内容正文:
Unit 4 History and Traditions
Period 2 Reading and Thinking
课题
Book 2 unit 4 History and Traditions
课题
Reading and Thinking
授课教师
高二年级
教学目标
1. To learn some information about the United Kingdom.
2. To skim for the main idea of the text and scan for detailed information.
教学重难点
1. To master the essentials of looking at the map;
2.To understand the significance of learning history for understanding the social and cultural situation of a country, and be able to organize their own language expression;
3. To understand and learn new words in the text in the context.
教学方法
Task-based method, Cooperative learning, student centered
教具准备
The blackboard, the multimedia, worksheets
Teaching procedures
教学活动
教学过程
设计意图及活动层次
Step 1 lead in
(1) What is the full name of the UK?
(2) Admire some views of the UK
感知与注意
设计意图:自然的引出话题:
What’s in a name.
Step 2: reading
Skim the text (P40) and get the main idea of each paragraph.
Paragraph 1 the puzzle of the name of the UK
Paragraph 2 the origin of the name of the UK(show some pictures to help understand this paragraph)
Paragraph 3 the four countries have some similarities and differences.
Paragraph 4 the history and traditions of the UK
Paragraph 5 the history and culture of the United Kingdom
理解与运用
设计意图: 通过本环节使学生运用略读(Skimming)技能,掌握文章主旨大意
Step 3:activity 3
Help students find the answers in time order.
理解与运用
设计意图: 通过本环节使学生运用扫读(Scanning)技能找到关键句,选出正确答案
Step 4 complete the conversation on page 41
理解与运用
设计意图: 通过本环节让学生运扫读技能找出正确答案
Step 5: critical thinking
(1) Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?
Studying a country' s history and culture before visiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience. You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience.
(2)How do you prepare a trip?
Visitors to China should know so