Unit 8 Lesson 5 A Profile of Thailand 教学设计
一、 教学内容分析
本课是单元“国家介绍”主题项目式学习的核心输出课,承接前序课时的国家相关词汇与基础句型,聚焦“结构化描述国家”的核心能力。通过阅读兼具知识性与趣味性的泰国简介文本,学生将系统习得“地理位置、首都、语言、天气、特色动植物、重要节日”的六维描述框架,实现“阅读提取信息—口语内化框架—写作输出应用”的能力进阶。文本融入泰国大象文化、泼水节等特色元素,为文化意识培养提供载体;项目式任务“制作国家概况卡”贯穿始终,兼顾语言知识落实与学习策略培养,符合七年级学生具象思维为主、乐于互动实践的认知特点。
二、 教学目标(基于核心素养)
(一)语言能力
掌握核心词汇:capital, national language, Southeast Asia, Land of Elephants, Water Festival, temple, golden, fragrant, mango sticky rice 等;
熟练运用描述国家的核心句式:It is in...; The capital of...is...; People in...speak...; The weather is usually...but...; It is famous for...; ...is an important festival where people...;
能通过略读获取泰国简介的主旨,通过扫读精准提取六维核心信息;能基于信息框架进行问答交际,独立完成结构化的国家概况卡片写作。
(二)文化意识
了解泰国的地理位置、大象文化的象征意义(吉祥、勤劳)及泼水节的文化内涵(洗去厄运、迎接新年);
初步感知东南亚文化的独特性,培养对不同国家文化的尊重与包容,增强跨文化交流的兴趣。
(三)思维品质
通过从文本中抽象“六维描述框架”,培养归纳概括的逻辑思维能力;
通过迁移框架介绍其他国家,发展知识迁移与创新思维能力。
(四)学习能力
掌握“信息卡片”“略读/扫读”等学习工具与策略,提升自主整理知识的能力;
在小组合作中学会倾听、互助,提升合作探究与语言表达的能力。
三、 教学重难点
(一)教学重点
构建“六维国家描述框架”(国名、首都、语言、天气、特色事物、重要节日);
能从阅读文本中精准提取信息,完成框架填空,并运用核心句式进行口语交际。
(二)教学难点
将“六维框架”与核心语言迁移应用于陌生国家的介绍;
写作中能准确、连贯地组织语言,使概况卡信息完整、表达规范。
四、 教学准备
多媒体课件(PPT):包含世界地图、泰国风光视频、泼水节/大象图片、核心词汇/句型卡片、阅读文本、信息框架模板、有用表达库;
学案:含分层阅读任务单、空白国家概况卡模板(基础版/提升版);
辅助工具:国家名称卡片(用于游戏)、彩色笔(用于美化卡片)、平板/手机(可选,供学生补充信息);
文化拓展资料:泰国泼水节习俗短视频、大象在泰国的文化象征图文。
五、 教学过程设计(45分钟)
Step 1: 热身激趣,文化导入(Warm-up & Lead-in)(5分钟)
活动1:视觉冲击,情境提问
播放1分钟泰国特色风光短视频(含曼谷金庙、泼水节狂欢、大象互动场景),搭配轻快的泰国音乐;
展示核心图片,聚焦两个文化符号提问:
“Look at this picture! People are splashing water. What do you think they are doing ”(引导学生猜测“庆祝节日”)
“This animal is big and gentle. It’s a symbol of this country. What is it Which country is famous for it ”
揭晓答案,引出主题:“Yes! They are celebrating the Water Festival. And this animal is elephant. They are from Thailand. Today, we’ll become ‘Thailand Little Experts’ and learn how to introduce a country. Finally, we’ll make a wonderful country profile card!”
