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Module 5 Look after yourself-Unit 2 Get off the sofa!
【教学目标】
Language Ability: Master sports/health vocabulary (jogging, balanced diet) and suggestive structures (You should...).
Cultural Awareness: Understand Sino-foreign differences in healthy lifestyles and develop positive attitudes.
Thinking Quality: Enhance dialectical analysis by debating the importance of exercise.
Learning Ability: Independently summarize healthy living tips using charts and cases.
【教学重难点】
Key Points: Sports/health vocabulary and persuasive patterns (Why not...).
Difficult Points: Accurate use of connectors (however, besides) to build logic in argumentative contexts.
【教学目标】
Ninth graders are familiar with health-related topics and basic vocabulary about sports and illnesses. However, they lack proficiency in idiomatic expressions like "get off the sofa" and using comparatives ("more active") in health contexts. They rarely connect language with real-life habits。
【教学过程】
课堂导入
T: Good morning, everyone! How's your day going so far? Let me start with a simple question. What did you do after school yesterday? (Pause and look around)
S1: I watched TV for two hours.
T: Interesting. Anyone else?
S2: I played computer games until dinner time.
T: Hmm, that's quite common these days. Now, let's try a different question. When was the last time you did some exercise?
S3: I played basketball with friends last weekend.
T: Excellent! Exercise is really good for us. But I notice many of us spend a lot of time sitting—watching TV, using phones, or playing games. Today, we're going to talk about why we need to "Get off the sofa!" (Write the title on the board) Who can guess what our topic might be?
S4: Maybe about doing more exercise instead of sitting too much.
T: Exactly! We'll learn why physical activity is important and how to take better care of ourselves. Let's start with some new words to help us discuss this.
词汇学习
T: Look at the screen, please. Here are some key words for today. (Show words with pictures) First word: "disease". Can anyone guess what this means?
S5: Is it like an illness?
T: Perfect! A disease is a serious illness that affects your body. Repeat after me: disease.
Ss: Disease.
T: Next word: "pain". (Make a face showing discomfort) What's this?
S6: When you hurt somewhere, like a headache.
T: Exactly! Pain is the feeling of being hurt. Repeat: pain.
Ss: Pain.
T: Now "prevent". If we prevent something, what do we do?
S7: Stop it from happening.
T: Correct! For example, we wash hands to prevent illness. Repeat: prevent.
Ss: Prevent.
T: Let's try "energetic". How do you feel when you're energetic?
S8: Full of energy, ready to do things.
T: Well said! Repeat: energetic.
Ss: Energetic.
T: Last one for now: "obesity". (Show picture of someone with weight issues) This is a condition where someone is very overweight. Repeat: obesity.
Ss: Obesity.
T: Great job! Now let's play a quick game. I'll act out a word, and you guess what it is. (Mime having a stomach ache)
Ss: Pain!
T: Perfect. (Mime jumping and running)
Ss: Energetic!
T: Excellent. Now let's see how these words fit into our lesson.
阅读导入
T: Open your books to page 42. Look at the title "Get off the sofa!" and the pictures. What do you think the passage will talk about?
S9: Maybe about how sitting too much is bad for us.
T: Good guess. Let's read the first paragraph silently. (Wait 1 minute) Who can tell me what "couch potato" means?
S10: Someone who watches too much TV and sits on the couch all day.
T: Exactly! Now let's read paragraph 2 together. (Read aloud with students) It says people who sit for more than six hours a day have higher risk of disease. How does that make you feel?
S11: Surprised. I didn't know sitting could be so bad.
T: It's surprising, isn't it? Let's check paragraph 3. What problems can sitting cause?
S12: Back pain, obesity, and even heart disease.
T: Correct. Now let's find three tips the passage gives. (Give 2 minutes)
S13: Take breaks every 30 minutes, walk while talking on the phone, and do exercise.
T: Perfect! Let's discuss: which tip is easiest for you to follow?
S14: Walking while talking on the phone. I can do that at home.
T: That's a good start. Remember, small changes can make a big difference.
听力活动
T: Now we'll listen to a conversation between Tom and his doctor. First, look at these questions on the screen:
Why did Tom go to see the doctor?
