外研版九年级下册Module 2 Education Unit 1 They don't sit in rows.教案

九年级下Module 2 Education Unit 1 They don't sit in rows.教案
I. Teaching Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and use present simple and present continuous tenses to describe different educational systems.
2. Compare and contrast the education systems in various countries using comparative forms.
3. Expand vocabulary related to classroom arrangements, school activities, and educational practices.
4. Develop reading skills by analyzing a text that discusses diverse approaches to education.
5. Enhance speaking skills through discussing and sharing opinions about education systems.
6. Write a short paragraph or essay comparing two different educational settings.
7. Reflect on the importance of cultural awareness in the context of education.
II. Key Vocabulary:
- Adjectives to describe classrooms (traditional, modern, formal, informal)
- Nouns for school activities (lessons, breaks, homework, extracurricular activities)
- Verbs for learning and teaching methods (explain, discuss, collaborate, experiment)
- Phrases for comparing (be similar to, differ from, have in common, unlike)
III. Target Language Structures:
- Present simple tense to describe usual practices ("In China, students sit in rows.")
- Present continuous tense to discuss current trends or actions ("Some schools are experimenting with group seating.")
- Comparative forms to compare education systems ("In some countries, the curriculum is more flexible than in others.")
IV. Teaching Aids:
- Images or videos showcasing different classroom setups and school environments.
- Whiteboard and markers for grammar explanation and writing key sentences.
- Audio material featuring dialogues or interviews about education systems.
- Handouts with exercises on present tenses, comparative forms, new vocabulary, and a writing prompt for comparison.
V. Teaching Procedures:
Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Begin with a brief discussion about students' current education system and elicit their perceptions of it.
- Elicit key vocabulary from students and write it on the board.
Step 2: Listening (10 minutes)
- Play an audio track that provides insights into different education systems around the world.
- After listening, ask comprehension questions to check understanding of the content.
Step 3: Speaking Practice (15 minutes)
- Students work in pairs or small groups to discuss the pros and cons of their own education system versus another one they learned about.
- Conduct a class activity where each group shares their discussion points.
Step 4: Grammar Focus (10 minutes)
- Review the usage of present simple and present continuous tenses for describing facts and ongoing actions.
- Introduce and practice comparative forms used for comparing education systems.
Step 5: Reading (10 minutes)
- Distribute a text comparing education systems in different countries, guiding students through it to identify target language structures and new vocabulary.
- Ask students to summarize the main points of comparison in pairs or small groups.
Step 6: Writing Task (10 minutes)
- Hand out worksheets with exercises on constructing sentences using present tenses and comparative forms.
- Assign a written task where students draft a paragraph comparing two educational settings they are familiar with.
Step 7: Homework & Review (5 minutes)
- Assign homework for students to complete a short essay comparing their school with another one they would like to attend.
- Review key points from the lesson through a quick quiz or verbal questioning.
VI. Assessment:
- Evaluate students based on their participation in speaking activities, correct usage of present tenses and comparative forms in oral and written assignments, and completion of homework tasks.
- Assess listening skills through comprehension questions related to the audio content about education systems.
- Assess reading comprehension through a short quiz targeting the main points and details of the provided text comparing education systems.
- Review the ability to express comparisons between education systems using the learned language structures and vocabulary