Module 5 Unit 1 It's time to watch a cartoon. 教案 外研版八年级英语下册

英语外研版八年级下册Module 5 Unit 1 It's time to watch a cartoon. 教案
I. Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of discussing preferences and making suggestions related to leisure activities.
2. Learn and use key vocabulary related to entertainment, preferences, and making choices.
3. Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through various activities.
4. Use the present continuous tense for future arrangements and make polite suggestions.
II. Key Vocabulary:
- Cartoon
- Entertainment
- Leisure activity
- Preference
- Suggestion
- Arrangement
- Present continuous tense for future events
- Phrasal verbs (turn on, switch off)
- Expressions (It's time to..., Why not... )
III. Target Language Structures:
- Present continuous tense for future events ("I am watching a cartoon at 7 pm.")
- Making suggestions ("Why not watch a movie ", "How about going to the park ")
- Expressing preferences ("I prefer comedies over action movies.")
IV. Teaching Aids:
- Multimedia projector for displaying slides
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture cards and realia related to different forms of entertainment
- Handouts with listening exercises and discussion questions
- Role-play scenario cards for speaking practice
V. Teaching Procedures:
Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Begin the class by asking students what types of entertainment they enjoy and what their favorite leisure activities are.
- Elicit vocabulary related to entertainment and free time.
Step 2: Pre-reading (5 minutes)
- Show images or clips of different entertainment options (e.g., cartoons, movies, sports) and have students discuss their preferences using the target language structures.
- Introduce key vocabulary for the lesson and review the present continuous tense for future events.
Step 3: While-listening (15 minutes)
- Play an audio recording that features people discussing their plans and making suggestions for leisure activities.
- Ask students to listen and complete the exercises from the handout, focusing on understanding the main ideas and details.
- After listening, hold a class discussion to clarify any misunderstandings and deepen comprehension.
Step 4: Post-listening (15 minutes)
- In pairs, students practice making suggestions and discussing preferences using the target language structures.
- Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and encourage accurate use of the present continuous tense and expressions for making suggestions.
Step 5: Speaking Practice (10 minutes)
- Distribute role-play scenario cards. Each card describes a situation where students need to make suggestions for leisure activities.
- Instruct students to role-play a conversation using the given information and incorporating the target language structures.
- Some pairs can perform their role-play for the class.
Step 6: Writing Task (10 minutes)
- Assign a writing task where students create a short paragraph describing their ideal weekend, using the present continuous tense for future events and expressing their preferences.
- Encourage students to be creative and use descriptive language.
Step 7: Homework & Review (5 minutes)
- Review key vocabulary and language structures by playing a game such as "Entertainment Bingo," where students have to fill in a bingo card with words related to entertainment and preferences.
- Assign homework: Students write down three suggestions for a friend's upcoming weekend, along with reasons for their recommendations.
VI. Assessment:
- Evaluate students' participation in discussions, listening exercises, and pair work to assess their understanding of vocabulary and ability to use the target language structures.
- Check written assignments for correct use of the present continuous tense, expressions for making suggestions, and adherence to the given scenarios in role-plays.