Ⅵ.Teaching resources: a big piece of paper, some marks and paints, a pair of old shoes.

Ⅶ.Type of the lesson: reading and comprehending

Ⅷ.Teaching procedure

1. Class opening

1) Make the class warm by singing the song “On a school Day” together with the students.

2) Check up their homework in th e activity book. Give them some explanation when necessary

2. New lessons

Step 1: Lead in

T: Today let’s continue to talk about clothes. Look at my old shoes. Oh! They are gray, really too old. I like new clothes and shoes. What about you? I also have some nice pictures here for fashionable clothing. (show the pictures to the students.)

Step 2: Discussion in “Think About It!”

T: We’ve got some questions to discuss in “Think About IT!” Read though all the questions and discuss with your partners. I’ll give you 5 minutes in this section.

(Five minutes later, check out Ss’ results of discussion)

Step 3: Listen and get key points

T: Listen to the recorder, please. And answer two questions after that.

Q1: Who told Krista to paint her shoes? (Peter)

Q2: Who said Krista’s shoes were silly? (Gina)

Step 4: Read and understand

T: Read the text fast and silently by yourselves then have a discussion about the story. There are more questions for you:

1) What do Krista’s runners look like? (They are old and gray.)

2) What does Krista do to her runners? (She paints her runners with marks and paints.)

3) Is Gina Krista’s good friend? (No, Krista doesn’t like Gina.)

4) Why does Gina laugh at Krista? Is it right? (Because Krista paints her shoes and they look silly. No, it’s wrong to laugh at others.)

Step 5: Further discussion

T: Discuss the story more deeply. Think about the two questions:

1) If you were Krista what would you do? (suggested answer1: If I were Krista I wouldn’t paint my shoes. I will just keep them clean and take good care of them. We feel very comfortable when wearing old shoes. Suggested answer 2: I would also paint my shoes. Because I think it’s funny to make old shoes have a different color.)

2) If you were Gina what would you say when you see Krista’s painted shoes? (suggested answer 1: If I were Gina I would say :”Hi, Gina, you did a good job. Your runners look so nice now.” suggested answer 2: If I were Gina I would say :”Please buy a pair of new shoes. Old one are still old after painted ”)

Step 6: Meaning of the story

T: Read the text once again, please. Try to get the meaning of the story. Then discuss what’s the right attitude towards appearance and classmates.