外研版八年级上册Module 7unit2 She was thinking about her cat.教案

外研版八年级上册Module 7 unit2 She was thinking about her cat.教案
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand and use the past continuous tense to describe ongoing thoughts and actions in the past.
Use appropriate vocabulary related to pets and emotions.
Develop reading and speaking skills through various activities.
Materials:
Textbook: New Standard English (外研版八年级上册)
Whiteboard or blackboard
Markers or chalk
Handouts with practice exercises (optional)
Procedure:
Warm-up :
Greet the students and engage in a short discussion about their pets or favorite animals.
Ask them to share their experiences or feelings about their pets.
Encourage them to use descriptive language.
Introduction to the topic :
Write the title of the unit on the board: “She was thinking about her cat.”
Ask students what they think the story might be about based on the title.
Elicit responses from students and have a brief discussion.
Pre-reading activity:
Distribute copies of the text or display it on the board.
Ask students to read the title and look at the accompanying picture.
In pairs or small groups, have students predict what might happen in the story based on the title and picture.
Encourage them to use the past continuous tense in their predictions.
Reading and comprehension:
Instruct students to read the text individually or in pairs.
After reading, discuss any new vocabulary or phrases they encountered.
Ask comprehension questions to check their understanding of the text.
Encourage students to use the past continuous tense when answering the questions.
Grammar focus - Past Continuous tense :
Explain and provide examples of the past continuous tense using the story.
Discuss the formation of the tense using the formula: subject + was/were + verb-ing.
Write example sentences on the board and ask students to identify the ongoing actions or thoughts.
Provide more examples and allow students to create their own sentences using the tense.
Speaking activity - Expressing emotions :
Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
Assign roles and have students take turns expressing their emotions and thoughts about a situation or event using the past continuous tense.
Encourage students to ask follow-up questions and engage in a conversation.
Wrap-up and reflection:
Summarize the main points covered in the lesson.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned about the past continuous tense and using it to describe thoughts and emotions.
Encourage them to share any difficulties they faced and address their questions.
Extension activities (optional):
Writing activity: Ask students to write a short paragraph or a diary entry using the past continuous tense to describe their thoughts and feelings about a specific event or experience. They can share their writing with a partner or the whole class.
Role-play: Divide the class into groups and assign each group a scenario. Students can act out a conversation using the past continuous tense to express their thoughts and emotions in that situation. They can present their role-plays to the class.
Vocabulary review: Create a vocabulary game or worksheet where students match pet-related words with their definitions or use them in sentences using the past continuous tense. This activity can help reinforce their understanding of the vocabulary used in the unit.
Homework:
Assign reading comprehension questions or writing prompts related to the past continuous tense and the theme of pets or animals. Students can complete the task individually or with the help of their parents.
Encourage students to read a short story or watch a movie and identify examples of the past continuous tense in action. They can write down the sentences or scenes they found and share them in the next class.
Assessment:
Monitor students’ participation and engagement in the activities throughout the lesson.
Review their written work and assess their understanding of the past continuous tense and ability to express thoughts and emotions using the targeted language.
Provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.