Unit 6 Hitting the road Starting out 教案-2024-2025学年外研版（2024）英语七年级下册

教学设计 课题 Unit 6 Hitting the road-Starting out 课时 1 教学目标 Language Competence: Master travel-related vocabulary (e.g., luggage, route, camera) and key structures like present continuous tense for future plans ("We're leaving tomorrow"). Cultural Awareness: Explore cultural differences in travel customs and etiquette, comparing how people prepare for trips globally. Thinking Skills: Analyze travel itineraries logically, predict travel scenarios, and solve problems like packing efficiently. Practical Ability: Apply language in real-life contexts (e.g., writing a travel checklist, role-playing airport conversations). 重难点 Vocabulary: Differentiate between "journey/trip/travel" and memorize collocations (e.g., "book a hotel", "pack a suitcase"). Grammar: Use present continuous for future arrangements correctly (e.g., "She’s flying to Paris next week"). Pronunciation: Focus on stress in compound words like "backpack" and intonation in question sentences. Cultural Idioms: Understand expressions like "hit the road" and their contextual usage. 教学环节 学习活动 新课教学 Step 1: Greeting and Introduction Teacher: Good morning, dear students! Welcome back to our English class. Today, we are going to embark on an exciting journey as we start Unit 6 - Hitting the road. Just like the title suggests, we'll be exploring all things related to traveling. Traveling is such a wonderful experience that allows us to see new places, meet different people, and learn about various cultures. I'm sure many of you have had some travel experiences or dream of traveling to amazing destinations. So, are you ready to dive into this new unit and discover the world through English? Students: Yes! Step 2: Brainstorming about Travel Teacher: First, let's start with a brainstorming session. I want you all to think about the different types of travel. For example, some people like to travel by plane to far - away places, while others prefer road trips by car. Raise your hands and share any types of travel you can think of. Student 1: We can travel by train. It’s a very comfortable way, and we can enjoy the scenery along the railway. Teacher: Excellent! Train travel is indeed a great option. The slow pace allows us to soak in the beautiful landscapes outside the window. What else? Student 2: We can travel on a cruise ship. It’s like a floating hotel, and we can visit many coastal cities. Teacher: That’s a wonderful idea! Cruise ships offer a unique and luxurious travel experience. You get to wake up in a different port every day. Any other thoughts? Student 3: We can also travel on foot, like hiking in the mountains. Teacher: Great! Hiking is not only a form of travel but also a great way to exercise and get close to nature. Now, let’s move on to another question. What are some things we need to prepare before traveling? This can include items, documents, or any other preparations. Discuss with your deskmates for a minute, and then we’ll share. (Students discuss with their deskmates briefly.) Student 4: We need to prepare clothes. We should take different clothes according to the weather of the place we are going to. Teacher: That’s a very practical point. Packing appropriate clothing is essential. If we’re going to a cold place, we need warm coats, and for a beach destination, we’ll need swimsuits. What else? Student 5: We need to bring our ID cards, especially if we are taking a plane or train. Teacher: Exactly! ID cards are crucial for identification and to board transportation. Without them, our travel plans could be derailed. Does anyone have any other important preparations to share? Student 6: We should also plan our itinerary, like which places we want to visit and how long we will stay there. Teacher: Superb! A well - planned itinerary helps us make the most of our travel time and ensures we don’t miss out on the best attractions. Step 3: Vocabulary Introduction Teacher: Now that we’ve brainstormed about travel, it’s time to learn some new vocabulary related to this topic. On the screen, you can see a list of words and phrases. Let’s read them together. First, “destination” [teacher pronounces the word slowly]. Please repeat after me. Students: Destination. Teacher: Excellent! “Destination” means the place where you are going. For example, if you are traveling from Beijing to Shanghai, Shanghai is your destination. Now, the next word, “luggage” [pronounces]. Students: Luggage. Teacher: Right. “Luggage” refers to the bags and suitcases that you take with you when you travel. We often say “pack our luggage” before a trip. Let’s continue with “itinerary” [pronounces]. Students: Itinerary. Teacher: Remember, an “itinerary” is a plan of the places you will visit and the things you will do during your