Unit 9 On Becoming a Better Student.doc

Unit 9 On ing a Better Student
Course: Integrated English
Instructor: Chen Chen
Objectives
1. revision
2. grasp the author’s purpose of writing and make clear the structure of the whole passage
learn the writing way and master the key language points and grammatical structures
appreciate the rhetorical feature of the text
key points and difficult points
difficult phrases and sentences
grammar
structural analysis
rhetorical feature
teaching periods: 8 periods
teaching procedure
Step I Lead-in
i. Greeting and Revision
ii. Warm-up questions:
1. As a student, what is your expectation of teachers? Do you expect them to be omniscient and omnipotent, or as human as you are?
2. What do you think are the personality traits of a fine student?
Reference: 2. A good student, first of all, has a strong sense of self-discipline. They should be able to resist various distractions and concentrate on their studies consistently. Second of all, a good student is interested in their learning subject because interest is the best teacher and a good student has a strong sense of curiosity in everything and wants to know about everything. Thirdly, a good student takes initiatives in study: they do not wait for others to tell them what to do; instead, they take responsibilities for their own studies.
iii. Background information
Who is . Alexander
The Alexander Technique is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, flexibility, and coordination. It enhances performance and is therefore a valued tool for musicians.
(ii) What is yoga?
A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility. A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind.
(iii) T’ai Chi
It has been described as magical, and it certainly feels like magic. PARADOX AND OPPOSITES: excited and calm, exercising and relaxed, soft and powerfu