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人教版新目标初中英语八年级上册How often do you exercise说课稿5篇
1a ---1c教材分析：本单元以“How often do you exercise ?”为话题展开教学活动。首先学会恰当地使用频率副词及短语，再学会描述课余时间的活动安排和基本饮食结构。通过复习七年级学习过的动词短语，及本单元的听力练习，各种方式的口语交际活动和写作练习，使学生积极参与，合作，从而培养学生的综合语言运用能力。教材在本单元的开篇，即本课时，安排了关于谈论课余时间的各项活动，以及初步认识和使用频率副词，为进一步地使用频率副词及动词短语做语言知识上的准备。教学目标：A：语言目标：恰当使用always usually often sometimes hardly ever never 等频率副词和日常活动短语：watch TV go shopping read books exercise等。掌握句型： What do you usually do on weekends?I often go to the movies.What does she do on weekends ？She often goes to the movies.B：能力目标：学习描述课余时间的活动安排，初步培养学生的语言综合运用能力。C：德育目标：培养学生的逻辑表述能力，激发学生的积极思维，并使学生互相了解，增进友谊，加强人际交往，以形成良好的人际关系。
人教版新目标初中英语八年级上册I’m going to be a basketball player说课稿8篇
根据刚才调查和学生的汇报，我们很自然地可以把调查的内容汇编成一篇口头文章。为了更好的指导学生运用be going to 来进行写作，我们可以把课本上的范文给大家朗读一遍，分析如何来写My dream job.然后，可以当堂让学生模仿来进行一篇作文创造，My dream job.【设计意图】最后的写作环节是本课的提升，学生说的都不错，但落实到笔头，总是会出现这样那样的错误。如何让学生运用be going to 来进行作文创作是我们本课的重点和难点。因此很有必要当堂落实。环节6 Summary学生在老师的指导下进行课堂小结。1.重点句型：2.be going to 的用法。【设计意图】教师引导学生课堂小结，既是对文本内容的复习，又是为下节课打好铺垫，同时充分体现了学生是学习的主体地位，增强了学生自主学习的能力，可谓一举多得。
人教版新目标初中英语八年级上册When was he born说课稿5篇
1. 教学重点（1）新单词及目标语言的掌握。（2）听、说、读、写的综合训练。（3）对对合作及小组合作练习口语的训练。2. 教学难点（1）when所引导的特殊疑问句。（2）询问生日与出生年月日的区别。When is your birthday? (一般现在时)When were you born?（一般过去时） （3）表达年月日时所用的不同介词：in+年/月；on+日期二、教学方法。由浅入深，由易到难，由已知到未知，从学生熟悉的运动明星、电影明星甚至是歌手入手，调动他们的学习积极性，让他们在心情愉快、兴趣浓厚的氛围中展开一系列听说读写的训练，主动地投入到学习中去，自然地掌握本单元的重点、难点；循序渐进地深化教学内容，同时以训练学生听说为主，展开以老师为主导，以学生为主体的师生双边互动活动。三、教学手段。利用名人图片来辅助新的语言知识的巩固和训练；采用多媒体教学，并把听力内容录到电脑中，锻炼了学生的视听能力，提高了教学效果。
人教版新目标初中英语八年级下册If you go to the party, you’ll have a great time说课稿9篇
二、说教学目标：由于本单元的五个话题都涉及到了不同的条件下所产生的各种结果。所以我确定的本课时的教学目标是：通过谈论图片和身边常见的话题，学会if引导的条件状语从句的用法。即用if条件状语从句作出假设，用will来谈论结果。三、说教学重点：一方面，由于本单元的话题是谈论结果，那么在不同的情境下其结果也会不一样，所以根据不同的情境来推测并谈论各种结果是个重点。另一方面，因为学生没有一个好的语言氛围，所以我侧重于听力和口语的培养，多创设情境能让学生发挥想象，以此激发他们的学习兴趣，。四、说教学难点学生容易记住主句用一般将来时态，从句用一般现在时态，但在判断主句、从句方面容易混淆，因此，我将正确使用主句从句的时态定为本课时的难点。
人教版新目标初中英语八年级下册Why don’t you get her a scarf说课稿7篇
