Unit 5 Amazing nature单元整体教案（6课时）外研版（2024）英语七年级下册
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Unit 5 Amazing nature
Starting out
Study of the Text
What: It focuses on the natural wonders of the world. It contains various exercises and activities designed to teach students these wonders and improve their language skills.
Why: It aims to educate students about the beauty and the significance of natural wonders while it can foster appreciation of the environment and the need to protect it.
How: It uses a combination of reading poems and sharing famous works describing natural wonders to help students learn about different natural wonders from around the world.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about natural wonders.
2.use comparatives and superlatives to describe natural places.
3.explain the importance of the natural world.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about natural wonders. Step 1 Lead in Step 2 Presentation Show pictures of different natural landscapes (e.g. frost covered branches, deserts, monkeys in the woods, aurora in the sky, and a river passing through a mountain). Ask students to describe what they see. Observe students' atten tive participation in the vocabulary review.
Purpose To introduce and reinforce important vocabulary and concepts related to nature, and prepare students for deeper discussions and activities.
2.To use compara tives and superla tives to describe natural places. Step 3 Practice Say something about weather,animals and plants in nature.Pay attention to comparatives and superlatives. Evaluate the effective ness of this practice by the diversity of the students' presentation.
Purpose To foster deeper appreciation of the theme of nature.
3.To explain the importance of the natural world. Step 4 Read the Poems 1.Students are introduced to several famous poems that describe natural scenes and phenomena.(详见课件资源) 2.Read the poems and answer the questions. (1)What in nature do they describe What is special about each natural wonder (2)Can you think of other famous works describing natural wonders Share them with the class.(详见课件资源) Assess students' ability to understand and use new vocabulary and grammatical structures correctly in sentences through exercises and activities.
Purpose To ensure students can confidently use the new vocabulary and grammatical structures in writing, and reinforce learning objectives.
Homework Required: Read thoroughly and recite the newly learned poems. Optional: Make an English poster about your favourite natural wonders.
Teaching Reflection
Understanding ideas—Reading
Study of the Text
What: The text focuses on the natural wonders and colours of the writer's hometown. It contains various exercises and activities designed to teach students the world's natural wonders and how to express their admiration for these places by using appropriate language.
Why: The writer's intention appears to promote appreciation of the natural world and inspire students to take action to protect it. The text may also aim to encourage students to learn more about the natural wonders of the world and understand the importance of protecting them for future generations.
How: The text explores the beauty of nature and encourages students to appreciate the unique features of their hometowns. It also raises awareness about environmental issues affecting natural wonders and prompts students to think about ways to protect them.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about the colours of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau preliminarily.
2.better understand the importance of the natural world.
3.use colours to describe their hometowns and give reasons.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about the colours of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau prelimin arily. Step 1 Lead in Ask students,“Can you tell me something about the Qinghai Tibet Plateau ” Step 2 Pre reading Show pictures of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau and ask students to predict what they might read in the passage. Engagement will be as sessed by their willing ness to share and the accuracy of the informa tion provided.
Purpose To introduce key vocabulary and concepts related to the reading and help students build a mental framework for understanding the text and making predictions.
2.To better under stand the import ance of the natural world. Step 3 While reading 1.Students read the passage quickly to find out what the writer sees and feels about the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. 2.Students read the passage aloud and carefully and answer the questions.(详见课件资源) 3.Ask students,“Where are you most likely to find the passage ” ◎Key: c. a magazine about local life 4.Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage. ◎Key: (1)soft (2)shine (3)calm (4)kinds (5)forests (6)colour (7)quieter (8)nature Evaluate the accuracy and comprehensiveness of students' comprehen sion of the text content according to the learning tasks completed in the reading process.
Purpose To enhance students' reading comprehension skills and teach them how to extract and summarise essential information from a text.
3.To use colours to describe their hometowns and give reasons. Step 4 Post reading 1.Read for using and speaking. 2.Read for thinking: (1)What does the writer compare the clouds to What about the mountains and the sky (2)What three colours will you use to describe your hometown Give reasons for your choices. Observe whether students can use relevant lan guage to express their thoughts, and grasp the students' learning and internalization of the target language.
