8下 Unit 7 International charities
Integrated skills
I. Teaching aims and learning objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. learn about the work of UNICEF and some basic background knowledge;
2. catch the key points from the listening materials;
3. learn to talk to the doctor about problems.
II. Focus of the lesson and predicted area of difficulty
1. Talk about UNICEF. 2. How to talk to the doctor.
III. Teaching steps
A The work of UNICEF
Step 1 Pre-listening
Lead-in
Watch a video about UNICEF
2. Read A1and answer questions
3. Ask questions about A2
Step 2 While-listening
Listen and put the sentences into the correct order (A2)
Some listening tips:
(1) Read quickly to get the main idea;
(2) Underline the possible key words;
(3) Listen and match.
2. Work in pairs to have an interview
One is a reporter from UNICEF and the other is Daniel
3. Complete the report and listen to check (A4)
(1) Students complete the report using the information in A1and A2;
(2) Students listen to check;
(3) Ask students what they will do in the future.
B Speak up: I’ve got toothache.
Step 1 Lead-in
Introduce the health centres of UNICEF
Step 2 Presentation and Listening
1. Listen and answer
2. Answer more questions
3. Read aloud
Step 3 Practice
1. Pick a role and prepare for it
2. Make an oath
IV. Homework
1. Write some sentences about UNICEF.
Look for more useful expressions of seeing a doctor.