[设计意图: 该环节可让学生展示自我，拓宽运用英语能力，把所学的知识在实际交流中进行运用,实现新课程倡导的“为用而学, 在用中学,学了就用”，从而提高学生综合运用英语的能力。选择母亲节来临为母亲选择礼物这一话题也是借此机会对学生进行感恩教育，并在学生的热烈讨论中告诉学生gift can’t be everything, everything can be a gift.使学生的情感得到升华。] Step9 Summary T: What have we learned in this class? Presents/ Gifts Comments Suggestions Album----special Why don’t you … Bicycle----useful Why not … +V原形 Calendar----interesting How about … Scarf----personal What about … +V-ing/ 名词 [设计意图：此环节的设计，有助于理清脉络,进一步巩固所学知识。] Step10 Homework 1. listen to 1b （do 1b and imitate ） 2. Write down your dialogue 3. Surf the internet about the differences of gift giving between China and foreign countries. [设计意图：作业1听力，由于1b听力和后面的2a相似，所以课堂上不再重复做，将其留做课后作业，上课下课时刻关注学生听力能力的培养和训练。2是将学生课堂上的说落实到课后的写。3是让学生通过自主学习，了解中西方文化的差异。分层次布置作业，体现出因材施教的教学理念。]
人教版新目标初中英语八年级下册Would you mind turning down the music说课稿8篇
一.教材分析： １、教材的地位及作用：新目标英语八年级下册，第七单元第一课时，本单元主要是运用Would you mind doing…?这个句型来提出客气的请求,并能作出相应的回答,本节课主要复习一些短语,及两个表礼貌请求的句型并学习Would you mind…?的用法,并能运用它们进行对话练习,提出委婉的请求。２、教学目标：（知识目标、能力目标、情感目标)知识目标：(１)学习词汇：mind ，yard，dish，turn down，right away，in a minute，not at all(２)掌握句子：Would you mind doing…?Could you please do sth ？Would you like to do sth ？No，not at all./Certainly not./Of course not.能力目标：提高学生听、说、读、写及知识自学的综合能力。情感目标：通过形象、生动的教学使学生掌握如何向他人提出有礼貌的请求,培养学生在日常生活中礼貌待人。学习策略目标：自主学习及小组合作探究，善于抓住语言交际的机会。
人教版新目标初中英语九年级上册How do you study for a test教案2篇
内容提示本单元主要内容是学会利用verb十by／with gerund表示方式方法来讨论学习英语的策略，认识自己在学习方面的长处和不足。初步了解现在完成时的结构和用法。现在完成时由助动词have／has+动词的过去分词构成，主要表示过去发生的某一动作对现在仍有影响或造成的后果，常与already，yet，just，ever，never等副词连用。教学目标一、学习目标（Language Goal） 1. Talk about how to study . 学会讨论各种学习方法和策略。2. Find out your suitable learning methods. 找出适合自己的学习方法。 二、语言结构（Language Structures） 1. Verb + by with gerund by＋动名词短语 表示“通过…途径，方法” 2. How questions have引导的特殊疑问句 三、目标语言（Target Language） 1. How do you study for tests ? 你是怎样准备考试的？Well , I study by working with my classmates. 哦，我和同学们一起学习。2. Have you ever studied with a group ? 你曾经参加过学习小组吗？Yes , I have . I’ve learned a lot that way . 是的，参加过。通过这种方式我学了许多。
人教版新目标初中英语九年级上册I like music that I can dance to说课稿8篇
2、 难点结合功能句进行听力练习。确定目标的根据新课程标准规定，通过听、说、读、写的训练，使学生获得英语基础知识和初步运用英语进行交际的能力，激发学生的学习兴趣，为进一步的学习打基础。此外，根据我国国情及新课程标准的要求，现阶段英语教学的素质主要包括思想素质教育，潜在英语能力的培养，非智力因素的培养等几个方面。而我们班的学生本身英语基础不太好，部分学生已经对英语失去了信心，还有一部分学生觉得英语越来越难，渐渐力不从心了，不感兴趣了，上课注意力也不集中了。针对这种情况，备课时要增加趣味性，以此来提高学生对英语的学习兴趣。二、教法学法1、 教法：采取“任务型”教学法。教师根据本节课内容，安排合适的任务，让学生在完成任务的过程中达到本节课所拟定的目标。
