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Unit6: Plan for Yourself
How can we make good plans
八上英语RJ
第4-6课时: Section B (1a-reading plus)
Pre-reading
1a
Discuss the questions.
1. What kinds of plans did you make last year
improve grades
improve physical health
take up a new hobby
take a trip
save money
Plans made last year
…
Pre-reading
1a
Discuss the questions.
2. Were you able to stick to the plans Why or why not
be able to do sth
能够做某事
v. 粘贴；将……刺入
stick to sth 坚持；维持
Yes, I was. I managed my time properly and finished my plans step by step.
No, I wasn’t. At first, I could stick to the plans. But later, I couldn’t. Because I was too busy with my schoolwork.
Pre-reading
Think and say
From which aspects(方面) can we make resolutions
physical health
learning new things
self-improvement
Pre-reading
Think and share
For the coming new year, what resolutions are you going to make How are you going to keep them
I’m going to make two resolutions.
First, I’ll improve my English in this term. I decide to expand my English vocabulary by learning at least five new words every day.
Second, I’ll take up a new hobby —cooking. I plan to learn to cook some Chinese dishes by watching the cooking programmes online.
It’s about making resolutions.
resolution n. 决定；决议
Pre-reading
Look at the title and the pictures. Guess what the text is about.
1b
While-reading
Fast reading
1b
Read the text. Put the sentences in the correct places.
A. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things.
B. For example, a student may decide to start a new study plan.
C. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution.
D. After all, the start of the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions.
D
A
B
C
have (…) to do with sb/ sth 与……有关系
n. 小目标
v. （经过努力）达到；完成
毕竟；终归
= the beginning of the year 年初；岁首
While-reading
Text analysis
Making Resolutions
Do you know what a resolution is A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself. People make resolutions to improve their life. The most common kind is a New Year’s resolution. After all, the start of the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions.
主句
that 引导的定语从句，修饰 a promise
主语
谓语
宾语
A resolution is a promise that you make to yourself.
①（可数名词）承诺；诺言 make/ keep/ break a promise 许下/信守/违背诺言
She made a sincere promise. 她许下了一个真挚的诺言。
②（动词）承诺；保证 promise (not) to do sth 承诺（不）做某事
promise + that 从句 承诺……
He promised to give me a lift to the hospital. 他承诺顺便开车送我去医院。
I promise that I will study harder. 我承诺我会更加努力学习。
While-reading
Text analysis
Making Resolutions
Resolutions can be about anything. Some are about physical health. For example, some people may promise to exercise more or eat more healthily. Some resolutions have to do with learning new things. People might decide they are going to take up a hobby, like painting or photography. And some resolutions have to do with self-improvement, like becoming more confident or organized. For example, a student may decide to start a new study plan.
Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common: People hardly ever keep them! But there are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. And sometimes people just forget about them.
have (sth / much / nothing) in common 有/许多/毫无共同之处
几乎从不 表示频率
其中too是副词，后接形容词或副词原级，to是动词不定式符号，后接动词原形。
too... to...在形式上是肯定结构，但表达的是否定意义。
It’s never too old to learn. 活到老，学到老。（谚语）
拓展：“too... to...”结构可与“so… that”和“ not … enough to...”进行转换。
He is too young to go to school. = He is so young that he can’t go to school. = He is not old enough to go to school. 他年龄太小了，还不能去上学。
While-reading
Text analysis
Making Resolutions
To make your resolutions work, you need to plan them wisely. Always make sure your resolution is possible to achieve. Don’t set a goal that is too difficult or too much for you. Try to set mini-goals to help you achieve your resolution. And if you don’t want to forget your resolutions, write them down. Also, talk about them with your family and friends. Encourage them to remind you of your goals. So what resolutions are you going to make How are you going to keep them
adj. 可能的；合理的
确保；保证
encourage sb to do sth 鼓励某人做某事
remind sb of sth 提醒某人某事/使某人想起某事
主句
that引导的定语从句，修饰a goal
or连接两个并列成分（too difficult 和 too much）
write them down
是“动词+副词”型短语。名词作宾语时，既可放在write与down之间，
也可放在down之后；人称代词作宾语时，只能放在write与down之间。
Please write your shopping list down.
