Learning Objectives
一、Topics（话题）:
Joining a club
二、Functions (功能)
Talk about abilities
三、Structures (结构)
1. Modal verb can
2. Yes/No questions and short answers
3. What questions
四、Target Language (目标语言)
Can you swim?
Yes, I can./No, I can’t.
What can you do?
I can dance./I can’t sing.
What club do you want to join?
We want to join the chess club.
五、Vocabulary （词汇）
dance, swim, sing, draw, write, tell, talk, speak, join, drum, piano, violin, musician
speak English, play chess, play the guitar/violin, be good at, be good with, talk to, help (sb) with, make friends, on the weekend/on weekends
六、Skills (技能)
Listening for key information
Scanning in reading
七、Recycling （复习巩固）
I like …
I don’t like …
I like to …
I want to …
八、教材分析
本单元围绕“Ability”这一主题及“Joining a club”这一话题展开听，说，读，写等多种教学活动。培养学生能力是当今素质教育的重要内容，也是一个非常贴近生活，非常具有时代性和可挖掘性的教学主题。它符合学生的认知水平，在学生中有较强的认同感。在Section A中，学生可以通过谈论或询问彼此在某方面的能力以及喜好与意愿，学习新单词及情态动词can的用法。在Section B中，又增加了谈论音乐才能方面的单词，设计了相关的听力练习，提供了招聘广告给学生学习阅读和写作。因此，在整个教学中，教师应突出以话题为纲，交际功能为主线，精心设计各种任务，以任务为载体，搭建意义交流的舞台。通过教学，使学生对自己的能力充满自信。对于他人的才能则要持客观和欣赏的态度。从而可以实现自我的快乐成长。也可以和周围的人建立和谐融洽的关系。
九、教学目标
1. 通过本单元的学习，学生能听懂描述某人在某一方面所具备的才能的句子和对话;能口头描述某人在某一方面所具备的才能及谈论自己的喜好与意愿;采访同学们对现有课外活动小组的看法;能读懂描述某人在某一方面所具备的才能的对话和简单文章;会写招聘广告及制作各种俱乐部海报。
2. 通过本单元的学习，培养学生参与各种英语活动的兴趣。知道每一个人都是有所能而同时又是有所不能的。实现心理的健康和平衡。对自己将要着手去做的事情做到心中有数。对自己的能力充满自信。对于他人的才能则要持客观和欣赏的态度。从而可以实现自我的快乐成长。也可以和周围的人建立和谐融洽的关系。
十、教学重难点：
1. 熟练掌握情态动词can的用法。
2. 能正确运用所学词汇描述某人在某一方面的才能。
十一、课时安排
第一课时：完成Section A 1a–2c
第二课时：完成Section A 2d–3c
第三课时：完成Section B 1a–1f
第四课时：完成Section B 2a–Self Check
The First Period (Section A, 1a–2c)
Teaching aims （教学目标）
1. 学会使用can的基本用法。
2. 能够使用can进行提问及回答。
3. 能够使用can谈论某人的能力。
4. 能够根据自己的能力选择适合自己的俱乐部。
Language points (语言点)
1. 词汇：1)名词n. guitar, swim, dance, chess, club
2) 动词v. sing, swim, dance, draw, speak, join
3) 词组 play chess, speak English
2. 句型：Can you …? Yes, I can. /No, I can’t.
I want to join the ... club.
Difficulties （教学难点）
1. 区别play chess 和play the guitar 中the 的用法。
2. 情态动词can的基本用法，即无人称和数的变化。
Teaching steps （教学步骤）
1. Warm-up and revision（课堂热身和复习）
（1）Daily greetings to the Ss.
(2 ) Play a guessing game. Show Ss a picture and have them guess what it is.
T: Let’s play a guessing game. If you know what this is, put your hands up as quickly as you can.
T: Yes, it’s a guitar. Can you play the guitar?
【教学设计说明】本课时主要学习can的用法，因此采取图片导入法，使学生更加直观的了解本课内容，过渡简单自然。
2. Presentation （呈现新知识）
(1) Present the new words: sing, swim, dance, draw, play chess, speak English,
play the guitar.
