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Unit6 The power of language
Section B Reading and critical thinking
沪外教版（2024）八年级
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Learning objectives
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Lead in
Pre-reading
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While-reading
Post-reading
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Summary
Assessment
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Homework
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By the end of the lesson, I will be able to...
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learn some core words and expressions of the text;
retell the story of King George VI in correct order;
understand the clear structure and main ideas of the article;
create, show and give a powerful encouraging speech by myself.
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Learning objectives
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Who is the man
NAME Prince Albert
His family affectionately calls him "Bertie".
BORN 1895
The end of the Victorian Era, start of the Edwardian.
FAMILY
He is the second son of King George V.
DREAM
"I never thought I would be a king."
His Secret Struggle
Bertie has a stammer(口吃).
Speaking is very difficult for him.
He fears talking in public, making him feel shy and sad.
KEY QUESTION: How would you feel if you couldn't speak easily
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Pre-reading
A Night to Forget
EVENT
Opening of the British Empire Exhibition, 1925.
TASK
Give a speech to thousands of people in front of the whole nation.
RESULT
It was a complete disaster. His stammer made it impossible for him to speak clearly.
FEELING
He was overwhelmed with intense embarrassment and felt completely hopeless.
Pre-reading
02
Meeting Lionel Logue
Lionel is an Australian speech therapist(治疗师).
He is friendly, funny, and different from other doctors.
He calls Bertie "Bertie", not "Your Royal Highness". He treats him as a friend.
Most importantly, he believes that Bertie can be cured.
DIFFERENT
CONFIDENT
FUNNY
BELIEVER
Pre-reading
02
The Miracle
Lionel gives Bertie a recording device.
He asks Bertie to read a text while listening to music.
On the recording, Bertie's voice is clear and smooth!
He spoke perfectly without realizing it.
This is the first time he hears himself speak well. He feels HOPE!
Pre-reading
02
The Hard Work Begins
Lionel gives Bertie many fun exercises!
Tongue Twisters
"She sells seashells by the seashore."
Breathing exercises
Learning to control airflow and steady the nerves.
Yelling and singing
Finding volume, tone, and courage in his voice.
The goal:To relax and gain full control of his voice, so he can speak with confidence.
Pre-reading
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A King Must Speak
Bertie's brother, King Edward VIII, decides to abdicate(退位).
Now, Bertie must become a king.
He is very scared. He doesn't feel ready.
His first speech as king is a big test.
Key Question:
What would be the hardest part of being king for Bertie
Pre-reading
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The Most Important Speech
DATE
September 3, 1939
EVENT
World War II officially begins.
THE TASK
The King must address the entire nation — and the world — via a live radio broadcast.
THE CHALLENGE
Overcoming his severe stammer to deliver the most critical speech of his life.
Pre-reading
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A Nation United
A Powerful Voice
With Lionel's help, the King speaks slowly, but clearly and with power.
Huge Success
Against all odds, the king's radio address is a triumph.
Inspired & United
The British people are moved and stand together as one nation.
King & Country
The people know their king truly understands and is with them.
From Stammer to Strength!
Pre-reading
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fought against 对抗
audience 听众
confidently 自信地
effective 有效的
breathing 呼吸
unity 团结
capable 有能力的
courage 勇气
control 掌控
enemy 敌人
play one's part 尽职责
in the face of 面对
get over 克服
over time 随着时间流逝
fight against 与……抗争
capable of 能够
Word Bank
while-reading
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The King’s Speech
All his life King George VI fought against his fear of speaking in public. Whenever he spoke to a big audience, he found it difficult to speak clearly and confidently. But he had to give a speech to the public on radio.
Luckily, a doctor came to help the King get better at speaking. One of the most effective methods he used was to ask the King to read Shakespeare’s plays out loud. This helped him control his breathing and speaking speed. Over time, the King’s speech skills improved greatly.
与...作斗争
清晰自信地讲话
大量听众
他的一生；终生
发表演讲
公开演讲；当众讲话
随着时间的推移
在...变得更好
Pre-reading
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Take notes
On 3 September, 1939, a very important moment came as the King gave the speech of his life. He explained to the country why they were going to war again so soon after the terrible experience of the First World War. The King spoke with power. His voice was strong and calm. He encouraged his people by saying “I know that you will all play your part with calmness and courage”. He also spoke of the need for unity in the face of the enemy.
This speech defined him as a king capable of leading his nation through its worst time. By the end of the speech, he believed in himself.
The speech was a great success for the King since he got over his fear of public speaking. It was also an important event in history. It gave the British people hope during the dark days of the Second World War.
give sb. hope 给某人希望
克服 (困难、恐惧等)
履行自己的使命
相信自己
be capable of (doing) sth. 有能力做某事
面对…；面临…
正当......时
至关重要的时刻
n. 经历；经验
奠定他作为...
