Module 4 Seeing the doctor Unit 2 We have played football for a year now.教案 外研版八年级英语下册

外研社版八年级下学期教案：M4 Unit 2 We have played football for a year now.
Objectives:
To introduce and practice using the present perfect tense to talk about experiences
To develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
To promote group discussion and collaborative learning
Materials:
Whiteboard and markers
Printed handouts with exercise questions (optional)
A laptop or a device with internet access for multimedia resources
Procedure:
Warm-up
Greet the students and engage in a brief discussion about their favorite sports or hobbies.
Ask questions such as “What sports have you tried in the past ” or “Have you ever played football How was your experience ”
Introduction
Write the unit title “We have played football for a year now” on the board.
Explain that the present perfect tense is used to talk about experiences that began in the past and continue in the present.
Provide examples on the board, such as “I have visited many countries” or “She has learned to play the guitar.”
Listening Activity
Play an audio recording or video clip featuring people talking about their football experiences.
Provide the students with a short comprehension exercise based on the listening material.
Discuss the answers as a class, allowing students to share their findings.
Grammar and Vocabulary Practice
Review the present perfect tense with the students, emphasizing the formation and usage.
Write a few sentences on the board, both in the positive and negative forms, using irregular verbs.
Ask students to work individually or in pairs to complete sentences using the present perfect tense.
Provide feedback and review the correct answers with the class.
Speaking Activity
Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
Instruct students to discuss their experiences playing a sport or a particular hobby.
Encourage students to use the present perfect tense to express their experiences and feelings.
Monitor the discussions and provide assistance when needed.
Reading Activity
Distribute a short reading passage about a team’s experience playing football.
Instruct students to read the passage individually or in pairs and answer comprehension questions about the text.
Discuss the answers as a class, allowing students to share their interpretations and opinions.
Writing Activity
Ask students to write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about their experience playing a sport or pursuing a hobby.
Instruct them to use the present perfect tense to describe their experiences and reflect on how they have changed.
Circulate in the classroom to offer guidance and support if necessary.
Optionally, ask a few students to share their paragraphs with the class.
Wrap-up
Recap the main points discussed during the class.
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and share any new insights or observations.
Extension Activities (optional)
If time permits, you can include additional activities to reinforce the concepts taught in the lesson:
Role Play: Divide the class into small groups and assign them different roles, such as football players, coaches, or sports reporters. Encourage them to create dialogues or skits using the present perfect tense to talk about their football experiences.
Vocabulary Building: Introduce sports-related vocabulary words and have a vocabulary-building activity such as a word search or a crossword puzzle.
Internet Research: Assign students to research famous football players or teams and prepare short presentations using the present perfect tense to highlight their achievements and experiences.
Recap and Review
Summarize the main topics covered in the lesson, including the use of the present perfect tense to talk about experiences.
Encourage students to ask questions or seek clarification on any points they may have found challenging.
Reiterate the importance of practice and consistency in using the present perfect tense accurately.
Homework Assignment
Assign a homework task related to the topic, such as writing a journal entry using the present perfect tense to describe a recent memorable experience, or completing additional exercises from the textbook or workbook.
Remind students to review the grammar and vocabulary learned in the lesson.
Closure
Thank the students for their participation and effort during the lesson.
Provide positive feedback and encourage them to continue practicing using the present perfect tense in their everyday communication.