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Unit 3 Trees and us Listening
Subject English Grade Level 七年级下册 Total 1 Period
Textbook 沪教版（2024） Lesson Type Listening Class Period 1
Textbook Analysis
Textbook Analysis
This listening lesson focuses on the theme of "Trees and us". The listening materials mainly cover various aspects of trees, such as their functions, the importance of protecting trees, and the relationship between humans and trees. It includes different types of listening tasks, like listening for specific information, understanding main ideas, and making inferences. The content helps students build a more comprehensive understanding of trees from a language - learning perspective.
Student Analysis
Students at this stage have a basic foundation of English language knowledge. They are familiar with some common words related to nature. However, when it comes to listening comprehension about more in - depth topics like the functions and significance of trees, they may face challenges. Some students may have difficulty in catching key information quickly, especially when the listening materials contain complex sentence structures or new vocabulary. Also, they may lack the ability to analyze and summarize the listening content accurately. But they are usually interested in topics related to nature, which can be used to arouse their enthusiasm for learning.
Lesson Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify key information about trees, such as their uses and the threats they face, from the listening materials. 2. Students will understand the main ideas of different listening passages about trees. 3. Students will be able to make simple inferences based on what they hear. 4. Students will be able to express their opinions about the importance of trees in simple English.
Teaching Focus and Difficulties
Focus 1. Understanding the main functions and importance of trees through listening. 2. Grasping key information like types of trees' benefits and ways to protect them. 3. Improving listening skills for different listening tasks related to the topic of trees. Focus 1. Catching and understanding new vocabulary related to trees, such as "photosynthesis", "habitat", etc. 2. Making accurate inferences when the information in the listening materials is implicit. 3. Organizing thoughts and expressing opinions about tree protection in English fluently.
Teaching Methods and Preparation
Teaching Methods
Lecture, listening practice, group discussion, individual work
Materials Preparation
Textbook, listening tapes or audio files, projector, handouts with listening tasks, pictures of trees
Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities
Warm up (5 minutes)
Activate Prior Knowledge
(1) Greet the students and start a simple conversation about nature.
(2) Show some pictures of trees and ask questions:
Q1: What can you see in the pictures
Q2: Do you like trees Why or why not
(3) Encourage students to share their answers and have a brief discussion.
(4) Write some key words related to trees on the board, like "tree", "leaf", "wood".
1. Answer the teacher's questions and share their ideas. 2. Look at the pictures and participate in the class discussion. Listening Preparation (10 minutes)
Listening Preparation (10 minutes)
Introduce Vocabulary
(1) Present new vocabulary related to trees on the projector, such as "oxygen", "shade", "root".
(2) Pronounce the words clearly and explain their meanings briefly, using simple examples or gestures if necessary.
(3) Have students repeat the words several times.
(4) Divide students into pairs and ask them to practice saying the words to each other.
Predicting Content
(1) Show the listening task handout and let students look at the questions briefly.
(2) Guide students to predict what they might hear according to the questions. For example, if the question is "What are the benefits of trees ", ask students to think about possible answers.
1. Learn new vocabulary, repeat the words, and practice with their partners. 2. Look at the listening questions and make predictions. Listening Practice (20 minutes)
Listening Practice (20 minutes)
First Listening
(1) Play the first part of the listening material.
(2) Instruct students to listen carefully and just get a general idea of the content.
(3) After listening, ask students some general questions, like "What is the passage mainly about "
(4) Have students share their answers and clarify any misunderstandings.
Second Listening
(1) Play the same part of the listening material again.
(2) Provide a worksheet with some blanks for students to fill in while listening. The blanks can be about key information like "Trees can provide us with ______."
(3) Walk around the classroom to monitor students' progress.
(4) Check the answers as a class and explain any difficult points.
Multiple Listenings
(1) Play other parts of the listening material, adjusting the number of times according to the difficulty.
(2) Set different listening tasks each time, such as listening for specific details, answering true - false questions, or filling in a table.
(3) Review the answers and help students understand why they got some answers wrong.
1. Listen to the first part of the listening material and answer the general questions. 2. Listen again and fill in the blanks on the worksheet. 3. Participate in different listening tasks for other parts of the material and check their answers. Group Discussion (10 minutes)
Group Discussion (10 minutes)
Organize Group Work
(1) Divide the class into small groups of 4 - 5 students.
(2) Present some discussion topics related to the listening content, such as "What are the most important functions of trees in our daily life " and "How can we protect trees "
(3) Provide guiding questions if necessary, like "Do you know any ways to prevent people from cutting down too many trees "
(4) Monitor group discussions, offer help when students have language problems, and encourage every student to participate.
(5) Have each group choose a representative to report their discussion results to the class.
1. Work in small groups to discuss the given topics. 2. Listen to other group members' opinions and share their own ideas. 3. Prepare a short report for the class presentation. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)
Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)
Summarize the Key Points
(1) Summarize the main points of the listening lesson, emphasizing the importance of trees and the key information learned from the listening materials.
(2) Review some useful expressions and vocabulary related to trees.
(3) Assign homework: Listen to the listening materials again at home and write a short paragraph (about 5 - 7 sentences) to describe the benefits of trees.
(4) Encourage students to share their paragraphs in the next class.
(5) Thank the students for their participation and dismiss the class.
1. Listen to the summary and take notes if necessary. 2. Understand the homework assignment and ask any questions. 3. Prepare to share their paragraphs in the next class. 4. Thank the teacher and leave the classroom.
Evaluation Tasks 1. Participation in class discussion: ☆☆☆
2. Completion of the worksheet: ☆☆☆
3. Group presentation: ☆☆☆
Design Intentions This lesson is designed to improve students' listening skills through a series of activities. The warm - up activity helps arouse students' interest and activate their prior knowledge. The listening preparation part equips students with necessary vocabulary and prediction skills. The listening practice provides sufficient opportunities for students to practice different listening tasks. The group discussion encourages students to express their thoughts and share ideas, which also helps improve their oral English. The homework assignment reinforces what they have learned in class and promotes independent learning.
Homework Design
1. Listen to the listening materials again at home. 2. Write a short paragraph (about 5 - 7 sentences) to describe the benefits of trees. 3. Prepare to share the paragraph in the next class.
Board Design
Unit 3 Trees and us Listening Key Vocabulary: oxygen, shade, root, photosynthesis, habitat Functions of Trees: Provide oxygen, offer shade, prevent soil erosion... Protection of Trees: Ways to protect trees, importance of protection
Teaching Reflection
Insufficient Time Management 1. The vocabulary introduction took a bit longer than expected, reducing the time for group discussion. 2. Some students had difficulty understanding the more complex listening tasks, which led to a slower - paced review of answers. 3. The group discussions were a bit chaotic in some groups, and it was hard to ensure that every student actively participated.

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