Unit 3 Where would you like to visit？课时教学设计（表格式）鲁教版（五四制）八年级下册

Unit 3 Where would you like to visit
Purpose To introduce Ss to the unit goal: talk about places you would like to visit. To set the scene, increase Ss ’ vocabulary and introduce the target language.
Picture This picture shows three Ss in front of the posters. Two of them are talking about where they would like to go on vacation. The other student is also thinking about her vacation. There are two choices for them to choose. One is to go to the Florida Beach, and the other is to trek through the Amazon jungle in Brazil. The boy with glasses likes exciting experience, so he’d like to trek through the jungle.
Culture Focus Vacations During vacations, instead of staying at home, Americans like outdoor activities or go traveling to see many places of interest all around the world. The first places that they often visit are the different places in the American continent, with Canada in summer and different places on South America in winter. The second places that they often visit are the places in Europe, Australia and Africa. Nowadays, more and more come to China. Besides Beijing, Shanghai and Xian, Yunnan, Xijiang and Tibet are also the places that they are interested in.
Optional Approach Warming up Point to the posters and ask Ss to tell what they see in each one. As Ss talk about the different pictures, help them make statements. For example, “This is a beach. The man is sleeping.” Point to the words on each poster and read the words to the class. Make sure Ss know the meanings of those words. Ask Ss to read the directions and complete the chart. Check their answers. Ask different Ss to tell the class the words they wrote under each heading.
Answers Possible answers: Vacation 1: beautiful, relaxing, peaceful, boring Vacation 2: tiring, dangerous, educational, fascinating, interesting, fun, thrilling, exciting
Purpose To give Ss practice in understanding the target language in the conversation.
Teaching Tip Listen for specific information. 1. Tell Ss they are going to listen to three Ss talking about where they would like to go on vacation and why. Have Ss look at the chart and know what information they need to focus on while listening. 2. Play the recording and get Ss to write their answers in the chart. 3. Play the recording again when needed. 4. Check the answers.
Answers Florida; is stressed out
Purpose To give Ss the opportunity to use the target language in natural speech.
Optional Approach Practice conversations with your partner. 1. Read the instructions and point to the posters inactivity 1a. Tell Ss they will be talking about the posters. 2. Ask two Ss to read the example sentences in the speech bubbles in activity 1a to the class. 3. Have Ss make up conversations . As Ss work together, move around the room offering language support as needed. 4. Ask some Ss to present their conversations to the class.
Purpose To provide Ss with listening practice, using the target language.
Teaching Tip Focus on key words. 1. Have Ss read the instructions and remind them to focus on key words such as verbs while they are listening. 2. Play the recording, and Ss can take notes. 3. Play the recording again. This time ask Ss to write the right number in front of each sentence. 4. Check the answers.
Answers From top to bottom: 3 4 2 1
Purpose To provide listening practice using the target language.
Culture Focus Hawaii is a pearl on the Pacific Ocean. Her travel industry is one of the most developed in the world. Because its economy mainly comes from tourism, the government pays more attention to the environmental protection. It is famous for its beautiful charming beaches. The people in Hawaii are honest and hospitable. The food here comes from all over the world. All visitors here in restaurants can enjoy all kinds of snacks for their taste.
Teaching Tip Listen for specific information. 1. Ask Ss to look at the chart. Make sure they understand every word. 2. Remind them to focus on reasons for not visiting those places. 3. Play the recording. Ask Ss to take notes. 4. Play the recording again and get Ss to match the place with the reason. 5. Check the answers.
Answers 1. b 2. a 3. c
Purpose To provide guided oral practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Creative conversations. 1. Ask two Ss to read the sample conversation to the class. 2. Ask Ss to work in pairs, making conversations using the information from activities 2a and 2b. Move around the room, offering help as needed. 3. Ask one or two pairs to present their conversations to the class.
Purpose To provide S s the opportunity to use the target language in conversations.
Optional Approach Role-play 1. Ask two Ss to read the conversation to the class. 2. Ask Ss if they have any difficulty understanding the conversation and offer help. 3. Have Ss role-play the conversation in pairs. Move around the room, offering help as needed. 4. Ask one or two pairs to role-play their conversations to the class.
Purpose To provide speaking and writing practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Give a model Read the instructions to the class. Give an example from your own experience. Talk about a city you know, especially what you like and what you don’t like about it. Ask Ss to complete the work in pairs. Ask a few Ss to tell the class about the cities they have discussed.
Purpose To provide reading practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Scanning Read the directions. Ask Ss to read the article and circle the things they like about Paris. Then ask Ss to underline the things they don’t like. Ask Ss to explain why they like and dislike those things.
Purpose To provide writing and speaking practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Give a model Read the instructions to the class. Give an example from your own experience. Tell Ss the place where you’d like to visit, how you would like to go there and what you’d like to do, and give reasons. Ask Ss to complete the work in pairs. You may ask Ss to choose a few different cities. Ask a few Ss to tell the class their plans and reasons for the cities.
Purpose To provide the opportunity to use vocabulary in the target structures.
Optional Approach Ask Ss to fill in the blanks on their own. Check the answers.
Answers 1. through 2. Where 3. take 4. hope 5. visit
Purpose To provide an opportunity to use the target structures in natural speech.
Optional Approach Give a model. 1. Ask a pair of Ss to read the sample dialog. 2. The T models a dialog with a S using the given information. 3. Ask Ss to make their own conversations in pairs. 4. Ask a few Ss to share their conversations with the class.