= Please write down your shopping list. 请写下你的购物清单。
These new words are important. Please write them down. 这些新单词很重要。请把它们写下来。
Careful reading
1c
Read the text again and match each paragraph with its main purpose.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
A. To list some popular resolutions.
B. To introduce the meaning of a resolution.
C. To give advice on how to achieve resolutions.
D. To explain why some people fail to keep resolutions.
v. 介绍；引见；引进
n. 意义；含义
v. 未能（做到）；失败
Post-reading
Careful reading
1d
Complete the mind map with the information from the text.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
you make to yourself
New Year’s resolution
the start of the year
physical health
learning new things
self-improvement
n. 自我改进；自我提高
①Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep.
②Sometimes people just forget about them.
①Plan your resolutions wisely.
②Try to set mini-goals.
③Write your resolutions down.
④Talk about your resolutions with your family and friends. Encourage them to remind you of your goals.
Post-reading
Careful reading
1d
Read the paragraph 2 and fill in the blanks (examples)
开始学；开始从事
n. 照相术；摄影
adj. 自信的；肯定的
adj. 有条理的；有组织的
Post-reading
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think it is useful to make resolutions Why or why not
2. Do you like to plan ahead or do things at the last moment Why
adv. 提前；在前面
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
set clear goals/ give a direction for life/ develop good habits/ encourage self-improvement/ organize life/ inspire and give the energy to pursue(追求) dreams …
too hard to keep/ unexpected things break them easily/ just words, people forget them soon/ create stress, which harms mental health(心理健康) …
1. Do you think it is useful to make resolutions Why or why not
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
2. Do you like to plan ahead or do things at the last moment Why
Do things at the last moment
Plan ahead
keep me organized and avoid rushing
help me save time and avoid mistakes
ensure(确保) I don’t miss important details
give me more flexibility(灵活性、弹性、柔性)
avoid over - preparation and save energy
urgency(迫切) sometimes brings better focus(专注力)
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. Do you think it is useful to make resolutions Why or why not
I think making resolutions is useful. Resolutions help us set clear goals.
For example, if we make a resolution to study English for 30 minutes every day, we can develop good habits and make progress slowly. They also give us direction. Once we set a goal, we are more likely to take action. But we should make sure our resolution is possible to achieve. If a resolution is too difficult, we may give up easily. So as long as we make reasonable resolutions and stick to them, they can be very helpful.
Post-reading
Discuss the questions.
1e
2. Do you like to plan ahead or do things at the last moment Why
I like to plan ahead. Planning ahead makes me feel organized.
For instance, if I have a math test next week, I can make a study plan and review a little each day. This way, I won’t feel stressed at the last minute. Planning also helps me use time better. I can finish tasks step by step and have more time to relax or do other things I like. Doing things at the last moment often makes me rush and make mistakes. So planning ahead is a better choice for me.
2a
Post-reading
Write the jobs based on the definitions.
Then add more for your partner to guess.
1. This person helps to put out fires. fireman
2. This person is good at playing music.
3. This person acts in a play or a film.
4. This person designs or builds machines, roads, or bridges.
5. This person designs clothes, shoes, or other items for people.
6. This person gives advice to people about the law.
7.
musician
actor/ actress
engineer
扑灭；把……摆好
v. 设计；计划 n. 设计；花纹
n. 桥
designer
lawyer
This person helps the sick.
This person teaches students at school.
doctor
teacher
2b
Post-reading
Write your own sentences using the words in brackets.
