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Unit 7 The value of money
第2课时
Lesson 2 What do you do with money
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch the video of Ma Xu and answer the questions.
Who is the elderly woman
What is she famous for
点击图片播放视频
Activity 2: Do the survey and talk
Look at the survey in Part 1 and tick your own answers.
How do you use your pocket money
Activity 2: Do the survey and talk
Talk with your partner depending on the survey above.
If I have pocket money, I will _________________________
because ___________________.
Activity 3: Skim and Scan
Skim the passage in Part 2 and answer the following questions.
Why did Ma Xu donate 10 million yuan
What made her donation special
Activity 3: Skim and Scan
Skim the passage in Part 2 and answer the following questions.
Why did Ma Xu donate 10 million yuan
What made her donation special
She believes education changes lives, wanted to help her hometown’s teens, and misses her hometown.
The money comes from research/patent earnings;
She lives an extremely simple life;
As China’s first female paratrooper, she gave away her life savings.
Activity 3: Skim and Scan
Scan the passage and answer the questions in Part 2.
How did Ma Xu get all the money she donated
What are Ma and her husband’s great achievements
Where does true happiness lie according to Ma
It came from her earnings from scientific research and patent transfers.
Got 2 invention patents;
Published over 100 papers;
Developed many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.
It’s not in material things, but in making a difference in others’ lives.
Activity 4: Read and complete
Read the passage again and complete the notes in Part 3.
Mulan County
the PLA as a doctor
China’s first female paratrooper
two invention patents
published
developed
donate
Activity 5: Read and choose
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the phrases in Part 4.
was born in
put their heart into
came from
making a difference
Activity 6: Read and retell
Complete the mind map and retell the passage in Part 2 with the help of the mind map.
doctor
paratrooper
husband
papers
Chinese medical
Wuhan
County
10 million
Education
material wealth
Activity 7: Work in groups
Work in groups. Discuss the questions in Part 5.
What do you think of Ma Xu
If you were from Mulan County, what would you say to Ma Xu
Activity 7: Work in groups
Student A (Reporter): Ask about her life choices.
Student B (Ma Xu): Explain her views on money/happiness.
Role-play: Interview Ma Xu.
Activity 7: Work in groups
Role-play: Interview Ma Xu.
Assess your partners performance based on the evaluation form.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Write a letter to Ma Xu. (Required)
Including:
One aspect of her that you admire (using a concise phrase).
The view on money that you learned from her.
Your future commitment to action.
3. Create a poster titled Money can create value, demonstrating various ways in which money can benefit society(using a combination of images and text). (Optional)
Homework(共15张PPT)
Unit 7 The value of money
第4课时
Lesson 4 Needs or wants
Activity 1: Watch and answer
Watch a video about “ needs and wants” and answer the following questions.
What are the things we need
What are the things we want
Activity 1: Watch and answer
Answer the questions in Part 1.
Do you often buy things you don’t really need
What’s your reason for buying things
Activity 2: Read and answer
Scan the passage and answer the questions in Part 2.
All of you know what things are needs and wants now. If there is an attractive big sale in the shopping mall, would you buy many things you don’t really need Let’s see what Emma chose to do.
Activity 2: Read and answer
Scan the passage and answer the questions in Part 2.
What news made Emma excited
What is the difference between needs
and wants
What did Emma learn from the conversation
with her mum
Activity 2: Read and answer
Scan the passage and answer the questions in Part 2.
What news made Emma excited
What is the difference between needs and wants
What did Emma learn from the conversation with her mum
The news that a big sale (with everything 20% off) at a store near her home made Emma excited.
Needs: Things we must have (e.g., food, clothes, a safe home).
Wants: Things we desire but can live without.
Emma learned to spend money wisely by understanding the difference between needs and wants — so she can make better decisions about money.
Activity 2: Read and answer
Scan the passage and answer the questions in Part 2.
