Unit 2 Lesson 5 A thank-you letter教案-新冀教（2024）七下

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单元名称 Unit 2 School life
课时名称 Lesson 5 A thank-you letter 课时数 1
教学目标 Scientific Literacy and Inquiry Skills: Analyze the role of a teacher in shaping students' lives, understanding the impact of dedication and care in an educational setting. Reflect on the importance of gratitude and recognition in fostering positive relationships and a supportive learning munication and Collaboration: Practice reading comprehension by identifying key actions and sentiments expressed in a thank-you letter. Engage in discussions to articulate their understanding of the teacher's contributions and the significance of expressing gratitude. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Evaluate the qualities of effective teachers and how these qualities influence student success and well-being. Consider the long-term impact of a teacher's support and encouragement on their personal and academic growth. Application of Knowledge: Complete a table about their favorite teacher, detailing the reasons for their admiration and the teacher's actions. Write a thank-you letter to a teacher, applying their understanding of gratitude and the impact of teachers on their lives.
重点 Comprehend the various ways teachers contribute to their students' lives, as illustrated in the thank-you letter to Zhang Guimei. This includes recognizing the daily efforts and emotional support provided by teachers. Students should learn how to articulate their appreciation for their teachers, understanding the importance of gratitude in building positive relationships. Practice writing a thank-you letter, focusing on structure, tone, and the use of descriptive language to convey their feelings effectively.
难点 1.Some students may find it challenging to express their thoughts and feelings about their favorite teachers clearly and coherently. Providing sentence starters and guided questions can help. 2.Grasping the deeper meaning behind phrases like "Your deep love will light our way for the rest of our lives" may be difficult for some students. Discussing these phrases in context and providing examples can aid comprehension. 3.Use appropriate grammar and vocabulary to write a heartfelt thank-you letter can be challenging. Offering a list of useful phrases and conducting peer reviews can support students in this task.
教学过程 Step 1: Lead in Let’s play a guessing game： -Show PPT images of a teacher’s daily routine (e.g., checking homework, waking students up, ensuring safety). -Ask: “Who is this person What does she do ” -Introduce Zhang Guimei and her role at Huaping Girls’ High School. Let’s watch： -Play a short video about a teacher’s impact. -Ask: “Is she a good teacher What makes a good teacher ” Step 2: Fast Reading Read the letter and describe Ms. Zhang in a sentence。 Match the main idea of each parts. (Purpose: Through fast reading, students' ability to quickly grasp the information in the text is trained.) Step 3: Careful Reading -Read Para. 1 and translate the following sentences.It has been three years since we first met you at Huaping Girls’ High School. 时间过得真快，距离我们在华坪女子高中第一次见，到您已经三年了 -Read Para.2-3 and finish the tasks. What did Ms. Zhang do over the past three years -Read Para. 4 and answer the question. How do you understand the sentence “Your deep love will light our way for the rest of our lives.” Read Para. 5 and think about it. Why did the author write a thank - you letter to Zhang Guimei Because Zhang Guimei made a difference in the author’s life and the author wants to express the gratitude(感激) to her. (Purpose: By closely reading the key paragraphs of the article, it helps students enhance their understanding of the text and lays a foundation for the later emotional sublimation of the article.) Step 4:Post-Reading Activity1 Read the letter again and finish the mind map. Activity2 Think of one of your favourite teachers and complete the table Activity3——group work Write a thank-you letter to your favourite teacher and share in your group. Activity4 Evaluate the letter and then send it to your teacher. Step 5 Exercises Finish the exercises on PPT. Step 6 Homework -Basic Homework Read the full text carefully, organize the writing structure of a thank - you letter, write it down in your notebook and complete the related exercises. -Practical Homework Suppose you are Zhang Guimei and write a reply letter to your students, expressing your expectations and encouragement for them. Requirements: Use the words and sentence patterns in the text. Express your expectations for the students' future. Encourage students to continue to study hard and grow. -Extended Homework Write a thank - you letter to someone who has helped you a lot (it can be a teacher, family member or friend). In the letter, describe what they have done for you, how you feel about their help, and express your gratitude. This letter should have at least 80 words.
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教学反思 1.Strengths: Engaging activities (guessing game, letter writing) helped students connect personally. 2.Challenges: Some struggled with emotional expression; provide sentence starters next time. 3.Improvement: Add more examples of gratitude phrases and peer editing for clarity.