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Unit 5 Fantastic Friend. Developing Ideas 教学设计
I.Objectives:
Language Skills:
Students will be able to describe animal characteristics and behaviors using relevant vocabulary and expressions.
Grammar Focus: Students will master the use of the present continuous tense to describe animal actions.
Critical Thinking:
Students will develop critical thinking skills through analyzing and discussing human-animal relationships.
Cultural Awareness:
Students will gain an understanding of the importance of animal conservation and their role in protecting animals.
II.Teaching Materials:
Textbook
Multimedia resources (videos, images, audio clips)
Vocabulary cards
Group discussion cards
Writing prompts
III .Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Lead-in (5 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Display a series of animal pictures and ask students to discuss the roles animals play in human society.
Ask questions such as "What contributions do animals make to human society " and "Share an interaction you've had with an animal."
Student Activity:
Participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and experiences.
Design Intention: To engage students' interest and introduce the theme of the unit.
Step 2: Vocabulary Building (15 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Introduce new vocabulary related to animals, such as "giraffe," "eagle," and "behavior."
Use context clues, pictures, and examples to help students understand and remember the words.
Organize a vocabulary game like "Animal Word Chain" or "Matching Game" to reinforce learning.
Student Activity:
Participate in the vocabulary games, actively using the new words.
Design Intention: To enhance students' vocabulary related to animals and their behaviors.
Step 3: Reading Comprehension (30 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Pre-reading: Discuss known working animals (e.g., guide dogs, police dogs) to activate background knowledge.
Preview Text: Guide students to skim the text, identifying titles, subtitles, pictures, and keywords.
Group Reading: Divide students into groups, assigning each group a different section of the text (e.g., camels, search and rescue dogs).
Key Information Extraction: Instruct students to identify and record key information like animal names, their roles, and work scenarios.
Group Discussion and Sharing: Have each group present their findings to the class.
In-depth Discussion: Pose questions like "Why are certain animals well-suited for working roles "
Student Activity:
Engage in group reading, discussion, and sharing.
Respond to in-depth questions, demonstrating their understanding.
Design Intention: To improve reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
Step 4: Listening Practice (20 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Pre-listening: Introduce the audio topic and background.
Prediction Activity: Show related pictures or keywords, encouraging students to predict the content.
First Listen: Play the audio for students to grasp the overall plot and main information.
Detailed Listening: Guide students through an information gap-fill exercise, focusing on key details.
Discussion and Verification: Discuss the content after each section, verifying answers.
Emotional Guidance: Discuss the animals' emotions and behaviors, emphasizing their role in helping humans.
Student Activity:
Listen attentively, completing the information gap-fill exercise.
Participate in discussions, sharing their insights.
Design Intention: To develop listening comprehension and emotional understanding.
Step 5: Speaking Activity (15 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Organize a discussion on animal helpers, encouraging students to use the vocabulary and expressions learned.
Student Activity:
Engage in a group or class discussion, practicing oral communication skills.
Design Intention: To improve speaking skills and reinforce language use.
Step 6: Grammar Focus (15 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Explain the present continuous tense and provide examples of its use in describing animal actions.
Organize grammar exercises for students to practice.
Student Activity:
Participate in grammar exercises, mastering the present continuous tense.
Design Intention: To ensure students grasp the grammatical structure needed for the unit.
Step 7: Writing Task (30 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Introduction: Explain the purpose of writing a short essay on extinct animals, emphasizing writing skills, historical context, and environmental awareness.
Research Guidance: Provide resources and methods for research (e.g., library, online databases).
Structure and Content: Introduce the essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion) and discuss writing points.
Writing Techniques: Share techniques like descriptive language, emotional appeals, and rhetorical devices.
Feedback: Provide feedback on drafts, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Student Activity:
Research and write a short essay on an extinct animal.
Receive and apply feedback to improve their writing.
Design Intention: To integrate language skills and develop writing proficiency.
Step 8: Reflection (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Lead a reflection session, asking students to consider their understanding of human-animal relationships and their responsibility in animal conservation.
Student Activity:
Reflect on their learning and share their thoughts on animal conservation.
Design Intention: To promote self-reflection and a sense of responsibility towards animal conservation.
Step 9: Summary and Homework (5 minutes)
Teacher Activity:
Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
Assign homework related to the unit's objectives, such as researching a specific animal or writing a reflection piece.
Student Activity:
Take notes on the summary.
Complete the assigned homework.
Design Intention: To consolidate learning and prepare for the next lesson.

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