From Emma’s story, we know we should make smart choices with our money. How should we make choices
Activity 3: Read and tick
How do you think these behaviours should be classified Tick your answers in Part 3.
Activity 4: Read and analyse
Read the passage again and analyse the characters of Emma and Mrs Carson. You can make notes about each character’s traits, thoughts, and feelings, etc.
Activity 4: Read and analyse
Read the passage again and analyse the characters of Emma and Mrs Carson. You can make notes about each character’s traits, thoughts, and feelings, etc.
For example:
Emma is impulsive and excited about shopping, while Mrs Carson is wise and patient.
You can refer to specific lines in the passage to support your analysis, like the following sentences: “Disappointed, Emma thought for a moment and said, ‘They used to be very expensive, but now they’re cheap...’ ” to show Emma’s idea of price.
Activity 5: Read and role-play
How can we make smart choices with our money Match the tips in Part 4. One choice is extra.
D
A
C
Activity 5: Read and role-play
Work with your partner and recreate the conversation from the passage, adding your own inflection and expressions based on the character analysis you did just now.
One student takes on the role of Emma, and the other plays Mrs Carson.
Activity 6: Real-life application writing
Think about your own shopping experiences, and try to finish the writing task in Part 5.
You should know more clearly about the differences between needs and wants.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Polish your passage and share it with your classmates. (Required)
3. Discuss with your friends about your shopping habit and try to find out a better way to shop. (Optional)
Homework(共15张PPT)
Unit 7 The value of money
第6课时
Money: A fair medium of exchange
Activity 1: Lead in
Think about the following questions.
How did people buy things 3, 000 years ago without cash
Why did shells change to paper
Activity 1: Lead in
Predict the content of the passage in Part 1 based on the title and pictures.
Look at the title and the pictures.
What do you expect to read in this passage And what topics might it cover
Activity 2: Read and choose
Read the passage quickly and choose its main idea.
A. The functions of money.
B. The development of money.
C. The different forms of money.
Activity 3: Read and complete
Read the passage in Part 1 and fill in the blanks.
3000
replace
1023
gold
the 17th century
silver
gold-backed
Activity 3: Read and complete
Read the passage again and put the items under the right title in time order.
.
Around the 6th or 5th century BCE: Used gold or silver for coins
About 3,000 years ago: Began to trade shells for products
Around the 17th century: Paper money became popular
Hundreds of years later: Used copper and bronze to replace shells
In 1023: Introduced paper money called jiaozi
In the early 19th century: “Gold-backed” paper money was born
Activity 4: Read and answer
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
What is the barter system
What are the reasons for the coming of the money era
How many forms of money are mentioned in ancient China What are they
In ancient Europe, what were used as money coins
What is “gold-backed” paper money
Activity 4: Read and answer
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
What is the barter system
What are the reasons for the coming of the money era
How many forms of money are mentioned in ancient China What are they
It is a system where people trade goods directly (e.g., trading a cow for a horse) without using money.
As the population rose, daily life became more complicated, and people needed a standard unit to measure the value of different things (the barter system was no longer sufficient).
3 forms are mentioned: shells, copper/bronze (coins), and paper money (jiaozi).
Activity 4: Read and answer
Read the passage again and answer the following questions.
In ancient Europe, what were used as money coins
What is “gold-backed” paper money
Precious metals such as gold and silver.
It is paper money that could be exchanged for a certain amount of gold or silver in the bank (so the paper money was connected to valuable metals, making people feel more secure).
Activity 5: Retell the passage
Retell the passage according to the mind map on the blackboard.
You can use the linking words:
first,
then,
finally,
while,
however,
unlike...
Activity 6: Discuss and think
Look at the pictures of different forms of money and discuss the questions in Part 2.
What historical changes has money experienced
What was the driving force behind such changes
What do you think is the future of money
Activity 7: Share and introduce
Match the name of the currency with its picture in Part 3.
