By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. use object clauses introduced by “that”; 

2. use object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”;

1. New words: relationship, certainly, everyday, personal, ancient, suit, celebration

2. New structures: Some people believe that colours can influence our moods.

You may wonder if/whether colours influence our moods.

1. Understand the differences between object clauses introduced by “that” and object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”;

2. Use object clauses introduced by “that”, “if” and “whether” correctly.

1. Talk about an English song

T: As we know, colours can influence our moods. What else can influence our moods?

S: I think that ________ can influence our moods too.

T: We believe that many things around us can influence our moods. For example, music. Now, let’s enjoy an English song.

T: How do you feel? Do you feel relaxed or nervous? What do you think of the music?

S: I think that the music is ________________________.

2. Talk about the singers

T: Yes, I think that the music sounds sweet and warm. Then what do you think of the two singers?

S: I think that _________________________________.

T: Right. We can see that both of them are good at singing. It also shows that they impressed us with their nice voices.

3. Talk about the show

T: My favourite singer Na Ying is their teacher. I’m so glad. What do you think of the show The Voice of China? We all know that the show was popular during the summer holiday. We hope that the show will be more and more popular in the future.

【设计意图：通过热播节目“中国好声音”中的一首英文歌曲导入新课，引出that引导的宾语从句，同时自然地让学生通过讨论歌曲、歌手和节目，感知并试着运用that引导的宾语从句。】

A  Object clauses introduced by “that”

1. Read and find out the structure

T: Read the sentences we used just now and pay attention to their structure.

T: These sentences are called object clause introduced by “that”.  

2. Read and work out the rule

T: Then what is an object clause? What does an object clause function as of a sentence?

S: An object clause functions as the object of a sentence.

T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause? What adjectives can be followed by an object clause?

3. Practice

T: We use “that” to introduce an object clause that is a statement. In informal English we often drop “that”. But now I hope you can try to add “that” to each object clause quickly and correctly. Finish the exercises on P26.

【设计意图：语法教学应先让学生感知语法，通过接触that从句相关的语言材料，使学生对所学语言形成一定的感性认识，并进行思维加工，从中归纳出语法规则，以培养学生的英语思维能力和综合概括能力。】

B Object clauses introduced by “if” or “whether”

1. Problems about Rose Liu

T: Did Liu win the battle? Do you want to know the answer? Yes, you wonder if/whether Liu won the battle. And the answer is yes. Liu won the battle. She will take part in the next battle. Will she be the winner again?

S: I wonder ______________________________.

T: I hope that she will be the winner. She is thinking about how to win the battle. Should she choose an English song for the next battle?

S: She wants to know ___________________________.

T: Can you give her some advice? Why?

S: I think she may try a Chinese song because it’s not wise to sing English songs all the time.

T: Good advice. Can she choose a white dress for the next battle?

S: She can’t decide ___________________________.

T: What is your opinion? Why?

S: I think white is suitable for her because her voice sounds sweet.

T: You are so thoughtful.

3. Read and work out the rule

T: Read the following sentences and try to find out what we use to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no question.

S: We use if/whether to introduce an object clause that expresses a yes/no question. We often use the same word order as in a statement.

T: Read the following sentences again and try to find out what verbs can be followed by an object clause.

4. Problems about shopping

T: The Class 1, Grade 9 students are shopping, but they meet some problems. I believe that you can help them solve their problems.

T: Look at Kitty. She is holding a blue dress and a red one. If you are Kitty, what is your problem now?

S1: Should I choose the red dress?

T: (对其他学生) What is Kitty’s problem?

S2: She cannot decide if she should choose the red dress.

T: What about Sandy/Amy/Simon/Daniel?

S: …

5. Problems about colours

T: Daniel is now writing an email to his online friend Tommy about colours. Let’s help him complete his email using “that”, “if” or “whether”. Finish Part B2 on P28.

T: Daniel still has some questions about colours to ask his dad, but his dad hasn’t come back yet. Help his write a note for his dad. Finish Part B3 on P28.

【设计意图：通过刘明湘进入决赛后的困惑，引入if/whether引导的宾语从句，让学生在大量体验语言材料的基础上自主探究语法规则，引导学生思考问题、总结规律，进而运用新知识完成练习。】