教学设计
课题：7B Unit 4 Grammar 时长：40min 授课：卜玉冰
Teaching Objectives
In this lesson, you will be able to:
get general information, something special about Mount Huangshan and things we can do and see there by reading an article;
learn what and how to write a passage about a landscape by using some expressions and writing skills in this unit;
show love and reverence for nature, actively promote the great landscapes of our motherland.
Teaching procedures
Lead-in
Look at a picture and speak out what it is.
What would you mention if you want to introduce Mount Huangshan.
Read the table and answer the following questions:
Where is Mount Huangshan?
How high is it?
What is it famous for?
What can you do there?
Read for the title
Read the title carefully and think about its beauty.
How to give a good title?
Read for the main idea of each paragraph
Match the paragraphs with their content
Read for the expressions
Para. 1
What expressions can we use to describe a landscape?
How can we describe a landscape? (facts+summary)
Para. 2
What expressions can we use to describe the main attractions?
How can we describe them? (whole view+close-up view)
Para. 3
What expressions can we use to describe what we can do there?
What else we can add to this paragraph? (ways+feelings)
Return to the title and think “more than beautiful”
What’s the meaning of the title? (outer beauty+inner beauty)
Discuss the table about Danxia landform
Write an article about Danxia landform
Self-assessment and Peer-assessment
Unit 6 Beautiful Landscapes
Read Daniel’s article and match the paragraphs with their content.
Paragraphs Content
Complete the table with the information of Daniel’s article.
Mount Huangshan, more than beautiful |
Paragraph 1 |
What it is (name) |
Mount Huangshan |
It is one of _____________ mountains in China. |
Where it is (location) |
______________________ Anhui Province |
How high it is (height) |
about _________________ |
Paragraph 2 |
What it is famous for |
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________ 4. ___________________ |
It is a ____________. |
Paragraph 3 |
What you can do there |
1. get to ______________ to ___________________; 2. stay overnight on the mountain to watch the view ______________________ |
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Think: what else can we add to in the last paragraph?
Find useful expressions in the article and come up with more. Then finish the chart below.
Discuss and complete the table about Danxia landform.
Title:____________________________ |
Paragraph 1 |
What it is (name) |
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_______________________________________ |
Where it is (location) |
_____________________ |
... |
_____________________ |
Paragraph 2 |
What it is famous for |
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ ... |
_____________ __________________________ |
Paragraph 3 |
What you can do there |
1._________________________________________; 2.________________________________________________________________ |
_________________________________________________________________ |
Write an article about Danxia landform. You can refer to the table about Danxia landform and useful expressions in the chart above.
Questions |
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How to improve |
Does your article introduce a landscape in China? |
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Does your article have a short and catchy title? |
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Does the first paragraph briefly describe the name, location, and other basic information of the landscape? |
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Does the main body of the article describe something special or interesting about the landscape and its special activities? |
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Does the last paragraph provide a brief evaluation of the landscape? |
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Does your article include important and enough details about the landscape’s basic information, unique features, and activities? |
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Does your article use proper sentence structures and rich vocabularies to describe different aspects of the landscape? |
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Are there any errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation in your article? |
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Assessment index |
Score |
Marking criteria |
Does the article introduce a landscape in China? |
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5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Acceptable 2 = Needs improvement |
Does the article have a short and catchy title? |
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Does the article include clear opening and closing parts? |
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Is the article divided into paragraphs that describe the landscape’s basic information, unique features, and special activities? |
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Do the paragraphs include enough details? |
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Does the article use proper sentence structures and rich vocabulary? |
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Are there any errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation? |
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