设计意图
通过视听情境激活学生已有经验,聚焦泰国核心文化符号,快速吸引注意力;自然引出主题,明确本课学习目标与最终项目任务,激发学习动机。
Step 2: 分层阅读,构建框架(Reading & Framework Building)(16分钟)
活动2:略读寻主旨(Task 1: Skimming for Main Idea)(3分钟)
发放阅读文本与学案,明确任务:“Read the passage quickly and answer two questions: ① Where is Thailand ② What’s the main topic of the passage ”
学生独立完成,同桌核对答案;教师抽查反馈,强调核心词汇“Southeast Asia”,结合地图标注泰国位置,强化地理认知。
活动3:扫读提信息(Task 2: Scanning for Details)(7分钟)
分层任务布置:
基础层:完成学案中“泰国概况卡”的填空(已给出框架,需从文本中找关键词填空);
提升层:先思考“What aspects does the passage introduce about Thailand ”,列出要点后,再完成填空。
学生独立阅读完成,教师巡视指导,关注基础薄弱学生的信息定位情况;
核对与讲解:
邀请基础层学生分享填空答案,教师纠正发音与表达错误(如“Bangkok”的发音);
邀请提升层学生分享提炼的要点,教师引导全班归纳,最终在黑板/PPT上呈现“六维国家描述框架”: 1. Name of the country 2. Capital 3. Language(s) 4. Weather 5. Famous animal/thing 6. Important festival
结合文本细节,补充文化解读:“Why is Thailand called ‘Land of Elephants’ ”(引导学生从文本中找到“help with work, join fun shows”,补充“elephants are symbols of good luck in Thailand”);“What does splashing water mean in the Water Festival ”(播放1分钟习俗短视频,讲解“wash away bad luck, welcome a new year”)。
活动4:精读悟表达(Task 3: Intensive Reading for Expressions)(6分钟)
聚焦文本中的核心句型,引导学生标注并仿写:
描述位置:Thailand is in Southeast Asia. → ______ is in ______.
描述天气:The weather is mostly hot and dry, but it rains a lot in July and August. → The weather is usually ______, but ______.
描述特色:It is famous for elephants. → It is famous for ______.
完成学案中的“句型匹配”练习(将文本原句与中文释义匹配),强化理解。
设计意图
采用“略读-扫读-精读”的分层阅读策略,符合七年级学生的阅读认知规律;分层任务照顾不同水平学生的需求;从文本信息到通用框架的归纳,帮助学生构建结构化思维;穿插文化解读,深化文化意识;聚焦核心句型仿写,为后续语言输出奠定基础。
Step 3: 互动游戏,巩固内化(Communication & Consolidation)(10分钟)
活动5:“猜猜这是哪个国家”问答竞赛(Task 4: Guessing Game Competition)
规则讲解:将班级分为A、B两大组,轮流担任“出题组”和“答题组”。出题组选择一个学过的国家(China, Russia, the US, South Africa, Thailand),不直接说出国名;答题组根据“六维框架”提问,用“Yes/No”或简短回答回应,在10个问题内猜出国家名,猜对得分。
教师示范:教师担任出题组(选择Thailand),引导学生提问:
“Is it in Southeast Asia ”(Yes.)
“Is the capital Bangkok ”(Yes.)
Does it have a Water Festival (Yes.)
小组竞赛:两组轮流进行,教师记录得分,适时引导学生使用核心句型提问,纠正表达错误。
总结点评:表扬表现优秀的小组,强调“六维框架”是提问和描述国家的关键工具。
设计意图
以竞赛游戏形式激活课堂氛围,让学生在趣味互动中反复操练核心句型与信息框架;通过“提问-回应”的交际过程,内化语言知识,提升口语表达的熟练度与准确性。
Step 4: 项目实践,迁移输出(Project & Production)(12分钟)
活动6:制作“我的国家概况卡”(Task 5: Make My Country Profile Card)
任务布置:“Now it’s your turn! Choose a country you know well (China, your hometown country, or any country you like). Make a country profile card using the 6-aspect framework. You can use the useful expressions on the PPT.”
创作实施:学生独立或2人小组合作完成(基础薄弱学生可合作),教师巡视指导,重点关注:① 信息的完整性;② 语言表达的准确性;③ 卡片的整洁度。
展示分享:邀请3-4名学生上台展示卡片,用2-3句话介绍(如“I choose China. It is in East Asia. The capital is Beijing. People speak Chinese. It is famous for pandas. Spring Festival is an important festival.”);教师给予鼓励性点评,纠正明显错误。
设计意图
项目任务是本课知识迁移的核心载体,分层模板与多维支持照顾不同水平学生的需求;允许自主选择国家,激发创作积极性;展示分享环节为学生提供语言输出的平台,提升表达自信。
Step 5: 总结回顾,布置作业(Summary & Homework)(2分钟)
活动7:课堂小结
引导学生回顾:“What did we learn today What aspects do we need to introduce a country ”
梳理学习路径:“We read about Thailand → built the framework → practiced by guessing game → made our own cards. Remember: the framework can help you introduce any country!”
