Unit 4 The Internet Connects Us Lesson 24 英文教学设计 2024-2025学年冀教版（2012）八年级英语下册

Unit 4 The Internet Connects Us Lesson 24: An E - mail to Grandpa I. Teaching Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Extract e - mail details (Wang Mei’s computer use, activities, intentions) from the text to complete tasks (True/False, blank - filling), aligning with High school entrance examination reading comprehension skills. Master target vocabulary and phrases (e.g., search, chat, program, go online, set up) and use them accurately in context, preparing for High school entrance examination vocabulary tasks. Understand the practical applications of computers and the Internet (e - mailing, chatting, researching, downloading e - books, using map programs), supporting High school entrance examination - style functional - English application. Collaborate in groups to conduct a survey on classmates’ Internet use, enhancing High school entrance examination oral communication and data - reporting skills. II. Key Points & Difficulties Key Points E - mail Content: Wang Mei’s new laptop: features and uses (chat program, research, e - book download, map program). School activity: writing an Easter report using the Internet. Vocabulary & Phrases: search, chat, program, go online, set up; Understanding their usage in e - mail and Internet - related contexts. Difficulties Correctly using phrasal verbs and nouns (e.g., set up as a verb phrase, program as a noun). Designing a clear and concise survey on classmates’ Internet use. Connecting e - mail content to personal computer and Internet experiences. III. Teaching Methods Task - Based Learning (TBL): Through text - analysis tasks (True/False, blank - filling), vocabulary practice, and survey - based project. Contextual Vocabulary Learning: Unpacking vocabulary use within the e - mail context. Collaborative Learning: Group work for survey design and data sharing, emphasizing peer feedback. IV. Teaching Aids CAI (e - mail - content animations, vocabulary - usage slides, survey templates). Textbook, worksheets, and “Internet - Activity Cards” (illustrating e - mailing, chatting, researching for discussion). V. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm - up – Computer Preferences (5 mins) Discuss the THINK ABOUT IT questions: Do you prefer writing a report on paper or on the computer? Why? (E.g., “Computer—easier to edit, research online.”) How often do you use your computer for work, study or fun? (E.g., “Every day—study: 1 hour; fun: 30 minutes.”) Share: Invite 3–4 students to share. Write down keywords: computer, report, Internet, use frequency. Step 2: Pre - reading – Vocabulary & Prediction (8 mins) Vocabulary Introduction: Teach words with e - mail - related examples: search: “Wang Mei searched for Easter info online.” chat: “She uses a chat program to talk to Grandpa.” program: “A map program helps find directions.” go online: “They want to go online to chat.” set up: “Can you set up a new computer?” Grammar Note: spend time (in) doing (e.g., spend time chatting). Prediction: Ask: What will Wang Mei write about in her e - mail? New laptop? Internet activities? Step 3: Reading – E - mail Detail Extraction (12 mins) Complete Let’s Do It! 1 (True/False): Answers: ☑ T (writing on new laptop). ☑ F (wants to set up time with Grandpa, not Danny). ☑ F (report about Easter, not Christmas). ☑ T (will download e - books for Grandpa). Text - Structure Analysis: Sections: Laptop introduction → Chat program → Easter report → E - book download → Map program. E - mail Function Discussion: Highlight: E - mails share personal news, connect with family. Step 4: Vocabulary & Phrase Practice (10 mins) Complete Let’s Do It! 2 (Blank - Filling): Answers: chatting (spend time chatting). set up (set up a new computer). search (search for lost kid). program (favourite radio program). go online (go online to search). Sentence Expansion: Practice: “I use a chat program to chat with friends. We set up a time to go online and share study programs.” Error - correction Practice: Fix: “I want to search the program to chat.” → “I want to use a chat program to search for chat times.” Step 5: Group Project – Internet - Use Survey (15 mins) Task Introduction: Survey Questions Template: 1. How often do you use the Internet for: - Study (e.g., research, e - mails): ______ times/week - Fun (e.g., chat, games): ______ times/week 2. What’s your most common Internet activity? (chat, search, etc.) Example Response: “I use the Internet 3 times/week for study (Easter report), 2 times for fun (chat). Most common: chat with friends.” Group Work: Students design questions, survey peers, and record answers. The teacher guides question clarity. Class Sharing: Groups present survey results. Feedback focuses on: Clear data reporting and vocabulary use (e.g., search, chat, program). Insightful analysis (e.g., “Most students use chat programs for fun”). Step 6: Summary & Homework (5 mins) Summary: Recap e - mail content, target vocabulary, and Internet - use survey findings. Homework: （1）Write a 6 - sentence e - mail to a family member about your computer/Internet use (use 3 key terms: chat, search, program). （2）Polish the group survey and add one recommendation (e.g., “Use Internet more for study”). VI. Blackboard Design E - mail Content Highlights: Topic Details New Laptop Fast, helpful for chat/research Internet Activities Chat program, Easter report, e - books, map program Key Vocabulary: search, chat, program, go online, set up Core Message: “E - mails and the Internet connect us—share your digital life with family!” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$