Purpose To reinforce the content of the passage and improve students' ability to use the target language effectively.
Homework Required: 1.Recite the reading passage. 2.Make a dialogue with your partner about the colours of your hometown and give reasons for your choices. Optional: Write a short passage to introduce three colours of your hometown based on your talking.
Teaching Reflection
Understanding ideas—Grammar
Study of the Text
What: The content includes exercises and a passage designed to teach specific grammatical concepts.
Why: The author's intention is to provide a structured and engaging learning experience for students, helping them develop a strong foundation in English grammar. The lesson aims to foster students' critical thinking skills by asking them to apply the learned rules to the real life situations. Additionally, it promotes self reflection and problem solving abilities by encouraging students to analyze and correct errors in their writing.
How: The lesson employs a step by step approach, breaking down complex grammar rules into smaller, more manageable parts. It uses a combination of written explanations, examples, and exercises to reinforce the understanding.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.know the functions, forms and sentence structures of comparatives and superlatives.
2.apply comparatives and superlatives flexibly.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To know the functions, forms and sentence struc tures of compara tives and superla tives. Step 1 Lead in Explore natural wonders. Step 2 Grammar Focus 1.Introduce the concepts of comparatives and superlatives. 2.Read the sentences from the reading passage and summarise the grammar rules. 3.Learn about the form of comparatives.(详见课件资源) 4.Try to summarise the sentence structure of comparatives. 5.Learn about the form of superlatives.(详见课件资源) 6.Try to summarise the sentence structure of superlatives. Based on students' understanding of the grammar rules, get to know their ability to recognise and use the correct comparatives and superlatives in given sentences, and their capabilities to explain the rules.
Purpose To provide a clear and structured introduction to comparatives and superlatives to help students grasp the grammar rules and their application in sentences.
2.To apply compara tives and superla tives flexibly. Step 3 Exercise 1.Complete the facts about wonders in China. ◎Key: (1)shorter (2)higher; highest 2.Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in brackets. ◎Key: (1)shorter (2)most famous (3)slow (4)faster (5)high (6)highest Step 4 Work in Pairs Talk about the most beautiful natural place in your opinion. Based on students' correct completion of the exercises, measure their overall understanding of the grammar rules.
Purpose To consolidate the learning of comparatives and superlatives through written exercises and ensure students can apply the grammar rules accurately and understand the nuances of each structure's usage.
Homework Required: 1.Review the functions, forms and sentence structures of comparatives and superlatives. 2.Summarise the grammar rules in this unit. Optional: Make a picture book about amazing natural wonders and introduce them by using comparatives and superlatives.
Teaching Reflection
Developing ideas—Listening and speaking
Study of the Text
What: The content includes an exhibition poster and a conversation about lungfish.Let students learn how the visitors ask the guide questions.
Why: The writer's intention is to educate students about the beauty and diversity of nature and foster their critical thinking skills and creativity.
How: It incorporates visual aids, such as pictures,posters and conversations, to enhance understanding and engagement. The structure of the lesson allows for both individual work and group discussions and promotes collaboration and interaction among students.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.get information about amazing life.
2.summarise the information of the poster and complete the fact file through listening.
3.talk about amazing life in nature.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To get information about amazing life. Step 1 Pre listening Free talk 1.What do you think is the most beautiful natural place 2.Why 3.What is it like Observe students' active engagement in identifying and naming the natural places and their initial thoughts on why they find them beautiful.
Purpose To arouse students' interest in the topic of natural wonders and activate their prior knowledge to set the stage for the upcoming listening activities.
2.To summarise the information of the poster and complete the fact file through listening. Step 2 While listening 1.Look and say. (1)What can you see in the pictures (2)Which natural history museum do you like best 2.Listen to the ad and choose the main idea. 3.Watch videos of /s/, /z/, /θ/, / / and see how to pronounce them correctly. (详见课件资源) 4.Listen again and complete the poster. 5.Listen to the conversation and complete the fact file. 6.Listen again. Then talk about how the visitors ask the guide questions. Observe students' atten tion to the details and whether they can fill in the blanks accurately. Observe students' pronun ciation skills and give guidance if need be.
