Module 3 Life now and then Unit 1 They sometimes work harder. 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 1 They sometimes work harder. 课时 1 教学目标 Language Ability: Grasping vocabulary about daily life changes and using comparative structures. Cultural Awareness: Understanding lifestyle differences between past and present in diverse societies. Thinking Quality: Analyzing causes and effects of life changes through critical discussions. Learning Ability: Applying adverbs of frequency and comparatives in dialogues. 重难点 Correctly forming and using comparatives of adjectives/adverbs. Distinguishing adverbs of frequency in context. Discussing life differences with logical coherence using target structures. 教学环节 学习活动 新课教学 Step 1: Greetings and Warm - up T: Good morning, class! Ss: Good morning, teacher! T: How was your weekend? Did anyone do something interesting? S1: I went to the park with my family. We played badminton. T: That sounds fun. What about you, Lily? S2: I stayed at home and watched a movie about life in the past. T: Oh, that's related to our new module. Before we start, let's think about this: What do you know about life in the past? You can say anything that comes to mind. S3: People used to write letters to communicate. S4: They didn't have smartphones. T: Excellent points! Today, we're going to explore more differences between life now and then in Module 3, Unit 1: "They sometimes work harder". Step 2: Vocabulary Introduction T: Let's look at some new words on the screen. First, "communication". Can anyone guess what it means? S5: It's about talking or sharing information with others. T: Exactly! Communication is the act of exchanging information. For example, using phones is a way of communication. Next, "condition". What does this word mean? S6: Maybe it's about the state of something. T: Good! Condition refers to the state of things or how something is. Like, the living conditions in the past were different from now. Then, "education". We all know this one, right? Ss: It's about going to school and learning. T: Perfect! Education is the process of teaching and learning. Now, let's practice these words in sentences. Who can make a sentence with "communication"? S7: Modern technology has changed the way of communication. T: Great! How about "condition"? S8: The working conditions in this factory are very good. T: Well done. And "education"? S9: Education is very important for everyone. T: Excellent! Now, let's move on. Step 3: Lead - in with Pictures T: Look at these two pictures on the screen. The first one is a scene from the past, and the second one is a scene now. What differences can you see? S10: In the past, people used to work in fields with simple tools. Now, they use machines. T: Good observation. What else? S11: In the past, children might walk a long way to school. Now, many kids take buses or cars. T: That's right. Let's think about work. Do you think people worked harder in the past or now? Discuss with your partner for two minutes. (Students discuss) T: Time's up. Who wants to share? S12: I think people in the past worked harder because they didn't have machines. They had to do everything by hand. T: That's a good reason. What's your opinion, Tom? S13: Maybe people now work harder because they have more pressure from work and study. T: Interesting point. Our text will talk about this. Let's find out. Step 4: Listening Practice T: Now, we're going to listen to a conversation between Betty and her grandma. They're talking about life in the past and now. Listen carefully and answer the questions on the screen. (Play the recording for the first time) T: Let's check the answers. Question 1: What did grandma use to do after school? S14: She used to help her mother with housework. T: Correct. Question 2: How does Betty go to school? S15: She takes the bus. T: Right. Now, listen again and fill in the blanks in the exercise sheet I gave you. (Play the recording again) T: Let's check. The first blank: Grandma said they ______ (walk) to school every day. S16: Walked. T: Good. Second: Betty's homework ______ (be) more than grandma's. S17: Is. T: Correct. Third: Grandma thinks students now ______ (have) more pressure. S18: Have. T: Well done, everyone. Step 5: Reading the Text T: Open your books to the text. Let's read it together. Pay attention to the past tense and the words we learned. (Students read aloud) T: Stop here. Let's analyze some sentences. "In the past, we used to live in small houses." What does "used to" mean here? S19: It means something that happened regularly in the past but doesn't happen now. T: Exactly! "Used to" is used to talk about past habits or states. For example, I used to play the piano when I was a kid. Now, I don't. Let's find another sentence with "used to" in the text. S20: "We used to have to work for a long time every day." T: Good. Now, "They sometimes work harder now because they have more homework and more exams." Why do students now work harder sometimes? S21: Because they have more homework and exams. T: Right. What about the living conditions? "Our living conditions are much better now." How are they better? S22: We have bigger houses, better food and more comfortable life. T: That's right. Step 6: Discussion on Key Points T: Let's discuss the main ideas of the text. The text compares life in the past and