Purpose To provide speaking and writing practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Do a survey. 1. Divide Ss into small groups. 2. Ask Ss to do a group survey on what they’d like to do on vacations and the reasons. 3. Ask Ss to report their findings to the class.
Purpose To provide Ss with the opportunity to review the target language.
Optional Approach Brainstorming Read the instructions. Explain that when they brainstorm, Ss should write down all the ideas that come into their minds. They should not worry if an idea is silly or if a word is spelled wrong. They can even write a word in their first language for the moment. Ask Ss to spend some time writing down a list of things that are important to them when they go on vacation. Ask some Ss to read their lists to the class. Write on the board the new words or phrases they have used. Help Ss find the correct English words to explain their ideas.
Purpose To give Ss practice in listening for the gist.
Teaching Tip Focus on the main idea. 1. The T teaches key concepts and words（travel agency, whale, amusement park）. 2. Tell Ss to focus on main ideas while listening. 3. Play the recording and tell Ss to take notes while listening. 4. Play the recording again and have the Ss number the pictures.
Answers 1 2 3
Purpose To give Ss practice in understanding and writing the target language.
Optional Approach Listen for specific information. 1. Get Ss to look at the chart to know what information they are supposed to abtain. 2. Have Ss listen to the recording and complete the chart. 3. Check the answers.
WantsDoesn’t wantCustomer 1to go somewhere warmto flyCustomer 2to go on a nature tourto go anywhere coldCustomer 3to go somewhere that is fun for kidsto go to a big city
Purpose To give Ss guided oral practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Role-play 1. The T models a conversation with a S, using the sentences provided in 1d. 2. Have Ss work in pairs to make up conversations using the information in 1c. 3. Ask one or two pairs to act out their conversations to the class.
Purpose To activate Ss’ previous knowledge related to the reading passage in 2b.
Optional Approach Distinguish between a hope and a dream. Have Ss work in pairs to think of an example of a hope and an example of a dream. Ask the Ss if they think hopes and dreams are the same.
Purpose Provide Ss with reading practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Read with focus. Ask Ss to go through the reading once slowly, paying attention to what they are reading. As they do so, ask them to underline the points they want to remember.
Purpose To expect the Ss to use the learning strategy by reflecting on the key points of the reading.
Optional Approach Underline more key points. Ask Ss to look back only at the parts they underlined. If they do not get a clear picture of the content of the reading, ask them to read again slowly and underline more points. Ask Ss to compare what they underlined with a few classmates. There may be differences, as not everyone wants to remember the same information.
Purpose To give Ss the opportunity to show their comprehension.
Optional Approach How good is your memory 1. Ask Ss to read the text again, faster this time, to confirm their understanding and knowledge. 2. Ask Ss to answer the questions without referring to the passage again. 3. Discuss the answers.
Answers 1. To help provide better lives for their parents. 2. They want to do jobs they enjoy. 3. To be able to fly.
Purpose To expect Ss to learn more by self check.
Optional Approach Check the answers. Ask Ss to check their answers according to the passage. Go around the class to help the Ss.
Purpose To give Ss the opportunity to discuss the topic freely.
Optional Approach Group discussion Divide the class into discussion groups of a maximum of six Ss each. Give them 2 minutes to discuss each of the three questions. Ask a few groups to tell the class their answers to Questions 1 and 2. Allow Ss to disagree with others.
Purpose To give Ss writing practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Writing with a purpose Read out the example dream. Ask how many Ss have the same dream. Ask for ideas that will help this person achieve this dream. Now ask Ss to write down a “dream” they have. Then with a partner they help each other find the ways to achieve their dreams. Some pairs might like to share their dreams.
Answers Answers will vary. Sample writing: I’d love to have my own company one day. To make my dream come true, I should work hard in middle school to learn as much as I can. Then I can enter a good university. At university, I should choose to study the right subject so that I can have the knowledge and ability to run my company. What’s more, I will learn from the successful people in this field and find out how they did it. Finally, I think I should hold on to my dream even if I have a lot of difficulties. I think my dream will come true one day because I have a “winner’s” attitude: I can do this!
Purpose To provide speaking and writing practice using the target language.
Optional Approach Make a survey. Divide Ss into groups of four. Present useful sentences to help Ss: What is an ideal place for a school trip I don’t think so. I agree. That’s a good idea. … Ask Ss to complete the survey. Ask a few Ss to show the results of the survey to the class.
Purpose To focus on vocabulary introduced in the unit.
Optional Approach 1. Ask Ss to fill in the blanks on their own. 2. Check the answers.
Answers 1. provide 2. cook 3. saving 4. pack 5. hope
Purpose To give Ss writing practice using the target language.
Optional Approach 1. Ask Ss to identify the four places in the pictures. They are the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Sydney Opera House, Big Ben in London and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Ss may choose other places as well. 2. Ask Ss to complete the work on their own. 3. Ask a few Ss to read out their articles.
Answers Answers will vary. Sample writing: I’d like to go to Paris. Being the capital of France, it is one of the liveliest cities in Europe. Although it doesn’t have any beaches or mountains, I think it is the most beautiful place in the world. I hope to visit some fantastic sights including the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral, because they are the famous travel spotlights in the world. The transportation is very convenient in Paris. I can take the underground to most places in the city. And I will buy some clothes there, because the clothes are the most fashionable around the world. How I wish to have the chance to go there soon!