Purpose To develop students' listening comprehension skills, attention to details, and pronunciation abilities and reinforce key vocabulary and phonetic elements.
3.To talk about amazing life in nature. Step 3 Post listening Divide students into groups and have them choose a natural wonder to talk about. Share their experiences and reasons for finding them amazing. Observe whether students can use positive and encouraging language in a simulated conversation and articulate their opinions.
Purpose To provide students with opportunities to practise speaking and listening skills in a real life context to foster peer interaction and reinforce the use of positive language.
Homework Required: Pay attention to the pronunciation of /s/, /z/, /θ/, / / and look up more related words in the dictionary. Optional: Role play. Ask and answer about another amazing life in nature with your partner.
Teaching Reflection
Developing ideas—Reading for writing
Study of the Text
What: The text is a lesson called “Reading for writing”. It tells the problems nature is facing and inspires students' awareness of protecting nature.
Why: The purpose of this lesson is to improve students' reading comprehension skills and develop their ability to write effectively about natural wonders. By engaging different forms of media and creating their own written work, students will gain a deeper understanding of the topic and practise essential literacy skills.
How: The lesson begins by asking students to read a passage about the natural wonders and complete a table with the information from the passage. Finally, students write a short paragraph about another natural wonder crying for help by using the same structure as the example provided.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.get to know some natural wonders.
2.get to know the problems that some natural wonders face.
3.write a short passage about another natural wonder crying for help.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To get to know some natural won ders. Step 1 Free talk Students discuss their favourite natural wonders and share personal opinions or facts related to different natural phenomena. Step 2 Pre reading Match the words with the pictures of the natural wonders. Measure students' engage ment in matching the words with the pictures and their ability to use the provided vocabulary.
Purpose To activate students' prior knowledge and interest in the natural wonders to set the stage for the reading activity and build a foundation for understanding the text.
2.To get to know the problems that some natural won ders face. Step 3 While reading Read the passage and identify the main ideas.(详见课件资源) 1.Read for the title. 2.Read for the structure. 3.Answer the questions. 4.Think and share. Observe whether students can catch key words and summarise the main events and issues described in the passage.
Purpose To foster deep understanding and analysis of the text and help students extract and interpret key information and themes.
3.To write a short passage about another natural wonder crying for help. Step 4 Post reading Write a short paragraph about another natural wonder crying for help. 1.Think of some natural wonders with problems. Choose one to write about. 2.Complete the boxes. 3.Write the short paragraph in the first person. Use the boxes to help you. 4.Share your paragraph with the class. Focus on the variety and relevance of the natural wonders listed, the completeness and accuracy of the infor mation in the boxes, and the improvements made to the draft based on the checklist criteria.
Purpose To activate prior knowledge, generate ideas for writing, organise thoughts, ensure all necessary elements are included, and refine and improve the quality of the writing to ensure it is well structured.
Homework Required: Finish the writing. Optional: Write a short passage to introduce the natural wonders you search on the Internet.
Teaching Reflection
Presenting ideas & Reflection
Study of the Text
What: The text is focused on presenting ideas related to natural wonders. It includes several steps that guide students through the process of understanding, describing, and presenting different natural wonders.
Why: This part is to develop students' writing skills in presenting information about natural wonders in an engaging and informative manner. Through these exercises, students learn how to describe the features of natural wonders, identify the problems they face, and propose solutions. The text aims to encourage critical thinking and effective communication skills among students.
How: It employs a step by step approach to present ideas about natural wonders. It starts by asking comprehension questions followed writing tasks. The text explains the steps to make a poster about a natural wonder, which lower the difficulty of the writing.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about different natural wonders including their local characteristics, special features, problems and protection measures.
2.know how to work in groups to search for information about natural wonders and make a poster about it.
3.present the poster about a natural wonder to the class confidently and vote on the best three posters and presentations.