Activity 7: Share and introduce
Share the materials you’ve prepared in your group and finish the tasks.
From this activity, we know that different countries use different forms of currency. What other forms of currency do you know Can you introduce them to us And what can you learn from them Please take out the materials youve prepared before class and choose one of the following topics. Discuss it in groups and then share it in front of the class
Talk about other forms of money and introduce them to the class.
Share more information you’ve prepared before class about the development of money with your classmates and summarise what you’ve learnt.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Write a short paragraph about the topic:“If you lived in ancient times, would you prefer barter or money Why ”. (50~80 words) (Required)
3. Find information about the development of “ digital money” and compare traditional money with modern money. (Optional)
Homework(共23张PPT)
Unit 7 The value of money
第3课时
Lesson 3 Money talks
Activity 1: Lead in
Watch a short video and answer the questions.
Who gave the first money to the girl
How many toys did the girl buy
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Activity 1: Lead in
Discuss the questions in pairs.
What is money
What can we do with money
What do you know about money Discuss with your partner.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Read the conversation in Part 2 and match the statements to the speakers.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Skim the conversation and figure out its main idea.
Read the conversation as quickly as you can, and choose the main idea.
A. Money is just a tool for buying things. People only talk about its function of exchange.
B. The dialogue discusses what money is, its importance, and things that are more valuable than it, emphasising wise money usage.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Read the conversation again and write T (true) or F (false) in Part 2.
A Life would be difficult without money. ( )
B Money can be used to help others and make a positive diff erence. ( )
C Money should be used wisely and responsibly.( )
T
T
T
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Underline the sentences describing the definition and functions of money.
Li Ming: Money is something we use to buy things.
Wang Mei: It’s also something we get through work.
Li Lin: Yes, it helps us buy the things we need, like food and clothes.
Wang Mei: Money also helps us achieve our goals, like going to college or travelling.
Song Hua: And it allows us to help others and make a positive difference in the world.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Finish the exercise in Part 3.
Look at the two sentences and pay attention to the parts in yellow.
They are attributive clauses. An attributive clause describes the noun before it. We use that/which to refer to things or people. Sometimes we can use either in the same sentence.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Finish the exercise in Part 3.
The book that (which) I bought yesterday on the internet is interesting.
The coin that (which) was made in the Qin Dynasty is old.
The pen that (which) you want is on the desk.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Read and complete the passage in Part 4.
B
C
A
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Read and complete the mind map.
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Complete the mind map.
What is money
Something we use to buy things
Something we get through work
A medium of exchange
What can it do
Help us buy the things we need (e.g., food, clothes)
Help us achieve our goals (e.g., going to college, travelling)
Allow us to help others and make a positive difference
Important
Activity 2: Read, answer and write
Complete the mind map.
What can’t it buy
Good health
Happiness
Love
How can we use it
Use money wisely and responsibly
Be grateful for what we have
Share what we can
Activity 3: Read and role-play
Read the conversation aloud and do a role-play.
Let’s work in groups of 4. Read the conversation aloud and pay attention to the intonation when expressing opinions.
Hints:
A: I think money should be used for trips because it helps us...
B: While trips are fun, saving money for education is more
valuable because...
Activity 3: Read and role-play
Read the conversation aloud and do a role-play.
Imagine a new scene:
A family discussion about “Should we spend money on a trip or save it ” Use the patterns from the conversation ( Money helps us.../While..., ...is more valuable. ) to create a short role-play.
Activity 4: Have a debate
Have a debate on the topic: Is money the most important thing in life
(1) Topic introduction and position selection.
The debate topic is: Is money the most important thing in life
Please take 1 minute to think. Then raise your hand to choose your stance—for or against the motion.
Activity 4: Have a debate
Have a debate on the topic: Is money the most important thing in life
(2) Framework construction.
Organise your arguments using a mind map.
For the motion: Money buys necessities, supports ambitions, does charity...
