negative sentences and most questions.
Use the examples on the blackboard to illustrate. For the sentence "We need some meat...", emphasize that "some" modifies both the countable noun "fruit" (here in plural form) and the uncountable noun "meat". For "Do we need any other things ", explain that in this general question, "any" is used. And for "We don't have any drinks", show that in a negative sentence, "any" is applied.
Practice:
Give students some simple sentences and ask them to fill in the blanks with "some" or "any". For example:
I have ______ pencils. (some)
He doesn't have ______ erasers. (any)
Are there ______ flowers in the park (any)
Let students work individually first, and then check the answers together.
3 Special Usage of "Some" (5 minutes)
Explanation:
Write two more sentences on the blackboard:
Can we buy some, Mum
Would you like some ice - cream
Explain to students that in these sentences, although they are questions, we use "some" because we expect a positive answer. The first sentence is a request, and the second is an offer.
Practice:
Create some similar situations and ask students to make sentences. For example, imagine a student is at a friend's house and wants something to eat or drink. Let students make sentences like "Could I have some cookies "
4 Presentation of "There be" Sentence Pattern (10 minutes)
Explanation:
Show a picture of a room with a bed, a desk, and some books on the desk. Say, "Look at this picture. There is a bed in the room. There is a desk in the room. There are some books on the desk." Write these sentences on the blackboard.
Explain the structure of the "There be" sentence pattern. Emphasize that "There be" is used to express the existence of something in a certain place. The form of "be" (is/are) depends on the number of the noun following it. If the noun is singular or uncountable, use "is"; if it is plural, use "are".
Also show the negative and interrogative forms. For example, change "There is a book on the desk." to the negative form: "There is not a book on the desk." or "There isn't a book on the desk."; change it to the interrogative form: "Is there a book on the desk ". Do the same for a sentence with plural nouns, like "There are some flowers in the garden. - There are not any flowers in the garden. / There aren't any flowers in the garden. - Are there any flowers in the garden ".
Practice:
Ask students to describe the classroom using the "There be" sentence pattern. For example, "There are many desks and chairs in the classroom. There is a blackboard at the front of the classroom." Let several students stand up and share their sentences.
5 Consolidation and Extension (10 minutes)
Group Activity:
Divide students into groups of four. Give each group a piece of paper with a picture of a house (the picture can be a simple hand - drawn one with different rooms and items in each room). Each group needs to write a short passage to describe what is in the house using the "There be" sentence pattern and "some" or "any" if necessary.
After they finish writing, each group selects a representative to read their passage to the class. The other groups listen carefully and can ask questions or make comments.
Purpose:
This group activity can not only help students consolidate the grammar knowledge they have learned but also improve their cooperation ability and oral expression ability. By describing the house, they need to use the "There be" sentence pattern accurately and may also need to use "some" or "any" to describe the quantity of items, which comprehensively examines their understanding and application of the grammar.
6 Summary and Homework (5 minutes)
Summary:
Review the key points of "some" and "any", as well as the "There be" sentence pattern with students. Ask students to summarize the main content of this class, and then the teacher supplements and corrects.
Homework:
Ask students to write a short passage about their own bedrooms, using the "There be" sentence pattern and "some" or "any" at least three times.
Encourage students to observe the things around them in daily life and try to use the grammar they learned today to describe them.
教学反思
After this class, overall, most students showed a certain degree of understanding of the usage of "some" and "any" as well as the "There be" sentence pattern. The real - life - related lead - in and various practice activities effectively attracted students' attention and engaged them in the learning process. However, there are still some areas that need improvement.
Some students still had confusion in the special usage of "some" in requests and offers. Although examples were given and practiced in class, more in - depth and diverse practice may be needed to strengthen their understanding. In the teaching of the "There be" sentence pattern, a few students had problems with the subject - verb agreement, especially when there were multiple nouns in the sentence. Maybe more vivid and detailed explanations and more targeted exercises could be designed to address this issue.
The group activity was quite successful in promoting students' cooperation and language application, but the time management could be improved. Some groups needed more time to fully express their ideas. In future teaching, more accurate time control should be carried out to ensure that each teaching link can achieve better results. Overall, based on this reflection, adjustments and improvements will be made in future grammar teaching to better meet the learning needs of students.

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