T: If you are a TV reporter, ask your deskmate some questions.

　What happened yesterday morning?

　Did you catch the bus?

　So, when the rainstorm suddenly came, what were you doing?

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Step4. consolidation

a.Read the 2d.

b. follow the tape.

c. read again and focus on the colorful word.

d. role-play.

Step5: feedback

T: Make a survey. Ask your partners in your group what they were doing at the following time. Fill in the form and then give a report.(ask two students to write on the blackboard and check.)

Step6.summary

T: Have a revision. You should remember the important sentences and phrases. Who knows? Hands up, please..

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Step7: homework

1. Remember the words and phrases in this lesson.

2. Make a dialogue using "the past progressive tense".

Step8: blackboard design

Unit 5 what were you doing when the rainstorm came?

(SectionA 1a-2d)

A:what are you doing ? A: what were you doing when

the rainstorm came?

B:I am reading. B: I was reading.