Against the motion: Health, family, love cannot bought...
Sentence frames:
I strongly believe that money is... because...
While money holds significance, ...is priceless as...
Activity 4: Have a debate
Have a debate on the topic: Is money the most important thing in life
(3) Time-limited debate and free argumentation.
Each group has 3 minutes to present your stance.
You need to cite ideas from the conversation ( e.g. “Money is a medium of exchange. ”). During the free debate, you may refute logical flaws in opponents’arguments ( e.g. “ Can money truly buy happiness ”).
Draw a mind map with three parts to finish a speech about money. Then present the speech.
Activity 5: Draw and present
What money can do
What money can’t buy
My money values
Draw a mind map with three parts to finish a speech about money.
Then present the speech.
Activity 5: Draw and present
Use the mind map to write a 90-second speech “My View on Money”.
Introduction: Money’s role in life
Body: What it can and can’t buy
Conclusion: How I will use money
Draw a mind map with three parts to finish a speech about money.
Then present the speech.
Activity 5: Draw and present
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Polish your speech “My View on Money”. (Required)
3. Record a short video to show your speech. (Optional)
Homework(共16张PPT)
Unit 7 The value of money
第1课时
Lesson 1 Money in history
Activity 1: Lead in
Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
What can you see
What do they represent
Activity 1: Lead in
What forms of currency do you know
Finish Part 1.
What else do you know Please talk with your partner about other forms. Later, I’ll ask someone to show.
Activity 1: Lead in
Share the currency you are interested in by using pictures, posters or videos.
Listen to the conversation in Part 2 and answer the following questions.
Activity 2: Listen, answer and write
What are they mainly talking about
What forms of ancient Chinese currency are mentioned
They’re mainly talking about the history and forms of Chinese currency (ancient to modern).
Ancient Chinese currencies mentioned: shells, knife/spade-shaped money, round coins with square holes.
Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions and the questions in Part 2.
Activity 2: Listen, answer and write
What does the “shell” in the Chinese character “贩”show
When was paper money first used in China
What are some of the modern methods of payment
It shows that ancient Chinese people used shells as a form of money.
Digital currency (is a main modern payment method).
It was first used during the Song Dynasty.
Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions and the questions in Part 2.
Activity 2: Listen, answer and write
Why did Qinshihuang introduce round coins with a square hole
What’s the advantage of paper money mentioned
The passage doesn’t mention why Qinshihuang introduced round coins with square holes.
The advantage of paper money: It made trading much easier.
Listen to the dialogue and write T ( true) or F (false) in Part 3.
Activity 2: Listen, answer and write
F
F
T
T
T
Activity 3: Read and role-play
Read the conversation in Part 2 and do a role-play.
Now, work in groups and read the conversation by role. While reading, please pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation.
Activity 3: Read and role-play
Read the conversation in Part 2 and do a role-play.
Now it’s time to share your performance. Please come here and perform. We can use the evaluation form to help us. After the performances, please evaluate them and share your own opinion.
Imagine you are a volunteer in the history museum. Make an introduction about the history of money in your group.
Activity 4: Work in groups
A: Welcome to the history museum. Let me introduce the history of money to you. First, ancient people used shells as currency. Then... Later, paper money appeared...
B: Why did Qinshihuang introduce round coins with a square hole
C: When did paper money first appear What advantages did it have
D: How did currency forms change with social development
E: What functions do digital currency and ancient money share
...
Imagine you are a volunteer in the history museum. Make an introduction about the history of money in your group.
Activity 4: Work in groups
Now it’s time to share your performance. Please come here and perform. We can use the evaluation form to help us. After the performances, please evaluate them and share your own opinion.
Activity 5: Work in groups
Work in groups. Discuss the questions in Part 4.