Pre-reading
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Take notes
Whenever he spoke to a big audience, he found it difficult to speak clearly and confidently.
每当他对大量听众讲话时，他都很难清晰、自信地发言。
One of the most effective methods he used was to ask the King to read Shakespeare’s plays out loud.
他使用的最有效的方法之一是让国王大声朗读莎士比亚的戏剧。
While-reading
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Difficult sentences
主语：he
谓语：found
宾语：it（形式宾语）
宾语补足语，difficult
真正的宾语：to speak clearly and confidently
whenever引导的时间状语从句
find it + adj. + to do sth.
发现做某事是……的
先行词是methods，省略了关系代词that/which的定语从句
主句主语：One of the most effective methods，
主句系动词:was，
表语：to ask the King to read Shakespeare’s plays out loud
定语从句:he used
While-reading
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Difficult sentences
He explained to the country why they were going to war again so soon after the terrible experience of the First World War.
他向全国解释，为什么在经历了第一次世界大战的惨痛经历后，这么快就要再次参战。
This speech defined him as a king capable of leading his nation through its worst time.
这场演讲奠定了他作为一位能够带领国家度过最艰难时期的国王的地位。
特殊疑问句作宾语的宾语从句
主句主语：He，
主句谓语：explained，
宾语从句：why they were going to war again...
时间状语：so soon after ...
主语:This speech，
谓语:defined，
宾语：him，
宾语补足语：as a king
形容词短语作后置定语： capable of leading...
define sb. as...
把某人定义为……
1.What is it
3.How to do it
2.When to use it
You don’t read every word. You look for a name, number, date, or a key word.
When a question asks about a fact (who, what, when, where, why, how).
1. Read the question. Circle the key word(s).
2. Move your eyes quickly over the text.
3. Stop when you see the key word.
4. Read that sentence. The answer is there.
Scanning is fast reading – you are looking for an answer, not reading for fun.
While-reading
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[ ] The King found it difficult to speak clearly and confidently in public.
[ ] A doctor came to help the King get better at speaking.
[ ] The King encouraged his people with his speech.
[ ] The speech gave the British people hope.
[ ] The King used Shakespeare’s plays to improve his speaking skills.
B1.Put the events in the correct order.
While-reading
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B2.Answer the questions.
1. What was King George VI’s fear
His fear was speaking in public.
2. What did the King mainly talk about in his speech
He explained why they were going to war again. He encouraged calmness, courage, and unity.
3. What was the result of the King’s speech
The speech was a great success. He got over his fear and believed in himself. It gave the British people hope.
4. Why is the King’s speech so important in the history of Britain
It defined him as a king capable of leading the nation through its worst time. It gave hope during the dark days of the Second World War.
While-reading
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plete the chart with the correct numbers.
While-reading
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3
5
4
2
1
3.Structure
1. He gave this speech c___________ since he did everything with a strong feeling that he could do it well.
2. I like making things go the way I want them to because I like being in c__________.
3. My teacher always e___________ every word to us clearly. She told us about this word so we could understand it better.
4. He is very brave to face this problem as he is a man with c__________.
5. We should work together and help each other as it shows the u________ of our team.
6. I consider Tom my e________ since he is always against me and making things difficult.
B4 Find the words in the text to complete the sentences. Use the first letters to help you.
While-reading
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confidently
control
explains
courage
unity
enemy
Find and complete
King George VI was afraid of talking in public. He had trouble speaking clearly and 1 _________, but he needed to give an important radio speech. A doctor helped him get better. Reading Shakespeare’s plays out loud was a good way to 2 _________ his breathing and speed. On 3 September, 1939, he gave a big speech. He 3 _________ why they were going to war again so soon. He sounded strong and calm. He told people to have 4 _________ during difficult times. His speech also encouraged people to show 5 _________ in the face of the 6 _________. This speech showed he could be a good leader. He believed in himself by the end.
plete the summary of the text with the words you wrote in B4.
Post-reading
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Summarize and complete
confidently
control
explains
courage
unity
enemy
You need to consider many things when you prepare a speech. To begin with, as your speech depends on who your audience is, you should think about your listeners. A 60-minute speech might be hard for small children to focus on.
Second, think about the purpose of your speech. Are you going to 1 .____________ your classmates before the sports meeting Or are you going to address the public to 2. ____________ pollution Third, write down what you will say. You may feel like covering a great number of points, but actually, it’s better to focus on a single point. Last, speak with confidence. You should believe that you are 3.______________ speaking in public. You might feel nervous 4 .____________ a big audience. But you will be more and more confident through practising 5. ____________.
B6.Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.
fight against over time in the face of speak to capable of
Post-reading
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Fill in the blanks
over time
in the face of
capable of
fight against
speak to
1.Text type
2.Main idea
This text is a story from history. It tells us about a real person – King George VI – and how he solved his problem.