1. My father’s job _______________________. (have to do with)
2. My best friend and I . (make sure)
3. I’m going to ________________________________. (take up)
4. I’m going to ________________________________. (stick to)
5. I _______________________________________. (be tired of)
has to do with computers
make sure we finish homework together
take up swimming
stick to my exercise plan
am tired of eating fast food every day
2c
While-reading
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
confident explain fail practise try one’s best
I still remember how disappointed I was when I ___________. my maths exam for the first time. Mr Guo found me crying in the classroom after school. He said to me, “Don’t give up. Keep working hard and again in the next exam.” I promised him that I would not lose hope. After that, Mr Guo often spared some time to help me. Whenever I found something I didn’t understand, he was always happy to ________ it. With his help, my maths skills started to improve. One day, Mr Guo smiled and said, “You see, you are doing a great job. Now keep on and be in your abilities.” I went into the final exam with great confidence. Later, I found out I got an A in maths! I was so excited about achieving my goal.
failed
try your best
第一次
find sb doing sth 发现某人正在做某事
放弃
explain
practising
confident
n. 信心；信任
adj. 最后的；最终的 n. 决赛
find out 查明；弄清（情况）
be excited about doing sth 对做某事感到兴奋
Homework
Review the key words and sentences in this lesson.
Listen and read the text again.
Try to make some good plans for yourself and manage to achieve them.
Pre-reading
How can we help the girl achieve these goals
set small daily goals to be completed.
write the goals down
put up notes on the wall
friends supervise (监督) each other
say silently before going to bed
…
While-reading
Fast Reading
Read the text.
3a
How many New Year’s resolutions is the author going to make What are they
Three.
①. Taking up a new hobby;
②. going to get fitter ;
③. going to study English for two more hours each weekend.
While-reading
3a
Text analysis
New Year, New Me
As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to think about the changes we want to make in the coming new year. We can improve our lives by learning something new, forming good habits, working harder at something, or even improving our relationships with others. I hope to make next year better than this one, so I am going to make three resolutions.
The first one is about taking up a new hobby. I am going to join the school music club to improve my singing! I think singing is a great activity. And my friends and family all love my singing.
I am also going to get fitter. Besides jogging, I am going to do push-ups and sit-ups. I feel energetic after I exercise. I’m sure I’m going to be a healthier and happier person.
Last but not least, my English isn’t good enough, so I am going to study for two more hours each weekend. It might be hard, but I am going to get a lot better at English!
即将结束；即将完成
form v. （使）形成；组成 n. 类型；形式；表格
n. 关系；联系
“by+动词-ing形式”表示方式、方法、手段等
n. 俯卧撑
adj. 精力充沛的；充满活力的
最后但同等重要的（强调重要性与其他内容不相上下。）
While-reading
3a
Careful reading
Complete the table.
To improve … Resolution
1.
2.
3.
my singing
my physical health
my English
join the school music club
jog, do push-ups and sit-ups
study for two more hours each weekend
While-reading
3a
Careful reading
Read the text again and answer the questions below
2.What can we do in the coming new year
The author hopes to make next year than this one.
We can improve our lives by learning something new, forming good habits, working harder at something, or even improving our relationships with others.
1. Why is the author going to make resolutions
Observe and think
While-reading
3a
1. How many paragraphs are there in the article
Four.
2. What is the structure of this article
Paragraph 1 总述
Paragraph 2-4 分述
Observe and think
While-reading
3a
3. How does each part narrate
background
examples or ways
author’s resolution
specific resolutions/ actions
views or feelings
Post-reading
3b
Write down the things you want to improve and your resolutions.
To improve … My resolution
1.
2.
3.
my physical health
my relationship with my parents
my maths
eat more healthily and get more exercise; take up a new hobby like swimming
help them with housework when I’m free
listen to the teacher more carefully in class and work harder than before
Pre-writing
3c
Use the notes above to write three paragraphs. In each paragraph, write what you are going to improve and how.
Pre-writing
3c
Build a framework (搭建框架)
Introduce the topic
Resolutions and actions
Express feelings
Here I want to share …
My first resolution is about…
My second resolution has to do with…
Last but not least… so I am going to…
I’m sure I can keep my resolutions if…
Pre-writing
3c
Useful sentences
It’s time for us to make resolutions.
Here I want to share my New Year’s resolutions with you.
As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to make resolutions.
