九年级英语全册 Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark Reading课件.ppt

Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark.left-behind childrenmove to the city to look for jobsseldom come back homehardly everThey miss their parents.They feellonelyunhappy TitleMaybe It meansHe used to study hard,and now he _.orHe _ _ _ study hard,but now he _ _.studiesstudiesharderdidntusetohardLi WenWhat did Li Wen use to be like after his parents were not at home?SkimmingSkim the passage and answer questions.He used to be a problem child.What made Li Wen change so much?The talk between Li Wen and his parents.ScanningScan the passage and then match the main idea with each paragraph.Why did Li Wen become a problem child?What problems did Li Wen have?Li Wen understands his parents.What is Li Wen like now?Paragraph 1Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4Careful readingMissing languageA:They had a long talkB:Now Li Wen has really changedC:However,things began to change a few years oldD:His teacher was worried about himRead the passage carefully and put the sentences【A-D】in the correct places.Reading strategy(阅读策略阅读策略):USING CONTEXT(利用上下文利用上下文)You can read the sentences before and after it to guess（读这句话的前后句，通过上下文来猜测）（读这句话的前后句，通过上下文来猜测）ABC D Li Wen is a normal 15-year-old boy from the countryside.He works very hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.When he was a little boy,he seldom caused any problems,and his family spent a lot of time together.However,things began to change a few years ago.His parents moved to the city to look for jobs,and his grandparents came to take care of him.But he missed his parents so much and he often felt lonely and unhappy.1.His parents left him behind and he felt very lonely and unhappy.2.He worked very hard and did well in school after his grandparents came to look after him.Para.1 Why did Li Wen become a problem child?TFWhat made Li Wen become a problem child?His parents absence and his unhappiness.His unhappiness began to _ his schoolwork.influenceTell True or FalseLi Wens unhappiness began to influence his schoolwork.He became less interested in studying.Sometimes he was absent from classes and failed his examinations.Finally,Li Wens parents made the decision to send him to a boarding school.However,Li Wen was shy and was not able to make friends quickly in school.He found life there difficult.One day he told his teacher that he wanted to leave the school.His teacher was worried about him,and she called his parents.She advised them to talk with their sons in person.So his parents took a 24-hour train and a 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens school.Para.2 What problem did Li Wen have?1.Underline the problems that Li Wen used to have.2.What did his parents decide to do after he became less interested in studying?didnt pass the exam3.What is his teachers advice?Whats the meaning of“influence”in the first sentence?A.decide B.change c.happenmiss classesby oneself;face to faceThey had a long talk.It was exactly what I need,he said.Now I understand that even though they are always busy,they are always thinking of me.They take pride in everything good that I do.Para.3.Li Wen understands his parents.1.What does“It”refer to?A.His parents accompany(陪伴陪伴)B.The communication between him and his parents take pride in2.What does Li Wen think of their parents after the talk?A.Parents are busy and dont care him at all.B.Parents care for him very much and are proud of him.C.Parents should be with him all the time.PastNowHe felt _ and_.He is _ now,because he knons his parents _.He _classes and _ his examinations.He works _ than he used to.He was _and was not able to _ in school.He becomes _ and _ in school.much happierare proud of himeven hardermore outgoingmakes some good friendsPara4 What is Li Wen like now?Read paragraph 4 and then fill in the chart.He used to _,but now _feel lonely and unhappyhe is much happier.lonelyunhappywas absent from failedshymake friendsquicklybe proud of/take pride in make a decision/decide miss/be absent from change/influence look after/take care ofLi Wen is a 15-year-old boy.He works hard and does well in school.It is hard to believe that he used to have difficulties in school.When his parents moved to the city to work,they could not be at home _ him.So he became less interested in studying and _ classes.Then his parents _ to send him to a boarding school.He found life was difficult.One day he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school.His teacher advised his parents to talk with their son in person.This conversation _ his life.He realized that his parents would always love him,and they would _ everything good that he did.Now he is much happier and more outgoing than he used to be.to look after/take care ofmissed/was absent frommade a decision/decidedchanged/influencedbe proud of/take pride inWhy did the conversation change Li Wens life?It made Li Wen realize that his parents always love him.1.His parents took 24-hour train and 5-hour bus ride to get to Li Wens school.(Para.2 the last sentence)2.Even though theyre very busy,they are always thinking of me.They take pride in everything good I do.(Para.3 Line2-3)3.After that,Li Wens parents had much more communication with their son than they used to.(Para.4 the first sentence)How did Li Wens parents show their love?Please find the sentences in the passage.What can we learn from the passage?Whats the meaning of“be there”in the sentence above?A.be at home to take care of children all the timeB.help children and be with them whenever they need helpC.go to school when children cause problemsIts very important for parents to be there for their children.Parents ChildrenParents are always there for their children.Children should also love and understand their parents.Homework Level 1:Copy the new words 4 times a word.Read the passage.Level 2:Write a composition about Li Wens change.“How Li Wen Has Changed!”