人教版新目标初中英语九年级上册Teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes说课稿6篇
二、教材分析本课时主要是以听和说的方式来谈论一些家庭和学校的“规矩和制度”,知道那些时可以做的，那些是不可以做的，让学生先从口头上了解这些规矩和制度，为后面的学习做好准备。三、教学的目的和要求1. 掌握短语be strict with sb.的用法，并介绍be strict in sth.的用法；2. 学生能够根据所学的知识，了解用什么方式/句型来制定规章制度。3. 多听，提高学生的习愿望，敦促学生开口说英语，用本课所学的知识来表达自己的意见。四、教学重点和难点1. 如何正确使用be allowed to do…这一句型（在不同时态中的被动语态运用）。2. 如何获得听力技巧及口语技能的提高。五、教学过程T—teacher S—studentS s—students Bb—blackboardStep 1 Warming up Check their homework first, and see if the Ss can make sentences by using the rules in 4, Section A. If possible, try to give some help.
人教版新目标初中英语九年级下册You’re supposed to shake hands教案
教学目标：1. 掌握本单元一些重点词汇的写法和用法。2. 学会自如谈论餐桌礼仪。Step 1 RevisionAsk some students to retell the customs at the table in France in the passage in 3a.Step 2 Self checkPart 1. Fill in each bland with the correct word given. Students do the exercises by themselves at first. Then check the answers. Ask the students to comprehend the sentences and help them point out uses of some words, like “arrive (at / in) sw., spend time / money on sth , spend time / money (in) doing sth.”Part 2. Read about Fan Ling’s experience in a western restaurant. Understand the passage. Point out some key points in the passage.1. be / get used to doing sth. 习惯做某事2. begin with = start with 以….开头3. crowd v. 挤满，塞满 the crowd 人群 crowded adj. 拥挤的Then students discuss about how she would solve her problem. Ask some to share their stories with others.Part 3. Complete the crossword by looking at the sentences on the left. Then check the answers.
人教版新目标初中英语九年级下册I’ll help clean up the city parks说课稿5篇
二、教法学法1、任务型教学法：每个教学环节都是围绕着如何完成一个教学任务来设计的。2、感悟法：创设语境，让学生在一定的语言环境中感悟语言内涵，从而实现悟中学的目的。只有学生自己悟出的东西才能较好地内化为自己的东西。3、合作点拨法：通过教师创设的学习氛围，设置问题和反思质疑，推动师生，生生间的合作探究，小组合作学习，在解决问题中完成教学目标。以培养他们的合作探究的意识与精神。三、教学程序1 导入新课利用课件中的图片导入：在大屏幕上出示汶川大地震中一些悲惨的图片，让同学们说出汶川，然后老师说as well-know a stong earthquake happened in wenchuan,so many kind people go there to help others.再出示一些军人，医疗工作者，志愿者忙碌的身影，特别是温家宝总理看望受伤的孩子，让同学们知道一方有难，四方支持，帮助困难中的人是很有意义的。然后说Would you like to help others？What would you like to do?
