Module 1 wonders of the world unit 2 The Grand Canyon was not just big 英文版教案 2024-2025学年外研版九年级英语上册

课题 外研版九年级上册英语module 1 wonders of the world unit 2 The Grand Canyon was not just big 教案 班级 备课教师 课型 课时 1 一、Teaching aims 1. Language knowledge aims Students will be able to master the key vocabulary and phrases related to natural wonders, such as canyon, remain, by, mile, sharp, etc. Students will be able to understand and use the sentence structures like "The Grand Canyon was not just big." 2. Language skills aims Students will be able to read and understand the passage about the Grand Canyon. Students will be able to write a short description of a natural wonder. Students will be able to have a simple conversation about natural wonders. 3. Emotional aims Students will enhance their awareness of the beauty and importance of natural wonders. Students will develop the spirit of exploration and appreciation of nature. 二、Teaching key and difficult points 1. Key points Vocabulary and phrases: canyon, remain, by, mile, sharp, etc. Reading comprehension of the passage. 2. Difficult points Understanding and using the sentence structures correctly. Expressing opinions and descriptions about natural wonders in writing and speaking. 三、Teaching methods Task based teaching method, Communicative teaching method, Situational teaching method 四、Teaching aids Multimedia, PPT, blackboard 五、Teaching procedures Step 1: Warming up (5 minutes) 1. Show some pictures of famous natural wonders around the world, such as the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Niagara Falls. Ask students to name them and talk about what they know about these wonders. 2. Play a short video about the Grand Canyon to arouse students' interest and introduce the topic of this lesson. Step 2: Pre reading (10 minutes) 1. Present some new words and phrases related to the Grand Canyon, such as canyon, remain, by, mile, sharp. Explain their meanings and pronunciations. 2. Ask students to predict what the passage might be about based on the title "The Grand Canyon was not just big". Encourage them to share their ideas with the class. Step 3: While reading (20 minutes) 1. Fast reading Ask students to read the passage quickly and match the main ideas with each paragraph. Check the answers with the class. 2. Careful reading Divide the class into groups of four. Each group reads one paragraph carefully and answers the questions provided. Paragraph 1: How wide was the Grand Canyon? Paragraph 2: What did the writer see when he looked down to the Colorado River? Paragraph 3: How did the writer feel when he looked across to the other side of the canyon? Paragraph 4: What did the writer think of the Grand Canyon? After reading, groups share their answers and discuss if there are any differences. Step 4: Post reading (10 minutes) 1. Have a class discussion: What makes the Grand Canyon a wonder of the world? Encourage students to express their opinions and reasons. 2. Ask students to retell the passage in their own words. They can work in pairs and then share with the class. Step 5: Language points (10 minutes) 1. Explain the key language points in the passage, such as: "The Grand Canyon was not just big." (Explain the use of "not just" to emphasize more than one aspect.) "I remained by the canyon for about half an hour." (Explain the meaning and usage of "remain" and "for + period of time".) 2. Have students make sentences using the key language points to consolidate their understanding. Step 6: Group work (10 minutes) 1. Divide students into groups of five. Each group imagines they are visiting a natural wonder and have a conversation about it. They should describe what they see, how they feel, and why they think it is a wonder. 2. Walk around the classroom and offer help and guidance when needed. Step 7: Presentation and feedback (10 minutes) 1. Invite some groups to present their conversations to the class. 2. Provide feedback and praise their performance, correcting any language errors if necessary. Step 8: Summary and homework (5 minutes) 1. Summarize the key points of this lesson, including the vocabulary, language structures, and the description of the Grand Canyon. 2. Assign homework: Search for more information about the Grand Canyon and share it with the class next time. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$