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Unit 4　Digital life
单元导航
一、单元内容分析
本单元的话题是“探索数字生活”，属于“人与社会”主题范畴，涉及“科学与技术”主题群。本单元主要由Starting out、Understanding ideas、Developing ideas、Presenting ideas和Reflection几个板块构成。
Starting out通过图片引导学生观察并思考数字生活的现状。Understanding ideas以作者在英国的经历为线索，展现数字技术在不同场景下的应用及问题，并学习动词不定式作宾语补足语的用法。Developing ideas的第一部分主要是听说的内容，第二部分为读写的内容，通过对比未来学校和现实学校，启发学生想象未来数字生活并创作出50年后人们的数字生活的文章。Presenting ideas组织学生开展关于数字生活利弊的辩论，培养学生的批判性思维和语言表达能力。Reflection帮助学生总结单元知识，反思自己对数字生活的理解。
二、单元教学目标
1.学生能够熟练运用本单元的词汇和表达，准确、流畅地谈论数字生活的各个方面，包括其优势、问题和未来发展。
2.学生牢固掌握动词不定式作宾语补足语的用法，并能在实际语境中正确运用，准确描述数字生活相关经历。
3.学生深入理解数字技术对生活的多方面影响，能够清晰阐述数字生活的现状和未来发展趋势，形成对数字生活的理性认识。
4.通过阅读、听力、写作、辩论等活动，全面提升学生的语言综合运用能力，培养学生的批判性思维、创新思维和团队协作能力。
三、单元重难点
1.重点：
(1)学生扎实掌握本单元的词汇、句型，以及动词不定式作宾语补足语的语法知识。
(2)学生深刻理解文章和对话内容，深入分析数字技术在生活中的应用及影响。
(3)学生熟练运用所学知识，完成写作任务和参与辩论活动。
2.难点：
(1)学生能理解动词不定式作宾语补足语的用法并能正确运用。
(2)学生在表达对数字生活的见解时，能够做到逻辑严谨、观点明确、论证充分。
(3)学生在团队合作进行辩论时，能够有效沟通、协作，充分发挥团队优势，展现出良好的辩论技巧和语言能力。
1Starting out
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
教学重点 借助图片，让学生识别并讨论与数字生活相关的事物，培养学生观察和思考的能力。
教学难点 1.引导学生深入思考数字生活对个人和社会的潜在影响，培养批判性思维。 2.鼓励学生积极参与讨论，用英语准确、流畅地表达自己对数字生活的认识和感受。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
Greet the class and start a short conversation，such as asking students what digital devices they used in their daily lives.
Step 2 Work on Activity 1
1.Show students some pictures about the digital life and ask questions：“What facts do you know about the digital world ”“Which fact interests you most ”Give them three minutes to discuss.
2.Walk around the classroom to listen to their discussions and offer help if needed.Then，invite some students to share their answers with the class.Encourage other students to ask questions or add their own ideas.
Step 3 Work on Activity 2
1.Show the picture related to digital life on the screen.
2.Have students work individually to answer the questions：“What digital technologies have you used ”“How digital is your life ”.
3.Ask them to share their answers in groups of 4.Each group selects a representative to report their group’s ideas to the class.
Step 4 Summary
　　Summarise the main points of the class，emphasising the prevalence and influence of digital life.
◇教学反思◇
本节课通过图片引入数字生活主题，成功激发了学生的兴趣，学生们积极参与讨论，分享了自己对数字生活的看法。在表达过程中，部分学生存在语言表达不准确、不流畅的问题。后续教学中，要加强对学生语言表达的训练，如组织口语练习活动、提供范文学习等，提升学生的语言运用能力。
1Presenting ideas & Reflection
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
教学重点 学生能够分组合作，准备并参与关于数字生活利弊的辩论，提高团队协作和辩论能力。
教学难点 学生在团队合作中有效沟通、分工协作，充分准备辩论内容，在辩论中清晰、有力地表达观点。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
Greet the class and briefly review the key points of this unit，such as the advantages and disadvantages of digital life，and the grammar of the infinitive as an object complement.
Step 2 Preparing for the debate
1.Have students work in groups and choose their side (for or against digital life).
2.Each group searches for more ideas about digital life.They should think of advantages and disadvantages and prepare examples or personal experiences to support their arguments.
3.Provide an outline for the debate and offer some language tips.
4.Let students organise their ideas and practise their speeches within the group.Walk around to offer help if students have difficulties in finding information，organising ideas or using language.
