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Unit 1 People around us Focusing on culture
Subject English Grade Level 七年级下册 Total 1 Period
Textbook 沪教版（2024） Lesson Type Reading Class Period 1
Textbook Analysis
Textbook Analysis
This lesson focuses on the theme of "People around us Focusing on culture". The reading material likely presents different people from various cultural backgrounds, their lifestyles, values, and unique cultural features. It may cover aspects such as cultural traditions, festivals, and daily life differences among different groups. This helps students broaden their cultural horizons and understand the diversity of cultures around the world.
Student Analysis
Students at this stage in Grade 7 have learned some basic English expressions and have a certain curiosity about different cultures. However, their understanding of cultural concepts may be relatively shallow. They may face challenges in understanding complex cultural terminologies and the in - depth meaning behind cultural phenomena. Also, some students may have difficulty in connecting cultural knowledge with real - life situations.
Lesson Objectives
1. Students will be able to describe different cultural characteristics of people around them. 2. Students will compare and contrast different cultures presented in the text. 3. Students will express their own opinions on cultural diversity. 4. Students will improve their reading skills, including skimming and scanning for specific information.
Teaching Focus and Difficulties
Focus 1. Understanding the main cultural features described in the text. 2. Mastering key vocabulary related to culture. 3. Comparing and analyzing different cultures. Focus 1. Comprehending some abstract cultural concepts. 2. Expressing complex ideas about cultural differences in English. 3. Applying cultural knowledge to real - life communication.
Teaching Methods and Preparation
Teaching Methods
Lecture, group discussion, task - based learning, cooperative learning
Materials Preparation
Textbook, pictures of different cultures, handouts, projector, PPT
Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities
Warm up (5 minutes)
(1) Greet the students and start a conversation about the people they know from different places.
(2) Show some pictures of people from different cultural backgrounds and ask: "What can you notice from these pictures What are the possible differences "
(3) Encourage students to share their observations and thoughts.
(4) Introduce the topic of the lesson, "People around us Focusing on culture", and write it on the board.
1. Observe the pictures and answer the teacher's questions. 2. Share their thoughts about the cultural differences they noticed. Reading and Comprehension (20 minutes)
Reading and Comprehension (20 minutes)
Skimming
(1) Instruct students to skim the text quickly.
(2) Ask them to find out the main idea of the text and answer the question: "What is the text mainly about "
(3) Have students share their answers and clarify any misunderstandings.
Scanning
(1) Provide a list of questions, such as "What are the unique festivals of the people mentioned in the text " "What are their traditional clothes "
(2) Let students scan the text to find the answers.
(3) Check students' answers and explain relevant knowledge points.
Detailed Reading
(1) Divide the text into several parts. Instruct students to read each part carefully.
(2) Present some language points and cultural terminologies. Explain their meanings and usage.
(3) Ask students to summarize the main content of each part.
1. Skim the text and answer the main - idea question. 2. Scan the text to find answers to specific questions. 3. Read the text carefully, take notes on language and cultural points, and summarize each part. Group Work (15 minutes)
Group Work (15 minutes)
(1) Divide the class into groups of 4 - 5 students.
(2) Assign each group a cultural topic related to the text, such as "Comparing the eating habits of different cultures in the text".
(3) Provide guiding questions like "What are the similarities and differences " "What factors may lead to these differences "
(4) Monitor group discussions, offer help when needed, and encourage students to use English as much as possible.
(5) Have each group present their discussion results to the class.
(6) Lead a class discussion to evaluate and supplement the group presentations.
1. Work in groups to discuss the assigned cultural topic. 2. Prepare a presentation based on the discussion. 3. Present the results to the class and participate in the class discussion. Language Focus (10 minutes)
Language Focus (10 minutes)
New Words and Phrases
(1) Write some key new words and phrases on the board, such as "culture", "tradition", "festival", etc.
(2) Explain their meanings, pronunciations, and usage through examples.
(3) Have students read the words and phrases aloud.
(4) Give students a worksheet with fill - in - the - blank exercises to practice using these words.
(5) Review the exercises as a class and correct mistakes.
Sentence Patterns
(1) Select some important sentence patterns from the text, for example, "People in... usually... because...".
(2) Explain the structure and functions of these sentence patterns.
(3) Have students make sentences using the patterns.
(4) Ask some students to share their sentences and give feedback.
1. Learn new words and phrases, read them aloud, and complete the fill - in - the - blank exercises. 2. Understand sentence patterns, make sentences, and share them in class. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)
Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)
(1) Summarize the main points of the lesson, including cultural knowledge, language points, and key skills.
(2) Emphasize the importance of respecting cultural diversity.
(3) Briefly introduce the content of the next lesson.
(4) Assign homework: "Write a short passage (about 100 - 150 words) introducing a culture you are interested in. Include its unique features, traditions, and your own feelings about it."
(5) Encourage students to share their passages in the next class.
(6) Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class.
1. Listen to the summary and take notes. 2. Understand the homework assignment and ask questions if there are any. 3. Prepare to share their passages in the next class.
Evaluation Tasks 1. Participation in class discussion: ☆☆☆
2. Completion of the worksheet: ☆☆☆
3. Group presentation: ☆☆☆
Design Intentions This lesson is designed to let students actively participate in learning through reading, discussion, and various tasks. By exploring different cultures, students can enhance their cultural awareness and English language skills. The use of real - life pictures and group work can make learning more interesting and practical. The language focus section helps students master important language knowledge, and the homework assignment promotes independent writing and thinking.
Homework Design
Writing Task 1. Write a short passage (about 100 - 150 words) introducing a culture you are interested in. Include its unique features, traditions, and your own feelings about it. 2. Use at least 5 new words and 3 sentence patterns learned in this lesson. 3. Prepare to share your passage in the next class.
Board Design
Unit 1 People around us Focusing on culture Key Words: culture, tradition, festival, custom, lifestyle Cultural Features: - Different festivals - Traditional clothes - Eating habits Sentence Patterns: - People in... usually... because... - The... of... is/are... New Words Examples: - culture: Different countries have different cultures. - tradition: We should respect the traditions of other cultures.
Teaching Reflection
Insufficient Time Management 1. The group work took longer than expected, especially when some groups had heated discussions. This left less time for the language focus section. 2. Some students had difficulty understanding complex cultural concepts, which slowed down the teaching progress during the reading comprehension part. 3. The presentation time of some groups was not well - controlled, causing the overall class rhythm to be disrupted.

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