Unit5 Into the wild-Developing ideas
Developing ideas
课型 Vocabulary + Reading + Writing
主题语境 人与自然——人与动物的关系
内容分析 本板块呈现了从另一角度反映单元主题的课文，语篇类型为记叙文，记叙了一名自然摄影师在美国黄石国家公园的一次惊心动魄的拍摄经历；读写部分的范文介绍了丹顶鹤的基本信息。通过这一板块的学习，学生能够进一步理解人与动物之间的关系，最终形成爱护动物、尊重动物、尊重自然、保护生态的正确价值观。
教学目标 1．能够结合语境猜测词义、理解语篇大意，辨别语篇体裁，梳理出事件的先后顺序； 2．能够结合语篇深度思考人与动物应该如何相处，人类应该怎样保护好动物； 3．能够正确描述与动物相关的职业，明确该职业的要求和职业回报，整体感知人与动物的关系； 4．能够结合语篇创建动物档案。
教学重点 1．通过阅读获取语篇信息，掌握文章大意，把握语篇体裁； 2．结合语境猜测词义，形成有效的猜词策略； 3．深度思考人与动物的相处之道，从自我做起，保护动物、保护大自然； 4．运用所学语言知识，描述和动物相关的职业，提高语言运用能力和口语表达能力。
教学难点 1．思考、总结、归纳阅读中常用的阅读技巧，形成有效的阅读策略； 2．运用所学语言知识思考人类应该如何和动物和谐相处，并和他人交流、分享自己的见解。
教学策略 情景式教学策略 启发式教学策略 探索发现式教学策略
Teaching contents Procedures Purposes
Teacher’s activity Students’ activity
Activity 1 1. T introduces the topic by presenting the word cloud and the pictures. 2. T asks Ss to look at the word cloud and the pictures， and encourages Ss to predict what happens in the story. Ss look at the word cloud and the pictures， and predict what happens in the story. To stimulate Ss’ interest in the topic and make preparations for the following activities.
Activity 2 1. T asks Ss to read the rubric independently and figure out what they should pay attention to when reading the passage. 2. T asks Ss to read the passage quickly and check their predictions. 1. Ss read the rubric independently and figure out the task when they read the passage for the first time. 2. Ss skim the passage and check their predictions. 1. To let Ss have a general understanding of the passage as a whole. 2. To develop Ss’ ability to think independently.
Activity 3 1. T asks Ss to read the passage carefully and number the events in the correct order. 2. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the class. Other Ss check their answers. 1. Ss read the passage and number the events in the correct order. 2. Ss share their answers with the class. 1. To help Ss understand the details of the passage by careful reading. 2. To raise Ss’ awareness of the structure and logic of the passage.
Activity 4 1. T asks Ss to read the sentences and guess the meaning of the words in bold independently. 2. T divides Ss into several groups and asks Ss to discuss the meaning of the words in bold in groups. 3. T asks representatives of each group to share their answers with the class. Others can add what they want. 4. T introduces the strategies of guessing the meaning of new words. 1. Ss read the sentences and guess the meaning of the words in bold independently. 2. Ss discuss the meaning of the words in bold in groups. 3. Representatives of each group share their answers with the class. Others add what they want. 4. Ss learn the strategies of guessing the meaning of new words. 1. To help Ss understand the structure and logic of the passage and master the skill of describing events according to time order. 2. To develop Ss’ ability to guess the meaning of new words according to the context.
Think & Share 1. T divides Ss into several groups and asks Ss to think about and discuss the questions in groups. T adds more background information if necessary. 2. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the class. Others can add what they want. 3. T makes timely assessment about Ss’ presentation and instructs Ss to think deeply about how to live in harmony with animals and helps Ss to form correct values. 1. Ss work in groups， thinking about and discussing the questions. 2. Some Ss share their answers with the class， and others can add what they want. 3. Ss think deeply about how to live in harmony with animals and form correct values. 1. To develop Ss’ awareness of cooperative learning. 2. To deepen Ss’ thinking about how to live in harmony with animals and what they can do to protect them.
Activity 5 1. T asks Ss to look at the pictures and describe them， and choose one job about which they would like to give a talk to the class. 2. T asks Ss who choose the same job to form a group and read the table to figure out what they need to know to introduce a job． 3. T asks representatives of each group to give the talk to the class. Other group members can add what they want. 4. T asks Ss to vote for their favourite job and give reasons if Ss have better ability. 1. Ss look at the pictures and describe them， and choose one job about which they would like to give a talk to the class. 2. Ss work in groups to discuss what to talk about and plan their talks. 3. Ss give the talk to the class. To inspire Ss to show their understanding of jobs involving working with animals confidently.
