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Unit 4
Amazing Plants and Animals
人教版 英语（八年级上册）
Section B
Project&Plus
学习目标
To collect some information about plants and animals.
To make a poster—The Most Beautiful Flower.
To explore why plants and animals are important to us.
Quick response
It is one of the fastest-growing plants. It can grow almost one metre in one day.
The largest and heaviest birds ever on earth. Some could stand up to three metres tall and weigh up to 860 kg.
They are very hard-working animals, and their greatest work is pollination.
The largest and heaviest animal in the world.
What are they
bamboo
elephant bird
bee
blue whale
Free talk
In this unit, we learned about some amazing plants and animals.
What’s your favorite animal or plant Make a poster about them.
*Project
Make a poster about a plant or an animal
Work in groups. Choose or create the title of your poster.
4a
The Strangest Animal
最奇怪的动物
The Cutest Animal
最可爱的动物
The Most Amazing Plant
最神奇的植物
The Most Beautiful Animal
最美的动物
The oldest Tree
最古老的树木
The Most Popular House Plant
最受欢迎的室内植物
Work in groups. Choose or create the title of your poster.
In this unit, we learned about some amazing plants and animals.
Yes. The blue whale is the largest and heaviest animal in the world.
The cheetah runs the fastest among all land animals.
The most useful plant in the world is bamboo.
Moss is one of the oldest plants. It appeared on earth around 470millions years ago.
The redwood tree is the tallest in the world.
4a
Collect pictures and find out information about the plant or animal that you chose.
4b
1. What is its name
Its name is sunflower.
2. Where does it live / grow
It mainly grows in sunny fields, meadows and farmlands in temperate and tropical regions. It needs plenty of sunlight to thrive.
3. Why did you choose it
I chose it because its bright yellow petals always face the sun, which gives people a feeling of warmth and vitality. It also symbolizes optimism and positive-ness.
4. What are some interesting facts about it
Some interesting facts about sunflowers:
First, the head of a sunflower is actually made up of thousands of tiny flowers.
Second, sunflowers can track the movement of the sun across the sky during the day, a phenomenon called heliotropism.
Third, sunflower seeds are not only a popular snack but also an important source of oil.
A poster
The Peony’s Whisper
Emily Dickinson
A peony buds in secret air-
Its hues are shy to meet the sun-
But when the light unclasps its hair-
The garden trembles-one by one.
Its petals, like a whispered vow,
Unfold in velvet silence deep-
The wind, that paused to watch it now,
Steals half its fragrance as it sleeps.
《牡丹的私语》
一株牡丹在隐秘的空气中抽芽—
它的色彩羞于直面阳光—
但当光线解开它的发绺—
花园便一瓣接一瓣地战栗。
它的花瓣，如一句低语的誓言，
在天鹅绒般的寂静中舒展—
风、曾驻足凝望此刻的它，
却在它沉睡时，偷走了半缕芬芳。
4c
Make your poster.
The most beautiful flower-Peonies
Do you know peonies They have big, round flowers. They come in pink, red, white... even yellow! Their petals are soft like silk. In China, we call them the “Queen of Flowers”. And they are called “National Flower”.
People grow peonies in gardens for over 1,000 years! In ancient stories, peonies stand for happiness and good luck. Artists love painting them, and you can see peony pictures on cups, clothes, and even buildings! When spring comes, peonies bloom. Their sweet smell makes people happy. Next time you see a peony, say “Hi, Queen!” to it!
Present your poster in class. Then vote for the best one.
VS
4d
What can magical animals bring to us
They can spark our imagination and make us realize the wonders of nature.
1. What amazing plants and animals did you learn about in the unit
2. When do you use the superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs
3. Can you describe some amazing plants or animals in the world
4. How are we connected with plants and animals
Reflecting
Summary
New words
Project
ocean; except; tiny; lively
Make a poster about a plant or an animal
Use the first person to rewrite the second paragraph
(1) 人称: 由第三人称变成第一人称
(2) 语言: 个别句子需要变化结构
(3) 内容要点: 要点不能省略或者遗漏。
Reading &
Writing
Expressions
live up to
The Brave Homing Pigeon
〔Adapted from Ernest Seton’s Animal Heroes〕
改编自欧内斯特·塞顿的《动物英雄》
Reading Plus
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, 1862.
The captain sighed. This was the thickest fog he had ever seen. They were over 330 kilometres from the closest land, so he didn’t know where to go. The ship was on its way to Europe. Just ten hours ago they left New York, but now the engine stopped working. Clearly, they needed help!
The Brave Homing Pigeon
〔Adapted from Ernest Seton’s Animal Heroes〕
n.信鸽
n.大西洋
n.船长；队长
v.叹气；叹息
adj.厚的；浓密的
n.发动机；引擎
Suddenly, the captain remembered the homing pigeons. He ran to them quickly, wrote a message for help, and tied it to Big Blue’s leg. Big Blue flew up and then returned almost right away.
The captain became more worried.
把……系到……上
立刻；马上
v.回来；返回
“You are our last hope, little guy,” said the captain as he tied a note to Arny, the smaller and younger of the two pigeons. The captain threw him into the air. Arny flew around and around, higher and higher. Soon, the bird was away from the ship, and the captain couldn’t see Arny anymore.
“That’s a good sign,” said the captain with more hope.
Almost 340 kilometres away, Billy heard fast-moving wings come into his building and go straight to the water bowl.
n. 便条；短笺
n. 标志；符号；迹象
n.翅膀
n.碗
v. 扔；掷
not... anymore
不再……
“Hi there, little guy. Well, aren’t you the thirstiest bird!” Billy smiled. Then he saw the note.
Billy knew what to do. He took the note, running as fast as he could to the company office. There, he learnt Arny had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
Thanks to Arny, people sent help to the ship.
The captain later explained, “Arny really is the most amazing bird!”
n.公司
越过海洋
Read the story and answer the questions.
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1. What was the captain’s problem
2. When did the captain’s problem start
3. How did the captain send a message to Billy
4. Why did the captain say “That’s a good sign”
5. Why was Arny so thirsty
Check your answers.
1. What was the captain’s problem
2. When did the captain’s problem start
3. How did the captain send a message to Billy
The engine of the ship stopped working.
It started just 10 hours after the ship left New York.
He sent a message to Billy by tying a note to a homing pigeon named Arny.
4. Why did the captain say “That’s a good sign”
5. Why was Arny so thirsty
Because Arny kept flying higher and farther away from the ship, showing that the note might be sent successfully.
Because he had flown in fog and over the sea, for more than four hours.
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Do you know any stories about animals that helped people Share a story with a partner.
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Homework
1. Finish and polish your composition for 3c and submit it in next class.
2. Recite the key words and sentences of this lesson.
2. Whose birthday is it
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