Module 3 Life now and then Unit 2 I think life is better today. 教案 -2024-2025学年外研版（2024）英语九年级下册

教学设计 课题 Module 3 Life now and then-Unit 2 I think life is better today. 课时 1 教学目标 Language Ability: Mastering vocabulary for life comparisons (e.g., "convenient", "entertainment") and using comparative/superlative forms (better, best). Cultural Awareness: Exploring past-present lifestyle shifts across societies to appreciate cultural evolution. Thinking Quality: Evaluating pros/cons of modern vs. past life through reasoned arguments. Learning Ability: Applying opinion expressions ("I think", "In my view") with comparative structures in writing. 重难点 Correctly using irregular comparatives/superlatives (good→better→best, bad→worse→worst). Structuring coherent opinions with supporting details about life changes. Differentiating between comparative (two things) and superlative (three+ things) usages. 教学环节 学习活动 新课教学 复习与导入 T（Teacher）：Good morning, everyone! Before we start our new lesson, let's review what we learned in the last class. Who can tell me some differences between life now and then that we talked about? S（Student）1：People are wealthier today than in the past, and they live longer. But they don't take as much exercise as they used to. T：Excellent! That's right. What else? S2：There are more cars on the road now, and the buildings are taller and more modern. T：Great memory! Today, we are going to continue talking about life now and then, and we'll focus on a new topic: "I think life is better today". Let's start with some pictures. (Show pictures of children studying in the past and now, people's living conditions in the past and now on the PPT) Look at these pictures. What differences can you find in children's education and people's living conditions? Discuss with your deskmate for two minutes. (Students discuss in pairs) T：Time's up. Who would like to share? S3：In the past, children might study in a small and simple classroom with few teaching tools. But now, children study in bright and big classrooms with computers and projectors. T：Good observation! What about living conditions? S4：In the past, people might live in small houses with simple furniture. Now, many people live in big apartments with comfortable sofas, TVs and air conditioners. T：You're absolutely right. These are all important changes. Now, let's move on to our new lesson. 词汇学习 T：First, let's learn some new words and expressions. Please look at the screen. (Show new words and phrases on the PPT: 义务教育 compulsory education, electric, light bulb, candle, postman, full - time, role, education, transport, look after) Let's read them together. Follow my pronunciation. (Read the words and phrases slowly, students repeat after the teacher) Now, let's explain them one by one. "Compulsory education" means education that children must receive by law. For example, In China, nine - year compulsory education is very important for every child. Can you make a sentence with "compulsory education"? S5：Compulsory education helps many children get the chance to study. T：Good job! "Electric" means worked by electricity. Like electric lights, electric fans. For example, We use electric appliances in our daily life to make life easier. "Light bulb" is a device that produces light when electricity passes through it. Edison invented the light bulb. (Show a picture of a light bulb) "Candle" is a stick of wax with a wick in the middle that you light to give light. In the past, people used candles to light their houses when there was no electricity. (Show a picture of a candle) "Postman" is a person whose job is to collect and deliver letters and parcels. In the past, postmen were very important because people communicated by letters. "Full - time" means working or studying the whole of the normal working week. For example, My mother is a full - time teacher, she works from Monday to Friday. "Role" here refers to the function or position that someone or something has in a situation. For example, Women play an important role in society now. "Education" is the process of teaching and learning, especially at school or university. We all know that good education is helpful for our future. "Transport" means the movement of people or goods from one place to another. Such as cars, buses, trains are all means of transport. "Look after" means to take care of someone or something. For example, I need to look after my little sister when my parents are out. Now, let's do a matching exercise. I'll show some definitions on the left, and you need to match them with the words on the right. (Show the exercise on the PPT) A person who delivers letters and parcels. A. light bulb Education that children must receive by law. B. postman A device that produces light with electricity. C. compulsory education To take care of someone or something. D. look after (Students do the exercise, then check the answers together) T：Good work, everyone! Now, let's move on to the next part. 阅读与理解 T：Now, let's read a passage about life now and then. Please open your books to Page [X]. Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions. (Show questions on the PPT) What did people use to light their homes in the past? Who used to look after children at home in the past? What is the role of women now? (Students read the passage quickly) T：Time's up. Who can answer the first question? S6：People used to use candles to light their homes in the past. T：Correct. What about the second one? S7：Women used to look after children at home in the past. T：Yes. And the third question? S8：Now, women play a full - time role in society, not just at home. T：Great! Now, let's read the passage again carefully. This time, pay attention to the details and try to find out the differences between life now and then in the following aspects: lighting, education, women's role, transport. (Give students 5 minutes to read) (Students read carefully) T：Okay, let's discuss these differences one by one. First, lighting. How did people light their homes in the past? And now? S9：In the past, people used candles. Now, we use electric lights with light bulbs. T：That's right. What about education? S10：In the past, not all children could get education, especially girls. But now, there is compulsory education, and all children can go to school. T：Excellent! What about women's role? S11：In the past, women used to stay at home and look after their families. Now, they go out to work and have a full - time role in society. T：Good. And transport? S12：In the past, transport was not very convenient. People might walk or ride bikes for a long time. Now, we have cars, buses, trains and planes, so it's easier to travel. T：You've all understood the passage very well. 语言点解析 T：Now, let's look at some important language points in the passage. First, "used to" again. We know it means something happened regularly in the past but doesn't happen now. In the passage, there is a sentence: "Women used to stay at home and look after their families." It tells us that in the past, women's main job was to stay at home, but now it's different. Let's make more sentences with "used to". You can talk about your grandparents' life. S13：My grandfather used to work on a farm, but now he retires. S14：My grandmother used to make clothes by hand, but now she buys them in shops. T：Good sentences! Second, the comparative form. We've learned that we use comparative forms to compare two things. In the passage, "Life is better today than in the past." "Better" is the comparative form of "good". Let's review some irregular comparative forms. What's the comparative form of "good"? "Bad"? "Far"? S15：Good - better, bad - worse, far - farther/further. T：Perfect! Let's make sentences with them. For example, This book is better than that one. Your turn. S16：My health is better than last year. S17：The weather today is worse than yesterday. T：Great! Third, "play a role in". It means to have a particular job or function in a situation. In the passage, "Women now play a full - time role in society." For example, Computers play an important role in our daily life. Can you make a sentence? S18：Teachers play an important role in students' education. T：Well done! 听力训练 T：Now, let's do some listening practice. Please listen to a conversation between Lucy and her mother talking about life now and then. Then answer the questions on the screen. (Show questions on the PPT) What did Lucy's mother use to do in her spare time? Does Lucy's mother think life is better now? Why? (Play the recording) T：Stop. Who can answer the first question? S19：She used to listen to the radio and read books. T：Correct. What about the second question? S20：Yes, she does. Because now there are more ways to have fun, and life is more convenient. T：You're right. Let's listen to the recording again and repeat after it. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation. (Play the recording again, students repeat) 小组讨论与展示 T：Now, let's have a group discussion. I'll divide you into groups of three. Each group should discuss the topic "Is life better today than in the past?" You can talk about different aspects like education, transport, entertainment, family life, etc. You need to give reasons for your opinion. After 5 minutes, each group will choose a representative to report your discussion. (Students discuss in groups, teacher walks around to offer help) T：Time's up. Let's start with Group 1. Group 1 Representative：We think life is better today. In education, we have compulsory education, and we can learn more knowledge with modern teaching tools. In transport, it's more convenient to go anywhere by car, train or plane. In entertainment, we can watch TV, play computer games and go to the cinema. So life is better now. T：Good points! What about Group 2? Group 2 Representative：We also think life is better today. People are healthier because we have better medical care. Women have more chances to work and study. Family life is more comfortable with electric appliances. T：Excellent! All groups have done a good job. 练习巩固 T：Now, let's do some exercises to practice what we've learned. Please look at the screen. (Show exercises on the PPT) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets. Life is ______ (good) today than in the past. My father ______ (use to) smoke, but now he doesn't. Women play an important ______ (role) in society now. The ______ (transport) in our city is much better than before. Compulsory ______ (educate) helps children get a good start in life. (Students do the exercises, then check the answers together) T：Great work! Most of you have got the right answers. 总结与作业 T：Today, we've learned some new words and expressions about life now and then, and we've discussed whether life is better today. We know that there are many changes in education, women's role, transport and so on, and most of us think life is better today. For homework: Write a short passage about "My View on Life Now and Then" using at least 5 new words and 3 comparative forms. Talk with your parents about their childhood and write down 3 differences between their childhood and yours. Review the new words and expressions we learned today. That's all for today's class. Goodbye, everyone! 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 $$