Module 8 Unit 1 Here’s to our friendship! 教案2023-2024学年外研版九年级英语下册

外研版英语九年级下册-Module 8 Unit 1 Here’s to our friendship! 教案
I. Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and use expressions related to celebrating friendship.
2. Read and comprehend a passage about a friendship celebration.
3. Describe their own experiences of celebrating friendship using the past tense.
4. Use the past tense accurately to talk about specific events.
5. Engage in pair work and group discussions to practice conversational skills.
6. Write a short paragraph or speech expressing appreciation for friendship.
7. Develop interpersonal skills by valuing and respecting friendships.
II. Key Vocabulary:
- Friendship (relationship, bond, connection)
- Celebrate (commemorate, honor, toast)
- Special moments (memories, milestones, gatherings)
- Expressions of good wishes (best wishes, warm regards)
- Gift-giving (present, memento, token)
- Emotions (joy, happiness, gratitude)
III. Target Language Structures:
- Simple past tense for describing past events
- Phrasal verbs commonly used in the context of friendship (e.g., make friends, keep in touch)
- Adjectives to describe friendship qualities (close, loyal, supportive)
- Linking words to connect ideas in a narrative (firstly, then, finally)
IV. Teaching Aids:
- Multimedia projector for displaying slides
- Whiteboard and markers
- Picture cards and realia depicting friendship celebrations
- Handouts with reading passages, discussion questions, and writing prompts
- Visual aids such as timelines to help students sequence events
- Audio recordings of conversations or speeches on friendship
V. Teaching Procedures:
Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Start with an icebreaker activity where students share their favorite memory involving a friend.
- Introduce key vocabulary through a quick picture card activity.
Step 2: Pre-reading (5 minutes)
- Show students pictures related to friendship celebrations and discuss what they notice and predict about the topic.
- Review the target language structures, focusing on the simple past tense.
Step 3: While-reading (15 minutes)
- Provide a reading passage about a friendship celebration and ask students to read along, taking note of main points and details.
- Lead a guided class discussion to ensure comprehension and encourage students to share personal anecdotes related to the text.
Step 4: Post-reading (15 minutes)
- In pairs, students practice retelling the story from the reading passage in their own words using past tense.
- Circulate the classroom to provide feedback and support accurate use of past tense.
Step 5: Speaking Practice (10 minutes)
- Conduct a role-play activity where students celebrate a fictional or real friendship anniversary, discussing how they would plan the event and what they would say to their friend.
- Some groups can perform their role-play for the class.
Step 6: Writing Task (10 minutes)
- Assign a writing task where students draft a speech or a paragraph expressing their gratitude towards a friend and the importance of friendship in their lives.
- Encourage students to use linking words and past tense in their writing.
Step 7: Homework & Review (5 minutes)
- As homework, assign students to create a timeline of significant moments in a friendship they value, including a written description of each event.
- Review key vocabulary and past tense structures through a game like "Friendship Time Travel," where students take turns describing past events in their friendships.
VI. Assessment:
- Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions, comprehension during reading tasks, correct usage of past tense in speaking practice, and the quality of their written assignments.
- Assess the ability to sequence events and describe them accurately using past tense