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Unit 6 Beyond Earth
单元主题分析
本单元紧扣“太空探索”这一核心主题,与新课标中“人与自然”主题范畴下的“地球与宇宙探秘，航天事业发展”子主题高度契合。其核心旨在引导学生认识人类探索太空的动因、面临的挑战与未来的可能性,从而全面深入地回答单元大问题“What does it take to explore space ”,从而培养学生的科学素养、全球视野与创新思维,激发其对宇宙的探索好奇心。
Section A的引导性问题是“Why do we explore space ”。该部分以听说读结合的形式展开主题学习,从谈论中国航天工程、宇航员的太空生活切入,再通过访谈解读人类探索太空的三大核心动因。学生将在学习过程中掌握太空相关话题的英语表达,习得一般将来时被动语态,理解太空探索的科学价值与现实意义，为解答人类探索太空的“动因”奠定认知基础。
Section B的引导性问题是“How far can we go into space ”。该部分从理论探讨走向未来畅想，以深度阅读为载体，引导学生探究当下人类太空旅行的极限、星际探索面临的重重挑战，以及未来实现星际旅行的可能性;再通过写作任务让学生抒写个人“太空梦想”,学习按“提出梦想--阐述原因---表达期许”的结构组织思路、完成表达。
总而言之,本单元以“理解探索动因→探究当下局限→畅想未来可能”为主线,巧妙融合了语言学习、科学知识普及与批判性思维培养。通过真实的语境创设、结构化的技能训练、创造性的输出任务，引导学生不仅学会用英语谈论“太空”,更能深入理解推动太空探索的好奇心、勇气与创新精神，最终培养学生的全球视野与科学思维,让学生立足地球、望向宇宙,思考人类在宇宙中的定位与未来。
单元学习目标
通过本单元的学习,学生能够:
1.掌握与太空探索相关的核心词汇、短语及句型，能准确描述太空探索的动因、挑战与未来愿景。
2.理解并运用一般将来时被动语态,完成句子转换、短文填空及口语表达任务。
3.读懂关于太空探索的访谈、科普说明文，能快速提炼主旨、分析文章结构;能撰写“太空梦想”短文。
4.辩证思考太空探索的价值与挑战,培养批判性思维与科学探究能力。
5.了解人类太空探索的历程与现状,激发对宇宙的好奇心与探索欲,树立科学精神与全球视野。
单元学习重难点
重点:
1.能熟练运用一般将来时被动语态,规范谈论太空相关的未来计划与动作。
2.能围绕“探索动因、探索距离、个人太空梦想”等内容,清晰表达个人经历、观点与畅想。
3.掌握科普文的阅读方法(提炼主旨、分析结构),能读懂太空探索相关的访谈与说明文;能运用
“提出梦想--阐述原因一表达期许”的结构，完成书面写作任务。
难点:
在口语和书面表达中,能结合太空探索的具体语境,熟练运用相关词汇、句型及语法。
能结合阅读中学到的太空探索知识，辩证分析探索太空的价值与挑战。
结合自身学习实际,养成勤于思考、乐于探究、主动积累的英语学习习惯。
单元课时划分
第一课时Section A(1a-1d)
第二课时Section A(2a-2e)
第三课时Section A(3a-3c)
第四课时Grammar Focus(4a-4c)
第五课时Section B(la-1e)&.Vocabulary in Use
第六课时Section B(3a-3c)
第一课时Section A (1a-1d)
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. listen to three news reports to identify specific information and complete notes.
2. use the provided dialogue framework to retell news reports and share space-related information.
3. learn about China's major space programs and achievements,fostering pride in national
scientific and technological development.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
Look and Share 1. Have students look at the theme picture on the opening page and think about the questions on Page 51. 2. Invite some students to share their answers. 3. Have students read the unit title and predict what they will learn in the unit.
Pre-listening
1a 1. Present the four images. Explain each term briefly and pre-teach some new words and expressions. 2. Ask students to complete the 4 sentences independently,and then check the answers in pairs. 3.Check the answers as a class,and have students read the terms aloud to practise pronunciation. 4. Provide more related information and pictures about the four items to arouse interest.