课时训练
一、单项选择题(共10小题,每小题2分,满分20分)
Thailand is a beautiful country ______ Southeast Asia. A. on B. in C. at D. to
— What is the capital of Thailand — It’s ______. A. Beijing B. Tokyo C. Bangkok D. London
People in Thailand mainly speak ______. A. Chinese B. Thai C. English D. Japanese
Thailand is famous for ______, so it’s called “the Land of Elephants”. A. pandas B. tigers C. elephants D. lions
______ is an important festival in Thailand. People splash water to wish good luck. A. Spring Festival B. Water Festival C. Christmas D. Mid-Autumn Festival
The weather in Thailand is usually hot and dry, ______ it rains a lot in July. A. and B. so C. but D. or
— ______ is Thailand famous for — It’s famous for its temples and elephants. A. What B. Where C. How D. Why
You need a raincoat if you join the Water Festival, because people ______ water on each other. A. put B. splash C. give D. take
— Is there a famous food in Thailand — Yes, ______ sticky rice is very delicious. A. mango B. mangoes C. mango’s D. mangoes’
Bangkok has many beautiful temples with ______ roofs. A. silver B. golden C. black D. white
二、完形填空(共10小题,每小题2分,满分20分)
Thailand is a lively country in Southeast Asia. It is 11______ “the Land of Elephants” and “the Land of Smiles”. The 12______ of Thailand is Bangkok. There are many modern buildings and traditional temples there. People in Thailand 13______ Thai. Many of them can also speak Chinese or Malay.
The weather in Thailand is14______ hot. It is dry from November to February, 15______ it rains a lot from July to August. The most 16______ festival in Thailand is the Water Festival. It comes in 17______ every year. During the festival, people splash water on each other. They think water can 18______ away bad luck and bring good luck.
Thailand is also famous for its delicious food. 19______ sticky rice and Tom Yum Goong (冬阴功汤) are very popular. If you go to Thailand, you can visit beautiful temples, watch elephant shows and 20______ nice food. It will be a wonderful trip!
A. called B. made C. kept D. given
A. town B. city C. capital D. village
A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell
A. never B. sometimes C. hardly D. usually
A. and B. but C. so D. because
A. exciting B. boring C. difficult D. easy
A. March B. April C. May D. June
A. wash B. make C. take D. put
A. Banana B. Apple C. Mango D. Orange
A. sell B. cook C. taste D. grow
三、阅读理解(共5小题,每小题4分,满分20分)
Thailand is a small but beautiful country in Southeast Asia. It has a long history and rich culture. The capital city is Bangkok, which is a busy city with many interesting places.
Elephants are very important in Thailand. They are big but gentle. In the past, elephants helped people with many jobs, like carrying heavy things and clearing land. Now, some elephants work in zoos or parks. Tourists can take photos with them and watch elephant shows. Thai people love elephants because they think elephants are symbols of good luck.
The Water Festival is the most important festival in Thailand. It is on April 13th to 15th every year. Before the festival, people clean their houses to welcome the new year. During the festival, people go out to the streets and splash water on each other. They use clean water to wish their family and friends good luck. Tourists also love this festival very much. Many of them join the water-splashing fun!
Thai food is famous all over the world. It is usually spicy and delicious. Mango sticky rice is a popular sweet food. Tom Yum Goong is a famous soup. If you like food, you will love Thailand!
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
Where is Thailand
A. In East Asia. B. In Southeast Asia. C. In South Asia. D. In West Asia.
Why do Thai people love elephants
Because they are big. B. Because they are gentle.
C. Because they are symbols of good luck. D. Because they can do many jobs.
How long does the Water Festival last
A. For 2 days. B. For 3 days. C. For 4 days. D. For 5 days.
What do people do before the Water Festival
They splash water on each other. B. They clean their houses.
C. They watch elephant shows. D. They eat mango sticky rice.
What is the main idea of the passage
Bangkok is a busy city. B. Elephants are important in Thailand.