Step 3 Debate and voting
1.Have the groups hold the debate in class.One group from each side presents their arguments in turn.Encourage the audience to listen carefully and take notes.
2.After all the presentations，have a question and answer session where students can ask questions or challenge the opposing side’s views.
3.Vote in class on the best team.
Step 4 Reflection
1.Have students think about what they have learnt in this unit.
2.Ask some students to share their ideas about the unit learning.
3.Distribute a self evaluation form for students to evaluate their learning in this unit.The form can include items like the use of words and expressions，the mastery of grammar，the ability to describe digital life，and the performance in the debate.
4.Ask students to share their problems during the learning process and invite other students to give advice.
◇教学反思◇
在本次课程中，学生们积极参与团队合作和辩论，多数学生能够结合单元知识阐述自己的观点，在一定程度上锻炼了团队协作和表达能力。但在辩论过程中，部分学生的论据不够充分，语言表达不够准确和流畅。在反思环节，部分学生对自身不足的认识不够深刻，自我评估不够全面。在今后的教学中，要加强辩论技巧的指导，如如何收集有效论据、如何清晰表达观点等。此外，要进一步引导学生掌握科学的反思方法，培养良好的学习反思习惯，以更好地促进学生在知识学习和能力提升方面的发展。
1Understanding ideas
第一课时　Reading
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
重点单词 digital adj.数字的，数码的 century n.世纪 forever n.极长的一段时间 smartphone n.智能手机 wallet n.钱包 payment n.支付，付款 cash n.现款，现金 app n.应用程序，应用软件 oven n.烤箱，烤炉 except prep.除……之外
重点单词 convenient adj.方便的，便利的 development n.进步，发展
重点短语 shared bike共享单车 take forever花了很长时间 cost sb an arm and a leg代价高昂，价格非常高 give up on对……不抱希望 except for除……之外 look forward to期待 go back to回到 live a more convenient life过着更方便的生活
重点句型 1.But it took forever to find a bike!但我花了好久才找到一辆自行车! 2.But that 20 minute ride cost me an arm and a leg—4.8 pounds!但这20分钟的行程花了我一大笔钱——4.8镑! 3.As I always make digital payments in China，I never carry my wallet.由于我在中国总是用电子支付，所以我从不带钱包。 4.When I got home，I was so tired that I gave up on cooking.到家时，我非常疲倦，因此放弃了做饭的想法。 5.When my dishes finally arrived 90 minutes later，they were stone cold!我点的食物终于在90分钟后送达，那时它们已经凉透了!
教学重点 学生深刻理解文章内容，熟练掌握重点单词和短语，准确把握作者在英国遇到的数字生活问题。
教学难点 学生能够梳理文章结构，分析作者在不同场景下数字生活问题产生的原因和影响。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
　　Greet the class and ask questions：“Do you often cook meals at home ”“How often do you ride a bike ” “Have you ever been to another country ”
Step 2 Work on Activity 1
1.Show pictures of shared bikes，digital payment QR codes，and smartphones.Ask students：“How often do you use these in your daily life What benefits do they bring ”
2.Share a short anecdote about a person having trouble with digital technology in a foreign country to introduce the reading passage.
Step 3 Work on Activity 2 to 4
1.Have students read the passage quickly to check their predictions and answer the question：“What problems did the writer come across ”
2.Ask students to read the passage again carefully.This time，they need to choose another suitable title for the passage in Activity 3 and complete the diagram about the writer’s digital shock in the UK in Activity 4.
3.Check the answers.
Step 4 Think and share
1.Organise students to discuss in groups：“Why does the writer say that technology makes life more convenient in China ” and “Why do you think digital technology is so popular in China ”
2.Ask students to share their group discussions with the class.Encourage students to think from different aspects，such as infrastructure，user habits，and market competition.
Step 5 Group work
1.Have a class discussion on how to deal with digital problems when travelling abroad.
2.Ask students to write a short paragraph about a time when they had a problem with digital technology.They can use the words and expressions from the passage.
Step 6 Summary
　　Summarise the story and the key points discussed in class，emphasising the importance of digital technology in modern life and the need to be prepared for potential problems.