While-listening
1b 1. Have students read the instruction and make sure they understand the task. 2. Play the audio once. Students listen and circle. 3. Check the answers:Zhurong,Tiangong,Xuntian. 1c 1. Ask students to read the sentences in lc and understand the meanings. Students can be encouraged to fill in the blanks from memory. 2. Play the audio again and have students complete the sentences. 3. Invite some students to share their answers and then present correct answers. 4. Have students listen again with the completed information. Listening Scripts Present the listening script and guide students to pay attention to the target vocabularies and expressions. Explain the language points if necessary.
Post-listening
1d 1. Divide students into pairs. Assign each pair one news report to retell,or let them share a different space news story they know. 2.Provide the sentence frame for support:Have you heard that… It is ...It will ... 3. Walk around to monitor and offer help. Invite 2-3 pairs to perform.
Summary Ask students to summarize what they learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the language points and useful expressions on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
In this listening and speaking lesson, students successfully identified China's space programs and completed listening notes accurately. The 1d dialogue practice helped them retell news reports using the given framework,and most students actively participated. Next time, I will add a short pronunciation drill before listening and extend preparation time for pair work to support some learners.
第二课时Section A (2a-2e)
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. listen for specific details about what life of astronauts in space is like.
2. learn about daily life and work of astronauts in space, gaining a better understanding of space
exploration.
3. organize and summarize information from the conversation using a mind map,improving
information processing ability.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
Watch and Say 1. Show a short video of astronauts in space (e.g. floating,eating,working) and ask students the following questions: What are the astronauts doing in the video ◆What looks fun or strange about their life in space 2.Invite 2-3 students to share their answers. 3.Provide some detailed information about space life.
Pre-listening
1. Present the two questions in 2a and have students predict what they will hear. 2. Pre-teach the new words and expressions.
While-listening
2a 1. Have students read the instruction and make sure they understand the task. 2. Play the recording and have students answer the questions individually. 3.Go over the correct answers with the whole class. 4. The teacher can also add some questions to help students to get the context. 2b 1. Ask students to read the questions to get the meanings. 2. Play the recording again and have students number the questions. 3. Confirm the order by reading the questions aloud with the class. 2c 1. Present the mind map and explain each category. 2. Play the recording a third time. Students take notes and fill in the blanks. 3. Check the answers as a class,and have students fill in their mind maps. Listening Scripts 1.Show the listening script and have students underline target vocabulary. 2. Explain any remaining language points and have students practise reading the script.
Post-listening
2d 1. Provide a sample answer to one question from 2b using the mind map. 2. Have students work in pairs to answer all questions from 2b,using their mind maps. 3. Invite 2-3 pairs to share their answers with the class. 2e 1. Provide example questions from 2e,and then have students brainstorm in small groups. 2. Encourage creative questions ( e. g. How do you exercise in space ). 3. Collect 3-4 best questions from the class and write them on the board.
Summary Ask students to summarize what they learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the language points and useful expressions on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
In this listening and speaking lesson, students effectively grasped details of astronauts’ life in space and completed the mind map to organize information.A few students struggled to take quick notes during 2c and needed more support. Next time,I will pre-teach note-taking skills and pause the audio briefly to let them catch key words, ensuring all students follow the pace.
第三课时Section A (3a-3c)
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. read an interview about space exploration to extract key information.
2. identify how a host uses questions and comments to keep an interview flowing.
3. understand the reasons for space exploration, broadening their view of scientific development.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
Review&Connect In the last two lessons , we learned about China's space programs and life in space. Today ,we'll answer a big question :Why do we explore space Free Talk Ask:Why do you think countries spend money and time on space exploration Invite 2-3 students to share their ideas briefly..
Pre-reading
Predict 1.Have students look at the mind map in 3a and answer the following questions: What reasons may be mentioned in the interview What aspects in our daily life have something to do with space exploration 2. Invite some students to share the answers. 3. Pre-teach key vocabulary and phrases.
