高级英语love and hate New York教案.docVIP

1.Teaching plan 1.1Teaching aims and demands To familiarize students with expository writings To familiarize students with American culture mentioned in the text To enable students to appreciate the writing style of the text 1.2 1.3 2.Key points and Special difficulties (1)Words and expressions (for details see the text) (2)Writing Style (Expository writing) (3)Background knowledges(New York,Manhattan,The big apple,Ivory League schools) Teaching methods 3.1Communication approach交际法 3.2Behaviorism 行为主义 3.3Consructivism 建构主义 Teacher asking questions about the contents of the text (1)In what fields can New York no longer be regarded as the leading American city? (2)What are its deficiencies as a pacesetter? (3)Why do many Europeans call New York their favorite city? (4)Why do many young people still go to New York? (5)Does the writer really both love and hate New York?Cite examples to back up you analysis. (6)Why is New York called an international metropolis? 5.Teaching procedures 5.1Review 5.2Lead-in “If you love him, bring him to New York, for it’s heaven; if you hate him, bring him to New York, for it’s hell.” ─Beijingers in New York 5.3Culture points and background knowledge (1)The Big Apple-New York “Big Apple”; “City that Never Sleeps”: a city of superlatives – Americas biggest; its most exciting; its business and cultural capitals; the nations trendsetter New York is the most populous city in the United States. It is Americas business and cultural capital,and the nations trendsetter. As a leading global city,New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Located on one of the worlds largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a state county. 　　　 Manhattans As a center of culture and commerce,Manhattan is a hotbed of activity with an unending list of things to see and to do.Residents and visitors alike can’t help but tape