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations-Listening &Speaking＆Talking教学设计
The theme of this section is “Talk about festival activities and festival experiences”.Festival and holiday is a relaxing and interesting topic for students. This part talks about the topic from the daily life of students’. In the part A ---Listening and Speaking, there are three conversations among different speakers from three countries(Japan, Rio and China), where the speakers are participating in or going to participate in the festivals and celebrations. So listening for the relationship among them is a fundamental task. Actually, with the globalization and more international communication, it is normal for Chinese or foreigners to witness different festivals and celebrations in or out of China. In the Conversation 1, a foreign reporter is interviewing a Japanese young girl who just had participated in the ceremony of the Coming-of-Age Day on the street and asking her feeling about the ceremony and the afterwards activities. Conversation 2, Chinese girl Li Mei is witnessing the Rio Carnival for the first time, and her friend Carla gives her some advice on the costumes which enables her to match with the carnival to have a good time. Conversation 3, a Chinese guide is showing a group of foreign visitors around the Lantern Festival and introducing the customs of the festival to them. The three conversations have a strong vitality and insert the festival and cultural elements from different countries. So perceiving the festivals and cultures from different countries is the second task. At the same time, the scripts also insert the targeted grammar --- v-ing as attributive and predicative, which students can perceive and experience in a real context and make a road for the further study. That is the third task. In the Part B--- Listening and Talking, the theme is “Talk about festival experience”, which is the common topic in our daily conversations. During the conversation, Song Lin, a Chinese student, asked Canadian friend Max about how to spend Christmas. In the conversation, Song Lin talked about experience and the feelings during the Chinese Spring Festival, during which there are not only some enjoyable things but some unpleasant things. After the listening, perhaps students find there are some similarities between Christmas and the Chinese Spring Festival as there are some differences in the origins and celebrations. For example, people always visit friends and relatives, decorate their houses, have a big dinner together, chat and give presents to each other.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 2 Morals and Virtues-Listening &Speaking＆Talking教学设计
Example:One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door found that he only had one dime(一角）left. He was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied, “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” With these words, Howard Kelly left that house.Years later the woman became badly ill and was finally sent to the hospital in a big city. Dr. Howard Kelly, now famous, was called in. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Dressed in his doctor’s clothes, Dr. Kelly went into her room and recognized her at once. From that day on, he gave special attention to her, and decided to do his best to save her life.At last the woman was saved. Dr. Kelly asked the business office to pass the final bill to him. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to the woman’s room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to pay for it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her attention. She read these words: “Paid in full with a glass of milk, Dr. Howard Kelly.” Tear of joy flooded her eyes.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 3 Diverse Cultures-Reading for Writing教学设计
The topic of this part is “Describe a place with distinctive cultural identity”.This section focuses on Chinese culture by introducing Chinatown, whose purpose is to show the relationship between the Chinese culture and American culture. The Chinese culture in Chinatown is an important part of American culture. Chinatown is an important window of spreading Chinese culture and the spirit homeland of oversea Chinese, where foreigners can experience Chinese culture by themselves.Concretely, the title is “Welcome to Chinatown!”, from which we can know that the article aims at introducing Chinatown. The author used the “Introduction--Body Paragraph--Conclusion” to describe the people, language, architecture, business, famous food and drinks and people’s activities, which can be a centre for Chinese culture and shows its unique charm.1. Read quickly to get main idea; read carefully to get the detailed information.2. Learn the characteristics of writing and language.3. Learn to introduce your own town according to the text.4. Learn to correct others’ writing.1. Learn the characteristics of writing and language.2. Learn to introduce your own town according to the text.Step 1 Lead in ---Small talkIn the reading part, we mentioned the Chinatown of San Francisco. How much do you know about Chinatown of San Francisco ?Chinatown is a main living place for Chinese immigrants, where you can see many Chinese-style buildings, costumes, operas, restaurants, music and even hear Chinese.Step 2 Before reading ---Predict the contentWhat is the writer’s purpose of writing this text ? How do you know ?From the title(Welcome to Chinatown) and some key words from the text(tourist, visit, visitors, experience), we can know the purpose of the text is to introduce Chinatown and show the relationship between Chinese culture and American culture.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 3 Diverse Cultures-Reading and Thinking教学设计