The start of the year is often a perfect time for making resolutions.
Introduce the topic
My first/ second… resolution is about improving my physical health/ getting fitter…
My first/second… resolution has to do with self-improvement/ learning something new…
I am going to eat more healthily/ exercise more/ keep on writing…
I am going to take up a new hobby, like swimming/ jogging or photography/ painting…
I want to be a writer/ businessman/ lawyer … when I grow up.
I decide/ promise/ plan to study harder/ join the sports club/ help with housework…
Resolutions and actions
Pre-writing
3c
Useful sentences
I’m sure I can achieve/ realize my dream.
I hope my dream can come true one day.
I’m sure I can keep my resolutions if I try my best.
Express feelings
No pain, no gain. 一分耕耘，一分收获
Health is better than wealth. 健康胜于财富。
A good beginning is half done. 良好的开端是成功的一半。
Where there’s a will，there’s a way.有志者事竟成。
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 世上无难事，只怕有心人。
Famous sayings (名言警句)
3c
While-writing
Now, write your article according to the information mentioned above. Pay attention to your writing structure, spelling and grammar.
Sample writing
Here I want to share my New Year’s resolutions with you.
My first resolution is about improving my physical health. Health is better than wealth. I am going to eat more healthily and get more exercise. Besides running, I plan to take up a new hobby, like swimming. My second resolution has to do with my parents. They’re quite busy every day. I am going to help them with housework when I’m free. So I can improve my relationship with them. Last but not least, I’m not good at maths, so I am going to listen to the teacher more carefully in class and work harder than before.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I’m sure I can keep my resolutions if I try my best.
Let’s check
Now, you can exchange your writings with your partners to check each other’s writing.
Checklist Points (1-5)
Clear structure
Topic sentence
Right linking words
Spelling & grammar
Good handwriting
Post-writing
Homework
Polish your writing according to the checklist.
Interview your friends about their New Year’s resolutions.
Try to make your resolutions come true.
Free talk
Have you ever seen these scenes at your school Are these behaviors (行为) correct What can we do about these behaviors
Project
4a
Work in groups. Discuss what problems there are in your class or at school.
Problem 1
Problem 3
Problem 2
Project
4a
Then make a list of the problems and the reasons why they exist.
Problems
Reasons
There are some scribbles (涂鸦) on the walls of our school.
Project
4a
Then make a list of the problems and the reasons why they exist.
Problems
Reasons
Problems
Reasons
There are some scribbles on the walls of our school.
Sometimes we can see rubbish in the schoolyard.
①Some students are full of creativity (创造力). They want to share what they like with others by drawing on the walls.
②Some students don’t realize it’s wrong to draw on the walls.
①Some students don’t feel responsible (有责任的) for keeping the schoolyard clean.
②There might be too few rubbish bins in the schoolyard, or rubbish bins might be placed in inconvenient (不方便的) places.
Project
4b
Write down some plans to solve the problems.
Solutions
Problems
Reasons
There are some scribbles on the walls of our school.
Project
4b
For example
Project
4b
For example
Project
4c
Prepare a presentation to share your plans with the whole class.
Checklist:
good content of the plan
practical solutions
fluent and clear speech
confident performance
For example
Project
4c
Hello, everyone! Sometimes we can see rubbish in the schoolyard. Now I want to show the reasons why it exists and how to solve the problem.
Firstly, we must find the reasons why it exists. Here are the details.
Many students don’t feel responsible for keeping the schoolyard clean. They think it’s the cleaners’ job, not theirs. So, they throw rubbish without thinking twice.
There might be too few rubbish bins in the schoolyard, or they might be placed in inconvenient places. Students can’t always find a rubbish bin when they have rubbish in their hands. As a result, they just drop it on the ground.
Next, I’d like to share with you how to solve this problem. Here are the details.
We’re going to tell the students it’s our duty to keep our school clean. Also, teachers can tell us why it’s important to keep our school clean and what harm rubbish does to our school.
