译林版英语八年级上册精品教案Task
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Unit 6 BirdwatchingTaskTeaching objectives1. Be able to learn how to write an application letter as well as an application form;2. Be able to learn how to make their own ideas attractive and effective while writing;3. Be able to learn to love and protect wildlife and their living space.Important points and difficult points1. To understand the organization of an application letter and the outline of the main body.2. To develop the skill of writing attractive and effective ideas related to the topic and form the good habit of keeping the purpose of writing in mind while writing.Teaching proceduresStep 1 Lead-in1. Show some amazing facts about birdsT: In this unit, we learnt many kinds of birds. Do you still remember them? (The teacher showssome pictures about birds the students have already known.) There are also some otheramazing birds in the world. For example, the swan has about 25,000 feathers. It has the most feathers of all the birds in the world. Here, I’ve given some numbers under the bird pictures. Do you know anything amazing about them? (The teacher shows three more pictures about birds the students may not know.)2. Introduce Hong Kong Birdwatching Society (HKBWS)T: These amazing birds interest many birdwatchers around the world. HKBWS is one of the most famous among them. Let’s get to know more. (The teacher asks some students to read a short passage about HKBWS.)T: I have more pictures about HKBWS to share with you. Let’s have a look at what we can do in the Birdwatching Society. (The teacher shows students some pictures about HKBWS.)T: From its homepage, I also download this year’s activity plan of HKBWS. How many kinds of activities! Do you want to join it?Step 2 Presentation1. What makes an application formT: If we want to join HKBWS, the first thing we have to do is to complete an application form. Here is part of an application form from HKBWS, can you find out what information we need to offer?T: Besides all the general information, we also need to give more additional (额外的) information to show we are really interested in or prepared for the Bird Watching Society.T: And here is why we need to offer the information and some advice we should pay attention to when filling in the application form.2. Fast reading for informationT: Now, you have two minutes to read Amy's application letter quickly and then help her complete the application form on page 78. Let’s check the answers together.3. Further reading for organizationT: Let’s read Amy’s letter again and find out the o rganization of an application.They are greeting, closing, signature and the main body.T: How many paragraphs are there in the ma in body of Amy’s letter? (4 paragraphs) Please readthe main body of Amy's letter and try to match the main idea with each paragraph. (The teacher asks some students to give their answers with the help of key words in each paragraph.)T: Just now, y ou’ve got the main ideas of each paragraph. When we are writing an application letter, we can borrow some useful sentences from Amy’s letter and then use them directly at the beginning of each paragraph. Then we give our own self-introduction, reasons to join the Birdwatching Society and contact ways to make up our special application letter.4. Detail reading for ideas(1)Read Paragraph 2 in detaila.Read the paragraph and answer two questionsT: A good application letter should include creative and effective ideas.Amy’s letter is a good example. Now, let’s follow Amy to have a look.T: In paragraph 2, Amy uses these two sentences to introduce herself. Can you have a discussion in small groups and answer the two questions? (The students discuss and then the teacher invites some of them to share their opinions.)Why does Amy say her favourite subject is Biology instead of Chinese, Maths or anything else?Why does not Amy say she may get high marks in Biology exams since it is her favourite?T: Some of you get to the point. Yes, when we are writing, make sure every sentence we write is related to the topic. And never forget what we are writing the letter for or what we want to get from the letter.b.PracticeThe students do two practices about Wild Animals Club and Reading AloudClub. Then the teacher will invite some students to share their production.T: Let’s do some practice to check if you have a good understanding of whatwe’ve discussed.(2) Read Paragraph 3 in detaila. Read the paragraph and discussT: Let’s move to the next paragraph. In paragraph 3, Amy uses these twosentences to give her reasons to join the Birdwatching Society. If fact, shemay have some other reasons. Do they have the same effect? Let’s have adiscussion. (Comparation: which is better? I want to make more newfriends, and I think it is important for me to have friends with similarinterest.The students discuss and then the teacher invites some of them toshare their opinions.)T: From this discussion, we know when we are writing an application letter,we'd better think more about what the “Dear Chairperson” wants to readmost and what a person they need most.b. PracticeThe students do two practices about Buddy Club and V olunteer Guide Club.Then the teacher will invite some students to share their production.T: OK, some practice for you. And I am looking forward to enjoying yourgreat work.5. Last reading for expressionsT: A good piece of writing means more than attractive and effective ideas. It also needs nice expressions.T: Besides the useful expressions borrowed from Amy's letter, we can also think of some more with the same or similar meanings. For example, instead of saying “I am very interested in” we can say “I am fond of” and so on. Now, please read Amy’s letter for the last time and find out or think of more useful expressions you can use in your own writing.Step 3 WritingThe students write their own application letters. If time permits, the teacher will invite some students to show their pieces in front of class. Evaluations and suggestions about the pieces shown both from the teacher and the students are always welcome. T: Do you still remember HKBWS we talked about at the beginning of this class?T: Good news: HKBWS needs more birdwatchers to help this coming summer holiday.I believe most of you also want to join it. It’s your turn to write your own application letter. And keep the advice in your mind when you are writing.Step 4 ConclusionT: A great person in India has the famous words “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” And Tao Yuanming, a great poet from ancient China, has a moving poe m. It says “山气日夕佳,飞鸟相与还。