This unit is the sixth unit in the second volume of Grade 7. The unit mainly focuses on Present Progressive Tense. The teaching activities mainly centre on “What are you doing?” And this unit introduces the general questions, negative sentences and special questions in present progressive tense. In Section A, students are supposed to make conversations using the present progressive tense. Activities 1b-2b is listening part. It’s a little difficult for students but it’s interesting. Section B introduces some grammar and give an article for students to read. Students can further learn sentences in present progressive tense. All in all, this unit aims to create an enjoyable learning environment, through listening, speaking, reading and writing to cultivate students’ ability to apply the knowledge comprehensively into daily conversations.
二、学习者特征分析
Middle school students are generally interested in English because they have learned English for four years and they have certain basis for learning new knowledge. They love the topics of the textbook.They are curious about the present progressive tense and are eager to acquire it. They hope to get the teacher's affirmation in the process of learning English. However, some of them lack learning enthusiasm in grammar sometimes. Therefore, I try my best to make them actively participate in the teaching activities, so that
they can have more opportunities to speak English and reduce their fear and help them love to learn the important points in English grammar that seems to be very boring to them. Through cooperative learning among students, they will enjoy learning English and use knowledge to communicate with others and they can experience the joy of success.