Unit 6 Section A（3a - 3c）教学设计 2024-2025学年人教版（2012）八年级英语下册

Unit 6 An old man tried to move the mountains. Section A（3a - 3c） Teaching Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Understand the passage about “Journey to the West” and “the Monkey King”, answering comprehension questions (3a). Extract and organize the Monkey King’s abilities and limitations from the passage (3b). Complete sentences with key words and phrases from the passage, mastering vocabulary in context (3c). Teaching Key Points & Difficulties Key Points Comprehending the passage content about the Monkey King’s characteristics. Using reading strategies to extract specific information (abilities, limitations, vocabulary). Difficulties Understanding the cultural significance of “Journey to the West” and the Monkey King. Accurately extracting and categorizing “can do” and “cannot do” details. Teaching Methods Passage Reading & Comprehension Questions Information Extraction & Organization Vocabulary in Context Practice Teaching Aids Textbook, blackboard, multimedia Teaching Procedure I. Warm - up & Monkey King Talk (7 mins) Daily Question Ask students: “Do you know the Monkey King from ‘Journey to the West’? What can he do? Share one thing!” Let 3 - 4 students share, e.g., “He can transform into different animals.”, “He has a magic stick.” Lead - in to Passage Say: “Today’s passage talks about how the Monkey King became popular in the West and his amazing abilities. Let’s explore it!” II. 3a Activity – Passage Comprehension (12 mins) Instruction Show 3a passage and questions: Which book is talked about? Who is the main character? What is he like? Tell students: “Read the passage carefully. Answer the questions using the text. Use the first sentence of each paragraph to find clues.” Student Activity Students read individually. Then, discuss in pairs. Walk around to help, e.g., “The first question: which book? Look for ‘traditional Chinese book Journey to the West’.” Check answers: Book: Journey to the West Main character: The Monkey King (Sun Wukong) What he’s like: Not just a normal monkey; can make 72 changes, use a magic stick; helps the weak, never gives up. III. 3b Activity – Ability & Limitation Extraction (10 mins) Instruction Show 3b chart: “What he can do” and “What he cannot do”. Tell students: “Read the passage again. Find details about the Monkey King’s abilities and limitations. Fill in the chart.” Student Activity Students work individually, then pair - check. Walk around to guide, e.g., “He can make 72 changes to his shape and size – that’s a ‘can do’.” Check answers: What he can do: Make 72 changes to his shape and size, turning into different animals and objects. Hide his tail to turn into a man. Make his magic stick small (keep in ear) or big and long. Fight bad people, help the weak, never give up. What he cannot do: Cannot turn into a man unless he hides his tail. IV. 3c Activity – Vocabulary in Context (10 mins) Instruction Show 3c sentences. Tell students: “Complete them with words/phrases from the passage. Pay attention to context, e.g., adjectives for the book, verbs for actions.” Sentences: Journey to the West is a ______ Chinese book. It tells one of the most popular stories in China. When the English TV program Monkey ______ in 1979, Western children ______ this wonderful story. The Monkey King can ______ to his body. He is able to ______ different animals and objects. The Monkey King ______ make his magic stick small or large. Student Activity Students fill in blanks individually, then pair - check. Walk around to help, e.g., “Sentence 1: ‘traditional’ Chinese book (from the passage).” Check answers: traditional came out; became interested in make 72 changes; turn into is able to V. Summary & Homework (5 mins) Summary Recap key points: Passage about the Monkey King from “Journey to the West” and his popularity. Extracted book info, main character traits, abilities, and limitations. Practiced vocabulary in context. Write on the board: Key Vocabulary: traditional, make 72 changes, magic stick, turn into Story Elements: Book – Journey to the West; Character – Monkey King; Traits – helpful, persistent. Homework (1) Write a short paragraph (6 - 8 lines) about the Monkey King, using 3b and 3c vocabulary. (2) Draw a picture of the Monkey King’s magic stick and write three sentences about its abilities. Blackboard Design Unit 6 An old man tried to move the mountains. Section A (3a - 3c) 3a Answers: 1. Book: Journey to the West 2. Main character: Monkey King (Sun Wukong) 3. Traits: 72 changes, magic stick, helps weak, never gives up 3b Chart: Can do: 72 changes, hide tail to turn into man, magic stick (small/big), fight bad people... Cannot do: Can’t turn into man unless hides tail. Homework: Monkey King paragraph; Magic stick sentences. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$