We’re going to put enough rubbish in the schoolyard. Also, we can use different-coloured rubbish bins for different kinds of rubbish.
Reflecting
1. What is your dream job How are you going to achieve your goal
2. What expressions can you use to talk about future plans
3. Do you think it is important to make resolutions Why
4. What resolutions are you going to make How are you going to keep them
5. How did this unit help you think of ways to improve
yourself
Dream big, plan well, work hard, smile often, and good things will happen.
Reading Plus
The Ant and the Grasshopper(n. 蚱蜢；蚂蚱)
(Adapted from Aesop’s Fables)
Reading Plus
It was summertime. The ant and the grasshopper were in the farmer’s field. The ant was busy collecting corn. The grasshopper was relaxing in the sun.
“Hey, Ant, come sit with me,” said the grasshopper.
“No, thanks,” said the ant. “I have to take this corn home. I’m preparing for the winter.”
A few weeks later, summer was almost at an end. The ant continued to take corn home every day, but the grasshopper just played his violin and danced around.
“Come on, Ant!” said the grasshopper. “Dance with me!”
“No,” replied the ant. “I’m going to get more corn. Why don’t you join me You should plan for the winter.”
“But the winter is so far away! Your work looks so boring! Come with me! Let’s have a picnic!”
“No, thanks, Grasshopper. I’m going to continue with my boring work.”
The grasshopper was silent for a while, but then he happily danced away. The ant looked tired, but she felt happy when she saw all the food in her kitchen.
n. 夏季；夏天
n. 谷物；谷粒；玉米
在祈使句中，多个动作连续发生时，常常省略“and”等连接词，以增强语句的简洁性和指令性
结束
continue to do sth 继续做某事
Why don’t you do sth 你为什么不做某事呢
用于向对方提出建议，相当于“Why not do sth ”
野餐
continue with sth 继续某事
adj. 不说话的；沉默的 拓展：stay/ keep silent 保持沉默
The Ant and the Grasshopper (Adapted from Aesop’s Fables)
Reading Plus
The autumn arrived and the weather became cool and windy. The grasshopper ran around the farm singing songs. The poor ant had to fight her way through the wind. She wanted to collect lots of wood.
“Ant, it’s too windy to work!” said the grasshopper. “Come and sing with me!”
“No, thanks, Grasshopper. There’s just a little bit more work for me to do. I want to be warm in the winter.”
And then the cold winter came. The ant sat at home by her fire, enjoying some lovely corn soup. Then she heard a knock at the door.
“Oh, dear Ant,” said the grasshopper, “you must help me! I have no food! And no fire to keep me warm!”
“Sorry, Grasshopper, you must learn to look after yourself. Keep dancing and singing through the winter, and work hard when spring comes!”
fight one’s way 从……挤出一条路
n. 木头；木材
太……以至于不能“too … to”可与“so … that…”或“not … enough to…”进行转换
n. 敲击声；敲门（或窗等）声
此句省略了主语和谓语，完整句子为“And I have no fire to keep me warm!”，省略后与前一个句子保持并列关系，避免重复，使句子更简洁有力。
Reading Plus
Read the story and answer the questions.
1. What did Ant do to get ready for the winter
Ant collected corn and wood to get ready for the winter.
2. What did Grasshopper do before winter came
Grasshopper relaxed in the sun, played the violin, danced around, ran around the farm and sang songs.
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3. What do you think of Ant What about Grasshopper
I think Ant is really hard-working. She knows how to plan ahead and takes action to make full preparations for the cold winter. As for Grasshopper, he is quite lazy. He only cares about enjoying the moment and doesn’t think about the future.
Reading Plus
2
Write a new ending to the story.
And then the cold winter came. ____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When Ant found Grasshopper shivering outside, she let him in. They shared food and warmth together. Grasshopper felt really sorry for being lazy before. From then on, he worked hard with Ant and learnt to prepare for the future.
Homework
Polish you plans according to the mind map in Activity 4a.
Review the words and sentences in this unit.
Do some related exercises to consolidate (巩固) what you learnt in this unit.

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