travel. Now, I’ll show you some pictures, and I want you to tell me which word from the list matches the picture. Look at the first picture. There is a person standing in front of a sign that says “Paris”. What word is related to this picture? Student 7: Destination. Teacher: Correct! Paris is the destination for this person. Now, look at the second picture. There are several big bags and suitcases on the floor. What’s the word? Student 8: Luggage. Teacher: Well done! Let’s do a few more. Look at this picture. There is a piece of paper with a list of places and times written on it. Student 9: Itinerary. Teacher: Perfect! Now, I’ll divide you into pairs. One person will describe a travel - related situation using these new words, and the other person will guess what the situation is. For example, you can say “I packed my luggage and was ready to go to my destination according to my itinerary”. Then your partner will understand the situation is about preparing for a trip. You have 5 minutes to practice. (Students practice in pairs. The teacher walks around the classroom, listening and offering help when needed.) Step 4: Listening Activity Teacher: Next, we’re going to do a listening activity. Listen carefully to a short conversation between two friends who are planning a trip. As you listen, try to answer these questions on your worksheet: Where do they want to go? What are the things they need to prepare? And what kind of transportation do they plan to take? Now, let’s play the audio. (The audio is played. Students listen and write down their answers.) Teacher: Okay, time’s up. Let’s check the answers together. First question, where do they want to go? Student 10: They want to go to a beach. Teacher: Correct! How about the things they need to prepare? Student 11: They need to prepare swimsuits, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Also, they need to book a hotel. Teacher: Excellent! And for the transportation, what do they plan to take? Student 12: They plan to drive there by car. Teacher: Well done, everyone! Now, I’ll play the audio again, and this time, repeat the sentences after the speakers to practice your pronunciation and intonation. (The audio is played again, and students repeat after the speakers.) Step 5: Pair Work - Travel Plan Discussion Teacher: Now, it’s your turn to plan a trip. I’ll give you a few scenarios. For example, you can plan a weekend trip to a nearby city, a family vacation during the summer holiday, or a school trip with your classmates. Work with your partner to create a simple travel plan. You should include the destination, the transportation you will take, the things you need to prepare, and a rough itinerary. You have 10 minutes to discuss and write down your plan. (Students discuss and write their travel plans in pairs. The teacher monitors the process and provides guidance.) Teacher: Time’s up! Now, some pairs will share your travel plans with the class. Pair 1, would you like to start? Pair 1: We want to plan a weekend trip to Hangzhou. We will take a high - speed train there because it’s fast and comfortable. We need to prepare comfortable shoes, some light clothes, and a camera to take pictures. On Saturday morning, we will visit the West Lake and take a boat ride. In the afternoon, we will go to the Lingyin Temple. On Sunday, we will visit some local markets and buy some souvenirs before taking the train back. Teacher: That sounds like a wonderful trip! I like how detailed your itinerary is. What about the other pairs? Pair 2, your turn. Pair 2: We plan a family vacation to Sanya during the summer holiday. We will fly there by plane. We need to prepare swimsuits, beach towels, hats, and a lot of sunscreen. On the first day, we will check into the hotel and relax on the beach. The next few days, we will go diving, visit some scenic spots like the Nanshan Temple, and try local seafood. Teacher: Great plan! It seems like you’ve thought about all the fun activities and necessary preparations. Step 6: Summary and Homework Teacher: Today, we had a great start to Unit 6. We brainstormed about different types of travel and preparations, learned new travel - related vocabulary, did a listening activity, and planned our own trips. Remember these new words and try to use them in your daily English conversations. For homework, I want you to write a short passage about your dream travel destination. Include why you want to go there, how you plan to get there, and what you want to do when you arrive. Use the vocabulary and sentence structures we learned today. Your passage should be at least 100 words. That’s all for today’s class. Have a great time, and I’m looking forward to reading your wonderful travel stories next class! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$