Discuss these questions in groups.Q1: Have you ever been to a place that has a diverse culture ? What do you think about the culture diversity ?One culturally diverse place that I have been to is Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province. I went there last year with my family to see the Ice and Snow Festival, and I was amazed at how the culture as different to most other Chinese cities. There is a big Russian influence there, with beautiful Russian architecture and lots of interesting restaurants. I learnt that Harbin is called “the Oriental Moscow” and that many Russians settled there to help build the railway over 100 years ago.Q2: What are the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity ?The benefits: People are able to experience a wide variety of cultures, making their lives more interesting, and it can deepen the feelings for our national culture, it is also helpful for us to learn about other outstanding culture, which helps improve the ability to respect others. The challenges: People may have trouble communicating or understanding each other, and it may lead to disappearance of some civilizations and even make some people think “The western moon is rounder than his own.”Step 7 Post reading---RetellComplete the passage according to the text.Today, I arrived back in San Francisco, and it feels good (1) _____(be) back in the city again. The city succeeded in (2)_________ (rebuild) itself after the earthquake that (3)________ (occur) in 1906, and I stayed in the Mission District, enjoying some delicious noodles mixed with cultures. In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum (4)____ showed the historical changes in California. During the gold rush, many Chinese arrived, and some opened up shops and restaurants in Chinatown to earn a (5)_____ (live). Many others worked on (6)______ (farm), joined the gold rush, or went to build the railway that connected California to the east. The museum showed us (7)____ America was built by immigrants from (8)________ (difference) countries and cultures. In the evening, I went to Chinatown, and ate in a Cantonese restaurant that served food on (9)________(beauty) china plates. Tomorrow evening, I’m going to (10)__ jazz bar in the Richmond District. 答案：1. to be 2. rebuilding 3. occurred 4. that 5.living6. farms 7.how 8. different 9. beautiful 10. a
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Discovering Useful Structure教学设计
The theme of the section is “Describe space facts and efforts to explore space”. Infinitives are one of non-finite verbs, as the subjects, objects, predicative, attributes and adverbials. This unit is about space exploration, which is a significant scientific activity, so every scientific activity has strong planning. Therefore, using the infinitives to show its purpose, explanations or restrictions is the best choice.1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use infinitives in oral and writing English. 1. Learn the structure, functions and features of infinitives.2. Learn to summarize some rules about infinitives to show purpose and modify.3. Learn to use use infinitives in oral and writing English.Step 1 Lead in---Pair workLook at the following sentences and focus on the italicized infinitives. In pairs, discuss their functions. 1. I trained for a long time to fly airplanes as a fighter pilot..(作目的状语)2. As we all know, an astronaut needs to be healthy and calm in order to work in space..(作目的状语)3. First of all, you must be intelligent enough to get a related college degree..(作目的状语)4. Some scientist were determined to help humans realise their dream to explore space..(作定语)5. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world to go into space..(作定语)Summary:1. 不定式的结构：to+do原形。2. 分析上面的句子，我们知道在描述太空探索时，动词不定式不仅可以用来表目的，还可以用来作定语，表修饰。
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Discovering Useful Structures导学案
4．They were going to find someone to take part in their bet when they saw Henry walking on the street outside.[归纳]1．过去将来时的基本构成和用法过去将来时由“would＋动词原形”构成，主要表示从过去某一时间来看将要发生的动作(尤其用于宾语从句中)，还可以表示过去的动作习惯或倾向。Jeff knew he would be tired the next day.He promised that he would not open the letter until 2 o'clock.She said that she wouldn't do that again.2．表示过去将来时的其他表达法(1)was/were going to＋动词原形：该结构有两个主要用法，一是表示过去的打算，二是表示在过去看来有迹象表明将要发生某事。I thought it was going to rain.(2)was/were to＋动词原形：主要表示过去按计划或安排要做的事情。She said she was to get married next month.(3)was/were about to＋动词原形：表示在过去看来即将要发生的动作，由于本身已含有“即将”的意味，所以不再与表示具体的将来时间状语连用。I was about to go to bed when the phone rang.(4)was/were＋现在分词：表示在过去看来即将发生的动作，通常可用于该结构中的动词是come，go，leave，arrive，begin，start，stop，close，open，die，join，borrow，buy等瞬间动词。Jack said he was leaving tomorrow.
