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第四课时　Section B(1a—1e)
Activity 1 Warm up and lead in
T：Look at these famous quotes about helping others.Discuss with your partner what they mean and how they relate to volunteer work.
Quotes：
“Help others，help yourself.”
“Today you，tomorrow me.”
“The rose in your hand，the sweet smell in mine.”
(Students discuss the quotes and share their interpretations.)
设计意图：通过名言警句的讨论，引导学生思考志愿服务的意义和价值，培养他们的人文素养和思辨能力。
Activity 2 Brainstorming(1a)
T：How does helping others make a difference Work in groups and brainstorm as many ways as possible.Use the pictures to help you.(Students brainstorm ideas about how volunteer work makes a difference.)
T：Let's create a class mind map of your ideas.
设计意图：通过头脑风暴活动，激发学生的思维，让他们从多角度思考志愿服务的影响和意义。小组合作培养学生的团队协作能力。
Activity 3 Speech analysis(1b)
T：Read the speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer in 1b.As you read，identify：
What kind of hook does the speaker use
Which paragraph includes a call to action
What are the main points of the speech
(Students read and analyze the speech.)
　
　设计意图：通过演讲文本分析，帮助学生了解演讲的结构特点和修辞手法，培养他们的批判性阅读能力。
Activity 4 Paragraph matching(1c)
T：Read the speech again and match each paragraph with its summary in 1d.Work individually first，and then check with your partner.(Students match paragraphs with summaries about the speaker's story，volunteer work，lessons learned，etc.)
设计意图：通过段落匹配练习，培养学生的信息概括能力和段落理解能力。帮助学生把握演讲的整体结构和逻辑关系。
Activity 5 Critical thinking questions(1d)
T：Answer the questions in 1d about the speech.These questions require you to think deeply about the content and make connections.(Students answer questions about the speaker's motivations，challenges，qualities needed，etc.)
设计意图：通过批判性思维问题，培养学生的深度思考能力和推理判断能力。问题设计涵盖事实理解、推理分析和评价判断等不同层次。
Homework
1．Learn the vocabulary words from the speech and create sentences using each one.
2．Research a famous volunteer organization and prepare to share information about it in the next class.
第四课时　Section B(1a—1e) Key Vocabulary：practical，teamwork，voluntary，ordinary，rescue Speech Features： Hook：grabs attention (story，question，fact) Introduction：establishes topic and purpose Body：main points with supporting details Call to Action：encourages audience to act Conclusion：summarizes and reinforces message
This lesson helped students get better at critical reading and understanding literature by doing speech analysis activities.Students showed good skills when they looked at speech features and rhetorical devices.But they still have trouble with two things：understanding hard vocabulary words and analyzing speech structures.We can make improvements by teaching vocabulary in a clear way，using more speech examples，and giving analytical exercises that get a little harder step by step.Unit 8　Making a Difference
The theme of this unit is“Making a Difference” through volunteer work and helping others.Through a series of listening，speaking，reading and writing activities，students will learn how to talk about volunteer experiences，express duration using the present perfect tense with since and for，identify features of a speech，and explore the benefits of helping others.
Key Points 1.Vocabulary related to volunteer work and community service. 2．The present perfect tense with since and for to express duration. 3．Features and structure of a speech. 4．Writing an email to sign up as a volunteer. 5．Designing a volunteer project.
Key Difficulties 1.Correct usage of the present perfect tense with since and for. 2．Identifying and applying features of a persuasive speech. 3．Organizing ideas coherently in written and oral expressions. 4．Understanding the cultural significance of volunteer work.
Language Proficiency
(语言能力),1.Master vocabulary related to volunteer work and use it flexibly in real contexts.
2．Proficiency in using the present perfect tense with since and for to express duration and volunteer experiences.
3．Communicate fluently about volunteer themes through discussions，role plays，and presentations.
4．Read and write effectively about volunteer experiences with accurate and coherent language.
Cultural Awareness
(文化意识),1.Understand similarities and differences between Chinese and Western volunteer cultures.
2．Comprehend the positive impact of volunteer work on personal growth and social development.
3．Respect different volunteer concepts and practices across diverse cultures.
4．Develop a global perspective through understanding volunteerism worldwide.