Show Ss the pictures and help Ss to understand the new words. Help them to say what the person is doing in the picture. Ask Ss to read the new words, and make sure that everyone can understand the meanings and read them correctly. Then use the new words to ask Ss questions.
T: Can you dance/swim/sing/draw/play chess/speak English/play the guitar?
S: Yes, I can./No I can’t.
【教学设计说明】图片教学法是呈现新知识最简单有效的方法之一，学生通过图片，能更价值观的理解新单词的含义。此环节重点在新单词及词组的意思和发音上，所以要尽量让更多的学生张口说，必要的机械操练是必不可少的。
3. Drill (练习)
Show the pictures as quickly as possible. Let Ss say the new words. Then use the new words to make small conversations.
T: Let’s play a game. Please say the new words as quickly as you can. Then make a conversation using the words, like this:
A: Can you swim?
B: Yes, I can. /No, I can’t.
【教学设计说明】此环节为机械操练，使不同层次学生初步掌握目标语言。机械操练是英语初始阶段教学必不可缺的部分，学生要先从模仿到初步掌握，最后才能熟练应用。机械操练时应注意着重提问成绩较差的学生，由于机械操练比较简单，因此是激发后进生兴趣，培养后进生自信的一个很好的途径。
4. Work on 1a （完成1a）
(1) Match the activities with the people in the picture.
(2) Talk about the picture with Ss using the target language.
T: Can “a” speak English? S: Yes, she can.
【教学设计说明】通过1a的练习，使学生进一步学会运用新单词。和学生一起谈论图片，目的在于引导学生学会使用can的基本句型。
5. Work on 1b （完成1b）
（1） Listen and number the conversations.
(2) Recite the conversations.
【教学设计说明】此环节着重是听力训练。让学生在听对话的过程中抓住关键词汇，由于前面已做了一些训练，因此学生听起来比较容易，让他们都有一次成功的喜悦和感受，这样可以增强他们的学习自信心。
6. Work on 2a & 2b (完成2a和2b)
（1）T: Please turn to page 2. Look at the phrases in 2a. Read them aloud.
（2）T: Now listen to the recording carefully and circle the clubs you hear.
（3）T: Can you get the answers? Please check your answers.
（4） T: Please look at 2b. I’ll play the recording once again. Please complete the sentences.
（5）Check the answers.
【教学设计说明】此环节进一步巩固了本堂课所学的词汇和句型。通过反复听读，可以让学生尽快熟悉生词。学生补全句子，是检查学生能否听懂并拼写所学单词。
7. Work on 2c （完成2c）
（1）Have Student A to look at the sentences in 2b. Have Student B ask Student A questions about one of the people.
（2）Have two groups present their conversations to the class.
【教学设计说明】此环节既能充分练习学生的目标语言，使学生学以致用，同时也能极大的调动学生们的课堂参与率，并且能为有绘画特长的孩子提供一个展示的空间。
8. Homework （课后作业）
Oral: 1. 朗读并熟记第1页的单词和句子。
2. 写一小段介绍自己能力的文章，并表明自己想要参加什么俱乐部。
Written: 抄写第1页的单词和句子。
The Second Period (Section A, 2d–3c)
Teaching aims （教学目标）
1. 能使用目标语言谈论自己擅长的事情。
2. 能用所学内容解决实际问题。
3. can的一般疑问句及特殊疑问句的使用。
Language points (语言点)
1. 词汇：1) 名词n. story, show, talk, kung fu
2) 动词v. tell, write, show, talk
3) 连词conj. or
4) 短语 be good at, talk to
2. 句型：Can you/she/he …?
Yes, I/she/he can. No, I/she/he can’t.
What can you do?
Difficulties （教学难点）
1. 巩固情态动词can的用法。
2. 真实环境下的交际功能。
Teaching steps （教学步骤）
1. Warm-up and revision (课堂热身和复习)
调查: 让学生相互采访，完成下列表格。（老师可先和一学生进行示范。）
Name Wants to join Can
Liu Yumeng music club play the piano
所需要的语言：
---What club do you want to join?
---I want to join the music club.
---Can you play the piano?
---Yes, I can.
---Can you play it well?
---No, I can’t. That’s why I want to join the music club.
