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Unit 1 Asia Task 教学设计
I. Teaching Objectives
Enable students to master the process of writing an introduction to an Asian country, including organizing information (location, capital, language, population, crops, industries, customs, attractions) and using appropriate expressions.
Develop students’ writing skills by following a model (Millie’s notes and article), applying useful expressions, and completing a structured introduction.
Enhance students’ cultural knowledge of Asian countries and their ability to communicate about Asian cultures effectively, preparing for exam - related writing tasks about countries or cultures.
II. Language Knowledge
1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases
Country - related: location, capital city, language, population, crops, main industries, customs, attraction
Useful expressions: “... is a great country/wonderful place to visit.”; “It lies in...”; “It is next to/near...”; “Its capital city is...”; “People in... speak...”; “There are over... people there.”; “It is famous for...”; “... is well worth a visit/worth visiting.”; “... is one of the wonders of the world.”
2. Key Sentence Patterns
“I think [country] is a great country to visit. It lies in [location], next to [neighboring countries]. Its capital city is [capital].”
“People in [country] mainly speak [language], but their second language is [second language], so it is not too difficult to communicate with the local people.”
“[Country] has the [ordinal number] largest population in the world. There are over [number] people there. [Crops] and [crops] are their main crops.”
“[Country] has many [customs] and fairs. A festival is celebrated in some part of the country every day of the year. Traditional clothes for [people] are [traditional clothes].”
“There are some famous attractions in [country]. The [attraction] is well worth a visit. It is one of the wonders of the world.”
3. Key and Challenging Points
Information Organization: Structuring an introduction to a country with clear sections (location, capital, language, etc.) as per the model.
Expression Application: Correctly using useful expressions to make the writing coherent and persuasive.
Exam - related Writing: Applying the writing skills to produce a well - structured introduction, which is a common task in exams for describing countries or cultures.
III. Teaching Procedures
Step 1: Lead - in & Warm - up (5 minutes)
Show pictures of famous Asian countries’ landmarks (e.g., Taj Mahal for India, Great Wall for China, Tokyo Tower for Japan). Ask students: “Which Asian country would you like to visit? What do you know about it?”
Introduce the task: “Today we’ll learn how to write an introduction to an Asian country, using Millie’s notes about India as a model. We’ll practice organizing information and using proper expressions.”
Step 2: Analyzing the Model (10 minutes)
Studying Millie’s Notes (Part A):
Go through Millie’s notes about India (location, capital, language, population, crops, industries, customs, attraction). Explain each section and how it contributes to the country’s introduction.
Highlight key vocabulary and phrases (e.g., “next to”, “main industries”, “traditional clothes”).
Analyzing the Model Article Structure (Part B):
Read the incomplete article in Part B. Discuss with students how each blank should be filled based on Part A. Identify the structure: introduction of the country, followed by details on location, capital, language, population, crops, industries, customs, and attractions.
Step 3: Learning Useful Expressions (8 minutes)
Presenting Useful Expressions:
Show the “Useful expressions” box. Explain each expression with examples:
“... is a great country/wonderful place to visit.” — “India is a great country to visit.”
“It lies in...” — “It lies in South Asia.”
“Its capital city is...” — “Its capital city is New Delhi.”
“People in... speak...” — “People in India mainly speak Hindi.”
“There are over... people there.” — “There are over one billion people there.”
“It is famous for...” — “It is famous for its large iron and steel industry.”
“... is well worth a visit/worth visiting.” — “The Taj Mahal is well worth a visit.”
“... is one of the wonders of the world.” — “The Taj Mahal is one of the wonders of the world.”
Practice saying the expressions with students, emphasizing pronunciation and intonation.
Step 4: Completing the Model Article (12 minutes)
Filling in the Blanks (Part B):
Have students complete the article in Part B individually, using Millie’s notes in Part A and the useful expressions. Walk around to provide help, especially with information retrieval and expression application.
Checking Answers:
Go through the answers as a class. Discuss any difficulties students had, such as choosing the right expressions or extracting information correctly. For example:
“I think (1) India is a great country to visit. It lies in (2) South Asia, next to (3) Pakistan, China and Nepal. Its capital city is (4) New Delhi.”
“People in India mainly speak (5) Hindi, but their second language is (6) English, so it is not too difficult to communicate with the local people.”
“India has the (7) second largest population in the world. There are over (8) one billion people there. Rice and (9) wheat are their main crops.”
“India has a large iron and steel industry. It is also famous for its (10) IT industry.”
“India has many (11) festivals and fairs. A festival is celebrated in some part of the country every day of the year. Traditional clothes for Indian women are (12) saris. You may have seen them in Indian films.”
“There are some famous attractions in India. The (13) Taj Mahal is well worth a visit. It is one of the wonders of the world.”
Step 5: Writing Your Own Introduction (7 minutes)
Brainstorming and Note - making:
Ask students to choose an Asian country (e.g., Japan, Thailand, South Korea) and make notes about it, following the structure of location, capital, language, population, crops, industries, customs, attractions.
Encourage students to use reliable knowledge or do quick research (if time allows) to gather information.
Drafting the Introduction:
Have students write their own introduction to the chosen Asian country, using Millie’s article as a model and the useful expressions. Remind them to organize the information clearly and use correct grammar and expressions.
Step 6: Peer Review & Self - assessment (3 minutes)
Peer Review:
Have students exchange their introductions with a partner. Ask them to check for: clear structure, correct use of useful expressions, and accurate information. Provide a simple checklist:
Is the country’s location clearly stated?
Are the capital city, language, and population mentioned?
Are crops, industries, customs, and attractions included?
Are useful expressions used appropriately?
Self - assessment:
Guide students to use the “Self - assessment” table to evaluate their own learning. Ask them to reflect on what they have learned about writing country introductions and identify areas for improvement.
IV. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness
Formative Assessment:
Observe students’ participation in analyzing the model, completing the article, and writing their own introductions.
Check students’ peer review and self - assessment for understanding of the task requirements.
Summative Assessment (for later):
Evaluate students’ written introductions for: clear structure, accurate information, correct use of useful expressions, and grammatical accuracy.
V. Design Purpose
Model - based Learning: Uses Millie’s notes and article as a clear model to guide students in writing country introductions.
Skill Development: Focuses on organizing information and using appropriate expressions, essential for exam - related writing tasks.
Cultural Exploration: Encourages students to learn about different Asian countries, enhancing their cultural awareness and communication skills.
VI. Blackboard Design
Unit 1 Asia Task — Writing an Asian Country Introduction
Useful Expressions:
“... is a great country/wonderful place to visit.”
“It lies in...”
“Its capital city is...”
“People in... speak...”
“There are over... people there.”
“It is famous for...”
“... is well worth a visit/worth visiting.”
“... is one of the wonders of the world.”
Structure of Introduction:
Country name & general introduction
Location
Capital city
Language
Population
Crops & industries
Customs
Attractions
Checklist: Clear structure ✔️; Useful expressions ✔️; Accurate information ✔️; Correct grammar ✔️
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