Unit 6 Seasons Welcome to the unit 教学设计 2025-2026学年译林版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 6 Seasons Welcome to the unit 教学设计

I. Teaching Objectives

1. Knowledge Objectives

Students will identify different weather types (e.g., cloudy, foggy, rainy, snowy, sunny, windy) from pictures and match them correctly.

Students will be able to discuss their favorite seasons, using expressions from the model conversation.

2. Ability Objectives

Improve reading skills by matching weather words to pictures.

Enhance speaking skills through pair discussions about favorite seasons and current weather.

3. Affective Objectives

Foster appreciation for the beauty of different seasons and weather.

Encourage students to observe and enjoy the changing seasons and weather in their daily lives.

II. Language Knowledge

1. Key Words & Phrases

Weather types: cloudy, foggy, rainy, snowy, sunny, windy; Seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter; Descriptive words: pleasant, colourful, hot; Expressions: Which season do you like best? Why do you like it? What’s the weather like today?

2. Key Sentences

“The Class 1, Grade 8 students are learning about different types of weather. Look at the words in the box and match them with the pictures.”

“Which season do you like best, Simon? I like autumn. Why do you like it? The weather is very pleasant in autumn.”

3. Key and Challenging Points

Key Points: Comprehend weather type descriptions and match them to pictures; use target expressions in discussions.

Challenging Points: Accurately identifying weather types from pictures (e.g., distinguishing cloudy and foggy); expressing personal opinions about seasons clearly with reasons.

III. Teaching Procedures (Total Duration: 45 Minutes)

Step 1 Introduction to Seasons and Weather (7 Minutes)

Show the unit title “Seasons” and the opening pictures of different seasons. Ask: “What seasons can you see? What’s your favorite season and why?”

Introduce the task: “Today, we’ll learn about different weather types and talk about our favorite seasons, discovering the beauty of nature!”

Step 2 Reading & Matching—Activity A (12 Minutes)

Pre - reading: Explain unfamiliar weather words (e.g., “foggy”—filled with fog; “windy”—with a lot of wind).

While - reading: Students look at the weather pictures and match them with correct words (Activity A).