While-reading
Skim reading 1. Ask students to read the interview quickly and find the three main reasons. 2. Check the answers with the whole class. 3a 1. Have students read again carefully and complete the mind map individually. 2. Ask volunteers to read their answers aloud in class. 3.Check the answers with the whole class. 4. Explain the language points in the conversation if needed. 3b 1. Play the audio of the interview. Ask students to pay attention to the host's lines. 2.Ask:How does the host keep the interview going (By asking follow-up questions and making comments like “Could you explain that a bit more ”/“Oh,right.”/“Yes,that's very useful. ”) Divide students into pairs:Host and Dr Yang.Give 3-5 minutes to practise. Invite 2-3 pairs to perform for the class.
Post-reading
3c 1.Group Discussion:Ask:What are your own reasons for supporting space exploration Do you agree with Dr Yang Why or why not 2. Have students work in groups of 3-4 to share ideas. 3.Class Share:Invite 2-3 groups to present their discussion results. Reflection Can you think of a space technology that you use or see every day How does space exploration help us solve problems on earth,like climate change or resource shortages How will you explain “why we explore space” to a friend or family member
Summary Ask students to summarize what they learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the language points and useful expressions on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
In this reading lesson,students successfully extracted the three main reasons for space exploration and completed the mind map with clear details. However, a few students needed more guidance to connect space technology to daily life during reflection. Next time,I will add more daily examples before reflection to help them better link theory to practice.
第四课时Grammar Focus (4a-4c)
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. review the passive voice in simple present and simple past tenses.
2. master the structure and usage of the simple future passive voice.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
Review 1. Write on the board and ask students to recall: 一般现在时被动:am/is/are+done例如:English is spoken in many countries. 一般过去时被动:was/were+done例如:The station was built last year. 2.Ask:What's the common structure of the passive voice (be+过去分词) 3.Ask:When do we use the passive voice (强调动作承受者,动作执行者未知或不重要)
Explore the Grammar
4a 1.Have students read the sentences in 4a and underline the passive verbs. 2.Ask:What tense are these sentences What's the structure What do these sentences focus on 3.Have students read the sentences aloud to practise pronunciation and intonation.
Grammar Rules
1.一般将来时被动语态:表示将来某个时间将要发生的被动动作。强调动作的承受者。 2.基本结构will be done 肯定句:主语十will be十过去分词(+by+执行者). 否定句:主语十will not (won't)be+过去分词. 一般疑问句:Will+主语十be十过去分词(+..) 特殊疑问句:特殊疑问词十will+主语十be+过去分词(+.) 3.用法: 强调动作的承受者,而非执行者。 执行者不明确、不重要或无需提及。 常用于新闻、科技、计划等正式语境。
Grammar Exercises
4b 1. Explain the task and have students follow the structure: will be+过去分词. 2. Model the first one:Students will be required to do research on space exploration. 3. Students complete 2-5 individually,and then check in pairs. 4.Check the answers with the class. 4c 1. Let students read the passage and grasp the main idea. 2. Ask students to complete the passage and check the answers in class. 3. Explain mixed tenses:Point out that the passage uses the simple present, present perfect,and simple future passive to show different time frames. 4. Invite some students to answer the two questions:What are exoplanets Whatare your views on finding life on another planet Explain the language points if necessary.
Summary Ask students to summarize what they learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the grammar rules on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
This grammar lesson reviewed the passive voice and introduced the passive simple future voice with tense clearly. Students mastered the structure “will be + past participle”and completed 4b and 4c well. Most could convert active sentences correctly.
第五课时Section B(1a-1e)&Vocabulary in Use
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. identify the text type and skim to get the main idea.
2. read for details to complete a mind map about space exploration.
3. analyze the structure and organize information using a mind map.
4. learn about human space exploration history and future plans.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
1a 1. Present some pictures related to the three options in la and elicit the corresponding expressions from students. 2. Encourage students to share what they know about science magazines,fiction books or science websites. 3.Have students work in pairs to discuss the question of 1a. 4. Invite some students to explain their choice.
Pre-reading
Predict 1. Show the title and the picture in 1b. Ask students to predict what this text will be about. 2. Have students discuss in pairs,and then invite some students to share in class. 3.Pre-teach some key words and expressions.
