Welcome to our class!
UNIT 8: NEW WAYS TO LEARN
Lesson: COMMUNICATION & CULTURE
I. VOCABULARY
- concentrate on /`kɒnsntreɪt/ (V): to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else.
- permanent /`pɜ:mənənt/ (a):
≠ temporary /`temprəri/ (a):
 radiation /reɪdi`eɪʃn/ (n):
- harm /hɑ:m/ (v):
Ex: Radiation could harm your body and environment .
Look up (v.phr):
Ex: I go to the library to look up the information.
- Survey (n,v):
II. COMMUNICATION
1. Activity 1: Read the following comments on personal electronic devices. Which sounds most reasonable? Why?
II. COMMUNICATION
2. Activity 2: Exchange your opinions on using electronic devices in class. Refer to the comments in Activity 1 if necessary.
* Useful language:
Expressions to give opinions
- We think / believe…
- In my opinion/ For me….
- Personally,…
Example:
We think / In my opinion/ For me we can use electronic devices to look up information.
II. COMMUNICATION
2. Activity 2: Exchange your opinions on using electronic devices in class. Refer to the comments in Activity 1 if necessary.
II. COMMUNICATION
CULTURE

Activity 1: Read the text about how electronic devices are used among children in the United States and answer the questions that follow
LET`S JOIN A GAME
Open the box
1. What do school children in the United States use electronic devices for ? ( 20)
to look up and store information
to do assignments and projects
to do calculations and play games
all the correct
2. How many US childen have used mobile devices before they could speak in full sentences ?(50)
30%
40%
50%
60%
3. How may the devices help very young childen ? (40)
promote listening
reading comprehension
writing comprehension
promote listening and speaking
4. How may thay help older childen ? (30)
thinking and reading
thinking and writing
thinking, reading, writing and maths skills
reading, writing and maths skills
5. What are the two sides of the children`s use of electronic devices ? (60)


The devices not only can be great learning tools, but also cause very bad effects
LUCKY NUMBER (50)
Activity 2: Let`s talk





How do children in your neighborhood use mobile phone/ electronic devices ?




Activity 2: How do children in your neighborhood use mobile phone/ electronic devices ?

Some suggested questions:
How old are they when they use electronic devices?
How many hours a day do they use electronic devices?
Why do their parents allow them to use?
What can electronics devices effect to children’s body ?
Example:
A:Do the children in your neighborhood use electronic devices?
B:…
A: How old are they when they use electronic devices?
B:…..
A: How many hours a day do they use electronic devices?
B: .....
A: What do children use them for?
B:…..
HOMEWORK
- Learn the structures and vocabulary.
- Practice conversation at home.
- Prepare for the next lesson: Looking back & Project