(共27张PPT)
Unit 1 This is me
Understanding ideas- a red, red rose
(阅读课）
（新教材外研版）八年级
上
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Learning goals
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Pre-reading
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While-reading
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Post-reading
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Summary
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Homework
（外研版版）八年级
上
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Learning goals
语言知识目标（Language Knowledge Objectives）
学生能够掌握重点词汇，如 “birthmark（胎记）”“secretly（秘密地）”“cover（覆盖）”“shape（形状）”“different（不同的）” 等，并能正确运用在语境中。
学生能够理解文中描述感受和观点的表达方式，如 “I suppose...（我想……）”“It felt like...（感觉就像……）” 等。
语言技能目标（Language Skills Objectives）
学生能够通过阅读，提取关键信息，准确回答关于文章细节的问题。
学生能够对文章进行概括总结，提升阅读理解和归纳能力。
学生能够运用所学语言知识，表达自己对个人独特之处的看法，提高口语表达能力。
情感态度目标（Affective Objectives）
引导学生树立正确的自我认知观念，学会接纳和欣赏自己的不同之处。
培养学生积极乐观的生活态度，尊重他人的独特性。
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Lead in
Hello everyone! Let’s explore how differences make us special!
Please check the video and what did she say
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Pre-reading
Look at picture and let’s learn new words.
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Pre-reading
1. What does "rose" mean here
玫瑰（a flower ）
Look at the picture and the title, and answer the questions, Use the words to help you.
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Pre-reading
2. What's the girl doing in the picture
She is looking at herself in the mirror..
3. How might she feel about the "rose"
She may feel happy and confident about the ‘rose’ because she seems content when looking at herself, perhaps the ‘rose’ - like feature makes her feel special.
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While-reading
Choose the best summary of the passage.
a Accept your differences. They make you special.
（接受你的不同。它们使你独特）
b Share your differences only with your closest friends.
（只和最亲密朋友分享你的不同之处 ）
c When you change your differences, you change your life.
（当你改变你的不同之处，你改变你的生活 ）
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While-reading
1 I suppose everyone has something they don't like about themselves. For me, it was the birthmark on my face. It was bright red, the colour of a strawberry.
What does the author dislike about themselves
The author dislikes the birthmark on her face.
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1 I suppose everyone has something they don't like about themselves. For me, it was the birthmark on my face. It was bright red, the colour of a strawberry.
“suppose” 在此处意为 “认为，猜想”，引导一个宾语从句，表达说话者的一种主观想法1。例如，“I suppose it will rain tomorrow.”（我猜明天会下雨。）
“has something they don't like about themselves” 是一个常用表达，意思是 “有关于自己不喜欢的某些东西”，“they don't like about themselves” 是定语从句，修饰 “something”。
“birthmark” 是 “胎记” 的意思，是一个合成词，由 “birth”（出生）和 “mark”（标记）组成。
While-reading
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2 Sometimes, I felt people secretly looking at my face. But when I turned my head, they looked away. On crowded buses and trains, it felt just like a disaster. With so many people around me, my birthmark burned red hot. Therefore, I always kept my hair long to cover it until that day.
Why did the author feel like being on crowded buses and trains was "a disaster"
Because the author felt overwhelmed by the attention on their birthmark in crowded places.
While-reading
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2 Sometimes, I felt people secretly looking at my face. But when I turned my head, they looked away. On crowded buses and trains, it felt just like a disaster. With so many people around me, my birthmark burned red hot. Therefore, I always kept my hair long to cover it until that day.
“secretly” 表示 “秘密地，偷偷地”，生动地描绘出人们看 “我” 脸时的行为方式；
“disaster” 一词强调了 “我” 在拥挤公共场合的糟糕感受；
“burned red hot” 用形象的表达体现出 “我” 因他人目光而产生的窘迫和燥热的感觉，这里的 “burn” 并非真正的燃烧，而是一种夸张的心理感受表达；
“cover” 意思是 “覆盖”，突出 “我” 试图通过留长发来隐藏胎记的行为。
While-reading
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3 It was a cloudy morning. A new student named Maddie arrived in our class. She sat right beside me. Instead of looking away, Maddie studied my face. This made me so nervous. Clouds came through the window and filled my heart. Suddenly, she said something I would never forget.
What did Sally use to cover her birthmark
Sally used her long hair to cover her birthmark.
While-reading
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3 It was a cloudy morning. A new student named Maddie arrived in our class. She sat right beside me. Instead of looking away, Maddie studied my face. This made me so nervous. Clouds came through the window and filled my heart. Suddenly, she said something I would never forget.
