Unit 9　Can you come to my party?

本单元以“Can you come to my party？”为中心话题，围绕“发出，接受，拒绝邀请”展开，学习礼貌用语的表达和人际交往的基本常识，谈论自己和别人的义务和责任，学习如何安排好日程表，同时根据日程表中的计划安排自己的活动。分为Section A，Section B，Self Check三个部分。Section A主要通过听力测试，小组结对练习等方式掌握单元重点词汇及语法结构。Section B则通过阅读、写作、小组合作学习等方式对新旧语言知识综合运用。Self Check 则通过填空和对话的方式对知识点进行进一步的复习巩固。本单元内容与实际生活息息相关，是学生感兴趣的话题，是对情态动词can引导的一般疑问句的进一步学习。

第一课时　Section A(1a－2d)

Teaching Goals　【教学目标】

　Key words：

　prepare，exam，flu，available，until，hang，catch

　Key phrases：

　come to my party，prepare for an exam，go to the doctor，have the flu，go to the movies，too much，another time，go bike riding，hang out

　Key sentences：

　1.—Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?

—Sure，I'd love to./Sorry，I can't. I have to prepare for an exam.

2．—Can you go to the movies on Saturday?

—I'm sorry，I'm not available. I have too much homework this weekend.

3．—Can you hang out with us on Monday night?

—Sure！Catch you on Monday!

Teaching Key Points　【教学重点】

　The vocabulary：

　prepare，exam，available，until，hang，catch，prepare for，hang out，another time

　Target language：

　Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon？Sure，I'd love to. Sorry，I can't. I have to prepare for an exam. I'm sorry，too. I must go to the doctor.

Can you go to the movies on Saturday？I'm sorry，I'm not available. I have too much homework this weekend. That's too bad. Maybe another time. Sure，Joe. Thanks for asking.

Teaching Difficult Points　【教学难点】

　情态动词can引导的一般疑问句表达邀请之意时的礼貌作答。

Teaching Aids　【教学工具】

　An English textbook，a tape recorder，CAI or courseware.

Teaching Steps　【教学过程】

★Step 1　Leading in

Play the song：Happy birthday.

Say，Today it's Meimei's birthday. She wants to invite you to her birthday party. Can you tell me what she should say?

Ask students to say.

★Step 2　Pre－task

Page 65，1a & 1b.

1．Ask，Can you come to my party?

Ask some students to answer. Ask the students who can't go to tell the reasons.

2．Call attention to the words in Activity 1a.Read together.

Say，Look at the picture. Ask Ss to tell what they see in each scene.

3．Match the words with the pictures and check the answers.

Say，Now listen to the recording. Write the name of each person next to his or her picture.

4．Play the recording. Ask Ss to complete the activity individually.

5．Correct the answers.

★Step 3　While－task

Page 65，1c.

1．Point to the example in the box. Ask Ss to do a practice with partners.

2．Ask some groups to act.

3．Game：

One student invites some students to his/her party. The other students answer.

Page 66，2a.

1．Point to the five sentences.

Say，Listen to each conversation and then circle the word that makes the sentences correct.

2．Play the recording.

3．Check the answers.

Page 66，2b.

1．Call attention to the five sentences in Activity 2a，ask a student to read these sentences to the class saying the correct word “can” or “can't”．

2．Say，Now listen to the recording again. Write the names who can't go to the party and the reasons.

3．Play the recording. Write down these answers.

4．Check the answers.

★Step 4　Post－task

Page 66，2c.

1．Call attention to the points listed in Activity 2b.

2．Ask students to make their own conversation like the example. As students work，move around the room and monitor.

3．Ask some students to present their dialogues.

Page 66，2d.

1．Have Ss scan the conversation in 2d.

2．Lead Ss to practice reading the conversation.

3．Make Ss role－play the conversation. In this part，student A will be Jeff. Student B will be Nick. As they talk，move around to monitor their work. Offer language or pronunciation support as needed.

4．Ask a pair of Ss to present the conversation to the class.

★Step 5　Homework

1．Practice：Invite your friends to come to your home for dinner. Write down their answers.

2．Do the exercises on Page 60 in students' book.

