Unit 1 Name 90 minutes Speaking activity 2: meanings of different English names Speaking activity 1: how will you choosse your English name? Warming-up activity Speaking activity 3: suggestions for you to choose an English name Cultural tips: nicknames in America Key Points 1. Build up vocabulary: names for people in America 2. Enrich language knowledge and culture. 3. Practice speaking in activities and improve communication skills. Difficult Points 1.Put language knowledge into practice. 2.Deliver opinions in public. 3.Talk about American culture: nicknames in America Moral Aim Ability Aim Knowledge Aim To build up confidence and team spirit To develop speaking abilities To acquire language knowledge and culture Interview Interview three person. Get to know their name, age, hometown, family, hobbies, likes and dislikes. Warming-up Put following sentences in order and make a funny story. Presentation How will you choosse your English name? comparison the reason of choosing your Chinese name??? how will you choose your English name??? Meanings of different English names Ada: noble and nobility Alan, Allan: Handsome one Aldrich: old wise leader Alexander: great protector Alfred: supernaturally wise Ambrose: immortal Amery: industrious Angus: strong and unique Arthur: champion Bryant: strong the meaning of English boys' names Lauren: a crown of laurel(succesful) Morgan: (Bright morning, positive and happy) Aimee: beloved Anne: grace, mercy Alice: noble, of good cheer Angela: angelic Anthea: flower-like Belle,Bella: beautiful Barbara, Bobbie: strange Bonnie: fair,lovely the meaning of English girls' names Brittany, Britney: form Britain Carrie, Carol, Caroline: song of joy Catherine: pure Charlene: small beauty Cheryl: beloved Claire, Clare: clear and bright the meaning of English girls' names suggestions for you to choose an English name Fashionable (cool) maybe not cool for ever --- E.g Vera, Gladis, Ethal Names go in and out of fashion. Named brades- Mercedes (girls name) Porsche(portia) Similar to your Chinese name. Eg, Bi Li = Billy easy to remember, and spell?? An original One of a kind name Phillippa- not many people have it. Can be called anything, but make sure you know what it means Name of a places Paris Brooklyn (in New York) London The seasons, months, days of the week. Summer Autumn June April May August Famous people Movies, Books characters, Heroes, Idols Family Names Billy Kenneth John Ray Billy (William, great grandfather) Kenneth (grandfather) John (father) Ray (Family name) Michael Jackson Madonna Obama Look and Talk Very Traditional (old fashioned) names: Margret Diana Vera John Do not find many young people called these names. Changes almost every generation The components of an English name Famous people Movies, Books characters, Heroes, Idols Billy Kenneth John Ray Family Names Billy (William, great grandfather) Kenneth (grandfather) John (father) Ray (Family name) Marcus (Marc) Lexi Logan Nicknames in America Some popular names and possible Nicknames: nickname:Short for 1. J acob (Jake) 2. Thomas (Tom) 3. Michael (Mike) 4. James 5. William (Will) 6. Alex 7. David (Dave) 8. Daniel (Dan) 9. Robert (Rob) 10. Anthony (Tony) 11. Isabella (Izzy) 12.Sophia 13. Emma 14.Olivia 15.Ava 16. Emily 17. Abigail (Abby) 18.Jessica (Jess) 19.Chloe 20. April Individual Work How about your chinese nicknames? Give us some examples. Some websites and books about English names Group discussion 1. How good are you at remembering peoples name? 2. What techniques do you use? How to Remember peoples names I am known for forgetting names. Your Rubbish with Names xx First meeting Once introduced, Repeat their name out loud. pleasure to meet you David. Link the name: Harry=potter, dirty harry(a movie) Justin= ????? Billy= teacher Henry= King Its maybe a little rude to ask again quickly, but MORE rude to forget altogether. So dont be afraid to ask again How to Remember peoples names Some people write the name out 3 times to make it stick in your mind. But most use Facial features, body features, Job. Etc. Big dave, Tiny Tim. Beautiful Becca, Shy Steve, Banker Bob Have Fun What's your name? A very strict officer was talking to some new soldiers whom he had to train.He had never seen them before,so he began:"My name is Stone,and I'm even harder than stone,so do what I tell you or there'll be trouble.Don't try any tricks with me,and then we'll get on well together" Then he went to each soldier one after another and asked him his name."Speak loudly so that everyone can hear you clearly,"He said,"and don't forget to call me 'sir'". Each soldier told him his name,unitl he came to the last one.This man remained silent,and so Captain Stone shouted at him,"When I ask you a question,answer it!I'll ask you again:What's you name,soldier?" The soldier was very unhappy,but at last he replied."My name is Stonebreaker,sir"he said nervously. Summary Evaluation Assignment Describe one person in your class and let others guess who he/she is.