Unit 8 Follow your interests Speaking 教学设计 -2024-2025学年沪教版（2024）初中英语七年级下册

Unit 8 Follow your interests Speaking Subject English Grade Level 七年级下册 Total 1 Period Textbook 沪教版（2024） Lesson Type Speaking Class Period 1 Textbook Analysis Textbook Analysis This unit focuses on the theme of "Following your interests". The speaking materials in this part aim to guide students to talk about their own interests, hobbies and how they pursue them. It provides various scenarios and useful expressions for students to practice speaking, which helps students improve their communicative ability in English. Student Analysis Students at this stage have a certain foundation of English vocabulary and sentence patterns. They are interested in topics related to themselves, so they may be actively involved in discussions about interests. However, they may face difficulties in expressing complex ideas and using accurate language to describe their experiences. Some students may also be shy to speak English in public, so more encouragement and proper guidance are needed. Lesson Objectives 1. Students will be able to express their own interests and hobbies fluently in English. 2. Students will learn some useful expressions and sentence patterns for talking about interests. 3. Students will be able to communicate with their partners about how they develop and pursue their interests. 4. Students will improve their confidence in speaking English through group activities. Teaching Focus and Difficulties Focus 1. Mastering useful expressions for talking about interests. 2. Being able to describe one's interests and related experiences clearly. 3. Participating actively in group discussions and exchanges. Focus 4. Using appropriate language to express complex ideas about interests. 5. Overcoming shyness and speaking English bravely in front of the class. 6. Organizing thoughts and expressing them coherently during conversations. Teaching Methods and Preparation Teaching Methods Communicative Approach, Task - based Learning, Group Work Materials Preparation Textbook, pictures of different hobbies, multimedia equipment, worksheets Teaching Procedures Teacher Activities Student Activities Warm up (5 minutes) (1) Greet the students and start a simple conversation about their weekends. (2) Show some pictures of common hobbies like reading, painting, and sports on the multimedia. (3) Ask students: "What can you see in the pictures? Do you like these activities?" (4) Encourage students to share their answers and start a brief discussion about hobbies. 1. Respond to the teacher's questions. 2. Participate in the class discussion about hobbies. Presentation (10 minutes) Presentation (10 minutes) (1) Introduce some useful expressions for talking about interests, such as "I'm interested in...", "My hobby is...", "I like... because...". Write them on the blackboard. (2) Give examples using these expressions to describe the teacher's own interests, like "I'm interested in reading books. I like reading because it can broaden my horizons." (3) Ask students to repeat the expressions after the teacher several times. 1. Listen carefully to the teacher's introduction. 2. Repeat the useful expressions. Group Work (15 minutes) Group Work (15 minutes) (1) Divide the class into groups of four. (2) Instruct each group to discuss their own interests and hobbies. Provide a worksheet with some guiding questions, such as "What are your hobbies?", "When did you start your hobby?", "How often do you do it?" (3) Walk around the classroom to monitor the group discussions and offer help if necessary. (4) Select some groups to present their discussions in front of the class. 1. Work in groups to discuss their interests according to the guiding questions. 2. One or two representatives from each group present the group's discussions to the class. Role - play (10 minutes) Role - play (10 minutes) (1) Present some role - play scenarios on the multimedia, for example, two students meet at a hobby club and talk about their hobbies. (2) Explain the requirements of the role - play, and let students choose roles in their groups. (3) Give students some time to prepare the role - play. (4) Invite some groups to perform their role - plays in front of the class. (5) After each performance, give feedback and praise. 1. Choose roles in groups. 2. Prepare and perform the role - play. 3. Listen to the teacher's feedback. Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes) Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes) (1) Summarize the key points of the lesson, including useful expressions and students' performance. (2) Emphasize the importance of expressing interests in English. (3) Assign homework: Ask students to write a short passage (about 80 - 100 words) introducing their interests. They should use the expressions learned in class. (4) Encourage students to share their passages with their classmates next class. 1. Listen to the teacher's summary and take notes. 2. Understand the homework assignment. Evaluation Tasks 1. Participation in class discussion: ☆☆☆ 2. Completion of the worksheet: ☆☆☆ 3. Group presentation: ☆☆☆ Design Intentions This lesson is designed to enhance students' speaking ability in English by using various teaching methods. The warm - up activity activates students' prior knowledge about hobbies. The presentation of useful expressions provides language support for students. Group work and role - play allow students to practice speaking in real - life - like situations, which can improve their communicative ability and confidence. The homework assignment helps students consolidate what they have learned in class and develop their writing skills. Homework Design 1. Write a short passage (about 80 - 100 words) introducing your interests. Use the expressions learned in class, such as "I'm interested in...", "My hobby is...", "I like... because...". 2. Prepare to share your passage with your classmates in the next class. Board Design Unit 8 Follow your interests Speaking Useful Expressions: I'm interested in... My hobby is... I like... because... Examples: I'm interested in reading books. I like reading because it can broaden my horizons. Teaching Reflection 1. Some students were still a bit shy during the group work and role - play, which affected their participation. More encouragement and individual guidance should be given in the future. 2. The time for group discussions was a bit tight, so some students didn't have enough time to fully express their ideas. It is necessary to better arrange the time in the next class. 3. When giving feedback on students' performances, more specific and detailed suggestions could be provided to help them improve. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$