Activity 6 1. T asks Ss to read the paragraph about the red-crowned crane and answer the questions. 2. T checks the answers with the whole class. Ss read the paragraph carefully and answer the questions， and share answers with the class. To let Ss have a general understanding of the passage.
Activity 7 1. T divides Ss into several groups and asks each group to choose an animal they want to write about. 2. T asks Ss to discuss the related information of the animals they have chosen and make notes in groups. 1. Ss work in groups and choose an animal they want to write about. 2. Ss discuss the related information of the animals they have chosen and make notes in groups. To improve Ss’ cooperative learning ability and help them to make some preparations for their writing.
Activity 8 T asks Ss to write the animal fact file individually with the help of the notes they make in Activity 7 and the useful expressions in the box. Ss write the animal fact file individually with the help of the notes they make in Activity 7 and the useful expressions in the box. To get Ss to write a complete animal fact file.
Activity 9 T asks Ss to share their animal fact files with the class and encourage them to comment on others’ animal fact files. Ss share their animal fact files with the class and comment on others’ animal fact files. To encourage Ss to present their animal fact files to the class and assess other Ss’ animal fact files.
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Unit 5 Into the wild
Presenting ideas, Reflection & Project （Presenting ideas，Reflection，Project三部分建议总时长40–45分钟， 教师可根据教学实际酌情调整。）
课型 Practising + Speaking
主题语境 人与自然——人与动物的关系
内容分析 本板块要求学生介绍一个表现人与动物关系的电影或故事，回顾电影或故事的情节并在班级内分享。通过内容和观点阐述，促使学生对所学内容进行复习，进而掌握，并在真实的情境下加以运用和实践。 Reflection部分帮助学生在本单元学习过程中和结束时对自己的学习行为和效果做出评估和分析，对自己的优缺点和得失做出反思，并与教师沟通改进方法。 本单元的项目实践活动要求学生了解濒危动物，并以一种濒危动物为主题制作海报，唤醒大家保护濒危动物的意识。通过小组展示，学生在教师的指导下，综合运用本单元所学，自主合作，有效完成开放型任务，进一步探索人与动物的主题语境，发展综合语言运用能力。
教学目标 1．通过小组合作完成语言的组织、提炼和内化，最后在班上有条理地、流畅地介绍一个表现人与动物关系的电影或故事； 2．能够搜索和研究濒危动物，增强识别、分析和整合信息的能力； 3．能够了解和掌握海报的特点，自主选择合适的设计和呈现方式介绍濒危动物； 4．能够综合运用本单元所学，具体、详细、全面地介绍一种濒危动物； 5．能够开展合作探究，提升沟通、协作能力，树立人与动物和谐相处的意识，关爱动物，尊重动物，保护动物；树立保护动物、与动物和谐相处的正确价值观。
教学重点 1．综合运用所学语言，有条理地向全班介绍一个表现人与动物关系的电影或故事；结合本单元所学的语言知识，小组合作完成关于濒危动物的海报制作。 2．有效通过开展自我评价和自我反思，发现问题并解决问题。
教学难点 1．运用所学语言知识有条理地介绍表现人与动物关系的电影或故事。 2．以“保护濒危动物”为主题制作海报，在海报中体现本单元所学的语言知识，体现小组智慧，彰显创新能力。
教学策略 情景式教学策略 启发式教学策略 探索发现式教学策略
Part 1 Procedures Purposes
Teacher’s activity Students’ activity
Activity 1 1. T asks Ss to look at the notes first and then discuss the films or stories they know about relationships between humans and animals in groups. 2. T asks Ss to complete the notes. 1. Ss look at the notes and then discuss the films or stories they know about relationships between humans and animals in groups. 2. Ss complete the notes. To introduce the topic and help Ss determine their topic by group work and make full preparations for their presentation.
Activity 2 T asks Ss to practise telling their stories in groups with the help of their notes in Activity 1 and the expressions in the box. Ss practise telling their stories in groups with the help of their notes in Activity 1 and the expressions in the box. To help Ss make full preparations for their presentation.
Activity 3 1. T guides Ss to make criteria for a good story. 2. T asks Ss to tell the stories to the class. 3. T asks Ss to vote for the best story. 1. Ss make criteria for a good story. 2. Ss present their stories to the class. 3. Ss vote for the best story. To encourage Ss to present their stories and assess other Ss’ presentation.