Activity 5: Work in groups
Then make a speech about “ My favourite form of currency” with the help of the mind map below.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Polish your passage about “My favourite form of currency”. (Required)
3. Record a short video to introduce your favourite form of currency. (Optional)
Homework(共14张PPT)
Unit 7 The value of money
第5课时
Lesson 5 Managing your money
Activity 1: Lead in
Talk about what you will do if you get 20 yuan each week and why.
In this lesson, we are going to learn how people manage their money. In the money managing test, who’ is the winner After you read this story, I hope all of you can gain practical and useful knowledge about managing money.
Activity 2: Read and answer
Read the story quickly, answer the questions and try to grasp its main idea.
Let’s read the story quickly and answer the questions. Underline the key words and try to understand the main idea of the story.
Why did the family decide to take this test
Who is the winner, Tom, Jim or Mary
The families had a test because they wanted to see what the children could do with the coins. The three children spent the money in different ways.
Activity 2: Read and answer
Read the story quickly, answer the questions and try to grasp its main idea.
Why did the family decide to take this test
Who is the winner, Tom, Jim or Mary
The family decided to take the test because they thought the children would never learn to manage their pocket money (since the kids just ran off to spend the coins right away).
Jim is the clear winner (he saved every cent to win the test).
Activity 3: Read and fill
Read the story carefully and fill in the table in Part 2.
Let’s read the story again and try to find more details about the story to get a further understanding.
Activity 3: Read and fill
Read the story carefully and fill in the table in Part 2.
Name Tom Jim Mary
How to use the coins Spent all the money on sweets. Saved every cent (to win the test). Offered all the coins to the violinist for violin lessons.
From the table, we know the children’s ways of spending their money clearly. Tom spent all his money on candies for momentary pleasure. Jim saved every cent to build up his savings. Mary used her money to take violin lessons and became a famous violinist by investing in and improving herself.
Who do you think is the real winner in the test
Activity 4: Think and share
Read the story again and think about the following questions.
If Mary spent her money on sweets or toys, what would happen
Why did the violinist agree to teach Mary to play the violin
Can you find the reasons why Mary became a famous violinist
Activity 4: Think and share
Read the story again and think about the following questions.
If Mary spent her money on sweets or toys, what would happen
Why did the violinist agree to teach Mary to play the violin
Can you find the reasons why Mary became a famous violinist
She couldn’t learn violin, and might not become a famous violinist.
He saw Mary’s excitement (though the money was little).
She loved violin, proactively used coins for lessons, and persisted in learning.
Activity 4: Think and share
Read the story again and think about the following questions.
From the story, we know Mary is the real winner. Mary made a smart decision. She invested all her savings in the violin lessons. With her love and passion for music, she touched the violinist. Finally, her hard work paid off. Mary became a well-known violinist.
Activity 5: Discuss and analyse
Discuss the following questions and analyse the advantages and disadvantages of your choice.
We’ve learned how to manage money wisely. We can choose to spend it for momentary pleasure or save it for the future. But remember: Investing in ourselves is just as important.
Above all, we should understand that money is a tool, not a goal. Self-investment creates the greatest value in the long run. What’s more, persistence and hard work are essential for self-improvement.
What do you think of their ways of spending money
Which one do you agree with most and why
What are the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of managing money
Activity 6: Complete and present
Work in groups of three. Discuss and complete your budget table in Part 3.
Based on your prepared account book before class and the requirements in Part 3, discuss and write down the amount of money you three spent last week as your group’s average budget. After discussion, make a new budget of your group by referring to the number above, and see how much you can possibly save.
Activity 6: Complete and present
Present the budget table to the class and give reasons why you planned this way. What do you want to do with the savings
Good job! I hope it will help you to manage your money wisely and lead a happy life.
1. Finish the self-check on the learning sheet. (Required)
2. Write a short passage about your own pocket-money management plan, including how you get, spend and save it. (Required)
3. Try to follow your group’s budget for a week in real life and write a short reflection. (Optional)
Homework

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