Unit 1 Past and present Reading 教学设计 2024-2025学年译林版（2024）八年级英语下册

Unit 1 Past and present Reading 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will understand the interview about Sunshine Town’s changes, mastering vocabulary like married, block, factory, realize, improve, lonely. Students will analyze the text to extract details about past - present transformations in the town. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading skills: matching words to meanings, identifying true/false statements, and completing notes. Enhance critical thinking by discussing the impacts of town changes on people’s lives. 3. Affective Objectives Foster appreciation for urban development and its effects on communities. Encourage empathy for residents like Mr Chen, reflecting on trade - offs between progress and personal connections. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Words & Phrases Town change vocabulary: married, block, factory, realize, improve, lonely; Descriptive phrases: small restaurants, post office, cinema, steel factory, waste, modern town 2. Key Sentences “Sure. I’ve lived here since I was born. Yes! We only had some small restaurants and shops years ago. And we had a post office and a cinema in the town centre.” “Well, in some ways it is. It’s really nice to have a beautiful modern town. However, most of my old friends have moved away. It has become impossible for us to see each other as often as before.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Comprehend Sunshine Town’s past - present changes; interpret vocabulary in context. Challenging Points: Understanding abstract words (lonely, realize); analyzing the balance between progress and community loss. III. Teaching Procedures (Total Duration: 45 Minutes) Step 1 Pre - reading (7 Minutes) Show the interview title “Times have changed” and ask: “How do you think a town changes over years? What might be lost or gained?” Introduce the task: “Today, we’ll explore Sunshine Town’s transformation through an interview, learning about past - present changes and their impacts!” Step 2 While - reading (18 Minutes) Activity 1: Vocabulary Matching (8 Minutes) Students match words to meanings (Activity B1), using context clues (e.g., “married” from “got married”). Walk around to assist, explaining how the interview context defines words. Activity 2: True/False Statements (7 Minutes) Students verify information (Activity B2), checking details like Mr Chen’s residence and town facilities. Discuss answers, emphasizing evidence from the text (e.g., “large shopping mall now” confirms statement 3). Activity 3: Vocabulary Check (3 Minutes) Quick review of key words (e.g., “factory”—place with machines; “lonely”—feeling alone). Step 3 Post - reading (15 Minutes) Activity 1: Conversation Completion—Activity B3 (10 Minutes) Students fill in Sandy & Millie’s conversation (Activity B3) with text details (e.g., “northern part,” “post office”). Highlight town changes: past (small shops) vs. present (modern park, theatre). Activity 2: Critical Reflection (5 Minutes) Use discussion questions: “Is life better now? What did Mr Chen lose/gain?” Groups share ideas, debating progress (modern facilities) vs. loss (old friends, community). Step 4 Summary & Homework (5 Minutes) Summary (3 Minutes): Recap Sunshine Town’s changes (shops → mall, river pollution → cleanup), and Mr Chen’s mixed feelings. Homework (2 Minutes): Writing: Describe one change in your hometown, using 3 new vocabulary words. Reflection: List one “gain” and one “loss” from a local change. IV. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness Check Activity B1/B2 answers for accurate vocabulary and detail comprehension. Evaluate Activity B3 conversation for text - based content. Observe post - reading discussions for critical thinking about progress and community. V. Design Purpose Pre - reading: Activate thoughts on urban change, building relevance to the interview. While - reading: Practice vocabulary and detail extraction, core skills for informational texts. Post - reading: Apply knowledge in conversation and reflection, linking to personal hometown experiences. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 1 Reading—Sunshine Town Changes Key Vocabulary: married, block, factory, realize, improve, lonely Town Transformations: - Past: Small restaurants, post office, cinema - Present: New park, theatre, shopping mall - Pollution: Steel factory waste → government cleanup Homework: Write about hometown change! VII. Teaching Reflection Strengths: Interview format makes town changes relatable; activities balance skills and critical thinking. Weaknesses: Some students may struggle to grasp “lonely” as an emotional impact. Improvements: Add an “emotion mapping” activity: Have students map Mr Chen’s feelings (happy/sad) to events. This visualizes emotional responses to change. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$