2. 院校名称 东北电力大学外国语学院 演示者姓名 周晓文 《新视野大学英语 读写教程》 ( 第二版 ) NHCE Reading and Writing Book 4 Unit 5 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班

4. NHCE Book 4 Unit overview –Introduction –Teaching objectives –Teaching plan Demo class Unit 5 Personal Relationship 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班

5. Introduction –Section A Choose to Be Alone on Purpose Text analysis Exercises –Section B Roommates Conflict Text analysis Exercises 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班 NHCE Book 4 Unit 5 Personal Relationship

6. Teaching objectives Think about the choice of certain lifestyle and the importance of interpersonal relationship. Find out problems in interpersonal communication. Learn to solve the problems properly and how to establish good communication. Grasp the main idea & master key expressions. 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班 NHCE Book 4

7. Unit 5 Personal Relationship Teaching plan 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班 NHCE Book 4 ContentTime assignment ( 1 credit hour = 90 mins ) Section AText analysis2 credit hours Exercises1 credit hour Section BText analysis1 credit hour Exercises1 credit hour

8. Section B Roommates Conflict The passage tells us about the roommates conflict in American college dormitories, the negative impacts of roommates conflict and the reasons for roommates conflict, and the efforts the school have made to calm tensions and solve the problems. Empathy Humanistic care

9. Students (photos)

10. Demo class Outline I Learning objectives II Teaching plan III Teaching activities 外研社 全国高等学校大学英语教学研修班 NHCE Book 4

11. Part I Learning Objectives 1.Learn about the roommates conflict in American universities. 2.Talk about your life in the dorm, esp. the problems and even conflict. 3.Try to find out the feasible ways to solve roommates’ problems. 4.Think about how to avoid the roommates conflict between students from different cultures.

12. Part II Teaching plan Teaching ProcessTime Assignment (90 mins) 1. Preview Check20’ 2. Text Analysis20’ 3. Group Discussion20’ 4. Writing & Oral Presentation25’ 5. Assignment5’

13. Unit 5 Section B Roommates Conflict

15. Part I Preview Check (Lead-in) 1. Do you remember the first roommate(s) you met? Have you become good friends? 2. Would you like to live in solitude or in company? Why? 3. What are the details of roommates conflict mentioned in the whole text? 4. Have you ever encountered some conflicts between you and your roommates? List the details.

16. In America (mentioned in the text) In China (in your own dormitory) e.g. Arrangement of furniture (Para. 1) Eating habits (Para. 3 ) Use of personal possessions (Para. 9)... Comparison of Roommates Conflict in US & China

17. Part II Text Analysis  The Analysis of Text Structure Problem–Solution–Comment pattern

18. Comment Unsatisfactory Solution (schools– conflict resolution programs) Roommate contractsComputerized matching Problems Common phenomenon in US college dormitories Reasons of roommates conflict Negative effects of roommates conflict

19.  Key structure & expressions 1. Although the contracts are not binding and will never go to a jury, copies are given to the floor’s residential adviser in case conflicts later arise. Part II Text Analysis … in case … 以防，以防万一

20. 2. Some schools try to head off feuding before it begins by using computerized matching, a process that nevertheless remains more of a guessing game than a science. … more (of) + n. + than + n. 是 …… 非 …… 有些学校试图通过电脑配对安排住宿，以期防 止争吵发生。不过这种做法更像推测游戏，并 不科学。 Translation

21. Part III Group Discussion Questions for Group Discussion 1. What are the reasons for roommates conflict? 2. What are the negative influences of roommates conflict? 3. What do you do to try to solve the conflicts? 4. Does conflict resolution work?

22. Part IV Writing & Oral Presentation  Writing task: Making a Roommate Agreement

23. 1.Atmosphere (studying, sleeping and social activities) 2. Study and Sleep Time 3. Cleanliness of Dorm 4. Bathroom Etiquette 5. Use of Personal Possessions 6. Guests and Visitors 7. Leaving Messages 8.Substance-Related Behaviors (smoking, drinking, etc.) 9. Communication and Addressing Concerns 10. Monthly Meetings … Tips

24.  Oral Presentation A spokesperson from each group will give an oral presentation based on their discussion on Roommate Agreement.

25. Part V Assignment Watch the video clip and think about the question ： How to avoid the conflicts between roommates from different cultures.