now in several aspects: work, education, living conditions, etc. Who can summarize the differences in work? S23: In the past, people worked long hours in fields or factories. Now, people may work in offices, but they still have a lot of work. T: Good. What about education? S24: In the past, education was not as widespread. Now, more people can get education, but students have more pressure. T: Excellent. Now, let's talk about "They sometimes work harder". Who "they" refers to? Ss: Students now. T: Why do they sometimes work harder? S25: Because they have more homework, more exams and need to learn more skills. T: That's right. Do you agree with this? S26: Yes, I do. I often have to do homework until late at night. S27: Sometimes, but I think it's because we need to prepare for the future. T: Interesting views. It's true that there are both challenges and benefits in different times. Step 7: Grammar Focus: "Used to" T: We've seen the phrase "used to" in the text. Let's learn more about it. "Used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true now. The structure is: 主语 + used to + 动词原形. For example, "I used to play basketball every day, but now I don't." T: How do we make negative sentences? We use "didn't use to". Like, "She didn't use to like vegetables, but now she does." T: And questions? "Did + 主语 + use to + 动词原形？" For example, "Did you use to ride a bike to school?" T: Let's practice. Make sentences with "used to" about your own past. S28: I used to collect stamps, but now I don't have time. T: Good. S29: My father used to smoke, but he stopped last year. T: Great. Now, let's do some exercises on the screen. (Show exercises) He ______ (live) in London, but now he lives in Paris. (used to live) ______ (you / play) the guitar when you were young? (Did you use to play) They ______ (not / watch) TV every day. (didn't use to watch) (Students do the exercises and check answers) Step 8: Pair Work T: Now, work in pairs. One of you is from the past, and the other is from now. Make a conversation about the differences in life. Use "used to", "now" and the words we've learned. Here's an example: A: I used to walk to school. B: Now, I take the bus to school. You have five minutes. (Students practice) T: Let's listen to a pair. Mike and Lucy, please. Mike: I used to write letters to my friends. Lucy: Now, I send messages on my phone. It's faster. Mike: We used to play outside after school. Lucy: Now, we sometimes play computer games at home. T: Excellent! Very good use of "used to" and comparing now and then. Step 9: Group Discussion T: In groups of four, list the advantages and disadvantages of life now and then. You can make a table like this: Aspects Life in the past Life now Communication Work Education (Students discuss and fill in the table) T: Let's share. Group 1, please. Group 1: In communication, past: slow but more personal (letters). Now: fast but sometimes less face - to - face. Work: past: hard physical work. Now: more mental work, but pressure. Education: past: less homework, fewer subjects. Now: more knowledge, more pressure. T: Great summary. Group 2? Group 2: ... T: Well done, everyone. It's clear that each time has its own 特点. Step 10: Reading and Retelling T: Let's read the text again. Then, try to retell the main content in your own words. You can use the key points we discussed. (Students read the text) T: Who wants to try? S30: Betty talks with her grandma about life in the past. Grandma used to work hard after school, walk to school and have simple living conditions. Now, Betty has more homework, better living conditions and different ways of life. They think sometimes students now work harder. T: Perfect! That's a good retelling. Step 11: Role - play T: Now, let's do a role - play. Suppose you're interviewing an old person about their life in the past. One student is the interviewer, and the other is the old person. Use the questions like: "What did you use to do for fun?" "How was your school life?" "What were the living conditions like?" (Students prepare for three minutes and then perform) S31 (Interviewer): What did you use to do for fun when you were young? S32 (Old person): We used to play hide - and - seek with friends in the street. There were no video games then. S31: How was your school? S32: It was small, but we had a lot of fun. We used to help each other with lessons. T: Wonderful performance! You really got into the roles. Step 12: Summary T: Let's summarize what we've learned today. We talked about the differences between life now and then, learned new words like "communication", "condition", "education", and mastered the usage of "used to". We also discussed that people in different times have different experiences, and "they sometimes work harder" in the present. T: Remember, "used to" helps us talk about past habits. And when comparing life now and then, we can use various adjectives to describe the differences. Step 13: Homework T: For homework: Write a short passage comparing your life with your parents' life when they were young. Use "used to" and at least five differences. Review the new words and grammar points. Prepare for the next lesson by previewing the text. T: Any questions? Ss: No, teacher. T: Great. Class is over. See you tomorrow! Ss: See you tomorrow, teacher! 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 $$