Reflection 1. T asks Ss to recall what they’ve learnt in this unit. 2. T asks Ss to complete “Reflection” on page 60. 1. Ss rate their performance in this unit. 2. Ss summarise what they’ve learnt and think about what they need to improve. To help Ss rate their performance, review the unit, and think about ways to improve.
Part 2 Procedures Purposes
Teacher’s activity Students’ activity
Investigate 1. T asks Ss to look at the pictures and think about other endangered animals and choose an animal to make a poster. 2. T asks Ss to collect information about their chosen animal through the Internet, the school library or animal experts if they know. 1. Ss choose an endangered animal about which they would like to make a poster individually. 2. Ss gather information by searching the Internet, reading books or communicate with animal experts they know. To encourage Ss to collect enough information on the endangered animal they’ve chosen and prepare for the creating of the poster.
Plan T asks Ss to think of an interesting title for their poster and sketch the layout of the poster, decide how to position the text and pictures. Ss think of an interesting title for their poster and sketch the layout of the poster, decide how to position the text and pictures. To encourage Ss to make a complete plan and be innovative and creative.
Create 1. T guides Ss to use their research notes to write a short paragraph about their chosen animal. 2. T asks Ss to find or draw pictures of their chosen animal and add them to the poster. 1. Ss use their research notes to write a short paragraph about their chosen animals. 2. Ss find or draw pictures of their chosen animal and add them to the poster. 1. To encourage Ss to make the poster according to their plan. 2. To encourage Ss to be innovative and creative.
Present T invites Ss to present their posters to the class and inspires them to comment on others’ posters. Ss present their posters to the class and comment on others’ posters. To encourage Ss to share and present their posters and learn to comment on others’ posters.
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Unit 5 Into the wild
Understanding ideas
课型 Reading
主题语境 人与自然——人与动物的关系
内容分析 本板块呈现了一篇反映单元主题的课文，语篇类型为科普类说明文，以科学家的观察和研究为依据介绍了黑脉金斑蝶的迁徙。读前的导入活动列举了有迁徙行为的动物，请学生谈论对动物迁徙行为的认识，帮助学生提前熟悉课文话题，为课文学习做铺垫。读中活动考查学生对课文话题的理解。读后活动则是通过文章出处和主旨大意、细节理解和开放性问答等活动，启发学生深入思考，运用所学知识创造性地探究主题意义。
教学目标 本板块学习完成后，学生能够： 1. 能够通过略读锁定关键词，获取文章大意，辨别文章体裁，猜测文章出处； 2. 能够通过精读，迅速找出主要细节在文中的位置，理清文中的因果逻辑关系，并初步了解说明文的语篇结构； 3. 能够了解黑脉金斑蝶迁徙的背景、目的和方式，了解人类行为对其生存的影响，加深对课文和单元主题的认识； 4. 能够通过自主学习与小组合作学习，进一步梳理和整合语篇信息，深度思考人类应该如何保护好黑脉金斑蝶。
教学重点 1. 通过略读和精读，梳理和整合语篇信息； 2. 通过阅读语篇，梳理、归纳说明文的篇章结构。
教学难点 1. 通过语篇学习，提高阅读微技能，形成有效的阅读策略； 2. 辩证看待黑脉金斑蝶的迁徙现象，从多个角度思考人与动物的关系。
教学策略 情景式教学策略 启发式教学策略 探索发现式教学策略
Teaching contents Procedures
Teacher’s activity Students’ activity
Activity 1 1. T introduces the topic by sharing some pictures about monarch butterfly, Siberian crane, Atlantic salmon, red panda, killer whale and African lion. 2. T asks Ss to look at the pictures and choose the animals that migrate. 1. Ss enjoy the pictures and think about which animals immigrate. 2. Ss choose the animals that migrate and share their answers with the class. To introduce the topic of the reading passage.
Activity 2 1. T asks Ss to read the rubric independently and figure out what information they should pay attention to when reading the passage. 2. T asks Ss to read the passage quickly and find out what mystery the scientists have solved. 3. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the class. T gives explanations if necessary. 1. Ss read the rubric independently and figure out the task when they read the passage for the first time. 2. Ss skim the passage and find out what mystery the scientists have solved. 3. Ss share their answers with the class. 1. To let Ss have a general understanding of the passage as a whole. 2. To develop Ss’ ability to think independently.
Activity 3 1. T asks Ss to read the passage quickly again and choose where they are most likely to find the passage. 2. T encourages Ss to discuss in groups about their answers and share them with the class. 1. Ss read the passage and choose where they are most likely to find the passage. 2. Ss discuss their answers in groups and share them with the class. 1. To let Ss have a general understanding of the passage as a whole. 2. To develop Ss’ ability to think independently and help Ss learn from cooperative learning.