续表
Thinking Quality (思维品质) 1.Analyze and evaluate information related to volunteer work critically. 2.Think creatively about solutions to community service challenges. 3.Develop logical reasoning through organizing volunteer project plans. 4.Reflect on personal learning processes and volunteer experiences.
Learning Capability(学习能力) 1.Develop effective autonomous learning strategies for language learning. 2.Collaborate successfully in group projects and volunteer initiatives. 3.Utilize technology and resources to enhance learning about volunteerism. 4.Self assess progress and set goals for continuous improvement.
1．Students have basic knowledge of present tense and past tense，but may struggle with the present perfect tense and its proper usage with since and for.
2．Students may have limited vocabulary related to volunteer work and community service，requiring more practice.
3．Students need guidance in analyzing and constructing speeches with appropriate rhetorical features.
4．Most students have some experience with helping others，which can be activated to enhance learning motivation.
第一课时　Section A(1a—2d)
第二课时　Section A(3a—3d)
第三课时　Section A(Grammar Focus 4a—4d)
第四课时　Section B(1a—1e)
第五课时　Section B(2a—3c)
第六课时　Section B(Project & Reflecting)第二课时　Section A(3a—3d)
Activity 1 Dialogue analysis (3a)
T：Look at the dialogue in 3a between Ella and Teng Fei.Read it carefully and answer these questions：
What volunteer work does Teng Fei do
How long has he been doing this volunteer work
What does he think about the elderly
(Students read and answer questions individually，and then discuss in pairs.)
设计意图：通过对话分析，培养学生的阅读理解能力，特别是对细节信息的提取能力。问题设计引导学生关注对话中的关键信息和深层含义。
Activity 2 Information organizing(3b)
T：Read the dialogue again and complete the table in 3b.Organize Teng Fei's work and both characters' thoughts.(Students complete the table with information about Teng Fei's work and their thoughts.)
T：Let's compare our tables and discuss any differences.
设计意图：通过表格整理信息，培养学生的信息分类和组织能力。这种结构化的练习有助于学生更好地理解和记忆对话内容。
Activity 3 Role play performance(3c)
T：Now you are going to role play the dialogue in 3c.But this time，you need to add more details based on your own ideas.You have 3 minutes to prepare.(Students create extended dialogues and perform in front of the class.)
设计意图：通过创造性的角色扮演，让学生在掌握基本对话结构的基础上进行拓展，提高语言运用的灵活性和创造性。
Activity 4 Volunteer work survey(3d)
T：Work in groups of four.Interview each other using the questions in 3d.Take notes and prepare to share your findings with the class.(Students conduct surveys and share results.)
设计意图：通过小组调查活动，培养学生的合作学习能力和口语交际能力。真实的调查情境让学生在使用语言的同时也了解了同伴的志愿服务经历。
Homework
Create a mind map showing different types of volunteer work and their benefits.
第二课时　Section A(3a—3d)
Useful Expressions from Dialogue： I've been a volunteer there since last year. What do you do？ Many elderly people are very lonely. It's important to care for the elderly. they actually have so many interesting life stories… Survey Skills： Asking questions politely Taking notes effectively Reporting findings clearly
This lesson effectively improved students' reading comprehension and oral skills through activities like dialogue analysis，role playing，and group work.While understanding of the present perfect tense improved，practical application challenges remain，particularly with confusing “since” and “for”．So more grammar exercises and personalized learning support are needed.第五课时　Section B(2a—3c)
Activity 1 Warm up and lead in
T：Who researched a volunteer organization for homework Please share what you found out about its work，history，and impact.(Several students share their research findings.)
设计意图：通过分享家庭作业中的研究结果，激活学生的背景知识，培养他们的自主学习能力和信息分享能力。
　Activity 2 Vocabulary puzzle(2a)
T：Let's start with a vocabulary puzzle in plete the crossword puzzle using the clues provided.Work in pairs.
设计意图：通过填字游戏的形式学习和巩固词汇，增加词汇学习的趣味性。结对练习培养学生的合作学习能力。
Activity 3 Word choice practice(2b)
T：Complete the sentences in 2b with the correct words from the brackets.Pay attention to the context and word usage.Explain why you chose each word.