4.reflect on the learning process and identify areas for improvement.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about different natural wonders including their local characteristics, special features, problems and protection measures. Step 1 Pre task 1.Present images or descriptions of famous natural wonders such as the Temple of Heaven Park, the Taklimakan Desert, and Zhangye Danxia. 2.Take a group vote to decide on the natural wonder for your poster. 3.Look at the picture and finish the table. Based on students' discussion, learn about students' existing knowledge about natural wonders and their ability to articu late personal opinions and reasons.
Purpose To stimulate students' interest in natural wonders and encourage them to think critically about the importance of protecting these places.
2.To know how to work in groups to search for information about natural wonders and make a poster about it. Step 2 While task 1.Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and make your poster. 2.Finish your table and create your poster. Observe whether students can write various infor mation about the natural wonders during the group discussion and group cooperation. Provide guid ance and feedback as needed.
Purpose To enhance students' organising ability and increase their understanding of the distinctive features of natural wonders.
3.To present the poster about a natural wonder to the class confidently and vote on the best three posters and pre sentations. Step 3 Post task 1.Practise and present your poster to the class. 2.Vote on the best three posters and the best three presentations. Carry out peer assessment by using the checklist, followed by a feedback session led by the teacher.
Purpose To promote self assessment and peer feedback to foster ongoing improvement in oral presentation skills.
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4.To reflect on the learning process and identify areas for improvement. Step 4 Reflection 1.After completing this unit, I understand more about wonderful nature. 2.To express my understanding, I can… □use words and expressions in the unit to talk about natural wonders: □use comparatives and superla tives to describe natural places. □explain the importance of the natural world. *1=excellent, 2=good, 3=not yet 3.I still need to improve: Observe students' self reflection and under stand their mastery of the target language.
Purpose To help students reflect on their learning and language skills.
Homework Required: Write a short passage to introduce a natural wonder. Optional: Search for more information about natural wonders in different countries. Choose one of the most interesting places and introduce the place in class.
Teaching Reflection
Unit 5 Amazing nature
Starting out
Study of the Text
What: It focuses on the natural wonders of the world. It contains various exercises and activities designed to teach students these wonders and improve their language skills.
Why: It aims to educate students about the beauty and the significance of natural wonders while it can foster appreciation of the environment and the need to protect it.
How: It uses a combination of reading poems and sharing famous works describing natural wonders to help students learn about different natural wonders from around the world.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about natural wonders.
2.use comparatives and superlatives to describe natural places.
3.explain the importance of the natural world.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about natural wonders. Step 1 Lead in Step 2 Presentation Show pictures of different natural landscapes (e.g. frost covered branches, deserts, monkeys in the woods, aurora in the sky, and a river passing through a mountain). Ask students to describe what they see. Observe students' atten tive participation in the vocabulary review.
Purpose To introduce and reinforce important vocabulary and concepts related to nature, and prepare students for deeper discussions and activities.
2.To use compara tives and superla tives to describe natural places. Step 3 Practice Say something about weather,animals and plants in nature.Pay attention to comparatives and superlatives. Evaluate the effective ness of this practice by the diversity of the students' presentation.
Purpose To foster deeper appreciation of the theme of nature.
3.To explain the importance of the natural world. Step 4 Read the Poems 1.Students are introduced to several famous poems that describe natural scenes and phenomena.(详见课件资源) 2.Read the poems and answer the questions. (1)What in nature do they describe What is special about each natural wonder (2)Can you think of other famous works describing natural wonders Share them with the class.(详见课件资源) Assess students' ability to understand and use new vocabulary and grammatical structures correctly in sentences through exercises and activities.
Purpose To ensure students can confidently use the new vocabulary and grammatical structures in writing, and reinforce learning objectives.
Homework Required: Read thoroughly and recite the newly learned poems. Optional: Make an English poster about your favourite natural wonders.
Teaching Reflection
Understanding ideas—Reading
Study of the Text
What: The text focuses on the natural wonders and colours of the writer's hometown. It contains various exercises and activities designed to teach students the world's natural wonders and how to express their admiration for these places by using appropriate language.