While-reading
Skim Reading 1b 1. Ask students to read the text quickly and find out what the text is mainly about. 2. Ask students to identify where they may find an article like this. 3. Invite some students to share their answers and explain their reasons. Careful Reading 1c 1.Have students read the instruction and the main ideas to get the meanings. 2. Ask students to read again carefully. Students work individually and then check in pairs. 3. Check the answers with the whole class. 4. Guide students to identify that the text follows the structure“curiosity→current situation→ challenges→future hope". 1d 1.Present the mind map and explain each branch. 2.Students read again carefully and fill in the mind map. 3. Check the answers with the whole class and have students share their completed maps.
Post-reading
Genre Analysis 1.Ask:What kind of text is this Is it a story,a news report,or a popular science article 2. Guide students to conclude:Popular science article ( clear,factual, explains scientific ideas to general readers). 3. Highlight features:formal but easy language,uses facts and examples, focuses on real science and future possibilities. 1e 1. Explain the task:Discuss the 4 questions in groups of 3-4,using text information. 2.Group share:Invite 2-3 groups to present their answers. 3. Encourage extra info:Ask students to share any space facts they know.
Vocabulary in Use
2a 1. Have students read the instruction to understand the task. 2. Elicit compound words from students and explain the meanings if needed. 3. Students complete sentences 2-6 individually,and then check the answers in pairs. 4. Check the answers with the whole class. 5. Lead a short discussion on the follow-up questions. 2b 1. Briefly review the boxed phrases to clarify the meanings. 2. Have students read the conversation to understand the context. 3. Students fill in the blanks individually,and then check with a partner. 4. Check the answers with the whole class. Have pairs read the completed conversation aloud,focusing on correct pronunciation and intonation. 2c 1. Have students read the words and phrases in the box to get the meanings. 2. Students read the passage to grasp the main idea about space exploration history. 3. Students complete the text with the correct forms of the words individually. 4. Students check the answers in pairs. Then,the teacher reviews answers as a class, explaining the grammar (tense, voice).
Summary Ask students to summarize what they have learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the language points and useful expressions on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
This lesson covered reading,text analysis,and vocabulary practice about space exploration. Students successfully identified the text type,completed the mind map, and understood the “ curiosity-progress-challenges-hope”structure. Most students actively joined in discussions and finished vocabulary exercises well.
第六课时Section B (3a-3c)
一、Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will：
1. read a model passage and extract key information to complete a chart.
2. learn to structure a short essay:State your dream→give reasons→express hope.
3. write their own space dreams using clear structure and relevant details.
4. Share creative ideas about future space exploration,inspiring scientific imagination.
二、Teaching Advice
Lead-in
Review&Connect In the last lesson ,we talked about how far humans can go into space. Today ,we'll write about our own space dreams-what we hope will happen in the future. Free Talk 1.Show the title“MySpace Dream”and ask:What is your space dream What do you hope to see or do in space one day 2. Invite 2-3 students to share their ideas briefly.
Pre-writing
3a 1. Have students read the passage independently,and then complete the table. 2. Invite students to share their completed tables,and then check the answers with the whole class. 3.Point out the passage's clear structure and highlight useful expressions. 3b 1. Have students work in groups to discuss the ideas and list 1-2 reasons for their choice. 2. Invite 2-3 groups to share their favourite ideas and reasons.
While-writing
3c 1. Ask students to make a simple chart for their own space dreams: What :My space dream is... Why :Reason 1/Reason 2/Reason 3 Hope:I hope… 2. Remind students to use a clear structure,linking words and the details from the model and their own ideas. 3. Walk around to help students with vocabulary , grammar,and structure.
Post-writing
1. Have students exchange drafts and use a checklist to give feedback. 2. Students revise their drafts based on peer feedback , focusing on clarity and detail. 3. Invite 3-4 students to read their space dreams aloud to the class. Collect some excellent works and display them on the classroom wall (with pictures if possible).
Summary Ask students to summarize what they learned in this lesson. Homework Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi. Blackboard Design Write the writing structure and checklist on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
This writing lesson guided students to analyze a model,plan and write about their space dreams.Most students mastered the “dream-reasons-hope” structure and used linking words correctly. They actively shared creative ideas in discussion and showed strong interest in space.

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