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Teaching Plan for
Reading and Thinking：Smart Homes to Make Life Easier
（Unit 2 Looking into the Future）
Learning objectives
1. figure out the structure of the passage and identify the purpose and the intended readers.
2. get the main idea of each paragraph and know the influence and convenience brought by smart homes in the future.
3. express opinions on advantages and disadvantages of smart homes and hold a positive attitude towards technology.
Teaching Procedures
Step 1. Warming-up
Q1:Is the home in the video the same with your home
“No.”
Q2:what’s the difference
“In my home, devices are controlled by a switch or a remote control. But in the video, everything is controlled automatically.”
Q3:what is this kind of home called
“Smart home.”
Step 2. Fast reading
Activity 1: Figure out the structure
Read the title and the three subtitles.
　　 Smart Homes
Para1: a brief introduction of smart homes
Intelligent controls Regular health checks No more disasters
Para5. The situation of smart homes
Activity 2. Identify the purpose and intended audience.
1. What is the type of this text
A. A narration B. A popular science exposition C. An argumentation D. A science fiction story
2. What is the purpose of the text
A. To sell integrated sensors. B. To change the old houses.
C. To decorate home with smart technology. D. To introduce smart homes.
3. Who do you think is the intended audience of this text
A. Parents B. Scientists C. Teachers D. People interested in technology
Activity 3. Find out the topic sentences of each para.
Step 3. Detailed reading
Activity 4. Read paragraph 1 and answer.
　Q1. Why does the writer start the paragraph with two questions
①To attract / arouse the readers’ interest.
②To bring in the topic.
Q2. Is smart home really helpful Please underline the key sentence in Para.1.
Activity 5. Read para 2-4 and fill in the table.
In the future, what will smart homes do about...
Intelligent Controls doors
TVs, computers
light, favorite music, or TV programmes
dinners
Regular Health Checks beds
toilets
No More Disasters water pipes, electrical wires
　
　　
　　
Activity6. Read para 5 and identify author’s attitude.
Q: What’s the writer's attitude towards smart homes
A. Uncertain B. Positive C. Negative D. Critical
Step 4. Post-reading
Activity7. Critical Thinking
Q: Would you like to live in a smart home Have you ever thought of the disadvantages (potential challenges) smart homes will bring us
Ss answer freely.
Step 5. Self-assessment & Summary
Activity8. Based on what we’ve learned in this class, try to decide whether the following statements are true or false.
1.The structure of an exposition is like a hamburger usually made up of introduction, body and conclusion.
2.The text is likely to be taken from a science magazine.
3.Smart homes refer to a convenient home setup where appliances and devices can be automatically controlled remotely from anywhere with an Internet connection using a mobile or other networked devices.
4.The passage introduces the disadvantages of smart homes as well as advantages.
Step 6. Assignment
1. Search information about smart classroom online and write a short exposition to introduce smart classroom.
2.Build a language bank related to smart homes.
Reflection:
Strengths:
Authentic Communication: The purpose of speaking was real and persuasive. Students were highly motivated to use language as a tool to win the debate, which led to a high level of engagement and genuine communication.
Critical Thinking: The activity pushed students beyond simple language repetition. They had to analyze information, construct logical arguments, and critically evaluate the points raised by their opponents.
Areas for Improvement:
1. Differentiation: I noticed that the same task was challenging for some students while too easy for others. In the future, I should provide differentiated roles or outcome options within group work. For example, stronger students could act as scribes or presenters, while others could focus on brainstorming ideas in simpler terms.
2. Time Management: The speaking activity took longer than anticipated, which cut into the time for the final group presentations. I need to manage time more strictly, perhaps by using a visible timer, to ensure all planned activities are covered without rushing.
3. Language Feedback: I tended to correct pronunciation and grammatical errors on the spot. While well-intentioned, this sometimes interrupted the flow of communication. A better approach would be to note down common errors and conduct a brief delayed-error-correction session at the end of the class.

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