课件15张PPT。 8B Unit1
Past and Present TaskCan you say the changes in Starlight Town? Present
Environment: smaller ____,new ____ station, tall _________ and new roads
Transport: bus ,taxi and ________
Living conditions: new _______ Past
Environment: green _____, clean and fresh ____,Wild ______ near the lake
Transport: bus and ________
Living conditions: old _________hillsairbirdsbicyclehouseslakerailwaybuildingstrainflatsRevisionGreat changes have taken place in Moonlight Town . What are the differences between these two pictures?pastpresentMoonlight TownPastPresentnarrow and dirty roads;rubbish everywhere;large open spacessmall old houses;listen to the radio or
watch TVon foot or by bicyclewide and clean streets;green trees on both sides;shops and tall buildingsnew flats;computers and the Internet;mobile phonesby bus or taxi;have own cars['n?r??] adj. 狭窄的开阔的空地Part BMany changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over the years.TopicDiscussionTransportEnvironmentLifepastpresentnarrow and dirty road; rubbish everywhere; large open spaceswide and clean streets; green trees on both sides; shops and tall buildingson foot or by bicycleby bus or taxi; have own carssmall old houses, listen to the radio or watch TVnew flats;computers and the Internet; mobile phoneFactsNow people are enjoying a comfortable life.Opinion Many changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over
the years.In the past, there were only ______________ roads in the
small town. There was ________ everywhere . But now
the streets are ____________ with many ___________ on
both sides. The government has also built ____________
_______________in some large open spaces.
Years ago, people lived in _____________. Now most of
Them have moved into __________. They used to _______
_______________ or watch TV in their free time, but
now most families have computers and the ___________.
Moreover , _________________ make communication
easier now.
narrow and dirtysmall old housesnew flatsto the radiolistenInternetmobile phones tall buildingsshops andwide and cleanrubbishgreen treesDo Part CIn the past, people travelled around the town __________
_______________, but now they can go around ________
__________. Many families even have their own cars.
Now people are enjoying a comfortable life.by busor taxion footor by bicycleDiscussion then fill in the blanksWhat’s the main idea of each paragraph?What useful expressions are there
in each paragraph?Introduction
(topic)EnvironmentLifeTransportConclusion
(opinion)Many changes have taken place in…In the past, there were only ……But now ……Years ago, people lived in ……Now most of them have moved into…They used to …，but now ……Moreover , ……In the past, people traveled around
the town by…，Now people are enjoying a ……life.but now they can go around by …. Many families even have…How to describe the changes:Para2:Para1:Introduction (topic)Environment （对比）Para3:Para4:Para5:Life（对比）Transport（对比）Conclusion (opinion)TopicFactsOpinion 一般过去时
一般现在时
现在完成时Talking aboutThe changes to our hometownEnvironment LifeTransportWritingChanges in my hometown(《课》P11 )… has changed a lot over the years.
Many changes have taken place in ……
People are enjoying a ……life.
There were only …in the past, but now……
People used to ……
The government has built ……
Many families have their own ……
Useful expressionsLet’s check your work, if you are the best!Phrases1.狭窄的肮脏的道路
2.很大的开阔的空地
3.宽广的干净的街道
4.两边带有绿树
5.享受一种舒适的生活
6.月光镇这些年期间发生
了巨变
7. 在他们空闲时间
8. 在城镇里步行出行
9. 乘公交车出行
10.有他们自己的汽车narrow and dirty roads
large open spaces
wide and clean streets
with green trees on both sides
enjoy a comfortable life
Many changes have taken place in Moonlight Town over the years.
in their free time
travel around the town on foot
go around by bus
have their own carsThank you! Bye!英语（八年级下册）
Unit 1 Past and present
Task
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. describe the details of two different pictures;
2. organize ideas by using a fact file before writing;
3.write a report on the changes in their hometown;
4. know how to improve their writing.
II. Teaching contents
1. New words and phrases: open space, narrow and dirty roads, in their free time
2. New structure: ... has changed a lot over the years.
Many changes have taken place in ...