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Unit 9　Can you come to my party?

The first period　Section A(1a－2d)

1．Key vocabulary：prepare，exam，flu，available，until，hang，catch，prepare for，have the flu，too much，another time，go bike riding，hang out，go to the doctor

2．Target language：

A：Can you come to my party on Saturday afternoon?

B：Sure，I'd love to.

C：Sorry，I can't. I have to prepare for an exam.

D：I'm sorry，too. I must go to the doctor.

第二课时　Section A(GF－3c)

Teaching Goals　【教学目标】

　Key words & phrases：

　invite，accept，refuse，study for a math test，watch TV，on the weekend，practice the violin

　Key sentences：

　1.—Can you come to my party on Saturday?

—Sure，I'd love to./Sorry，I must study for a math test.

　2.—Can she go to the baseball game?

—No，she's not available. She must go to the doctor.

　3.—Can they go to the movies?

—No，they're not free. They might have to meet their friends.

Teaching Key Points　【教学重点】

　The vocabulary：

　invite，accept，refuse，study for a math test

　Target language：

　Can you come to my party？When is it？Next week，on Thursday night. I'm sorry. I have to study for a math test.

Teaching Difficult Points　【教学难点】

　Learn to make，accept and decline invitations politely.

Teaching Aids　【教学工具】

　An English textbook，CAI or courseware.

Teaching Steps　【教学过程】

★Step 1　Leading in

Ask：How many people did you invite yesterday？What did they say?

Ask one student to show his or her answers.

★Step 2　Pre－task

Page 67. Grammar Focus.

1．Review the grammar box. Ask Ss to say the questions and answers.

2．Talk about the two ways people give reasons for saying no to an invitation.

3．Call attention to “must” and “have to”．

★Step 3　While－task

Page 67，3a.

1．Call attention to 3a.Read the instructions to the class.

2．Ask Ss to read the phrases in the box and the five conversations quickly.

3．Ask Ss to complete the answers following the instructions.

4．Ask two Ss to act out the conversations they have just completed.

Page 67，3b.

1．Call attention to 3b.

2．Ss complete the sentences with the words in brackets on their own.

3．Ask some pairs to present the conversations to the class.

★Step 4　Post－task

Page 67，3c.

1．Read the instructions for this activity to the class.

2．Ask Ss to read the sample dialogue.

3．Ss complete the chart on the right.

4．Then invite classmates to your party. Make conversations following the example in the box.

★Step 5　Homework

1．Review the grammar box.

2．Do the exercises on Page 61 in students' book.

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Unit 9　Can you come to my party?

The second period　Section A(GF－3c)

1．Key vocabulary：invite，accept，refuse，study for a math test，watch TV，on the weekend，practice the violin

2．Target language：

①A：Can you go to the movies tomorrow night?

B：Sure. That sounds great./I'm afraid not. I have the flu.

②A：Can she go to the baseball game?

B：No，she's not available. She must go to the doctor.

③A：Can they go to the movies?

B：No，she's not free. They might have to meet their friends.

第三课时　Section B(1a－1f)

Teaching Goals　【教学目标】

　Key words & phrases：

　weekday，weekend，Sunday，Monday，Tuesday，Wednesday，Thursday，Friday，Saturday，the day before yesterday，the day after tomorrow，play soccer，play tennis，study for a test，have a piano lesson，look after

　Key sentences：

1．—What's today?

—It's Monday the 14th.

2．Can you play tennis with me?

Teaching Key Points　【教学重点】

　The vocabulary：

　weekday，the day before yesterday，the day after tomorrow

　Target language：

　What's today？It's Monday the 14th.

Can you play tennis with me?

Teaching Difficult Points　【教学难点】

　Train students' communicative skills of making，accepting and declining invitations.

Teaching Aids　【教学工具】

　An English textbook，a tape recorder，CAI or courseware.

Teaching Steps　【教学过程】

★Step 1　Leading in

Ask the student who is on duty to say something to the class.

★Step 2　Pre－task

Page 68，1a & 1b.

1．Show the days of the week in a large monthly calendar.

2．Point out the days of the week at the top of the calendar and ask a student to read these words aloud.