通过 “cloudy morning（多云的早晨）” 和 “clouds filled my heart（云层填满内心）” 的双关，暗示主角内心的压抑与不安。
“studied my face（仔细看我的脸）” 与 “made me so nervous（让我紧张）” 形成对比，突出人物间微妙的张力。
While-reading
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4 “Sally, right ” she said. “You have a red rose on your face. How beautiful!"
“red rose” 这一比喻形象生动，将原本让 Sally 自卑的胎记赋予了美好的意象，使抽象的美丽变得具体可感，增强了语言的感染力。
“How beautiful!” 这种简洁直接的感叹表达，强烈地传达出 Maddie 对 Sally 胎记由衷的赞美之情
While-reading
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5 I looked up and met her smiling eyes. Although I only replied “thank you”, it turned sunny in my heart. When I got home, I rushed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. For the first time, I could look at my birthmark without quickly turning away.The shape of it was truly like a flower. The next day, to my surprise, Maddie painted a red rose on her own face!
What change did "I" make after going home
After going home, "I" rushed to the bathroom and looked at my birthmark in the mirror for the first time without quickly turning away. I realized its shape was truly like a flower, starting to accept my birthmark.
While-reading
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5 I looked up and met her smiling eyes. Although I only replied “thank you”, it turned sunny in my heart. When I got home, I rushed to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. For the first time, I could look at my birthmark without quickly turning away.The shape of it was truly like a flower. The next day, to my surprise, Maddie painted a red rose on her own face!
“look up” 表示 “抬头” 动作象征 “我” 开始直面他人的目光；
replied “thank you”表示 “回答 “谢谢你””，turn sunny“变晴朗”；
“for the first time” 表示 “第一次”；
“to one’s surprise” 表示 “令某人惊讶的是”
While-reading
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6 I haven't told Maddie yet how she has changed me. I have already learnt that I am what I am. Everyone has something special and different - that is what's interesting.
What have I learned from the experience with Maddie
I have already learnt that I am what I am. Everyone has something special and different.
While-reading
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6 I haven't told Maddie yet how she has changed me. I have already learnt that I am what I am. Everyone has something special and different - that is what's interesting.
“I am what I am” 表示 我就是我（接受原本的自己）；
“something special and different” 形容词短语并列修饰 “something”；
“that is what's interesting” 表示 “that” 指代前文 “everyone has something special and different”；
While-reading
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Post-reading
Complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage.
birthmark
secrectly
to cover
文中第一段提到 “For me, it was the birthmark on my face.” 表明 Sally 讨厌脸上的胎记。
由第二段 “Sometimes, I felt people secretly looking at my face.” 可知她感觉人们偷偷看她的脸。
根据第二段 “I always kept my hair long to cover it until that day.” 可知她总是用头发盖住胎记 。
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Post-reading
red rose
从第四段 “You have a red rose on your face.” 可知在 Maddie 眼里，胎记像红玫瑰。
turned sunny
依据第五段 “I looked up and met her smiling eyes...it turned sunny in my heart.” 可知 Sally 心里变得晴朗 。
painted a red rose
从第五段最后 “The next day, to my surprise, Maddie painted a red rose on her own face!” 可知 Maddie 在自己脸上画了红玫瑰。
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different
Post-reading
由文章最后 “Everyone has something special and different – that is what’s interesting.” 可知 Sally 现在认为每个人都以自己的方式独特又不同 。
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Think and share
Post-reading
1. What does Sally think of her birthmark now
Sally now thinks her birthmark is beautiful. Because Maddie compared it to a red rose and praised it, which made Sally change her view and realize that it makes her special.
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Think and share
Post-reading
2. Do you think people should worry about their looks Why or why not
I don't think people should worry too much about their looks. For example, many successful people like Stephen Hawking are renowned for their intelligence and contributions rather than their appearance. Scientific studies also show that inner qualities like kindness and wisdom have a more lasting impact on people's overall attractiveness. What truly matters is one's character and ability, not just physical appearance.
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Summary
In this passage, Sally used to feel inferior because of the birthmark on her face and thought others would secretly stare at it. However, the new classmate Maddie compared her birthmark to a red rose and praised it. This changed Sally's attitude. She began to accept her birthmark and realized that everyone is unique. From this story, we learn that we should accept and appreciate our own and others' differences, as these differences make us special.
1. Must do
Copy the key words and phrases (such as “birthmark”, “secretly”, “cover”, “shape”, “different”, etc.), five times each, and recite their spellings and meanings.
2. Choose to do
Make a poster titled “Unique Me”. Use English and pictures to show your characteristics, hobbies, etc. You can add some words of encouragement for yourself.
Thanks!
