Unit 1 Technology and the Future Lesson 1 Schools of the Future 教案

Unit 1 Technology and the Future
Lesson 1 School of the Future
教材分析
本课是北师大版《初中英语》八年级下册教材第一单元Unit 1 Technology and the Future，其中Lesson 1 school of the future 的话题为未来学校。
首先通过头脑风暴激活学生的已有知识，你所了解的科技发明。随后通过阅读，获得文章的主旨大意。主要从语言方面使学生一般将来时有更深的理解。
教学目标
【知识与能力目标】
1. Key vocabulary
2. Key structures:
【过程与方法目标】
1.认读有关Schools?of?the?Future的词汇?
2.通过阅读the?School?of?Tomorrow，并能根据上下文猜测生词的含义。
【情感态度价值观目标】
Learn to respect others when we talk with futures.
重点难点
【教学重点】
1.认读有关Schools?of?the?Future的词汇?
2.通过阅读the?School?of?Tomorrow各种信息?
【教学难点】
根据上下文猜测生词的含义
教学过程
Step 1. Warm?up
Ask: Schools of the Future What will schools of the future be like?
I think the teachers will… The classes will… The students will…
Look?at?the?photo.?Which?do?you?think?will?be?useful?at?school??Why??
Example:? I?think?smart?ID?will?be?useful?at?school.?Students?can?use?them?to?borrow?books?and?check?their?marks?online.

Step 2. 1st-Reading
Read the title and the first paragraph, tell what is the main idea of the passage. 2nd-reading Read and match the headings with the correct paragraphs. a New Ideas for Classes b Online Learning c E-books for School d Robot Teachers 2nd-reading There will be robots in the schools of the future. Some people think that these robots will help students with their homework. The robots will have special software from the school. They will know what the students are studying and they will be able to help them solve problems easily.

Step 3. 2nd-reading
1. Many teachers do not believe there will be traditional classes or classrooms. Each student in a class might study different materials at the same time. Classrooms might be in open areas and use large LCD screens.
2.2nd-reading
Many people believe schools will use less paper and fewer books in the future, students may only need to bring an e-book to school. In fact, some schools are already doing this. The e-book will store all their school materials and students can write notes and answers on the screen. They can also search for information on the Internet. Most people think students will be happy to have lighter schoolbags.
3.2nd-reading
Teachers will give homework online in the future. This can help parents follow their child’s progress closely. They can check their child’s work and their marks through the Internet. The system will also allow students to see teaching videos and notes online. Some people wonder if students will even need to go to schools any more. Say out some expressions.
Step 4. 3rd-reading
Which of these things does the writer mention? Read the text again and tick.
1. In the future, schools will use fewer books and less paper.
2. Teachers will have different classrooms.
3. Students will need to use smart ID cards to get into schools.
4. Parents can check their child’s progress online.
5. Students will use smartphone in class to take notes.
6. Students will not need to go to schools any more.
Step 5. Talking
1. Work in group of four.
2. Talk about the school of tomorrow.
3. Each one chooses one topic. (books, teachers, students, classes etc.)
4. At least 3 sentences. Task2?What?is your idea about schools in the future?
Step 6 Practice
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1. __________ classrooms do not have any computers or screens.
2. Nowadays more and more factories make use of _______________.
3. My computer is broken so I cannot hand in my homework_____________.
4. The robots will have special __________ from the school.
5. In the future schools, students will use ____________.
6. He made great ___________ in chemistry this year.
Step 7 Homework
1. Read the passage after the tape.
2. Write a short passage about schools in the future.