Activity 4 1. T divides Ss into several groups and asks each group to choose one “cause-effect” flow chart to complete. 2. T asks Ss to read the passage carefully and complete the sentences and the flow chart. 3. T asks representatives of each group to share their answers with the class. Others can add what they want. 4. T asks Ss to retell the passage according to the flow charts if Ss have better ability. 1. Ss read the passage carefully and work in groups to choose the flow chart they would like to complete. 2. Ss discuss their answers in groups. 3. Representatives of each group share their answers with the class. Others add what they want. 4. Ss retell the passage according to the flow charts. 1. To help Ss understand the details of the passage by careful reading. 2. To raise Ss’ awareness of the structure and logic of the passage.
Think & Share 1. T divides Ss into several groups and asks each group to think about and discuss the two questions. 2. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the class. Others can add what they want. 1. Ss share ideas about the two questions within their groups. 2. Some Ss share their answers with the class, and others can add what they want. To help Ss think more about what they can do to protect the monarch butterfly.
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Unit 5 Into the wild
Using language
课型 Grammar + Vocabulary + Listening + Speaking
主题语境 人与自然——人与动物的关系
内容分析 本板块分为语法，词汇和听说三部分。语法部分包括两个语篇，第一个语篇展现了中国大熊猫到达荷兰后的情况，第二个语篇是一封介绍南非之行的邮件；词汇部分介绍了与动物相关的英文习语，帮助学生了解英语文化；听说部分的材料是动物园饲养员和动物保护组织成员间就“是否应将动物圈养在动物园”展开的辩论，引导学生辩证地思考人与动物的关系。通过真实语境下技能的综合训练，学生能够加深对单元主题的理解，提高语言应用能力。
教学目标 本板块学习完成后，学生能够： 1．能够发现、总结定语从句中关系副词的使用规律，并正确选用关系副词； 2．能够理解生活中常用动物习语的含义，收集、掌握并恰当地使用习语； 3．能够在听力训练中找到获取有效信息的听力策略； 4．能够用已学语言展开辩论，表达同意或不同意的观点。
教学重点 1．发现、总结定语从句中关系副词的使用规律； 2．理解习语的运用语境，实现语言知识的迁移； 3．在听力训练中找到获取有效信息的听力策略。
教学难点 1．通过发现法总结、归纳关系副词why, when, where在定语从句中的运用规律； 2．对所学知识形成迁移能力，在真实语境中使用定语从句； 3．通过听力训练形成有效的听力策略。
教学策略 情景式教学策略、启发式教学策略、探索发现式教学策略
Teaching contents Procedures Purposes
Teacher’s activity Students’ activity
Activity 1 1. T asks Ss to observe the sentences individually and answer the questions. 2. T divides Ss into several groups and asks them to discuss the differences between the two groups of sentences and summarise the rules of the relative adverbs in the attributive clause. 3. T asks Ss to share their answers and the rules they summarised. T can further extend the rules if necessary. 4. T asks Ss to look for more sentences with attributive clauses in the reading passage. 1. Ss observe the sentences and answer the questions. 2. Ss work in groups, discuss the differences between the two groups of sentences and summarise the rules of the relative adverbs in the attributive clause. 3. Ss read the passage again and look for more sentences with attributive clauses in the reading passage. To instruct Ss to summarise the rules of the relative adverbs in the attributive clause by discovery-based learning.
Activity 2 1. T asks Ss to read the short passage independently and get the main idea. 2. T divides Ss into several groups and ask them to discuss what the words “where”, “when” and “why” refer to. 3. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the class. 1. Ss read the short passage independently and get the main idea. 2. Ss work in groups and discuss what the words “where”, “when” and “why” refer to. 3. Ss share their answers with the class. To enable Ss to apply what they have learnt.
Activity 3 1. T asks Ss to read the email independently and get the main idea. 2. T divides Ss into several groups and asks them to complete the email with “where”, “when” or “why”, and pay attention to the structure of the email. 3. T asks some Ss to read the email to share their answers with the class. 1. Ss read the email independently and get the main idea. 2. Ss discuss in groups and complete the email with “where”, “when” or “why”, and pay attention to the structure of the email. 3. Ss share their answers with the class. 1. To let Ss have a general understanding of the email. 2. To help Ss learn from cooperative learning.
