Module 7 Unit 1 Alice was sitting with her sister by the river教案 2022-2023学年外研版英语八年级上册

八年级上册 Module 7 Unit 1 Alice was sitting with her sister by the river教案 Objectives: · To develop reading and writing skills. · To understand and analyze a short story. · To practice using past continuous tense. Materials: · Grade 8, Semester 1 textbook · Whiteboard or blackboard markers · Handouts with the short story · Writing materials for students Warm-up: 1. Greet the students and ask them to share a memorable experience they’ve had near a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean. 2. Allow a few students to share their experiences with the class, encouraging them to use descriptive language. Introduction to the Story : 1) Introduce the title of the story, “Alice was sitting with her sister by the river.” 2) Show the cover image or provide a brief description of the setting and characters. 3) Ask the students to make predictions about the story based on the title and the cover image or description. Reading and Comprehension : 1. Distribute the handout with the short story to the students. 2. Instruct them to read the story silently and underline any unfamiliar words or phrases. 3. Discuss the meaning of the underlined words as a class, and write the definitions on the board. 4. Ask comprehension questions to check the students’ understanding of the story, such as: · Who are the main characters in the story? · Where are they sitting? · What happens during their time by the river? · How do they feel throughout the story? · What is the overall message or theme of the story? Focus on Past Continuous Tense : 1) Explain the concept of the past continuous tense, focusing on its structure and usage. 2) Write example sentences in the past continuous tense on the board, and ask students to identify the verb forms and the time frame of the actions. 3) Provide additional examples and encourage students to create their own sentences using the past continuous tense. Writing Activity : 1. Divide the students into pairs or small groups. 2. Instruct them to write a continua