Why: The writer's intention appears to promote appreciation of the natural world and inspire students to take action to protect it. The text may also aim to encourage students to learn more about the natural wonders of the world and understand the importance of protecting them for future generations.
How: The text explores the beauty of nature and encourages students to appreciate the unique features of their hometowns. It also raises awareness about environmental issues affecting natural wonders and prompts students to think about ways to protect them.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about the colours of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau preliminarily.
2.better understand the importance of the natural world.
3.use colours to describe their hometowns and give reasons.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about the colours of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau prelimin arily. Step 1 Lead in Ask students,“Can you tell me something about the Qinghai Tibet Plateau ” Step 2 Pre reading Show pictures of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau and ask students to predict what they might read in the passage. Engagement will be as sessed by their willing ness to share and the accuracy of the informa tion provided.
Purpose To introduce key vocabulary and concepts related to the reading and help students build a mental framework for understanding the text and making predictions.
2.To better under stand the import ance of the natural world. Step 3 While reading 1.Students read the passage quickly to find out what the writer sees and feels about the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. 2.Students read the passage aloud and carefully and answer the questions.(详见课件资源) 3.Ask students,“Where are you most likely to find the passage ” ◎Key: c. a magazine about local life 4.Complete the chart with the words and expressions from the passage. ◎Key: (1)soft (2)shine (3)calm (4)kinds (5)forests (6)colour (7)quieter (8)nature Evaluate the accuracy and comprehensiveness of students' comprehen sion of the text content according to the learning tasks completed in the reading process.
Purpose To enhance students' reading comprehension skills and teach them how to extract and summarise essential information from a text.
3.To use colours to describe their hometowns and give reasons. Step 4 Post reading 1.Read for using and speaking. 2.Read for thinking: (1)What does the writer compare the clouds to What about the mountains and the sky (2)What three colours will you use to describe your hometown Give reasons for your choices. Observe whether students can use relevant lan guage to express their thoughts, and grasp the students' learning and internalization of the target language.
Purpose To reinforce the content of the passage and improve students' ability to use the target language effectively.
Homework Required: 1.Recite the reading passage. 2.Make a dialogue with your partner about the colours of your hometown and give reasons for your choices. Optional: Write a short passage to introduce three colours of your hometown based on your talking.
Teaching Reflection
Understanding ideas—Grammar
Study of the Text
What: The content includes exercises and a passage designed to teach specific grammatical concepts.
Why: The author's intention is to provide a structured and engaging learning experience for students, helping them develop a strong foundation in English grammar. The lesson aims to foster students' critical thinking skills by asking them to apply the learned rules to the real life situations. Additionally, it promotes self reflection and problem solving abilities by encouraging students to analyze and correct errors in their writing.
How: The lesson employs a step by step approach, breaking down complex grammar rules into smaller, more manageable parts. It uses a combination of written explanations, examples, and exercises to reinforce the understanding.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.know the functions, forms and sentence structures of comparatives and superlatives.
2.apply comparatives and superlatives flexibly.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To know the functions, forms and sentence struc tures of compara tives and superla tives. Step 1 Lead in Explore natural wonders. Step 2 Grammar Focus 1.Introduce the concepts of comparatives and superlatives. 2.Read the sentences from the reading passage and summarise the grammar rules. 3.Learn about the form of comparatives.(详见课件资源) 4.Try to summarise the sentence structure of comparatives. 5.Learn about the form of superlatives.(详见课件资源) 6.Try to summarise the sentence structure of superlatives. Based on students' understanding of the grammar rules, get to know their ability to recognise and use the correct comparatives and superlatives in given sentences, and their capabilities to explain the rules.
Purpose To provide a clear and structured introduction to comparatives and superlatives to help students grasp the grammar rules and their application in sentences.
