（Unit1 How do you study for a test—2nd period）

boy 1: what about reading aloud to practice pronunciation?
girl 3: i do that sometimes. i think it helps.
boy 2: i do too. and i always look up new words in a dictionary.
girl 3: that’s a great idea!
notes
what about reading aloud to practise pronunciation? = do you learn english by reading aloud to practise pronunciation?
write the sentences above on the black board.
stepⅲ 2b
this activity provides listening practice using the target language.
point to the list of answers in the box.
get different students to read the answers to the class.
point to the checked questions in activity 2a.
say, you are to listen to the same conversation again. this time write the letter of the correct answer after each question you checked in activity 2a. point out the sample answer. play the recording again.
students write the letters in the blanks. if necessary, play the recording once more so that students have an opportunity to check their answers themselves. check the answers with the whole class.
answers
1. d 2. b 3. c 4. a
step ⅳ 2c
this activity provides oral practice using the target language. invite a pair of
students to read the sample conversation to the class.
sa: have you ever studied with a group?
sb: yes, i have. i’ve learned a lot that way.
write the sample conversation on the blackboard.
read the instructions. say, make conversations using information from activities 2a and 2b with a partner. as students work, move around the classroom listening in on various pairs so as to check progress and help with pronunciation as needed.
after students have had a chance to practice several exchanges, ask pairs to come
to the front of the room and act out their conversations.
step ⅴ grammar focus
invite a pair of students to say the questions and answers to the class.
sa: how do you study for a test?
sb: i study by listening to cassettes.
sa: how do you learn english?
sb: i learn by studying with a group.
sa: do you learn english by reading aloud?
sb: yes, i do.
write the three sentences containing by doing on the blackboard.
ask students to look at the blackboard.
underline the words by listening, by studying and by reading aloud. say, when you ask how to do something or to tell how you do something, you often use the word "by" followed by an-ing word.
dictate the following sentences:
1. i study by reading my notes.
2. i learn by reading the textbook.
3. do you study by making flashcards?
4. does he study by going to the library!
write the following on the blackboard:
learn new words, make a list,
study for a test, ask the teacher for help ask students to practice asking and answering questions using each pair of expressions.