Teaching Plan for "Green Switzerland"

I. Teaching Objectives

Knowledge Objectives

Students will master new words and phrases: recycle, separate, allow, fine, run out, depend on, make a difference, etc.

Students will understand the main ideas of the article: Switzerland's environment, recycling practices, laws, and use of new energy.

Ability Objectives

Students can describe Switzerland’s environmental measures using target language.

Students can discuss how to live a green life through group work and role-play.

Moral Objectives

Cultivate awareness of environmental protection and inspire students to take action for a greener world.

II. Teaching 重难点

Key Points: Vocabulary related to environmental protection; main ideas of each paragraph; discussion on green lifestyle.

Difficult Points: Using the passive voice to describe recycling processes (e.g., are separated, are recycled); applying new knowledge to practical discussions.

III. Teaching Methods

• Audio-visual teaching (video of Swiss scenery).

• Task-based language teaching (reading comprehension, table-filling, group discussion).

• Interactive activities (Q&A, role-play, brainstorming).

IV. Teaching Aids

• PPT slides with images and vocabulary drills.

• A short video about Switzerland’s environmental practices.

• Worksheets for reading comprehension and group tasks.

V. Teaching Procedures

1. Warming-up (5 mins)

• Show a video of Switzerland’s mountains, lakes, and recycling scenes.

• Ask: What do you notice about Switzerland? How does it look “green”?

• Lead to the definition of "green" as a good environment (choose B in the PPT question).

2. Pre-reading (7 mins)

• Vocabulary presentation: Use pictures and examples to explain recycle, separate, fine, limit, etc.

• Map activity: Locate Switzerland on a Europe map; review its capital (Bern), languages, and famous products (watches, Swiss Army knives).

3. While-reading (15 mins)

• Skimming: Read the title and first paragraph; answer: Who wrote the article? When is World Environment Day?

• Scanning: Read paragraphs 2-4; complete a table about recycling items, laws, and new energy.

Measures	Details
Recycling	Glass, plastic, paper, old clothes/shoes are separated and recycled.
Laws	Fines for littering; banning tree-cutting; limiting pollution.
New Energy	Solar, wind, water energy – cheap, renewable, low-pollution.

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• Critical Thinking: Discuss: Why does Switzerland emphasize new energy? (Connect to run out and pollution.)

4. Post-reading (10 mins)

• Role-play: Students act as Martina and a reporter to introduce Switzerland’s practices.

• Group discussion: How can we make our city green? Fill in a "Dos and Don’ts" table (e.g., use cloth bags, avoid plastic; plant trees, don’t litter).

5. Summary & Homework (3 mins)

• Summary: Recap key points with a mind map: Switzerland’s beauty → recycling → laws → new energy → everyone’s responsibility.

• Homework:

1. Write a short essay: My Plan for a Green Life.

2. Design a poster about environmental protection for the classroom.

VI. Blackboard Design

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Green Switzerland  

1. Features: mountains, lakes  

2. Key Measures:  

  - Recycling: separate → recycle (clothes → charity shops/factories)  

  - Laws: fine for littering, limit pollution  

  - New Energy: sun, wind, water (cost little, never run out)  

3. Call to Action: Make a difference!  

教学反思（200 字）

本次教案以瑞士环保实践为切入点，通过多模态教学引导学生关注环境保护。成功之处在于：1）结合图片、视频和表格，直观呈现抽象概念（如垃圾分类、新能源），符合初中生认知特点；2）任务设计层层递进，从词汇理解到篇章分析再到生活迁移，培养了批判性思维和语言运用能力；3）情感目标渗透自然，通过对比讨论激发学生对本土环境的关注。

 

不足之处在于：1）词汇环节耗时较长，可增加小组竞赛等趣味活动提升参与度；2）语法难点（被动语态）未单独梳理，部分学生在输出时可能出现结构错误；3）小组讨论时，教师对学困生的引导不足，需加强分层任务设计。

 

改进方向：下次课可增加 "语法微专题" 巩固被动语态，设计差异化讨论问题（如为不同英语水平学生提供提示词），并通过 "环保小卫士" 积分制提升全员参与积极性，确保语言学习与情感教育更高效融合