Module 9 unit1 教案 2022-2023学年外研版英语八年级上册

外研版八年级上册Module 9 unit1 The population of China is about 1.37 billion.教案 Objectives: 1. To understand and discuss the population of China and its significance. 2. To practice reading comprehension and vocabulary related to population. 3. To develop speaking and writing skills through discussions and written tasks. Materials: 1) Textbook: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Grade 8, Semester 1, Module 9, Unit 1. 2) Handouts with reading passages and comprehension questions. 3) Whiteboard or blackboard, markers or chalk. Procedure: Warm-up 1. Start the lesson by asking students what they know about the population of China. 2. Encourage students to share their knowledge or any interesting facts they may have heard. Introduction to the topic: 1) Write the sentence “The population of China is about 1.37 billion” on the board. 2) Ask students to discuss the significance of China’s population and its impact on various aspects of the country. 3) Guide the discussion by asking questions such as: How does the large population of China affect its economy, society, and environment? Reading comprehension : 1. Provide students with a reading passage about the population of China and its growth. 2. Ask students to read the passage individually and underline any unfamiliar words or phrases. 3. Discuss the passage as a class, addressing students’ questions and clarifying the meanings of new vocabulary. 4. Distribute comprehension questions related to the reading and ask students to answer them individually or in pairs. 5. Review the answers as a class and discuss any additional thoughts or insights. Vocabulary expansion : · Introduce new vocabulary related to population, such as “birth rate,” “death rate,” “migration,” “urbanization,” etc. · Write the words on the board and discuss their meanings and usage. · Provide examples and encourage students to use the new vocabulary in sentences. Group discussions : · Divide the class into small groups. · Assign each group a speci