Unit 2 Wonders of Nature A Getting ready 教学设计 2024-2025学年沪外教版七年级英语下册

Unit 2 Wonders of Nature A Getting ready教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives Enable students to identify and describe natural wonders, mastering vocabulary like canyon, waterfall, volcano and understanding their definitions. Improve students’ listening skills by extracting key information about the Seven Natural Wonders. Enhance speaking skills through pair discussions about preferred natural wonders, using descriptive language. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key words & phrases Natural wonders: canyon, waterfall, volcano, bay, coral reef Descriptive terms: amazing, natural, view, imagine Sentence structures: It is...; Imagine a waterfall so powerful that... 2. Key sentences A bay is a part of the sea. It has land on three sides. Imagine a waterfall so powerful that it sounds like thunder! That’s the world’s largest waterfall. It’s in Africa. Which of the Seven Natural Wonders would you like to visit? 3. Key and challenging points Vocabulary Mastery: Correctly matching natural wonders to their definitions and pictures. Listening Comprehension: Understanding and verifying facts about the Seven Natural Wonders. Oral Expression: Describing preferences for natural wonders with clear reasons. III. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Introduction to Natural Wonders (5 minutes) Show pictures of famous natural wonders (e.g., Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls) and ask: “What do you know about these places? What makes them special?” Introduce the lesson: “Today, we’ll learn about the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—their names, features, and why they’re amazing!” Step 2: Vocabulary & Matching (12 minutes) A1: Define & Match Present definitions of bay, canyon, waterfall, volcano (e.g., “A canyon is a narrow, deep space cut by a river through rocks.”). Have students match pictures (a - g) to the Seven Natural Wonders (e.g., 1 Paricutin Volcano matches the volcano image). Discuss answers: Explain why each picture fits (e.g., “The Grand Canyon is a deep, narrow space cut by a river—so it matches the canyon definition.”). Step 3: Listening Practice (10 minutes) A2: Listen & Verify Play the audio introduction to the Seven Natural Wonders. Ask students to listen for: Is there a “widely accepted list”? What is the list’s purpose? How can people enjoy the wonders? Have students mark T/F and discuss answers: 1 T (There is a widely accepted list). 2 T (To encourage discovering nature’s beauty). 3 F (Not the “only way”—people can also learn via media, books, etc.). Step 4: Speaking & Discussion (15 minutes) A3: Complete the Conversation Guide students to fill in blanks with amazing, natural, view (e.g., “natural wonders are so amazing”; “another natural bay”; “powerful natural force”; “wonderful views”). A4: Pair Discussion Have students work in pairs to discuss: “Which natural wonder would you visit? Why?” Provide sentence frames: “I want to visit... because...; It looks...; I’d love to see...” Share examples (e.g., “I’d visit the Northern Lights to see the dancing lights—it must be magical!”). Step 5: Summary & Extension (8 minutes) Recap key vocabulary (e.g., canyon, waterfall) and listening/speaking skills. Extension: Ask students to research one natural wonder at home and write 3 sentences about it (e.g., “The Great Barrier Reef has 3,000 coral reefs—it’s colourful and full of life!”). IV. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness Formative Assessment: Check A1 matching for vocabulary understanding. Observe A4 discussions for descriptive language use. Summative Assessment: Evaluate A3 completion for vocabulary and grammar accuracy. Review extension writing for clarity and creativity. V. Design Purpose Vocabulary Focus: Links definitions to visuals for easier retention. Listening Practice: Builds comprehension skills with real - world content. Speaking Engagement: Encourages personal opinions and creative expression. VI. Blackboard Design Unit [2] Getting ready — Natural Wonders Key Vocabulary: bay, canyon, waterfall, volcano Sentence Frames: I want to visit... because...; It is... Listening Answers: A2 T/F results VII. Teaching Reflection If students struggle with definitions, use gestures (e.g., miming a waterfall) to clarify. For A4, provide more model conversations if pairs need inspiration. Celebrate unique reasons for visiting wonders to boost engagement. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$