Unit 4 I used to be afraid of the dark. Section A(1a～2d) 教案 2023-2024学年人教版英语九年级全册

Unit 4 "I used to be afraid of the dark." Section A (1a～2d)
I. Teaching Objectives
A. Cognitive Objectives
1. Students will understand the meaning and usage of past tense verbs to describe past experiences.
2. Students will learn key vocabulary related to personal experiences and feelings.
3. Students will be able to identify the difference between regular and irregular past tense verbs.
4. Students will practice reading comprehension and information retrieval skills through reading exercises.
B. Skill-based Objectives
1. Students will improve their listening skills by identifying key information in a short audio clip.
2. Students will enhance their speaking ability to share past experiences using the past tense.
3. Students will develop their reading skills to understand and summarize texts about personal experiences.
4. Students will sharpen their writing skills by writing sentences and a short paragraph about their own past experiences.
C. Emotional Objective
1. Students will encourage each other to openly discuss their fears and past experiences, fostering a supportive classroom environment.
II. Teaching Key Points
A. Usage of regular and irregular past tense verbs.
B. Vocabulary related to personal experiences and feelings.
C. Reading strategies for main idea and detail comprehension.
D. Use of adverbs to describe how things were done in the past.
E. Writing coherent sentences and a short paragraph about past experiences.
III. Teaching Difficult Points
A. Identifying and forming the past tense of irregular verbs.
B. Applying the past tense correctly in spoken and written English.
C. Summarizing the main ideas from a longer text about personal experiences.
IV. Teaching Methods
A. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach to engage students in authentic language use.
B. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) to focus on completing meaningful tasks that require using the language.
C. Cooperative Learning to promote peer interaction and collaborative work.
D. Differentiated Instruction to cater to the diverse learning needs of students.
V. Teaching Aids
A. Realia (personal items) to spark discussion on past experiences.
B. Multimedia resources (audio recordings, video clips) for listening and visual activities.
C. Whiteboard and markers for writing and illustrating key points.
D. Handouts with exercises and activities for individual and group practice.
VI. Teaching Procedures
A. Lead-in (5 minutes)
1. Greet the students and discuss common fears or challenges they have faced, activating their background knowledge on the topic.
2. Show realia items and elicit past tense vocabulary from students.
B. Pre-listening (5 minutes)
1. Introduce the topic of past experiences and fears using a short discussion.
2. Ask students to predict what they think the listening material will be about based on the title "I used to be afraid of the dark."
C. While-listening (10 minutes)
1. Play the audio for 1a and have students listen for the general idea of the conversation.
2. Play the audio again for 1b, and students take notes on specific past experiences mentioned.
3. For 1c, students compare their answers with a partner and discuss any discrepancies.
D. Post-listening (10 minutes)
1. Review the answers as a class and clarify any doubts.
2. Discuss the cultural aspects and emotions related to the past experiences shared in the listening.
E. While-reading (10 minutes)
1. Have students read the text quickly (skimming) for the main idea in 2a.
2. Then, students read again (scanning) for specific information in 2b to complete the true/false statements.
3. In 2c, students compare their answers with a partner before going over them as a class.
F. Post-reading (10 minutes)
1. Analyze difficult sentences and vocabulary in the text.
2. Discuss the past experiences mentioned in the reading and relate them to students' own experiences.
G. Grammar Focus (15 minutes)
1. Introduce the grammar point of regular and irregular past tense verbs through examples from the text.
2. Provide additional exercises for practice and reinforcement.
3. Conduct a guided writing activity where students describe a past experience using the new grammar structures.
H. Speaking Practice (10 minutes)
1. In pairs, students practice sharing past experiences using the target language structures learned.
2. Encourage students to use new vocabulary and grammar structures in their discussions.
I. Summary and Homework (5 minutes)
1. Recap the key points of the lesson and ensure students understand the objectives achieved.
2. Assign homework: Students will write a short paragraph about a past experience they would like to share, using past tense verbs to describe their feelings and actions. They should also prepare to present their writing in the next class.
VII. Blackboard Design
A. Main heading: Unit 4 "I used to be afraid of the dark." Section A (1a～2d)
B. Vocabulary list: Past experiences and feelings, Regular and Irregular verbs
C. Grammar structures: Past simple tense, Adverbs of past time
D. Key points: Listening strategies, Reading comprehension, Grammar focus, Speaking practice
E. Example sentences: Using new vocabulary and grammar structures in context
VIII. Reflection and Evaluation
A. Reflect on the effectiveness of the teaching methods used and make adjustments if necessary.
B. Evaluate student participation and understanding during class activities.
C. Assess the completion and accuracy of homework assignments to gauge student learning outcomes.
D. Solicit feedback from students on the lesson content and delivery to inform future teaching practices.