Unit 1 Spring Is Coming Lesson 6 Stories about Spring表格式教案

Lesson6 Stories about spring
Teaching
aims
Knowledge aim
New words and phrases:low, below, zero, until, groundhog, bush, as....as, below zero, not.....until, Groundhog Day, sugar bush.
Ability aim
Introduce some interesting things in spring.
Learn about some Days and activities in spring.
Emotional aim
Develop the love of spring
Key points
Introduce some interesting things in spring.
Difficult points
Learn some phrases to talk about outdoor activities in spring.
Teaching method
(Learning method)
Student-centered teaching method, audio-visual method
Teaching props
English book, blackboard, PPT
Lead-in
-What clothes do you wear in spring?
-What interesting things do you see in spring?
Teaching procedures
Step1: Words
low /l??/ adj.低的；浅的
below /b??l??/ prep. &adv. 低于；在…下面
zero /?z??r??/ num.零
until(=till) /?n?t?l/ conj.直到…为止
groundhog /?ɡra?ndh?ɡ/ n.土拨鼠 hog /h?ɡ/猪
bush /b??/ n. 灌木
Step2: Warm-up:
Lead students to review the important words and then play the game “Shoot as the basket”.
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Step3: Listening
Have ss listen to the audio and fill in the blanks.
We probably won’t see any flowers .
We had to wear our 　　　　 , but it was fun.
In spring, many families 　　　　 the countryside on weekends.
It’s 　　　　 to make syrup.

Step4: Reading-Fast reading
Have ss read the passage quickly and answer some questions.
How is the weather in Edmonton in March?
It can be cold and snowy or warm and sunny.
When can people in Edmonton see flowers?
People will not see flowers until May or June.
What is the temperature in Edmonton in March?
The temperature can be as low as -15℃, but it can also reach 15℃.
Language points
1. We probably won’t see any flowers until May or June!
until意为“直到……为止”,引导时间状语从句。
until用于肯定句时，主句的动作必须是延续性的，表示这一动作或状态一直延续到until所表示的时间为止；
用于否定句时，主句的动作一般是非延续性动词，强调表示动作或者状态直到until所表示的时间才发生，构成not…until…结构，表示“直到……才……”。
如果主句使用一般将来时态,则从句必须用一般现在时态表示将来。“主将从现”
E.g. —Lucy, you can’t use the phone __until___we are far from the gas (天然气) station. ?
They will study abroad after they finish high school. (改为同义句)
They won’t study abroad _until____they _finish____high school.
2. The temperature can be as low as -15℃.
as…as…意为“和……一样……”,
其基本结构为: as +adj. /adv. 的原级+ as
I gave him as much as he could eat.
他能吃多少,我就给了他多少。
This dictionary is not so useful as you think.
这本字典不如你想象的那样有用。
as…as…的否定形式为“not as/so+ adj. /adv. 的原级+as…”,
表示“不如……,比不上……”。
I am not so/as old as you.=I am younger than you.我没有你年龄大。
Luckily the weather today is not so wet as it is yesterday.
幸好今天不像昨天那样雨那么大。
Step4: Exercise
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the sentences below.
What fun out door activities do people like to do in spring?
Spring is a season of hope.
People don’t need to wear heavy clothes to keep warm.
Winter is long, cold and dark, so people stay inside most of the time. When spring arrives, people turn their thoughts to the outdoors. They like to wear light shirts and blouses on warm spring days.
There are lots of activities: cycling, in-line skating and picnicking in the park. Many schools have soccer teams and other clubs for their students. Spring is a time to look forward to flowers and fresh food from the garden. Many people g outside and work in their gardens.
Everyone loves spring.
Summary
Words: low; below; zero; until; groundhog; bush
Phrases: as…as…; not…until…; below zero
Sentences:
The temperature can be as low as -15℃, but it can also reach 15℃.
We probably won’t see any flowers until May or June!
We had to wear our jackets and boots, but it was fun.
Homework
Copy the words, phrases and sentences on the exercise book.
Finish workbook 《轻松学英语》
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