设计意图：通过选词填空练习，培养学生的词汇辨析能力和语境理解能力。要求学生解释选择理由，加深对词汇用法的理解。
Activity 4 Passage completion(2c)
T：Read the passage about Harry's volunteer experience in 2c.Complete it with the correct forms of the phrases in the box.(Students complete passage.)
T：What can we learn from Harry's story
设计意图：通过语篇填空练习，培养学生在真实语境中综合运用词汇和语法知识的能力。故事内容传递了积极的价值观。
Activity 5 Advertisement analysis(3a)
T：Read the advertisement for student volunteers in 3a.Label each part with the main topic(A—D).Discuss with your partner.(Students identify parts about program description，volunteer duties，required qualities，and sign up process.)
设计意图：通过广告分析，培养学生的信息识别能力和文本结构分析能力。帮助学生了解正式文本的组织方式。
Activity 6 Note making(3b)
T：Imagine you are planning to be a student volunteer.Make notes using the questions in 3b to help you organize your ideas.(Students make notes individually.)
设计意图：通过笔记整理活动，培养学生的写作构思能力和信息组织能力。结构化的指导帮助学生系统地整理思路。
Activity 7 Email writing(3c)
T：Based on your notes，write an email to the school to sign up as a volunteer.Follow the email format in 3c and use the useful expressions below.
I am writing to apply for…
I am interested in this volunteer position because…
I believe I am suitable because…
I would appreciate the opportunity to…
(Students write emails and exchange with partners for peer review.)
设计意图：通过邮件写作练习，培养学生的正式写作能力和交际能力。同伴互评活动提高学生的写作水平和批判性思维能力。
Homework
1．Revise your email based on peer feedback and submit it in the next class.
2．Prepare for the project lesson by thinking about what kind of volunteer group you would like to start.
　3.Review all the vocabulary and grammar points from this unit.
第五课时　Section B(2a—3c) Email Writing Structure： Subject Line：Clear and specific Greeting：Dear Sir or Madam， Introduction：Purpose of writing Body：Qualifications，experience，motivation Conclusion：Closing remarks Sign off：Sincerely，[Your Name] Useful Expressions： I am writing to… I believe I am suitable because…
This lesson effectively developed students' language and writing skills through vocabulary exercises，advertisement analysis，and email writing，with strong performance in email composition.However，challenges remain in vocabulary discrimination and grammar usage，as some students still made errors in formal writing.Recommended improvements include targeted exercises for language accuracy，additional writing models，and enhanced guidance and feedback.第六课时　Section B(Project & Reflecting)
Activity 1 Project planning(4a)
T：Today we are going to start a volunteer group project.Work in groups of 4—5.First，choose your top three goals from 4a or add your own ideas.(Groups discuss and choose their project focus.)
设计意图：通过项目规划活动，培养学生的团队协作能力和项目管理能力。让学生在真实的项目情境中运用所学知识。
Activity 2 Poster design(4b)
T：Design a poster to attract volunteers to your group.Use the questions in 4b to guide your design.Be creative and make it visually appealing！(Groups design posters with drawings and text.)
T：I will invite some groups to share their poster in class.
设计意图：通过海报设计活动，培养学生的创造力和设计能力。综合运用语言知识和艺术技能，提高学生的综合素质。小组展示有助于培养学生的口头表达能力和演示技能。
Activity 3 Class presentation and voting(4c)
T：Tell the class about what your group does and why people should join it.Then，vote for the volunteer group you want to join.
设计意图：通过课堂展示和投票活动，提升学生的口语表达能力，增强学生的参与感和决策意识，同时巩固对志愿活动的理解。
　Activity 4 Unit reflection
T：Let's reflect on what we've learned in this unit.Discuss the questions in “Reflecting” part in your groups and share your thoughts with the class.(Students discuss and share their reflections.)
设计意图：通过单元反思活动，帮助学生梳理和巩固所学知识，培养他们的自我评估能力和反思能力。
Activity 5 Action planning
T：Think about one thing you can do to make a difference in your community.Write down your action plan and share it with your partner and then present in class.
Action plan template：
What I will do：____________________
When I will do it：____________________
Who it will help：____________________
How it will make a difference：____________________
(Students create personal action plans and present in class.)
