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课程基本信息
学科 英语 年级 高一 学期 秋季
课题 Book1 Unit6 At one with nature——developing idea
教科书 书 名：外研社版高中英语必修一教材 出版社：外语教学与研究出版社 出版日期：2019年
教学目标
- Language objective: Students can recognize and understand vocabulary related to gardening. - Thinking goals: Students can use logical thinking to understand the meaning of the text and have their own ideas through group work and mind mapping. - Learning objectives: Students can use different reading methods to understand the meaning of the text. - Cultural objectives: To develop English literacy, broaden horizons, and understand the horticultural culture in British culture.
教学内容
-Introduce English words related to gardening, such as flowers, plants, gardening tools - Provide an article on British horticultural culture for students to read and discuss. - Group work activities where students work together to create mind maps that summarize the key information and main points in the essay.
Step 1: Greeting
Hello, my dear students. Welcome to my English class. Today, let's start a wonderful English journey again. Ready for today's adventure Let's go together.
Step 2: Lead-in
Let's start this wonderful adventure with a video.
【园艺】英国花园 时光流转 全4集（双语）British Gardens in Time_00：00——00：50】50s
That's right. Have you noticed what's in this video Yes, this video says something about the English garden. How much do you know about gardening Today we are going to use an article to learn about gardening.
Now everybody take out your books and turn to page 90.
Step 3: Presentation
Activity 1: Before reading
Complete the quiz to see how much you know about British gardens. Try to guess.
Let me share my answer with you. I think the earliest English gardens appeared in the fifth century BC. By 2020, I suspect that about 90% of British households will be inclined to have a garden. I think there are over 800 species of insects that can be found in British gardens. Then all this is my answer. What's your answer
Look at the title of the passage and the picture. Tick what you think is mentioned in the passage.
Oh, I see the title of this article is: A love of Gardening. In the picture we see many flowers and a small wooden house. So I think there may be different kinds of plants involved in this article ,and some very famous gardens. It's going to have to do with air quality and pastoral life. I'm sure everyone has a different answer.
With that in mind, let's start reading this article.
Activity 2: While reading
First of all, let's read the passage briefly. Yes, we found that for every paragraph, one sentence was missing.
Choose the topic sentences and write them on the lines to complete the passage.
1. This is what started the British love of gardening
2. For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world.
3. But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions.
4. As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the soul.
Very good. Now you know the answer.
Let me tell you a little trick.
A topic sentence is a sentence that states or suggests the main idea or topic of a paragraph. Often, a topic sentence comes at the beginning of a paragraph; Sometimes, it appears in the middle or at the end.
Now let us move on to read the passage again carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Who is the author of The Secret Garden and when was the book first published
Answer: The author of The Secret Garden is not mentioned. The book was first published in 1911.
2. Who were the only people that had gardens in England in 1911
Answer: In 1911, only the rich in England owned gardens.
3. What are children's gardening activities in spring
Answer: Children plant sunflowers in the spring and wait to see which one grows the tallest.
4. Why do some people like to sit under trees
Answer: Some people like to sit under trees and enjoy the beauty of nature around them.
What message does the famous quote from The Secret Garden at the end of the article convey
Answer: The quote at the end of the article conveys the power of gardening, which means the beautiful things can grow and things that are not beautiful cannot.
Boys and girls,while you are reading, you had better pay attention to the key words of each question, because those words will help you find the answers. Do you understand Now guys,I will give you 5minutes to read the whole passage, are you ready GO!
Ok, everyone, have you found the answers
Super! Let us check the answer one by one!
Now, after reading each paragraph in detail, let's complete a mind map together
Activity 3: After reading
I believe you have fully understood the content of this article. Next, please share your thoughts with us after reading this article. I've got some questions here, too. Who would like to volunteer Very good. Your hands are up high. You're my choice.
1. What do you think the sentence "Where you tend a rose, a thistle cannot grow" means
This saying means that when you care for and cultivate good things, then bad things cannot grow.
2. What are the benefits of gardening
The benefits of gardening include exercise, relaxation, improved mood, and time spent in nature. It can also help improve air quality, beautify the environment, and foster a love of nature.
3. In what ways do people bring nature into their lives
People introduce nature into their lives in various ways. This includes planting flowers, vegetables and trees, going for walks in the park, growing plants on the balcony, enjoying the outdoors, and participating in outdoor activities such as camping, hiking and biking.
Do you know anyone who loves gardening Tell the class about him / her.
I will give you 3minuts to write down your thoughts, and then seek some students to share his or her ideas! Now take action!
Time is up,any volunteers Ok, Tom, please! His answer is:
I know a person named Sarah who is a passionate gardener. She has a small garden with all kinds of flowers and vegetables. Every weekend, she spends time in the garden tending to plants, pruning trees, and cultivating beautiful flowers. She told me that gardening makes her feel relaxed and fulfilled, and that she enjoys being close to nature. She also enjoys sharing the fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers she grows with her friends. Sarah's love of gardening not only brings joy to herself, but also makes her community more beautiful.
Thank you for your wonderful, hard work and performance, very good answer.
Work in pairs ,now. Act out an interview about gardening in Britain.
1.Read the passage again and find out important information.
2.Prepare questions for the interview. Use the information from the passage.
3.Decide the roles of interviewer and interviewee. Act out the interview.
1.Now let us read the passage again and find out important information.
Today, about millions of people in the UK enjoy gardening, about half of the population. Other than people with outdoor space, people who don't have outdoor space can rent small plots of land to grow. A recent idea is to turn roofs and walls into private gardens that help make cities greener and improve air quality.
2.Prepare questions for the interview. Is this task a little difficult
Here I have provided some questions and answers for your reference. Let's decide who will be the interviewer and who will be the interviewee. So, I'm going to ask the questions. I'm going to be the interviewer. Who wants to be interviewed Okay, let's choose Alex this time and let's finish the interview together. This time you play the role of Nick, the British master gardener. I play the role of Fangfang , the interviewer.
3.now the interviewer and interviewee are settled, let us act out it.
F:It's a pleasure to meet you. I hear you're famous for your gardening. In England they call you Nick the Gardener.
N:It's a pleasure to meet you, too. I'm just a gardener.
F:Ok, thank you for joining us. Let me ask you some questions. How many people in the UK currently enjoy gardening
N: Today, about millions of people in the UK enjoy gardening, about half of the population.
F:Wow, so many people are loving this art. So besides being in the outdoor space, are there other ways we can get involved in gardening
N: People who don't have outdoor space can rent small plots of land to grow.
F: Wow, that was a very professional answer. So, what are some of our innovations in gardening in recent years How do these innovations improve cities
N: A recent idea is to turn roofs and walls into private gardens that help make cities greener and improve air quality.
F: Thank you very much for your answers, let us all learn a lot about gardening.
You're so smart. Thank you for your cooperation. Now we should know more about British gardening. Through reading this article, I hope you can broaden your horizons and learn more interesting stories about foreign countries. And I hope you love gardening.
Step 4: Summary & Homework
Today we have learned about gardening. Not only did we learn about the interesting aspects of British gardening, but we also learned a lot about reading: fast reading, finding topic sentences, using mind maps to help, and so on. Now, the homework is:
1、Finish the exercise.
2、Please draw a picture to show the most beautiful garden in your mind. And have some short sentences to describe them.
See you next time!

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