3．Ask a student to point out today's date，tomorrow's date，the day after tomorrow's date and yesterday's date.

4．Complete Activity 1a，then check the answers.

5．Ask students to write the words today，tomorrow，yesterday and the day after tomorrow in the correct space on the calendars in their books.

★Step 3　While－task

Page 68，1c.

1．Call attention to the example in the box. Ask two students to read it to the class.

2．Ask Ss to work in pairs.

Ask：What do you want to do on Monday，Tuesday…？

Write down your answers.

3．Make some conversations with your partner.

4．Ask some Ss to present their conversations.

Page 68，1d&1e.

1．Point to the picture.

2．Listen to the conversation. Can Vince play tennis with Andy？Circle “yes” or “no”．

3．Play the recording. Ask，What can Vince do today?

Pay attention to the list of five activities，and the three lettered words.

4．Point out the sample answer，say，Number 1 is b，that means Vince is playing soccer tomorrow.

5．Play the recording.

6．Correct the answers.

★Step 4　Post－task

Page 68，1f.

1．Help students find partners. Say，One student is Andy，the other is Vince.

2．Ask the pairs to practice for a few minutes like the example.

3．Ask some pairs to present their conversations.

★Step 5　Homework

1．Make a calendar(日程表)next week.

2．Do the exercises on Page 62 in students' book.

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The third period　Section B(1a－1f)

1．Key vocabulary：weekday，weekend，the day before yesterday，the day after tomorrow

2．Target language：

①A：What's today?

B：It's Monday the 14th.

②A：Hi，Vince. Can you play tennis with me?

B：When?

A：Today.

B：Sorry，I can't. I…

第四课时　Section B(2a－2e)

Teaching Goals　【教学目标】

　Key words：

　invitation，reply，forward，delete，print，sad，goodbye，glad，preparation，glue，without，surprised，housewarming

　Key phrases：

　turn down，take a trip，at the end of，have a surprise party for sb.，think of，look forward to，accept an invitation，make an invitation，turn down an invitation

　Key sentences：

　1.I'm sad to see her go，and this party is the best way to say “Thank you and goodbye.”

　2.To show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th!

　3.Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?

Teaching Key Points　【教学重点】

　The vocabulary：

　invitation，reply，forward，delete，print，sad，goodbye，glad，preparation，without，surprised，turn down，take a trip，look forward to

　Target language：

　Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things?

Teaching Difficult Points　【教学难点】

　Learn to make，accept and turn down an invitation.

Teaching Aids　【教学工具】

　An English textbook，CAI or courseware.

Teaching Steps　【教学过程】

★Step 1　Leading in

1．Greetings.

2．Check the homework.

T：There are all kinds of parties，formal or informal. For formal parties，invitations are usually sent to those who are invited from the hosts. They mainly tell the receivers the kind of the party，when and where it will be.

★Step 2　Pre－task

Page 69，2a.

1．Call attention to 2a.

2．Ask Ss to write as many kinds of parties as possible.

3．Ask a student to show his or her list to the class. Then the others add more items on the basis of the list presented.

4．Write down all the parties Ss think of on the board.

Page 69，2b.

1．Project some invitation cards in and out of our country. Talk about them with Ss.

2．Project these new words on the screen or write them on the board and teach the new words. Ask Ss to repeat them over and over again. Make sure everyone knows their meanings.

invitation n．邀请；请柬；reply v．回答；forward v．转寄，发送 adv.向前；glue n．胶水；delete v．删除；print v．印刷；sad adj.(令人)难过的；goodbye interj. & n. 再见；glad adj.高兴的；preparation n．准备；without prep.没有；surprised adj.惊奇的，感觉意外的；turn down拒绝；take a trip去旅行；look forward to盼望，期待

3．Read the instructions to the class. Give Ss 5 minutes to read the messages. Ask Ss to put a mark in the contents that are unfamiliar to them.5 minutes later，ask a student to answer the question：Why did the people write them？Then lead Ss to read the message. Explain the new words during the procedure. Pay attention to the key words and phrases.

4．Ss match the reason with each message.

5．Check the answers.

6．Practice reading.

★Step 3　While－task

Page70，2c&2d.

