Unit 3 Why I Teach.ppt

Unit 3 Why I Teach Every teacher probably asks himself time and again: Why am I a teacher? Do the rewards of teaching outweigh the trying moments? Answering these questions is not a simple task. Let’s see what the author says. Unit 3 Why I Teach 5. Translation Practice 6. Reading Skill 7. Guided Writing 8. Homework Useful Expressions 行政职务 Useful Expressions 校历 Useful Expressions 凭直觉 Warm-up questions Global analysis Detailed reading Picture talk Inspiring quotations Comprehension questions (51-2) ◆ What type is the text? A narration B description C exposition D argumentation Do the rewards outweigh the trying moments? I don’t teach because teaching is easy for me. Teaching is a red-eye, sweaty-palm, sinking-stomach profession. Red-eye, because … I have knowledge I feel compelled to share. My students take notes on what I say in class. Teaching is a profession built on change. Vicky labored at her dissertation on a poet. … to Harvard working on a book developing ideas… George started as an engineering student, then switched to English because he decided … These are real reasons why I teach. Note 9 on p. 50 What is the point of being rich? What other power matters? Note 10 on p. 50 Administrator, promotion, demotion, sweater, professional, profess, occupation, career, convincing, persuade, reluctant, willing, reflective, reflector, stimulus, stimulation, sophomore, renovation, innovate, loaner, debtor, tribute, attribute, contribute, vigorous, thesis, knowledgeable, inspire, transfer, rural, urbanization, civilization, reason, analyze, magical … IV. Enriching your word power (55-6) I don’t teach because teaching is easy. Many American students apply for governmental loans to pay for their education / tuition. Besides reading materials, the use of films and multimedia can stimulate students interest in a subject. The attorney / lawyer tried to convince the jury of his client’s innocence. Asking questions often generates the spark of creativity.