外研版八年级下册Module 4 Unit1 I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer. 教案

外研版八年级下册Module 4 Unit1 I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer. 教案
I. Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the impact of technology on lifestyle and personal habits.
2. Learn and use key vocabulary related to health, exercise, and technology.
3. Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through various activities.
4. Use the present perfect tense to talk about changes in life since acquiring a new technology.
II. Key Vocabulary:
- Exercise
- Health
- Technology
- Lifestyle
- Habit
- Present perfect tense
- Phrasal verbs (give up, take up)
- Expressions (Since I got..., I haven't...)
III. Target Language Structures:
- Present perfect tense for expressing changes that occurred at an unspecified time before now, especially when the result is still relevant ("I haven't done much exercise since I got my computer.")
- Using since and for with the present perfect tense
- Discussing cause and effect relationships between technology and lifestyle choices
IV. Teaching Aids:
- Multimedia projector for displaying slides
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture cards and realia related to health, exercise, and technology
- 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 to discuss how their lives have changed since they started using a particular technology, such as smartphones or computers.
- Elicit vocabulary related to technology and its impact on daily routines.
Step 2: Pre-reading (5 minutes)
- Show images or clips of people engaging with different technologies and ask students to predict how these might affect their health and exercise habits.
- Introduce key vocabulary for the lesson and review the present perfect tense.
Step 3: While-listening (15 minutes)
- Play an audio recording that features individuals talking about how their lives have changed since acquiring a new technology, particularly in terms of health and exercise.
- Ask students to listen and complete the exercises from the handout, focusing on understanding the reasons behind any changes mentioned.
- After listening, hold a class discussion to clarify any misunderstandings and deepen comprehension.
Step 4: Post-listening (15 minutes)
- In pairs, students practice discussing their own experiences and changes in habits since getting a new technology using the present perfect tense.
- Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and encourage accurate use of the present perfect tense.
Step 5: Speaking Practice (10 minutes)
- Distribute role-play scenario cards. Each card describes a situation where students need to discuss how a certain technology has affected their lifestyle, particularly regarding health and exercise.
- 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 a change in their lifestyle since acquiring a particular technology, explaining the impact on their health and exercise routines.
- Encourage students to use the present perfect tense and expressions related to cause and effect.
Step 7: Homework & Review (5 minutes)
- Review key vocabulary and language structures by playing a game such as "Technology Impact," where students have to continue a sentence about how a technology has affected their lives using the present perfect tense.
- Assign homework: Students write down three ways in which technology has influenced their habits, both positively and negatively.
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 perfect tense, expressions related to technology's impact on health and exercise, and adherence to the given scenarios in role-plays.