◇教学反思◇
本节课通过阅读文章，学生们对数字生活在不同地区的差异有了较好的理解，能够梳理文章中的问题和原因。但在讨论数字技术受欢迎的原因时，部分学生理解不够全面，未能充分考虑到经济、文化等因素的影响。后续教学中，可引入更多案例，加深学生对数字技术影响的理解。
1Developing ideas
第二课时　Reading for writing
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
重点单词 throw v.投，扔，抛，掷 guess v.猜，猜测 anyone pron.有人，任何人 bedroom n.卧室 homework n.家庭作业，功课
重点短语 instead of代替 throw away扔掉 wait for等待 in the old days很久以前，当年 write about关于……(话题)进行写作 read about阅读关于……(主题)的内容 light up照亮……；变得明亮；(脸上或眼中)流露出喜悦(兴奋) be good for对……有益 in general总的来说
重点句型 1.In her diary，on 17 May 2157，Margie wrote：“Today，Tommy found a real book!”在2157年5月17日那天的日记中，Margie写道：“今天，Tommy发现了一本真正的书!” 2.It was strange to read the words.阅读这些文字的时候，让人有一种奇怪的感觉。 3.They stood still on the pages，instead of moving across a screen.它们并没有在屏幕上移动，而是在纸上一动不动。 4.“Why would anyone write about school ”“为什么会有人写关于学校的事情 ” 5.Margie was thinking about how the students must have loved school in the old days.Margie在想，过去学生们一定非常喜欢学校。
教学重点 1.学生理解文章内容，体会未来学校与现实学校的差异，掌握重点单词和短语。 2.学生能够分析文章中玛吉对不同学校的看法，培养对比分析能力。
教学难点 学生模仿文章，围绕未来数字生活进行写作，提升想象力和书面表达能力。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
Greet the class and ask students to brainstorm what they think future schools might be like.
Step 2 Work on Activity 1
1.Ask students to look at the two pictures and compare the schools in the pictures.
2.Ask some students to share their observations.
Step 3 Work on Activity 2 and 3
1.Have students read the passage quickly and answer the question：“Who teaches Margie ”
2.After reading，ask students to read the passage again carefully.This time，they need to complete the table about the real book and the school.
3.Check the answers.
Step 4 Work on Activity 4
1.Ask students to discuss the questions in groups.
2.Ask some groups to share their answers.
3.Have students talk about the questions “Do you want to go to a school like Margie’s Why or why not ” and “What do you think schools will be like in 50 years ”
4.Invite some students to share their thoughts.
Step 5 Work on Activity 5
1.Guide students to analyse the structure of the passage.
2.Help students organise their ideas for writing.They can think about different aspects of life like communication，study，and entertainment.Encourage them to use the words and expressions from the reading passage.
3.Have students write their passages.Walk around the classroom to offer writing guidance，such as grammar，vocabulary，and logical connection.
4.After students finish writing，ask them to check their passages.Remind them to describe some parts of digital life in the future，use the words from the reading passage，and give their opinion about digital life in the future.
5.Invite some students to share their passages with the class.Encourage other students to listen carefully and give feedback，like what they like about the passage and what could be improved.
Step 6 Summary
　　Summarise the key points of the reading and writing activities，emphasising the importance of imagination and logical thinking in writing about the future.
◇教学反思◇
本节课通过阅读文章，学生们理解了未来学校与现实学校的差异，对文章内容的理解和关键信息的分析掌握较好。但在写作过程中，部分学生在想象未来数字生活时不够大胆，内容不够丰富，逻辑也不够清晰。在今后的教学中，应提供更多优秀的科幻作品或相关资料，拓宽学生的视野，激发学生的想象力。
1Developing ideas
第一课时　Listening and speaking
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
重点单词 glue v.胶合，黏合，粘贴 strange adj.奇怪的，不寻常的；不可思议的
重点短语 be glued to sth盯着某物看 stay away from远离 in my opinion在我看来 take up占据
教学重点 1.学生能够听懂关于青少年使用数字设备的对话，获取关键信息，如人物的态度和观点。 2.学生掌握听力技巧，如通过语气判断人物态度、抓住细节信息等。
教学难点 学生准确理解听力材料中的细节信息，完成相关的听力任务，如填写信件和表格。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
Greet the class and show a picture of a teenager using a smartphone.Ask students：“What do you think of the teenager spending a lot of time on his phones ”
Step 2 Preparation
1.Have students look at picture and answer the question：“What are they doing ”And explain the meaning of “digital natives” and the “screen generation”.
2.Ask students to predict what they might hear in the conversation based on the title and the picture.
Step 3 Work on Activity 1 and 2
1.Play the conversation for the first time.Ask students to listen carefully and answer the questions in Activity 1.
2.Check the answers and play the conversation again.This time，ask students to complete the conversation in Activity 2.
3.Check the answers.
Step 4 Work on Activity 3
1.Play the second conversation.Ask students to listen and complete the table about Timmy’s experience with his grandpa.
