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Unit2 Wish you were here Period 2 Reading（1） An adventure in Africa Teaching Aims: 1. Grasp the main idea of the letter 2. Enable SS to identify the features of an informal letter 3. Master the language points Teaching difficulties and important points: 1. how to get the main idea using reading strategies 2. how to explain some of the key phrases and sentence patterns finding the clues about the writer’s journey Teaching aids: A computer, a VCD, a projector Teaching procedures: Step 1.lead-in Show SS a map of Africa and ask them to discuss the following questions In unit one, we talked about African pyramids, a world wonder that can’t be explained by humans. Can you tell me where these pyramids are located? Also, we got some information about the grass lands of Africa, a faraway but exciting place that welcomes your visit. Apart from the grasslands, what else do you know about Africa?……… Do you think it is a land full of mystery, charm and attraction? Is it worthwhile going to Africa for your holiday? Though we haven’t got a chance to visit , we’ll read a passage about a plan of traveling in Africa. Step 2 Reading strategies What should be paid attention to when reading an informal letter: 1.. Dates are included 2. Addresses are included. 3. Greetings and closings are usually used 4. Previous /past information is referred to at times. 5. There are many contractions and abbreviations. 6. Jokes can be made. 7. The reader’s surname isn’t addressed. 8. The letter isn’t signed off with the author’s surname. Step 3 fast reading Ask Ss to skim the passage to find the answers to the questions. Suggested answers: A . 1 . Toby wrote this letter. 2. Camel 3. About four weeks. Step 4. Careful reading Ask Ss to reread the letter and complete parts C1 and C2 individually Suggested answers: C1 1-6 C D B C C C C2 3 2 5 4 1 6 Step 5 Discussion Have Ss turn their attention to the structure of the letter and help them analyze the relationship betwee