2.To apply compara tives and superla tives flexibly. Step 3 Exercise 1.Complete the facts about wonders in China. ◎Key: (1)shorter (2)higher; highest 2.Complete the passage with the correct form of the words in brackets. ◎Key: (1)shorter (2)most famous (3)slow (4)faster (5)high (6)highest Step 4 Work in Pairs Talk about the most beautiful natural place in your opinion. Based on students' correct completion of the exercises, measure their overall understanding of the grammar rules.
Purpose To consolidate the learning of comparatives and superlatives through written exercises and ensure students can apply the grammar rules accurately and understand the nuances of each structure's usage.
Homework Required: 1.Review the functions, forms and sentence structures of comparatives and superlatives. 2.Summarise the grammar rules in this unit. Optional: Make a picture book about amazing natural wonders and introduce them by using comparatives and superlatives.
Teaching Reflection
Developing ideas—Listening and speaking
Study of the Text
What: The content includes an exhibition poster and a conversation about lungfish.Let students learn how the visitors ask the guide questions.
Why: The writer's intention is to educate students about the beauty and diversity of nature and foster their critical thinking skills and creativity.
How: It incorporates visual aids, such as pictures,posters and conversations, to enhance understanding and engagement. The structure of the lesson allows for both individual work and group discussions and promotes collaboration and interaction among students.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.get information about amazing life.
2.summarise the information of the poster and complete the fact file through listening.
3.talk about amazing life in nature.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To get information about amazing life. Step 1 Pre listening Free talk 1.What do you think is the most beautiful natural place 2.Why 3.What is it like Observe students' active engagement in identifying and naming the natural places and their initial thoughts on why they find them beautiful.
Purpose To arouse students' interest in the topic of natural wonders and activate their prior knowledge to set the stage for the upcoming listening activities.
2.To summarise the information of the poster and complete the fact file through listening. Step 2 While listening 1.Look and say. (1)What can you see in the pictures (2)Which natural history museum do you like best 2.Listen to the ad and choose the main idea. 3.Watch videos of /s/, /z/, /θ/, / / and see how to pronounce them correctly. (详见课件资源) 4.Listen again and complete the poster. 5.Listen to the conversation and complete the fact file. 6.Listen again. Then talk about how the visitors ask the guide questions. Observe students' atten tion to the details and whether they can fill in the blanks accurately. Observe students' pronun ciation skills and give guidance if need be.
Purpose To develop students' listening comprehension skills, attention to details, and pronunciation abilities and reinforce key vocabulary and phonetic elements.
3.To talk about amazing life in nature. Step 3 Post listening Divide students into groups and have them choose a natural wonder to talk about. Share their experiences and reasons for finding them amazing. Observe whether students can use positive and encouraging language in a simulated conversation and articulate their opinions.
Purpose To provide students with opportunities to practise speaking and listening skills in a real life context to foster peer interaction and reinforce the use of positive language.
Homework Required: Pay attention to the pronunciation of /s/, /z/, /θ/, / / and look up more related words in the dictionary. Optional: Role play. Ask and answer about another amazing life in nature with your partner.
Teaching Reflection
Developing ideas—Reading for writing
Study of the Text
What: The text is a lesson called “Reading for writing”. It tells the problems nature is facing and inspires students' awareness of protecting nature.
Why: The purpose of this lesson is to improve students' reading comprehension skills and develop their ability to write effectively about natural wonders. By engaging different forms of media and creating their own written work, students will gain a deeper understanding of the topic and practise essential literacy skills.
How: The lesson begins by asking students to read a passage about the natural wonders and complete a table with the information from the passage. Finally, students write a short paragraph about another natural wonder crying for help by using the same structure as the example provided.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.get to know some natural wonders.
2.get to know the problems that some natural wonders face.
3.write a short passage about another natural wonder crying for help.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To get to know some natural won ders. Step 1 Free talk Students discuss their favourite natural wonders and share personal opinions or facts related to different natural phenomena. Step 2 Pre reading Match the words with the pictures of the natural wonders. Measure students' engage ment in matching the words with the pictures and their ability to use the provided vocabulary.
Purpose To activate students' prior knowledge and interest in the natural wonders to set the stage for the reading activity and build a foundation for understanding the text.