Activity 4 1. T divides Ss into several groups and asks them to describe the pictures. 2. T asks Ss to work in groups to complete the idioms with animal names and discuss the meaning of the idioms with the help of the pictures and the context. 3. T asks representatives of each group to share their answers with the class. Others can add what they want. 1. Ss work in groups and describe the pictures. 2. Ss work in groups to complete the idioms with animal names and discuss the meaning of the idioms with the help of the pictures and the context. 3. Representatives of each group share their answers with the class. Others add what they want. 1. To help Ss combine the learning of language with culture. 2. To enable Ss to enjoy the leaning of language.
Activity 5 1. T asks Ss to read the short passage independently to get the main idea and have an idea of what they need to do. 2. T divides Ss into several groups and asks Ss to work in groups to complete the short passage with the animal idioms in Activity 4 based on the context. 3. T asks representatives of each group to share their answers with the class by reading out the short passage. Others check the answers. 4. T encourages Ss to think of some Chinese animal idioms and compare them with the English ones they have just learnt if Ss have better ability. 1. Ss read the short passage independently to get the main idea and have an idea of what they need to do. 2. Ss work in groups to complete the short passage with the animal idioms in Activity 4 based on the context. 3. Some Ss share their answers with the class, others check their answers. 4. Ss think of some Chinese animal idioms and compare them with the English ones they have just learnt. 1. To enable Ss to apply what they have learnt. 2. To help Ss learn from cooperative learning. 3. To cultivate Ss’ cross-cultural awareness. 4. To develop Ss’ critical thinking skills.
Activity 6 1. T asks Ss to work in pairs to brainstorm more animal idioms. 2. T asks Ss to choose an idiom and describe a situation with it in pairs. 3. T asks some pairs of Ss to describe the situation with the animal idiom they choose and encourages other Ss to comment on the situation they’ve heard. 1. Ss work in pairs to brainstorm more animal idioms. 2. Ss choose an idiom and describe a situation with it in pairs. 3. Some pairs of Ss describe the situation with the animal idiom they choose and other Ss comment on the situation they’ve heard. To encourage Ss to share and present what they have learnt with each other confidently.
Activity 7 1. T asks Ss to listen to the TV debate and get the main idea and choose the correct topic. T asks Ss to listen again if necessary. 2. T checks the answers with the whole class. 1. Ss listen to the TV debate and get the main idea and choose the correct topic. 2. Ss check the answers. To instruct Ss to listen out for the main topic.
Activity 8 1. T asks Ss to look at the mind map independently to figure out the positions of both sides and their main arguments, and the requirements of the activity. 2. T asks Ss to listen to the TV debate and complete the mind map by summarising the arguments of both sides. 3. T asks some Ss to share their answers with the whole class. 4. T asks Ss to listen to the TV debate again and record how the speakers express agreement and disagreement. 5. T divides Ss into several groups and asks them to work in groups to discuss how to give suggestions in a conversation. 6. T asks some groups to share their opinions. 1. Ss look at the mind map independently to figure out the positions of both sides and their main arguments, and the requirements of the activity. 2. Ss listen to the TV debate and complete the mind map by summarising the arguments of both sides. 3. Ss share their answers with the whole class. 4. Ss listen to the TV debate again and record how the speakers express agreement and disagreement. 5. Ss work in groups to discuss how to give suggestions in a conversation. 6. Ss share their opinions with the whole class. 1. To instruct Ss to listen out for some detailed information and summarise the skills in acquiring necessary information. 2. To help Ss learn from cooperative learning. 3. To encourage Ss to share and present what they have learnt with each other confidently.
Activity 9 1. T asks Ss to work in pairs and choose their roles, and then read the assigned materials independently and make preparations for the debate. 2. T asks Ss to debate on whether people should keep animals as pets with the help of the words and expressions they have learnt. 3. T asks some pairs to present their debate to the whole class. 4. If Ss have better ability, T can divide the class into two groups and hold the debate, and T encourages Ss to prepare what they would say according to the different roles of a debating team. 1. Ss work in pairs and choose their roles, and then read the assigned materials independently and make preparations for the debate. 2. Ss debate on whether people should keep animals as pets with the help of the words and expressions they have learnt. 3. Ss present their debate to the whole class. 4. Ss take a stand and prepare what they would say according to the different roles of a debating team, and then hold a debate in class. 1. To help Ss learn from cooperative learning. 2. To help Ss develop critical thinking skills. 3. To encourage Ss to share what they have learnt with each other confidently.
Activity 10 1. T asks Ss to work in pairs and choose another topic that is related to animals and hold a debate. 2. T asks some pairs to present their debate to the whole class. 1. Ss work in pairs and choose another topic that is related to animals and hold a debate. 2. Ss present their debate to the whole class. To enable Ss to apply what they have learnt.
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