2.Play the conversation one more time.Check the answers and ask students to focus on how Timmy and his mother describe their thoughts and feelings.
3.Have students work in pairs to talk about how Timmy and his mother describe their thoughts and feelings.Encourage them to use expressions in p104.
Step 5 Work on Activity 4
1.Divide students into groups.Each group chooses a digital device and discusses its basic information，functions，advantages，disadvantages，and ways to use it wisely.Walk around the classroom to offer help and guidance.
2.Invite some groups to share their discussions with the class.Have other students watch and give feedback.
3.Have a class discussion on how to use digital devices wisely.Ask students to share what they have learnt in this section.
Step 6 Summary
　　Summarise the key points of the listening and speaking activities，emphasising the importance of using digital devices properly and expressing thoughts clearly.
◇教学反思◇
本节课通过听力和口语活动，学生们在一定程度上提高了听力和口语表达能力。在听力部分，部分学生在捕捉细节信息时存在困难，需要加强听力技巧的训练，如提前浏览题目、圈画关键词等。在口语表达方面，学生们能够表达自己的观点，但在运用论据支持观点时，部分学生的表达不够充分、有条理。后续教学可以增加更多真实情境下的口语练习，如小组讨论、角色扮演等，让学生在实际交流中提高表达能力。同时，可以引导学生积累更多关于描述观点和论据的词汇和短语，丰富学生的语言储备。
1Understanding ideas
第二课时　Grammar
◇目标导航◇
类别 课时要点
重点单词 mobile adj.非固定的，移动式的 anywhere adv.任何地方，无论何处，随便哪里 via prep.通过 progress n.进步；进展 offline adj.未联网的，不在线的 nowadays adv.现今，现时 simply adv.只是，只要 save v.节省，节约 advantage n.好处，优点 effect n.效应；影响；结果
重点短语 check out查看 stay in touch with与……保持联系 a great deal充裕，丰富 step by step一步步地 after all毕竟
重点句型 But you have to be careful and not get too caught up in it.但你必须小心，不要太沉迷其中。
教学重点 1.学生牢固掌握动词不定式作宾语补足语的用法，理解不同动词后接动词不定式或不带 to 的动词不定式作宾语补足语的规则。 2.学生能够在不同语境中准确运用动词不定式作宾语补足语，进行正确的表达。
教学难点 1.学生清晰区分接动词不定式作宾语补足语和接动名词作宾语的动词，避免混淆。 2.学生在实际写作和口语表达中，能够自然、准确地运用这一语法知识，避免错误。
◇教学过程◇
Step 1 Leading in
Greet the class and review the story of the writer’s digital shock in the UK.
Step 2 Work on Activity 5
1.Ask students to observe the forms of the verbs after“asked” and “lets” and think about the differences.
2.Show more sentences from the reading passage with the these structures.
3.Guide students to summarise the grammar rules of using the infinitive as an object complement.Explain that some verbs like “ask”，“allow”，“want” are usually followed by the infinitive with “to” to express an action that the object is expected or permitted to do，while verbs like “let”，“make”，“have” are followed by the infinitive without “to”.Give more examples for illustration.
4.Have students look at the grammar rules on p130 for further understanding.
Step 3 Work on Activity 6 and 7
1.Ask students to read and circle the correct words in Activity 6.
2.Have students complete the post with the correct form of the words in the box in Activity 7.
3.Check the answers together and explain the reasons for each choice.
Step 4 Group work
1.Organise a grammar game.Divide students into groups.
2.Each group is given a set of verbs.They need to quickly come up with sentences using these verbs with the correct form of the infinitive as an object complement.The group that finishes first and has the most correct sentences wins.
Step 5 Work on Activity 8
1.Have students work in pairs.Talk about how digital technology has made life easier.
2.Invite some pairs to show their conversations in front of the class.
Step 6 Summary
　　Summarise the key points of the grammar usage learnt in this class，emphasising the differences in verb patterns with the infinitive as an object complement.
◇教学反思◇
本节课通过故事中的句子引入语法教学，学生们对动词不定式作宾语补足语的用法有了一定的理解。但在实际运用中，学生们仍然容易混淆一些动词后接不同形式的情况。后续教学需要增加更多的对比练习，如给出句子让学生判断对错并改正、进行专项语法填空练习等，加强对这一语法点的巩固。同时，在课堂练习中，要关注基础较弱的学生，给予他们更多的指导和帮助，确保每个学生都能掌握这一语法知识。
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