People are enjoying a ... life.
There were only ... in the past, but now ...
III. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
1. To learn the steps of writing a report.
2. To write a report and improve the writing.
IV.Teaching procedures
Step 1 Before-writing
1. Lead-in
T: Great changes have taken place in our hometown. I’m really happy to see that. Let’s write a report on the changes in our hometown. Do you know how to write a good report?
【设计意图：通过创设情境，明确本课的写作任务，激发学生的写作欲望。】
2. Changes in Moonlight Town
T: Amy plans to write about the changes in Moonlight Town. She has an old picture and a recent picture of the town.
T: Look at the pictures carefully and let’s talk about the changes in Moonlight Town.
Environment/life/transport
Useful expressions
In the past, there were …
People used to ...
But now there are …
The government has built ...
Group 1: Talk about how things looked in the past.
Group 2: Talk about how things look at present.
【设计意图：通过对比月光镇过去和现在的图片，引导学生从环境、生活和交通等不同方面描绘月光镇的变化，为接下来的正式写作准备语言素材。】
Step 2 While-writing
1. Make a fact file to organize ideas
T: We have got lots of useful information about Moonlight Town. We can make a fact file to organize ideas.
T: Amy organized her ideas by using a fact file. Let’s help her fill in the blanks.
Topic
Facts
Past
Present
Environment
Life
Transport
opinion
【设计意图：告诉学生可以利用表格组织写作思路，并且记得在陈述完变化之后，表达自己的观点，注意运用Study skills课时的学习策略。】
2. Complete Part C
T: Amy is writing her report on the changes in Moonlight Town. Please help her complete her report using the fact file.
3. The structure of Amy’s report
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Paragraphs 2-4: Main body
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
【设计意图：通过分析范文的段落结构，让学生明白一份完整的报告的构成。】
4. Useful expressions
Introduction:Many changes have taken place in ...
... has changed a lot over the years.
Main body: In the past, there were only ..., but now ...
Years ago, people lived .... Now people have moved ...
People used to ..., but now ...
Conclusion: People are enjoying a ... life.
In a word, life in ... is better now than before.
【设计意图：分段研读范文，逐层赏析文章的遣词造句，为下一环节的写作提供素材和范例。】
5. How to write a good report?
(1) Get useful information.
(2) Find an old picture and a recent picture of your hometown. Find the differences between them.
(3) Organize ideas by making a fact file.
(4) Make an outline before writing.
(5) Write a report, using Amy’s article as a model.
【设计意图：向学生展示写好一篇报告的五个基本步骤，帮助他们明确按步骤写作的理念。】
6. How to improve the report?
T: Li Hua has written a report on the changes in Yangzhou. Let’s help him improve his writing.
(1) Li Hua’s fact file
T: Here’s Li Hua’s fact file. It’s helpful to organize the ideas before writing.
(2) Li Hua’s report
T: Does Li Hua’s report have a clear structure? I don’t think so. His report only has the main body. He should add an introduction and his opinion.
Some parts need rewriting. We should add more details, put sentences into the right order, use correct tenses and choose proper expressions.
【设计意图：巧设情境，过渡到如何修改习作，说明修改原因，并给出一些提示，以此启发并鼓励学生修改自己的习作，帮助学生提升写作技能。】
7. Writing
T: Write a report on the changes in your hometown.
Step 3 Post-writing
1. Group work
T: Work in groups and assess the reports.
2. Improve the writing
T:Try to improve your writing, using the skills you’ve just learnt.
【设计意图：根据评价要求进行小组评价，然后独立修改。】
Step 4 Conclusion
T: Our hometown has become a modern city. People are living a happy life. Let’s work together to make our hometown a better place.
【设计意图：激发学生热爱家乡的情感，从而使学生产生将家乡建设得更美好的愿望。】
V. Homework
1. Improve your writing.
2. Make a poster on the changes in your hometown.