【教学设计说明】设计此采访任务既可以复习上一节课的重点句型，又可以引出本节课的主要内容。
2. Work on 2d （完成2d）
（1）Read the conversation and answer the following questions.
Q1. What club does Bob want to join?
He wants to join a sports club.
Q2. Can Bob play soccer?
Yes, he can.
Q3 What clubs can Jane join?
She can join the story telling club and the art club.
(2) Role-play the conversation in 2d.
(3) Have Ss make conversations based on 2d.
【教学设计说明】学生通过回答问题能理解对话的内容，通过角色扮演能在情境中学会运用，通过自编对话能更好的让学生学以致用。
3. Presentation （呈现新知识）
Make sentences using want to do and be good at. Summarize the usage of tell,
e.g. tell stories, tell sb to do , tell lies, tell sb about sth
【教学设计说明】通过使用两个重点短语造句使学生更深一步掌握重点短语的用法。对tell用法的总结有助于学生构建知识网络。
4. Grammar Focus.
(1) Read through the sentences.
(2) Ask Ss to focus on the usage of can.
【教学设计说明】本部分为本单元的内容核心，不仅概括了本单元的重点，还将基本句型一 一呈现。通过句子的罗列，使学生关注人称的变化。因此不应小视，但由于是总结性内容，故要求学生朗读。可在课后将本部分列入听写内容。
5. Work on 3a （完成3a）
(1) Write questions and answers with the words and phrases.
(2) Check the answers.
(3) Summarize the usage of can. Can …? Yes, … can./No, … can’t.
【教学设计说明】本环节旨在向学生强调can无人称和数的变化这一特性，以及can的一般疑问句的使用及回答。
6. Work on 3b （完成3b）
(1) Complete the poster with the words in the box.
(2) Have Ss get into groups and check their answers. Then have two to three groups report their answers to the class.
【教学设计说明】本环节旨在强调情态动词can后加动词原形。并指导学生学会写简单的招聘广告。
7. Work on 3c （完成3c）
Group work: What can your group do in the school show? Make a list.
(1) Have Ss discuss in groups.
(2) Have Ss present their reports to the class.
【教学设计说明】 小组活动中将所学知识学以致用，是对SectionA内容的总结及复习。
8. Homework （课后作业）
（1）Make a poster of your ideal club.
（为你理想中的俱乐部制作一张海报）
（2）写一个招募广告。
The Third Period (Section B, 1a–1f)
Teaching aims （教学目标）
1. 学习有管乐器的名词。
2. 学会表达演奏乐器的短语。
3. 能使用can和can’t谈论某个人的能力。
4. 理解听力材料。
Language points (语言点)
1. 词汇：1)名词n. drum, piano, violin
2)短语. play the drums, play the piano, play the violin
2. 句型：Can Bill play the guitar?
Yes, he can, but he can’t sing.
Difficulties （教学难点）
1. 新单词的拼写及发音。
2. play当弹奏时的用法。
Teaching steps （教学步骤）
1. Warm-up and revision（课堂热身和复习）
Chant and make a chant.
Dance, dance, I can dance very well.
Sing, sing, he can sing very well.
Swim, swim, she can swim very well.
Chess, chess, we can play chess well.
Soccer ball, soccer ball,
Can you play soccer ball?
【教学设计说明】通过chant的形式进行热身，即可以很好的复习Section A所学can的用法，也可以增进学生的学习兴趣，活跃气氛。
2. Presentation （呈现新知识）
（1）Show four pictures and talk about them.
T: What’s this?
S1: It’s a piano/guitar/violin.
T: What are these?
S2: They are drums.
T: Can you play the drums/piano/violin/guitar?
S3: Yes, I can/No, I can’t.
(2). Work on 1a. Draw lines to match the words with the picture.
【教学设计说明】通过对每幅图片的描述，引导学生由使用旧知识过渡到自主使用新知识,达到了自然呈现的目的。
3. Work on 1b （完成1b）
（1）Listen and number the words (1–4) in the order of the sounds you hear in 1a.
（2） Play a passing game. Have Ss make sentences about the instruments.
【教学设计说明】培养学生的观察力，通过简单的造句提高课堂参与率。
4. Work on 1c.
Have Ss make conversations about the four pictures.