设计意图：通过制定个人行动计划，将课堂学习与实际生活联系起来，培养学生的社会责任感和行动力。最后的分享活动，强化单元主题，激发学生的行动意识。营造积极向上的学习氛围。
Homework
1．Implement your action plan and keep a journal about your experience.
2．Write a reflection essay about what you have learned in this unit and how it has changed your thinking about volunteer work.
第六课时　Section B(Project & Reflecting) Key Vocabulary and Points： volunteer，community，service，help，support the present perfect tense with for and since speech features：hook，call to action Final Quote： “The essence of life is to serve others and to do good.”
This unit summary lesson helped students put their knowledge together well by doing projects and thinking back on what they learned.Students showed they're creative，good at working in teams，and have strong thinking skills.But some groups had trouble managing their time and needed more help.To make the lesson better，we can give clearer guidance on time management，set more checkpoints during the work，and do a better job of evaluating how students work on the process.第一课时　Section A(1a—2d)
　
Activity 1 Warm up and lead in
T：Good morning，class! Today we are going to talk about making a difference through volunteer work.Let's start with a guessing game.I will show you some pictures of volunteer actions，and you need to guess what they are doing.(The teacher shows pictures of people cleaning up，helping the elderly，planting trees，etc.)
T：What is this person doing
S1：He is cleaning up the park!
…
设计意图：通过图片猜测游戏激活学生对志愿服务的已有认知，激发学习兴趣，为后续学习奠定基础。游戏形式生动有趣，能够快速吸引学生注意力。
Activity 2 Vocabulary matching(1a)
T：Now let's look at 1a.Please match the actions with the pictures.Work in pairs and finish them in 2 minutes.(Students match actions with pictures.)
T：Let's check the answers together.
设计意图：通过图片与词汇的匹配，帮助学生建立“词汇—形象”的对应关系，加深对志愿服务相关词汇的理解和记忆。结对练习培养学生的合作学习能力。
Activity 3 Listening for specific information(1b)
T：We will listen to three interviews with volunteers.Please complete the table in 1b with the person's role，organization，and how long they have been volunteering.(The teacher plays the recording.Students listen and complete the table.)
T：Let's share your answers.Who can tell us about the first speaker
设计意图：训练学生捕捉具体信息的听力技能，特别是关于时间长度的表达。表格形式有助于学生组织和整理信息，为后续学习现在完成时做铺垫。
Activity 4 Detailed listening(1c)
T：Listen again carefully.This time，complete the sentences in 1c with the exact words you hear.(The teacher plays the recording again.Students fill in the blanks.)
T：Let's check each sentence one by one.
设计意图：通过填空练习，培养学生的细节听力能力和准确捕捉语言信息的能力。同时让学生初步感知现在完成时在真实语境中的运用。
Activity 5 Role play practice(1d)
T：Imagine your friend is one of the volunteers.Create a conversation using the examples in 1d.You have 3 minutes to prepare.(Students practise in pairs，and then some pairs perform in front of the class.)
设计意图：通过角色扮演，让学生在模拟真实的情境中运用所学语言，提高口语表达能力和交际能力。开放性的问题设计鼓励学生进行创造性表达。
Activity 6 Animal shelter volunteer discussion(2a)
T：Look at 2a.Which activities would you like to do in an animal shelter Tick three activities and discuss with your partner why you chose them.(Students discuss activities like feeding animals，providing information，training animals，etc.)
　T：Who would like to share your choices and reasons
设计意图：通过动物收容所志愿服务的讨论，引导学生思考不同类型的志愿服务，培养他们的爱心和社会责任感。同时为后续听力活动做好话题铺垫。
Activity 7 Listening for main ideas(2b)
T：Listen to two conversations about volunteering at an animal shelter.Answer the four questions in 2b.(The teacher plays the recording.)
设计意图：训练学生理解听力材料主旨大意的能力，培养他们从整体上把握对话内容的技能。问题设计涵盖细节理解和推理判断等不同层次。
Activity 8 Listening and summarizing(2c)
T：Listen again and complete the summary in 2c.Pay attention to the key information.(Students listen and complete the summary.)