2.To get to know the problems that some natural won ders face. Step 3 While reading Read the passage and identify the main ideas.(详见课件资源) 1.Read for the title. 2.Read for the structure. 3.Answer the questions. 4.Think and share. Observe whether students can catch key words and summarise the main events and issues described in the passage.
Purpose To foster deep understanding and analysis of the text and help students extract and interpret key information and themes.
3.To write a short passage about another natural wonder crying for help. Step 4 Post reading Write a short paragraph about another natural wonder crying for help. 1.Think of some natural wonders with problems. Choose one to write about. 2.Complete the boxes. 3.Write the short paragraph in the first person. Use the boxes to help you. 4.Share your paragraph with the class. Focus on the variety and relevance of the natural wonders listed, the completeness and accuracy of the infor mation in the boxes, and the improvements made to the draft based on the checklist criteria.
Purpose To activate prior knowledge, generate ideas for writing, organise thoughts, ensure all necessary elements are included, and refine and improve the quality of the writing to ensure it is well structured.
Homework Required: Finish the writing. Optional: Write a short passage to introduce the natural wonders you search on the Internet.
Teaching Reflection
Presenting ideas & Reflection
Study of the Text
What: The text is focused on presenting ideas related to natural wonders. It includes several steps that guide students through the process of understanding, describing, and presenting different natural wonders.
Why: This part is to develop students' writing skills in presenting information about natural wonders in an engaging and informative manner. Through these exercises, students learn how to describe the features of natural wonders, identify the problems they face, and propose solutions. The text aims to encourage critical thinking and effective communication skills among students.
How: It employs a step by step approach to present ideas about natural wonders. It starts by asking comprehension questions followed writing tasks. The text explains the steps to make a poster about a natural wonder, which lower the difficulty of the writing.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.learn about different natural wonders including their local characteristics, special features, problems and protection measures.
2.know how to work in groups to search for information about natural wonders and make a poster about it.
3.present the poster about a natural wonder to the class confidently and vote on the best three posters and presentations.
4.reflect on the learning process and identify areas for improvement.
Teaching Process
Learning Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To learn about different natural wonders including their local characteristics, special features, problems and protection measures. Step 1 Pre task 1.Present images or descriptions of famous natural wonders such as the Temple of Heaven Park, the Taklimakan Desert, and Zhangye Danxia. 2.Take a group vote to decide on the natural wonder for your poster. 3.Look at the picture and finish the table. Based on students' discussion, learn about students' existing knowledge about natural wonders and their ability to articu late personal opinions and reasons.
Purpose To stimulate students' interest in natural wonders and encourage them to think critically about the importance of protecting these places.
2.To know how to work in groups to search for information about natural wonders and make a poster about it. Step 2 While task 1.Organise your ideas with the help of the following outline and make your poster. 2.Finish your table and create your poster. Observe whether students can write various infor mation about the natural wonders during the group discussion and group cooperation. Provide guid ance and feedback as needed.
Purpose To enhance students' organising ability and increase their understanding of the distinctive features of natural wonders.
3.To present the poster about a natural wonder to the class confidently and vote on the best three posters and pre sentations. Step 3 Post task 1.Practise and present your poster to the class. 2.Vote on the best three posters and the best three presentations. Carry out peer assessment by using the checklist, followed by a feedback session led by the teacher.
Purpose To promote self assessment and peer feedback to foster ongoing improvement in oral presentation skills.
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4.To reflect on the learning process and identify areas for improvement. Step 4 Reflection 1.After completing this unit, I understand more about wonderful nature. 2.To express my understanding, I can… □use words and expressions in the unit to talk about natural wonders: □use comparatives and superla tives to describe natural places. □explain the importance of the natural world. *1=excellent, 2=good, 3=not yet 3.I still need to improve: Observe students' self reflection and under stand their mastery of the target language.
Purpose To help students reflect on their learning and language skills.
Homework Required: Write a short passage to introduce a natural wonder. Optional: Search for more information about natural wonders in different countries. Choose one of the most interesting places and introduce the place in class.
Teaching Reflection
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