How many hours does Tom sit every day?
What advice does the doctor give?
T: Listen carefully and take notes. Ready? (Play recording)
(After listening)
T: Let's check the first question. Why did Tom go to the doctor?
S15: He has back pain.
T: Correct. Second question?
S16: He sits for about eight hours a day—six at school and two playing computer games.
T: Well heard. Third question?
S17: The doctor advises him to take breaks, do stretching exercises, and join a sports club.
T: Excellent! Let's listen again to check. (Play recording again)
T: Did you notice the doctor said "Your body needs movement like a car needs fuel"? What does that mean?
S18: Our bodies need exercise to work properly, just like cars need fuel to run.
T: Brilliant explanation!
小组讨论
T: Now I want you to work in groups of four. Discuss these two questions:
What are your favorite ways to exercise?
How can we make time for exercise in our busy schedule?
You have 5 minutes, then each group will share one idea. (Monitor groups)
(After discussion)
T: Let's hear from Group 1.
S19: We think cycling to school is a good way. It's exercise and saves time.
T: Great idea! Group 2?
S20: We can do 10-minute exercises during breaks—like jumping jacks or stretching.
T: Perfect for busy days. Group 3?
S21: We suggest joining after-school clubs. Playing sports with friends is more fun.
T: Excellent! Making exercise social can help us keep doing it.
语法聚焦
T: Look at this sentence from the passage: "If you sit for too long, your body will start to hurt." This is a first conditional sentence. It talks about possible future situations. Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb.
T: Let's make our own sentences. If you exercise every day, what will happen?
S22: If I exercise every day, I will be stronger.
T: Good. Another one: If you watch TV all weekend, what will happen?
S23: If I watch TV all weekend, I will feel tired.
T: Perfect. Now write three conditional sentences about healthy habits in your notebooks. (Give 3 minutes)
T: Let's share one each.
S24: If we eat healthy food, we will have more energy.
T: Well said. Remember this structure when talking about cause and effect.
生活实践
T: Let's think about our school day. How many times do we sit for long periods?
S25: In class, we sit for 45 minutes each lesson.
T: Exactly. What can we do during breaks?
S26: We can walk around the classroom, stretch our legs, or do some eye exercises.
T: Excellent suggestions. Let's practice a simple stretch now. Stand up, please. (Lead students in shoulder rolls and leg stretches)
T: How do you feel after stretching?
Ss: More relaxed! / Better!
T: This is something you can do anytime—between classes, after homework, or while watching TV.
阅读理解深化
T: Let's read the passage again and find examples of "problems caused by sitting" and "solutions". Fill in this table with your partner. (Show table on screen)
(After 5 minutes)
T: Let's check together. Who found a problem?
S27: Increased risk of heart disease.
T: What's the solution?
S28: Take regular breaks to move around.
T: Correct. Another problem?
S29: Obesity from burning fewer calories.
T: Solution?
S30: Do 30 minutes of exercise daily.
T: Well done. This shows how the passage connects problems with practical solutions.
写作练习
T: Now you'll write a short paragraph titled "My Healthy Habit Plan". Include:
One bad habit you want to change
What you will do instead
How you will make time for it
Use at least one conditional sentence. (Give 7 minutes)
T: Let's hear from Maria.
S31: "I often play phone games for hours after dinner. I plan to replace 30 minutes of gaming with a walk. If I do this every day, I will sleep better. I'll ask my brother to join me, so it will be more fun."
T: Excellent! You included all elements and used a conditional sentence.
课堂总结
T: Let's review what we've learned today. What's the main message of our lesson?
S32: We need to sit less and move more to stay healthy.
T: Exactly! We learned new words like "obesity" and "prevent", practiced first conditional sentences, and discussed practical ways to exercise. Remember: even small amounts of activity are better than sitting all day.
T: For homework:
Keep a "movement diary" for three days—record when you exercise or take breaks from sitting.
Write a 5-sentence email to a friend, encouraging them to get more exercise. Use at least two new words from today.
T: Any questions?
Ss: No, teacher!
T: Great. Class dismissed. Remember to get off the sofa and move your body today!
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