Unit 1 Cultural Heritage
Section A Reading and Thinking教学设计
科目:英语 课题:Section A Reading and Thinking 课时:1课时
Teaching Objectives:
(1)Knowledge Objectives:
a) Students will learn some words and phrases like preserve、application、take part in……
b) Students can understand the passage and learn more about Cultural Heritage.
(2)Ability Objective:
Students will be able to use different basic reading strategies like skimming and scanning correctly in their reading process.
(3)Emotional Objectives:
a) Students can foster the interest and desire of learning English and be fond of taking part in kinds of class activities.
b) Students can learn about the importance of international cooperation in solving difficult problems.
Key and difficult points:
Key point:Help students get the details of the passage
difficult point:Let students to express their opinions on the Cultural Heritage; guide students to use the new knowledge in their daily life.
Major steps:
Step 1 Lead-in (4mins)
After greeting students, the teacher will let students watch the video and fill in the blanks.
Build a across the Nile River.
There was a ,though.And it was a big one.
The Abu Simbel was priceless in ancient .
Keep it ancient .
then invited some volunteers to share their answers. After that, the teacher will give corresponding comments on students' answers and show the topic of this lesson.
(Justification: The pictures is vivid and interesting, which can arouse students' interest in the teaching activity. Meanwhile, it can also introduce the topic today naturally)
Step 2 Pre-reading (5 mins)
(1)With the help of PPT, the teacher will guide students to understand the meaning and usage of new words and sentences, including preserve、application、take part in……
(2)Prediction
Before reading, the teacher will organize students to make a prediction. Some hints will be provide to help them:
Hint 1:Words and sentence just refered.
Hint 2:Title of this metrial- FROM PROBLEMS TO SOLUTIONS
Hint 3:Some pictures in which students can see.
(Justification: Through above activities, students will be prepared to read and can understand the material better.)
Step 3 While-reading(20 mins)
(1)Extensive reading
a)Skimming
Students will have 2-3 minutes to read the passage first time to check their prediction and conclude the main idea of the passage.
b) Scanning
Students will read the passage again to locate certain information and answer the following question:
Read the first paragraph and tell me what purpose it carries.
(Justification: Through fast reading, students will have a general understanding of this passage.)
(2)Intensive reading
Students should read the passage for the third time and do the following tasks:
Draw a mind map of the text structure.
(Justification: Through above reading activities, students will not only understand the main idea and details of this reading material, but also improve their reading abilities.)
Step 4 Post-reading (11mins)
Group discussion:
Students need to work in groups to discuss the following question
Finish the timeline with the information from the text and tell me how the text is developed.
Several minutes will be given. When time's up, several students will be invited to share their answers. Then the teacher will comment on student's perfercece.
(Justification: This task can arouse students' interest and involve the whole class. Also, by group discussion, they will be more confident to share their opinions in public.)
Step 5 Summary and homework (5 mins)
1. Summary
Students should act as an assistant to conclude what they have learned in this class, and then the teacher will make a summary together with students.
(Justification: Reviewing the important knowledge in this lesson can deepen students' impression and form good study habits)
2. Homework
(1)Retell the passage after the class.
(2)Search the internet for more information about Cultural Heritage and share with others next class.
(Justification: Retelling can help students sort out the course content, and the task of collecting information can help students actively explore more knowledge and information)
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