Unit 1 The secrets of happiness Presenting ideas 教案 -2024-2025学年外研版（2024）七年级英语下册

Unit 1 The secrets of happiness Presenting ideas 教案 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Language Skills (1)Develop listening comprehension by understanding opinions on happiness. (2)Practice presenting ideas clearly, focusing on structuring thoughts logically. (3)Improve reading skills by understanding a text about happiness and making inferences. (4)Encourage students to write personal reflections on happiness. 2. Knowledge and Understanding (1)Expand students' vocabulary related to emotions and well-being. (2)Teach how to present and structure personal ideas about abstract topics (e.g., happiness). (3)Introduce comparative and superlative forms of adjectives for comparisons and express opinions. II. Key Points and Difficulties 1. Key Vocabulary: Happiness, contentment, gratitude, joy, emotional well-being, satisfaction, self-fulfillment, balance, peace, success. Phrases: “In my opinion,” “I think,” “What makes me happy is…” 2. Key Grammar: (1)Comparative and Superlative Adjectives: happy, happier, happiest, more content, the most peaceful. (2)Expressions for presenting ideas: “I believe that...,” “In my opinion…,” “It seems to me that…” III. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm-up (1)Show images of people engaged in activities such as spending time with family, achieving goals, or practicing mindfulness. Ask students: “What makes these people happy?” and “What do you think happiness means?” (2)Write their responses on the board and introduce the topic of the lesson: "The Secrets of Happiness." Step 2: Vocabulary Introduction 1. Present Key Vocabulary: (1)Introduce new words related to happiness and emotions, such as contentment, gratitude, well-being, satisfaction, joy, and peace. Write them on the board and provide simple definitions. Happiness: A feeling of joy and contentment. Contentment: Being satisfied with what you have. Gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness. Well-being: A state of being happy and healthy. Joy: A strong feeling of happiness or delight. Peace: A state of calm and balance. 2. Practice Pronunciation: (1)Drill the pronunciation of each vocabulary word. Encourage students to repeat after you. Correct any mispronunciations. (2)Ask students to use each word in a sentence. For example: “I feel content when I’m with my friends.” “I experience joy when I achieve my goals.” 3. Vocabulary Practice: Have students work in pairs to create their own sentences using the vocabulary words. Afterward, select a few students to share their sentences with the class. Step 3: Grammar Focus – Presenting Ideas 1. Introduce Key Expressions for Presenting Ideas: (1)Teach expressions like: - “In my opinion…” - “I believe that…” - “I think…” - “What makes me happy is…” (2)Write examples on the board: - “In my opinion, happiness is about balance in life.” - “I believe that spending time with family brings joy.” - “I think happiness comes from within.” 2. Introduce Comparative and Superlative Forms: (1)Review the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives related to happiness (e.g., happy, happier, the happiest). - “I feel happier when I’m with my friends.” - “The happiest moment of my life was when I graduated.” (2)Write comparative and superlative examples on the board. Have students identify the forms. 3. Practice: Have students create sentences using comparative and superlative forms, e.g., - “I am happier when I’m on vacation.” - “My birthday is the happiest day of the year for me.” Step 4: Listening Activity 1. Listening Practice: (1)Play an audio clip or video about different people talking about what makes them happy. (2)Example content: A person explaining that traveling makes them happy, someone else saying that family time is key to their happiness, and another person discussing the importance of personal success. 2. Comprehension Questions: (1)After listening, ask students the following questions: - “What makes the speaker happy?” - “Do they think happiness is the same for everyone?” - “Do you agree with the speaker? Why or why not?” (2)Have students respond in pairs or small groups, sharing their opinions using the new vocabulary and expressions for presenting ideas. Step 5: Speaking Activity – Presenting Ideas 1. Group Discussion: (1)Divide the class into small groups. Give each group a question to discuss: - “What do you think is the secret to happiness?” - “What makes you happy in life?” - “Do you agree with the idea that happiness comes from within?” (2)Encourage students to use the phrases introduced earlier and support their ideas with reasons. 2. Class Sharing: After the discussion, have each group share their ideas with the class. Encourage other students to ask questions or express agreement/disagreement. Step 6: Writing (1)Ask students to write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) answering the following question: - “What is the secret to happiness in your opinion?” (2)Students should use at least one comparative or superlative adjective and include vocabulary words from the lesson. (3)Encourage them to use the expressions for presenting ideas: “In my opinion,” “I think,” and “What makes me happy is…” Step 7: Assignment: (1)Ask students to write a short essay (8-10 sentences) about the following topic: - “What makes a person truly happy?” (2)Remind them to use the vocabulary and grammar points from the lesson. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$