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Unit 7
The secret of memory
Reading 1
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify and explain the three basic methods for improving memory from the passage.
Summarize and organize the methods for improving memory using reading notes or a mind map.
Evaluate the importance of memory in learning and daily life, and apply one or more methods to a real-world problem scenario.
Learning objectives
Welcome to the Match for The Brain! We are looking for students with the potential to become memory masters.
视频
Words
Memory Challenge 1
Words
Memory Challenge 1
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Beach
Banana
Superman
Math
Tired
100%
How many words can you remember
Memory Challenge 1
Beach, Banana, Superman,
Blue, Tired, Math, 100%
Memory Challenge 2
Look at the picture carefully for 5 seconds then answer some questions.
Memory Challenge 2
What is the color of the cup
Yellow
What is the number on the calendar
21
What is in the middle of the second row
TV
Was it hard Don't worry. Even the masters need training. Today, we have received the 'Secret Manual'. Let's unlock the secrets of memory.
Pre-reading：Look and say
What are they doing
1.Doing sodukou(数独).
2.Sleeping.
Sodukou is _____ exercise.
A. mental B. physical
What is the genre of the passage
A. Narration (记叙文).
B. Exposition (说明文).
C. Interview.
D. Argumentation (议论文).
说明文是一种以解释、介绍事物或阐明事理为主要目的的文体，其核心特点在于客观、清晰、准确地传递信息，帮助读者认识事物的特征、本质、规律或过程。
Pre-reading
Listen to the tape and finish the following question.
Reading strategy 阅读策略
Identifying transition of ideas through transitional words
In expository writing, writers often use transitional words to mark the transition of ideas. Words like first, second, last but not least, etc. are used to list separate ideas of equal importance.
阅读策略：通过连接词识别观点的转换
在说明文中，作者常常使用连接词来标志观点的转换。如first (首先)、second (其次)、last but not least 等词汇，可用来列举同样重要的不同观点。
Let’s explore for more details!
1.What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A. Different types of memory.
B. How memory works in the brain.
C. The importance of memory in our lives.
Your memory plays an important role in your life. It helps you remember who you are, where you live, what you have learnt and what you plan to do in the future.
Read part 1 and answer the following questions.
While-reading
What is going to be talked about next
Topic sentence
Supporting details
Fast-reading
Read for structure
What is the structure of the passage
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
A
B
C
D
Fast-reading
Read for structure
general
general
specific
Please divide the article into three parts.
Part 1 (Para. 1)
Lead in（导入）
Part 2 (Para. 2-5)
Three Ways
Part 3 (Para. 6)
Conclusion（总结）
Ways to improve your memory
First, (1)______________________:
a Try new things;
b (2)_______________________________;
c (3)________________________________.
Second, (4)________________:
a Keep (5)___________________________;
b (6)________________________________;
c (7)________________________________.
Third, (8)________________.
Fourth, (9)________________________________.
live a mentally active life
Play brain games
Use techniques like memory linking
live a healthy life
a healthy diet
Do regular physical exercise
Get enough sleep
get plenty of rest
Don't get too stressed or worried
Read part 2 and complete the notes below.
While-reading
Beach, Banana, Superman,
Blue, Tired, Math, 100%
Use techniques like memory linking.
Make up a story to memorize the following words.
Example: Superman ate a banana near the beach, his head turned blue.The he did some Math and became tired, but got 100%.
Memory Challenge 3
①What can you do to exercise your brain
I can learn to play a new instrument or learn a foreign language.
② What will happen to your memory if you get too stressed or worried
My memory will become less sharp.
Read part 2 again and answer the following questions.
While-reading
Everyone has moments of forgetfulness and memory tends to decline with age. Therefore, it is quite normal for people to experience memory loss as they get older. However, you can maintain and even improve your memory if you exercise your brain, live a healthy life and make time to relax!
You can maintain and even improve your memory if you exercise your brain, live a healthy life and make time to relax!
1.The word "decline" in the passage probably means ________.
A. 提高 B. 保持不变 C. 下降 D. 改变
2.Which sentence in the article summarizes the main idea
Read part 3 and answer the following questions.
While-reading
Post-reading
Retell the passage according to the mind map
Post-reading
“Brain Clinic”
Situation:
Your friend Li Hua is facing his mid-term exams. He stays up late every night drinking coffee and tries to memorize books by rote (死记硬背). Now, he has a terrible headache and can't remember anything!
Task: Work in groups of 4. You are a team of memory masters. Write a prescription for Li Hua to save his memory.
Requirements:
1. Use at least two transitional words (e.g., First, Second, Last but not least).
2. Your advice must include tips from the text (e.g., eat oily fish, use memory linking, get some rest).
3. A Warm Touch: Add one sentence to encourage Lihua at the end.
Self-assessment
Criteria Rate yourself
（1–5）
1. Understand the content of the passage and master three basic methods to improve memory. 1 2 3 4 5
2. Retell the main methods of improving memory by using reading notes and the mind map. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Realize the importance of memory in learning and daily life, and apply the methods to solve real-world problems. 1 2 3 4 5
Homework
Optional
Draw a mindmap of the passage in the way you like.
Compulsory
Read the passage for 2 times.
Circle the linking words in the passage.
the end
Thank You

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