Module9 Unit 2 I believe that the world-教案 外研版英语八年级下册

外研版八年级下册 Module9 Unit 2 I believe that the world-教案
Lesson Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand the concept of belief and how it influences people’s thoughts and actions.
Express their beliefs and opinions using appropriate language and vocabulary.
Engage in discussions and debates about various beliefs and viewpoints.
Materials:
Whiteboard, markers, and eraser
Handouts with discussion prompts
Audio or video clips representing different beliefs
Warm-up Activity:
Begin the lesson by asking the students about their beliefs and opinions on a particular topic.
Example topic: “Do you believe in ghosts ”
Allow the students to share their thoughts and opinions, encouraging them to provide reasons for their beliefs.
Write some key phrases or vocabulary related to beliefs on the whiteboard for reference during the lesson.
Introduction:
Show a picture or play a short video clip that presents different beliefs or perspectives.
Engage the students in a brief discussion about what they see or hear, and ask them to share their initial thoughts or reactions.
Introduce the topic of beliefs and explain that belief systems can vary among individuals and cultures.
Discuss the importance of respecting others’ beliefs and engaging in open-minded discussions.
Guided Practice:
Provide handouts with discussion prompts to each student, or display the prompts on the whiteboard.
Instruct the students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss the given prompts and share their beliefs and opinions.
Monitor their discussions, providing guidance and language support as needed.
Afterward, ask some groups to share their discussions with the whole class, encouraging them to use appropriate vocabulary and expressions.
Example discussion prompts:
Do you believe in fate Why or why not
What is your opinion on superstitions
Do you think animals have feelings and emotions Explain your belief.
Listening and Speaking Activity :
Play an audio or video clip that presents a famous person discussing their beliefs or a controversial topic.
Instruct the students to listen or watch carefully and take notes on the person’s beliefs and the supporting arguments.
Facilitate a class discussion based on the audio or video, encouraging students to express their own thoughts and opinions, while also respecting different viewpoints.
Example audio/video clip:
A TED Talk by a speaker discussing the importance of cultural diversity and the belief that it contributes to a better world.
Group Activity and Debate (15 minutes):
Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a specific belief or topic to prepare for a debate.
Instruct the groups to research and gather information to support their assigned beliefs or arguments.
Provide a structured debate format, allowing each group to present their beliefs, counterarguments, and rebuttals.
Encourage the students to use appropriate language and persuasive techniques during the debate.
Wrap-up Activity :
Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the importance of respecting others’ beliefs and engaging in constructive dialogue.
Ask the students to reflect on and write a short paragraph about a personal belief they hold and why it is important to them.
Share some of the paragraphs aloud to promote further discussion and understanding among peers.