C. The Water Festival is fun. D. Thailand is a beautiful country with rich culture.
【答案】
(一)单项选择题、
B 解析:考查介词辨析。表示“在某个地区(如东南亚、国家、城市等)”用介词in;on表示“接壤”,at表示“在具体小地点”,to表示“不接壤”。泰国位于东南亚内部,故选B。
C 解析:考查常识及本课核心词汇。A.北京(中国首都);B.东京(日本首都);C.曼谷(泰国首都);D.伦敦(英国首都)。根据本课内容,泰国首都是曼谷,故选C。
B 解析:考查本课核心词汇。A.中文;B.泰语;C.英语;D.日语。根据课文“People in Thailand mainly speak Thai”可知,泰国人主要说泰语,故选B。
C 解析:考查本课核心信息。根据课文“Everyone calls Thailand the ‘Land of Elephants’”可知,泰国因大象闻名,被称为“大象之国”,故选C。
B 解析:考查本课核心节日词汇。A.春节(中国);B.泼水节(泰国);C.圣诞节(西方);D.中秋节(中国)。根据课文“The most exciting festival here is the Water Festival in April. People splash water on each other to wish good luck”可知,泼水节是泰国的重要节日,故选B。
C 解析:考查连词辨析。前半句“泰国天气通常炎热干燥”与后半句“七月多雨”是转折关系,用but(但是);and表并列,so表结果,or表选择,故选C。
A 解析:考查特殊疑问词辨析。根据答语“它因寺庙和大象闻名”可知,问句询问“泰国因什么闻名”,用what(什么);where问地点,how问方式,why问原因,故选A。
B 解析:考查本课核心动词。A.放;B.泼、溅;C.给;D.拿。根据课文“People splash water on each other”可知,泼水节人们互相泼水,故选B。
A 解析:考查名词作定语。“芒果糯米饭”是mango sticky rice,当名词作定语时,通常用单数形式(除man/woman外),故选A。
B 解析:考查本课核心形容词。A.银色的;B.金色的;C.黑色的;D.白色的。根据课文“colorful traditional temples with golden roofs”可知,泰国寺庙有金色的屋顶,故选B。
(二)完形填空
A 解析:考查固定搭配。be called意为“被称为”,句意为“泰国被称为‘大象之国’和‘微笑之国’”;made(制作)、kept(保持)、given(给)均不符合语境,故选A。
C 解析:考查本课核心词汇。根据后文“Bangkok”(曼谷)可知,此处指泰国的首都,capital(首都);town(小镇)、city(城市)、village(村庄)均不符合,故选C。
B 解析:考查动词辨析。表示“说某种语言”用speak;say后接具体内容,talk强调“交谈”,tell意为“告诉”,故选B。
D 解析:考查副词辨析。根据课文“The weather is mostly hot and dry”可知,泰国天气通常炎热,usually(通常);never(从不)、sometimes(有时)、hardly(几乎不)均不符合语境,故选D。
B 解析:考查连词辨析。前半句“11月到2月干燥”与后半句“7月到8月多雨”是转折关系,用but,故选B。
A 解析:考查形容词辨析。根据课文“The most exciting festival here is the Water Festival”可知,泼水节是令人兴奋的节日,exciting(令人兴奋的);boring(无聊的)、difficult(困难的)、easy(简单的)均不符合,故选A。
B 解析:考查本课核心节日时间。根据课文“The most exciting festival here is the Water Festival in April”可知,泼水节在四月,故选B。
A 解析:考查固定搭配。wash away意为“冲走”,句意为“他们认为水可以冲掉厄运,带来好运”;take away(拿走)、make away(逃走)、put away(收好)均不符合语境,故选A。
C 解析:考查本课核心美食词汇。根据课文“Don’t forget to try Thai food too, like mango sticky rice”可知,芒果糯米饭是泰国特色美食,故选C。
C 解析:考查动词辨析。句意为“你可以参观美丽的寺庙、观看大象表演并品尝美味的食物”,taste(品尝);sell(卖)、cook(煮)、grow(种植)均不符合语境,故选C。
(三)阅读理解
B 解析:细节理解题。根据第一段“Thailand is a small but beautiful country in Southeast Asia”可知,泰国位于东南亚,故选B。
C 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段“Thai people love elephants because they think elephants are symbols of good luck”可知,泰国人喜欢大象是因为它们是好运的象征,故选C。
B 解析:推理判断题。根据第三段“It is on April 13th to 15th every year”可知,泼水节从4月13日到15日,共3天,故选B。
B 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段“Before the festival, people clean their houses to welcome the new year”可知,泼水节前人们打扫房子,故选B。
D 解析:主旨大意题。文章第一段总述泰国是东南亚美丽的国家,有悠久历史和丰富文化,后续分别介绍了大象、泼水节和美食,都是围绕泰国的文化特色展开,故主旨是“泰国是一个拥有丰富文化的美丽国家”,故选D。