Module 2 Unit 1 It’s taller than many other buildings.教案 2023-2024学年外研版八年级英语上册

外研版八年级上册Module 2 Unit 1　It’s taller than many other buildings.教案
Objective:
To develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
To introduce and practice vocabulary related to buildings and their characteristics.
To compare buildings and describe their attributes using comparative and superlative forms.
Materials:
Pictures of different buildings
A projector or whiteboard
Textbook: “English Adventure 8A” by Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (外研社)
Warm-up :
Greet the students and ask them to name some famous buildings they know.
Show pictures of famous buildings around the world and have the students identify them.
Facilitate a short discussion by asking questions about the buildings, such as “What do you know about this building ” and “Why is it famous ”
Introduction:
Distribute the textbook to each student and open it to Module 2 Unit 1.
Display the keywords on the board: tall, short, modern, ancient, etc.
Elicit the meanings of the keywords and ask students to match them with their correct definitions.
Listening and Speaking Activities :
Play an audio recording of a conversation between two people discussing a tall building.
Ask students to listen and answer comprehension questions related to the conversation.
Have students practice the conversation in pairs, taking turns playing the roles of the speakers.
Vocabulary and Grammar Practice :
Introduce the target vocabulary: skyscraper, landmark, architect, construction, etc.
Provide definitions and examples for each vocabulary word.
Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to create sentences using the target vocabulary.
Reading Activity:
Distribute a reading passage about a famous building to each student.
Instruct students to read the passage silently and underline any unfamiliar words.
Conduct a class discussion about the reading material, emphasizing comprehension and vocabulary.
Writing Exercise:
Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a different famous building.
Instruct the students to write a short paragraph describing their assigned building, using comparative and superlative adjectives.
Encourage students to use the vocabulary and grammar structures learned in the lesson.
Wrap-up :
Have each group present their paragraph to the class, describing their assigned building.
Encourage other students to ask questions and provide feedback.
Recap the lesson by reviewing the key vocabulary words and grammar structures.
Homework:
Assign students to write a short essay comparing two famous buildings of their choice.
Remind students to use comparative and superlative adjectives in their writing.
Assessment:
Observe students’ participation and engagement during class activities.
Evaluate their comprehension through listening and reading exercises.
Review their use of vocabulary and grammar structures in the writing assignment
Extension Activities:
Research Project: Assign students to research and create presentations about famous buildings around the world. They can include information about the history, architecture, and cultural significance of these buildings.
Virtual Field Trip: Organize a virtual field trip to explore famous buildings using online resources and interactive presentations. Students can virtually visit landmarks and learn about their unique features.
Debate: Divide the class into two groups and assign each group a famous building. Have them debate which building is better and provide reasons to support their arguments. Encourage students to use comparative and superlative forms in their statements.
Closure:
Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson and its objectives.
Allow students to ask any remaining questions or share their reflections.
Provide positive feedback and encourage students to continue exploring and appreciating architecture and famous buildings.