1．Make Ss read the messages again quickly. Before that，Ss scan the five questions in 2c and the invitation in 2d.

2．Ss complete the tasks in 2c and 2d on their own.

3．Ask 3 or 4 Ss to present their answers.

4．Check the answers.

5．Further activity：Focus on Activity 2d.Ask the students the following questions：

(1)What kind of party is it?

(2)When and where will the party be?

(3)Can guests bring their friends or family members to the party?

(4)Should guests reply to the invitation，and when?

★Step 4　Post－task

Page 70，2e.

1．Read the instructions to the class. Make sure Ss know the task in Activity 2e.

2．Ss read the 9 questions quickly.

3．Pair-work. Ask and answer the questions with your partner. As Ss work，move around the room monitoring their work. Offer support as needed.

4．Ask some pairs to present their conversations to the class.

★Step 5　Homework

1．Review the messages on Page 69 to see how to make，accept and turn down an invitation in a polite way.

2．Do the exercises on Page 63 in students' book.

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The fourth period　Section B(2a－2e)

1．Key vocabulary：invitation，reply，delete，print，sad，glad，preparation，without，surprised，turn down，take a trip，at the end of，look forward to，make/accept/turn down an invitation

2．Sentences：

①To show how much we're going to miss her，let's have a surprise party for her next Friday the 28th.

②Can you come to the party？If so，can you help with any of these things？

第五课时　Section B(3a－Self Check)

Teaching Goals　【教学目标】

　Key words & phrases：

　opening，concert，event，guest，calendar，daytime，reply to an invitation，would like to

　Key sentences：

　1. I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library at No.9 High School.

　2. Please reply in writing to this invitation by Friday，December 20th.

Teaching Key Points　【教学重点】

　The vocabulary ：

　opening，concert，event，guest，calendar，daytime，reply to an invitation，would like to

　Target language：

　I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library…

Can you go shopping with me next week？Sure，I’d love to. When？Well，what are you going to do on Monday evening？I must study for the English test. What about Tuesday evening?

Teaching Difficult Points　【教学难点】

　Write an invitation or reply to an invitation to a party or any other event.

Teaching Aids　【教学工具】

　An English textbook，CAI or courseware.

Teaching Steps　【教学过程】

★Step 1　Leading in

Show a message to the class. Say，This is an invitation. Call attention to the invitation. Read the message together with students.

★Step 2　Pre－task

Page 71，3a.

Say，There is another invitation from Larry Smith，headmaster of No.9 High School.

1．Ask a student to read it to the class.

2．Call attention to the six questions. Ask Ss to read the invitation on their own quickly.

3．Ss write the answers to these questions on the lines.

4．Ask Ss to present their answers.

5．Check the answers with Ss.

★Step 3　While－task

Page 71，3b.

1．Call attention to 3b.Read the instructions to the class.

2．Focus on the left box. Tell Ss an invitation usually includes the five pieces of information.

3．Writing practice. Ss write an invitation to a party or any other event using the words and phrases in the right box.

4．Ask 2 or 3 Ss to present their writing.

5．Correct the mistakes if there are some in their writing. Make short comments.

★Step 4　Post－task

Page 72，Part 4.

1．Read the instructions for this activity to the class.

2．Read the dialogue with a student.

3．Point out student A’s calendar on Page 72 and your calendar on Page 81.

4．Ask students to make conversations.

5．Discuss the answer with the class.

★Step 5　Exercise

Page 72，Self Check.

1．Ss complete the tasks on their own.

2．Then ask some Ss to present their answers.

3．Check the answers.

★Step 6　Homework

1．Make your own calendar.

2．Make an invitation.

3．Do the exercises on Page 64 in students' book.

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Unit 9　Can you come to my party?

The fifth period　Section B(3a－Self Check)

1．Key vocabulary：opening，concert，event，guest，calendar，daytime，reply to an invitation，would like to

2．Target language：

①I would like to invite you to the opening of our new library…

②A：Can you go shopping with me next week?

B：Sure，I'd love to. When?

A：Well，what are you going to do on Monday evening?

B：I must study for the English test. What about Tuesday evening？