T：Let's read the complete summary together.
设计意图：通过完成摘要练习，培养学生的信息整合能力和语言概括能力。同时在语境中进一步感知现在完成时的用法。
Activity 9 Extended role play(2d)
T：Now you are going to role play a conversation between Robert and the interviewer.Use the questions in 2d to help you.You have 4 minutes to prepare.(Students create extended conversations about the animal shelter.)
设计意图：通过拓展性角色扮演，让学生在真实的交际情境中综合运用所学语言知识和技能，提高语言运用的灵活性和准确性。
Homework
1．Interview one family member or friend about their volunteer experiences.Take notes on what they did，how long they did it，and how they felt.
2．Preview the dialogue in 3a and underline any sentences using the present perfect tense.
第一课时　Section A(1a—2d) Key Vocabulary：make a difference，volunteer，clean up，guide visitors，visit the elderly，organization，provide，owner，donation，interview，sort waste，animal shelter Useful Expressions： ·—How long have you been a volunteer？ — I've been a volunteer for/since… ·—What do you do there？ —Why did you choose this volunteer work？
This lesson effectively engaged students in volunteer service learning through different activities.However，challenges emerged with students' understanding of the present perfect tense and limited vocabulary when expressing complex ideas.We can improve by doing grammar practice for specific needs，activities to learn more words，and different tasks that fit students' different English levels.第三课时　Section A(Grammar Focus 4a—4d)
Activity 1 Warm up and lead in
T：Let's play a quick game! I will say a time expression，and you need to say whether we use “for” or “since” with it.For example，“three years” → “for three years”．(The teacher says time expressions like “last month”，“2018”，“a long time”，etc.)
设计意图：通过游戏形式激活学生对时间表达的已有知识，为学习现在完成时的用法做铺垫。游戏能够快速调动学生的积极性和注意力。
Activity 2 Grammar presentation and rule analysis(4a)
T：Look at 4a.Let's read these sentences together and discuss with your partner how “for” and “since” are used differently in these conversations.(Students share their ideas and then the teacher explains the rules：for＋period of time，since＋point of time.)
T：Remember：We use “for” to talk about duration and “since” to talk about a starting point.
设计意图：分析具体例句，培养学生的观察能力和归纳总结能力。让学生在语境中理解语法规则，比单纯的规则记忆更有效．老师的讲解，帮助学生系统理解现在完成时与since和for的用法规则。清晰的规则讲解为后续练习奠定基础。
Activity 3 Sentence completion(4b)
T：Complete the sentences in 4b with the correct forms of the verbs and “for” or “since”．Work individually first，and then check with your partner.(Students complete exercises.)
设计意图：通过填空练习，让学生在具体语境中练习现在完成时的用法，巩固所学语法规则。
Activity 4 Story completion(4c)
T：Read the passage in 4c about volunteer plete it with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.(Students complete the story using the present perfect and simple past tense.)
T：Let's read the completed story together and discuss why we chose these verb forms.
设计意图：通过语篇填空练习，培养学生在真实语境中综合运用语法知识的能力。故事内容与单元主题相关，增强了练习的趣味性和实用性。
Activity 5 Personal survey(4d)
T：Work in groups.Interview your group members using the questions in 4d.Write down their answers using the present perfect tense with since and for.(Students conduct surveys and share interesting findings.)
设计意图：通过个人调查活动，让学生在真实的交际情境中运用所学语法知识，提高语言运用的准确性和流利性。
Homework
1．Write 5 sentences about your own experiences using the present perfect tense with since and for.
2．Prepare a 1 minute speech about a volunteer experience you have had or would like to have.
　
第三课时　Section A(Grammar Focus 4a—4d) The Present Perfect Tense with For/Since Structure：Subject＋have/has＋past participle＋… For(duration)：for two years，for a long time，for several months Since(starting point)：since 2018，since last month，since I was young Signal Words：already，yet，just，ever，never，recently
This lesson improved students' understanding and application of the present perfect tense with since and for through diverse grammar practice activities.However，some students still struggle with choosing between since and for.So，we should make some improvements like doing more grammar exercises in real situations，using videos or pictures to make activities more interesting，and giving students help that fits their own needs.

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