A: Can you …
B: Yes, I can./No, I can’t.
C: Can she …?
D: Yes, she can./No, she can’t.
【教学设计说明】 通过对话练习使学生进一步掌握新单词新短语，并且复习了can的单三人称下的使用。
5. Listening practice (听力练习)
（1）Work on 1d. Listen and circle the words and phrases you hear.
(2) Check the answers.
(3) Work on 1e. Listen again. Fill in the chart with the words and phrases in 1d.
(4) Work on 1f. Talk about what Bill, Cindy and Frank can and can’t do.
【教学设计说明】本部分听力练习旨在锻炼学生提取细节信息的能力。1d要求学生听出单词。而1f要求学生能够写出这些单词或短语。
6. Group work
(1) Ask what your group members can and can’t do, then write a report.
(2) Ask some groups to present their reports to the class.
【教学设计说明】 谈论自己身边的同学既能增加学生兴趣，又能够增加对彼此的了解。
7. Homework
Write a short passage about what your family members can and can’t do.
The Fourth Period (Section B, 2a–Self Check)
Teaching aims （教学目标）
1. 能用所学知识区别不同人所具备的不同能力。
2. 能理解小短文的内容并为其选择正确标题。
3. 能用所学知识写招聘广告。
Language points (语言点)
1. 词汇：1) 名词n. people, home, center, weekend, musician
2) 副词 adv. also home, today
3) 动词 v. make, teach
4）短语 be good with, make friends, help (sb) with sth, on the weekends
2. 句型：I can … and I can also …
I can ... I can … and ... , too.
Please call sb at + phone number.
Difficulties （教学难点）
1. 理解文章及能概括文章中心，为不同的文章匹配标题。
2. 用所学知识写出完整的文章。
Teaching steps （教学步骤）
1. Warm-up and revision（课堂热身和复习）
（1）Check the words learned in this unit.
(2) Check the homework. Have some Ss present their passages of what their family members can and can’t do to the class.
S1: There are three people in my family. They are my father, my mother and me. My mother is a teacher, and she can speak English very well. My father likes cooking, so he can cook very well. I like music very much. I can play the piano, but I can’t play the drums.
【教学设计说明】通过对家人的描述，一方面巩固了之前学习的知识，同时为本科时理解文章做了很好的铺垫。
2. Work on 2a
（1）Read the three descriptions about Peter, Alan and Ma Huan. Underline what they can do.
（2）Fill in the chart and talk about what they can do.
Peter play basketball, speak English, play soccer
Alan play the guitar, play the piano, sing and dance
Ma Huan play ping-pong and chess, talk and play games with people
【教学设计说明】通过划出表示能力的单词或短语，一方面巩固所学知识。一方面帮助学生抓住短文重要信息，为2c匹配打好基础。
2. Presentation （呈现新知识）
(1) Work on 2b. Read the ads. Match the titles with the ads.
T: These three ads are looking for different kinds of people. Please read the ads and match the titles with the ads.
(2) Then read the article carefully and answer the following questions.
Q1. If you want to help old people, what can you do?
Q2. If you want to be a music teacher, what can you do?
Q3. If you want to help with sports, what can you do?
(3) Work on 2c. Match a person with an ad in 2b. Write A, B and C.
【教学设计说明】本单元阅读旨在训练学生学会了解文章大意掌握文章中心，学会将文章与标题匹配，将相关内容匹配。这类题要求学生在匹配之前一定要抓住文章主要信息。
3. Work on 3a
Complete the ad with the words in the box.
Have some Ss read the passage and explain each blank.
Have Ss pay attention to some sentences and phrases. They will help Ss in writing.
“Do you like …” “ Can you …” “ First of all” “Then you can …” “Please call … at …”
【教学设计说明】本部分旨在帮助学生学会用正确的语言进行写作，并帮助学生积累语言。为完成本单元的写作部分进行铺垫。
4. Work on 3b & Self Check
Write an ad.
… Wanted
Do you like …
Can you …
Can you …
Can you …
Then you can …
Please call … at …
【教学设计说明】此环节最好以小组为单位，一起为自己的俱乐部制作海报并刊登招募广告。
4. Homework
(1) Recite the text in Section B, 2b.
（2）Finish Self Check.