Unit 6 Section ATo work or not to work —That is the questionI ． Learning Objectives♦ To talk about the effects of part-time employment♦To further understand the text♦To apply the phrases and patterns♦To master the paragraph writing skillII ． Lead-in ActivitiesA) 1. Why do some students like to take part-time jobs?To meet their financial needs To learn to be responsibleTo make friendsTo acquire communicative skillsTo gain experience for future jobs…2. What problems will students face with when they take part-time jobs?To have less time to devote to school assignments To get too tired from work to studyTo view school less rewardingTo have low correlation between part-time jobs and their majors…3. What suggestions will you put forward towards students planning to work part-time?To make a balance between learning and part-time workingTo improve the overall qualityTo strengthen the awareness of self-protection and legal protection …B) 1. What jobs are the students in the pictures doing?2. If you are going to work part-time, what job would you like to take? Why?III. Text StudyA) Main Idea & StructureThis passage is a report of a study on the relationship between part-time employment and students’ commitment to studies. It focuses on some undesirable effects that part-time jobs may have on students’ academic performance . The author then suggests that students should work no more than 10 hours a week toensureTipsTipsTipsacademic success.B)Passage Understanding1. What was the objective of the research mentioned in Paragraph 1?2. According to the research, how does a heavy commitment to part-time work affect school performance?3. According to the research, what is the safe amount of working time that does not affect school performance significantly?4. What is the positive result after students stop working or reduce their work hours?5. What may be the consequences when students have less time to devote to school assignments?6. How does earning large amounts of spending money change students' feeling about school education?Research methodsResearch findingsExplanations for the negative effectsConclusion of the research7. Why are teenagers working long hours more likely to have alcohol and drug problems?8. What is the overall attitude of the author regarding doing part-time jobs while studying?to contrast with与……形成对比；和……相对照The experts also contrasted smokers with non-smokers, on different indicators of their commitment to conduct. to interfere with妨碍；阻止Sharpening the axe will not interfere with the cutting of firewood.to take a/ its toll on对……产生不良影响The difficult curriculum, and fierce competition have taken a serious toll on students’ physical and mental health .to cut back on削减；缩减Experts suggest that as the concentration of PM2.5 in the air exceeds 200, the general population should cut back on the social and recreational activities.to drop out退学；辍学；退出；脱离We should help those students who have dropped out of school because of poverty, enabling them to return to school.Functional Patterns1. Nev ertheless, given that…, indications/proofs/investigations are that sb. is at risk of doing sth.用于表达“在某种证据下，某人做某事所产生的风险”。
2. In other words, the more sb. do, the less sb. become/do.用于表达“某人做某事产生的相反效果”。
3. According to sb.’s studies/ surveys/investigations, sth., in turn, may be linked to sth., and therefore, is likely to do sth..用于表达“某事造成的影响”。
IV. Writing PracticeIn Text A, there are several paragraphs organized in the pattern of listing. Paragraphs of this pattern usually start with a topic sentence followed by pieces of information listed one after another. Have a look at Paragraph 1 and see how the listing pattern is used.Paragraph WritingTopic :Why people get fired from their jobsAssignmentWrite a Paragraph about 80 words, following the outline given above and using the writing pattern of listing in it.V Critical Thinking---Theme Exploration1. Many people believe that the only task of college students is to study hard and they should not spend time onpart-time job. What do you think?2. Do you think that part-time jobs may help to build a sense of responsibility, which in turn may enhancestudents’ school performance? Give your reasons.3. What are the benefits of part-time employment that can counteract the negative effects described in the text? Group Discussion & Class Presentation Topic sentence: There are several reasons why people get fired from their jobs. Reasons: • Dishonesty • Poor attendance • Bad teamwork spirit。