The story teaches us that words have great power. A good speech can help a person beat his fears and also give courage and hope to a whole country.
Read and analyze
Post-reading
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1 Review. How did language influence King George VI and his country Find examples in the text.
Criticle thinking
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For the king himself
With the doctor's help, language practice helped him beat his stutter and built his confidence.
The speech gave the British people hope during the dark days of World War II.
Speaking aloud changed him from a shy, afraid man to a brave, responsible king.
His words helped people stick together and fight through the hard time.
For his country
2.Evaluate. Do you know any other famous speeches in history What are their influences Use the table and the example to help you.
Speech Zhou Enlai’s speech at Nankai Middle School
Powerful words “For young people, it is surely important to study. But what is more important is to care about the rise and fall of your nation.”
Influence The speech made the students realise the importance of working hard for the good of their country.
Fill in the speech information chart completely.
Write correct and clear answers in the chart.
Introduce the speech and share my ideas.
Criticle thinking
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3. Create. Think about how to make a speech to encourage your classmates to enter for the school sports meeting.
What can you speak about
The fun of running, jumping, and playing.
Staying healthy and strong by doing sports.
Doing your best for your class.
Everyone can join, not just the fastest or strongest.
Winning is not the most important thing – taking part is.
How can you make your speech powerful
Use short and clear sentences.
Speak loudly and slowly.
Look at your classmates when you speak.
Use your hands to show feelings.
Say “Let’s go!” or “We can do it!”
Create and perform
Criticle thinking
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Example
Hi everyone!
Sports are so much fun. We can run, jump and play together.
Doing sports keeps us healthy and strong.
Sports are not only for the fastest or strongest students. Everyone can take part!
We can try our best for our class. Remember, winning is not the most important thing. Taking part is what really matters.
Let’s join the sports meeting together! Let’s cheer for each other! We can do it!
Create and perform
Show time
Talk clearly (内容清晰)
Pronunciation(发音标准)
Body language(使用肢体语言)
Fluently(流利的)
Reasonable(理由合理)
Criticle thinking
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Lessons from the King
Courage is not the absence of fear.
It's acting despite fear.
You are not alone.
A good friend can help you achieve anything.
Hard work pays off.
Practice and perseverance can change you.
Your voice matters.
Even a small voice can make a big difference.
Further thinking
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Summary
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Quick quiz
1. What was King George VI’s problem
A. He couldn’t write speeches.
B. He was afraid of speaking in public.
C. He had no voice.
2. How did the doctor help him
A. By asking him to sing.
B. By asking him to read Shakespeare’s plays aloud.
C. By asking him to talk to animals.
3. When did the King give his famous speech
A. 3 September 1939 B. 1 September 1914 C. 2 September 1945



Summary
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Doctor’s Note:
The King’s main problem was his _________ of public speaking.
I asked him to read _____________________ aloud to control his _________ and _________.
Over time, his speech skills ___________ greatly.
Fill in the “Treatment Note”
fear
Shakespeare’s plays
breathing
speed
improved
Summary
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Sort the Events
A. The King gave a speech on radio on 3 September 1939.
B. A doctor came to help the King.
C. The King was afraid to speak in public.
D. The King read Shakespeare’s plays.
E. His speech gave the British people hope.
C → B → D → A → E
Summary
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Sort the Events
This story teaches us that ________________.
Language is powerful. It can help us overcome fear and give hope to others.
Words can change a person. Words can change a country.
Unit 6: The power of language
The King’s Speech
Key words
fear, public speaking, audience
effective method, control, improve
courage, unity, encourage, overcome
Main idea
Language is powerful. A good speech can help a person overcome fear and bring hope to a nation.
What we learn
Face your fears with help and practice.
Words can encourage and unite people.
A leader should be brave and responsible.
Critical thinking
If you had to encourage your classmates, what would you say
Story structure
Problem： King afraid to speak in public
Help：Doctor → read Shakespeare aloud
Big moment：Speech on Sept 3, 1939
Result ：Overcame fear; gave people hope
Assessment
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Self-assessment
I can remember and use the new words and phrases of this lesson.
I can retell the story of The King's Speech in correct order.
I can create and give my own sports meeting speech in front of the class.
Basic (基础)
Improving(提升)
Extend (拓展)
Homework
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1. 朗读课文《The King's Speech》2遍，认读并抄写本课核心单词、短语
2. 按正确顺序，复述课文里的5个关键事件
1. 完整背诵课堂范文运动会动员演讲稿
2. 用自己的话，简短写下乔治六世国王的故事梗概（5-8句话）
1. 自己改写、润色一篇全新的运动会鼓励演讲稿
2. 查阅并了解1个其他世界著名演讲，简单记录它的金句和影响
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