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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Learning about Language(1):Vocabulary教学设计
教学目标
After this class,students will 1.learn some words about iconic attractions and set up a word web of these words. 2.learn tojudge the words'meaning in different contexts. 3.learn about Thailand's iconic attractions 4.learn to describe the iconic attractions of a place.
教学内容
教学重点： 1.Learn lots of words about iconic attractions and set up a word web of these words. 教学难点： 1.Learn to describe the iconic attractions of a place.
教学过程
Review: Think about the question:What are iconic attractions
(
the
iconic
atfractions
of
Australia
)
Conclusion:“Iconic attractions”are not just .It can be anything you find
and about a place.
possible answer:
(
tourist
sites
) (
animal
) (
food
location
people
the iconic
attractions
of
Australia
location
culture
)
Conclusion:“Iconic attractions”are notjust places.It can be anything you find attractive and inviting about a place. [teaching objective] After this activity,students are able to review some important perspectives about iconic attractions and understand the definition oficonic attraction. Activity 1:know about words (1)Write down the word that matches each definition. 1 an imaginary line around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles 2 an outdoor meal with food cooked on a metal frame over a fire 3 a plant that is used to improve the taste offood,or to make medicine 4 someone who owns or works in a shop that sells meat 5 the establishing ofa new institution or organisation (2)Explore more words about iconic attractions: more words about location more words about food more words about herbmore words about food selling placesmore expressions about history
Possible answer: Location:northern hemisphere,north pole,Antarctic.. Food:fish and chips,dumplings,pizza.... Herb:cilantro,spring onion,mint...
(
Bakeries,f
ast-food
joints,
butch
er
shops,cafes,and
restaurants everywhere provide some
of
the premier
food
experiences
in
the
world.
(blog
1)
They have a straightfo
rward and
free-and-easy
attitude
towards life,and their
friendliness
and
warmth
made
me
feel
at
home
wherever
I
went.
(blog
4)
Although the main cultural
influence
since
1788 has been
) Food selling places:butcher shop,fast-food joints,bakery... History:time-honored,profound [teaching objective] After this activity,students are able to learn lots of words about iconic attractions and explore more relative words. Activity 2:Judge word's meaning in different contexts. (1)Scan for the four words:joint,premier,straightforward and minority in the text of Reading and Thinking and assess how the words are used in the text. (
joint
n.
acheap placewherepeople
meet
to
drink,eat,danc
e,ete.
premier
adj.
the mostimportant,famous or
Successful
straightforward
adj.
honestand open;not
trying
to
trick
sb
or hide
sth
) (
Westerm culture,minority cultures have also played a
part
in
a
small
group
within
a
shaping the unique Australian culture,with many of
the
new
community
or
country
)minority n. culture influences contributed by immigrants. (blog 4)thatis different becauseof race, religion,language (2)Read the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text. 1A The partners agreed to make a joint effort to meet the project deadlines. B There are many burger joints in Bondi Beach,one of Australia's most famous tourist spots 2 A The premier of the Australia government is called the Prime Minister B The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre in Sydney.It is one of the 20th century's premier buildings. 3 A Australian English is particularly different from other types of English in its pronunciation,so it is rather straightforward to recognise an Australian accent. B Many Australians have a straightforward approach to life. 4A A minority of frogs in the forest are poisonous,and locals extract the poison to use on the tips of their arrowS. B Ethnic minority groups in China are often entitled to special funds from the government to help protect their cultural heritage. Possible answer:choose sentence B (3)Read the passage and fill in the blanks by using the correct forms of the four words(joint, straightforward,premier,minority).
Australia is a tourist destination,where you can meet and free-and-easy people.There are something you should know about Australia.First,western culture, along with culture, contributes to the cultural diversity of Australia.Second, you can enjoy fantastic food in fast-food ,bakeries,cafes etc.Third,it's to recognize a local Australian because of their accent.Fourth,the of Australian government is called the prime minister.Fifth,almost everyone in Australia can speak English,and only a of people can't [teaching objective]Students are able to judge the words'meaning in different contexts. Activity 3:Learn about Thailand’s iconic attractions. 1.Watch a video about Thailand and think about the two questions: (1)What is the video's purpose (2)What iconic attractions have you found in the video 2.Read an advertisement on Thailand s iconic attractions.Fill in the blanks using the correct forms ofthe words in brackets. Thailand is premier holiday destination,attracting tourists from all over the world.Consisting of 77 provinces that (stretch)all the way down to Malaysia in the south,the country has a lot to offer and is a great getaway.A major attraction of Thailand is its amazing selection of islands,each with long sandy beaches and clear blue water.Visitors to the beaches can enjoy many activit ies, (include)diving,kayaking,and rock climbing.Finding the islands is not (complicate),and there are a variety ofislands to suit all tastes.Be careful,however, not to go to popular islands during peak season,unless you want to (wrestle)with other tourists!Many tourists also enjoy visiting Chiang Mai to see the beautiful elephants,the national animal and proud_ (iconic)of Thailand.Unfortunately,elephants are (endanger)in Thailand,but special parks have been set up to protect their safety and freedom. Visitors can see these (amaze)creatures in their natural domain,and also sponsor an
elephant to preserve its health and liberty. 3.Think and underline the answer in the passage: What iconic attractions about Thailand have been mentioned in the advertisement. [teaching objective]Students are able to know about Thailand's iconic attractions and learn how to describe a place Activity 4:Set up a word web about iconic attractions Try to write down words about iconic attractions as many as you can.
location animals scenery food tourist sites iconic attractions culture activities people
[teaching objective]Students are able to master enough words about iconic attractions,which can enable them to describe a place from different perspectives. Activity 5:Introduce iconic attractions ofyour city/town. Groupdiscussion: Try to describe the iconic attractions of your city/town from different perspectives.And try to use the words from the word web. [teaching objective]Students are able to use enough words about iconic attractions to give a ful picture of a place. Summary: In today's class,we not only learn a lot of words about iconic attractions and set a word web,but also master how to describe a place. Homework: 1.Assess the work of your group by using the checklist.
Criteria Score (1-5)
Does he/she use grammar correctly when introducing the iconic attractions
Does he/she use different categories of words to give a full picture of iconic attractions
Is the introduction about the city/town inviting and attractive
2.Find a category you like and try to build a word tree about the category.You can consult a dictionary or surf the internet.
fsh ang
dhips
hot pot
preserved vegetable
dumpling
food

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