An analysis of good features of Senior High English (BNU
Edition)
李慕颖 黄芙蓉黄娟娟 张璐
Good features
Achieves impact Few controlled practices, more activities
encouraging learners’ self-investment Consideration for learners of different
learning styles
Impact
Attractive presentation Novelty Variety
novelty Topice.g. Module 2-Unit 4: Cyberspace
Lesson 13: Tomorrow’s world
Lesson 15: virtual reality
IllustrationGrammar: Time lines
Real life pictures
Quotes
Activities
Variety
Activitiese.g. Language power- Vocabulary (
word corner, word bank, word power, word tip)
TextsForm: narrative /introduction/ interview/
literature storiesContent : various, appealing topics
Appealing content
Module 1: Different lifestyles, values and attitudes
Lifestyles Heroes (and their life attitudes) Celebrations Module 2: Modern technology and modern art Cyberspace (the internet) Rhythm (music and dance) Design (painting and architecture)
learners’ self-investment Abundant learning materials to chooseVocabulary bank/ Literature spots/ Culture corner Student-centered discovery teachingGrammar: directions for students to explore
→ to use Develop students’ autonomyWriting help: layout/ useful vocabulary/ sequence
Strategies: reading/ listening
Consideration for learners of different learning styles
Learning styles Learning contents
visual Reading (text), pictures
auditory Listening (text)
studial Language study, Grammar summary
experiential Communication workshop
analytic Language study/ Word tip
(in each lesson)
global Review/Grammar summary/Word list
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