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 4 Space Exploration-Reading For Writing教学设计一
另一方面，其余的人反对这个计划，因为它可能会导致一些不好的影响。7.I hold the belief that space exploration not only enable us to understand how the universe began but also help us survived well into the future.我坚信探索太空不仅能够使我们了解宇宙的起源而且能够帮助我们更好地走进未来。8.I think we should spend more time and money exploring space so as to provide new and better solutions to people's shortterm and longterm problems.为了给人类的短期和长期问题提供更新和更好的解决方法，我认为我们应该花更多的时间和金钱来探索太空。9．From my point of view，it is wrong of young people to depend on their telephones too much，which may do harm to both their physical and mental health.在我看来，年轻人过度依赖手机是不对的，因为它们可能会对他们的身心健康都有害。最近你班同学就“人类是否应该进行宇宙探索”这个问题进行了激烈的讨论。有人认为，探索宇宙不仅让人类更好地了解宇宙的发展，还可以用来指导农业生产，以及把一些探索太空的高新技术用于现实生活；也有一些人认为探索太空花掉了大量的人力物力；影响了人们的生活水平。请你根据以下情况写一篇报告并发表自己的观点。注意：1.写作内容应包括以上全部要点，可适当发挥，使上下文连贯；
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Listening &Speaking教学设计
Step 4: Listen again and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).1 It was the first time Chen Liyan's story was reported. T口 F口2 Chen found 10,000 yuan in a small plastic bag in Taiyuan railway station口 F口3 Wang Zheng apologized to Chen because he couldn't offer her more money. T口 F口4 Chen took out a large loan to cure her daughter, T口 F口5 Wang set up a fundraising website for Chen's daughter after Chen told him about her situation. T口 F口Step 5：After listening, discuss the questions.1 What kind of person do you think Chen Liyan is?Chen Liyan is generous and honest because she returned a large sum of money to the owner.2 Did Chen return the money because she didn't need it?No. She returned the money because it was the right thing to do. Evidence for this is that she refused to accept the reward money because she felt that it had not been earned. 3 Is it common for people to do what Chen did?It depends on the culture. In some countries it is quite common to return money that has been found. In other countries, people believe "Finders are keepers!" 4 How did Wang Zheng feel about the return of his money?He must have been very happy and relieved to have gotten his money back. We know this because he thanked Chen repeatedly and even offered her a reward.5 Why did Ma Dongbao tell Wang about Chen's family?He must have had great sympathy for Chen and her daughter and wanted to help them.'We know this because he arranged help for them. 6 How did the news reporter feel about Chen's actions?The news reporter felt that it showed that money wasn't the most important thing in life. We know this because the reporter told us that this is what Chen believes. and then said, “that's a great attitude to take."
新人教版高中英语必修3Unit 5 The Value of Money-Reading for Writing教学设计二
2. 您能看到, 我头发太长了。You can see that my hair is much too long.3. 无论什么时候, 只要您想回来就回来。Please come back whenever you want.4. 您仅有很少的头发要理! You only have too little hair to cut !5. 为您服务是我的荣幸！It is my honour to serve you!Step 9 Writing(Henry is walking down the street when he sees a sign for a place that cuts hair. He decides to have it cut. )H=Henry B=BarberH: Good afternoon, I’d like to have my hair cut, if I may. (The barber looks at Henry’s hair and continues cutting another man’s hair. ) Er, I’d really like a haircut. As you can see it’s much too long. B: (in a rude manner) Yes, I can see that. Indeed, I can. H: Fine, well, I’ll have a seat then. (He sits in one of the barber’s chairs. The barber turns to look at Henry. )B: It’s quite expensive here, you know! Are you sure you can afford it?H: Yes. I think so. (After his hair is cut, the barber tells Henry how much he must pay. Henry shows the barber the bank note. )B: Why Mr. . . (looks shocked)H: Adams. Henry Adams. I’m sorry. I don’t have any change. B: Please don’t worry! (wearing a big smile) Nothing to worry about! Nothing at all! Please come back whenever you want, even if you only have too little hair to cut! It will be my honour to serve you!Step 10 Pair workExchange drafts with a partner. Use this checklist to help your partner revise his/her draft.1. Are all the elements of a play included and in good order ?2. Do the character use suitable language ?3. Are the stage directions clear and useful ?4. Is the plot clear and exciting enough ?