Unit 2 Getting along-Reflection 教学设计 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

Unit 2 Getting along-Reflection This unit, “Getting along,” falls within the “Interpersonal Communication” theme, which is part of the “People and Society” category, specifically focusing on “Good Interpersonal Relationships and Communication.” It contains 11 main discourse materials related to starting, producing, and three sub - topics: sharing with others, expressing yourself, and understanding others. These materials include written texts like “The selfish giant” and “Six chi away, but closer together,” as well as oral and audio dialogues. The unit aims to help students explore the secrets of good relationships, understand how to get along with others, and create a guide for getting along with others by the end of the unit. 教学目标 Students will be able to use words and expressions from this unit accurately to talk about relationships, such as “argue over,” “reach an agreement,” “knock down,” etc. Apply the present perfect tense correctly to tell stories of sharing, for example, “The Giant has been away for a long time.” Utilize complex sentence structures, like relative clauses and object clauses, to discuss relationship issues, and use persuasive language (modal verbs: should, ought to) to propose solutions. 教学重难点 A. Key Points Mastery of writing skills, including structuring an outline and developing arguments. Acquisition of academic vocabulary related to relationships, such as “compromise,” “collaboration,” “emotional intelligence.” Understanding and applying the key phrases and sentence structures used in the unit to describe and discuss relationships. B. Difficult Points Using “not only... but also...” for sentence emphasis correctly. Avoiding logical fallacies in argumentation when discussing relationship - related topics. Applying the present perfect tense accurately, especially when differentiating it from the simple past tense. A. Key Words and Phrases Giant (n.): A very large and powerful person, especially in children's stories. For example, “The giant in the story was very selfish at first.” Since (prep.): From a particular time in the past until now. e.g., “Since then, we have become good friends.” Get along with: Have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone. e.g., “She gets along well with her new classmates.” Argue over: Disagree and have a heated discussion about something. e.g., “The two brothers argued over who should get the bigger piece of cake.” Reach an agreement: Come to a mutual understanding or decision. e.g., “After hours of negotiation, they finally reached an agreement.” Knock down: Destroy or demolish; also, to hit someone or something and cause them/it to fall. e.g., “They knocked down the old building to build a new one.” In return: As a way of paying back or repaying someone for something they have done. e.g., “He helped me with my homework, and in return, I lent him my favorite book.” B. Key Sentence Structures 倒装句: To emphasize the location or situation. For example, “Here and there, over the grass, stand beautiful flowers.” The normal word order is “Beautiful flowers stand here and there over the grass.” Nor - led negative sentences: Used to show that a negative statement also applies to another person or thing. e.g., “He doesn't like sports, nor does his sister.” So... that...: Express a result. e.g., “The story was so interesting that I couldn't put the book down.” 现在完成时: Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has just been completed. For example, “I have lived in this city for ten years.” (action started in the past and continues) “I have just finished my homework.” (action just completed) 教学过程 A. Warming - up (5 minutes) Show some pictures of people having good relationships and people in conflict. Ask students to describe what they see in the pictures and how the people might be feeling. T: “Look at these pictures. In the first one, we see two friends laughing together. How do you think they feel? And in the second picture, two people seem to be arguing. What emotions might they have?” Ss: “The friends are happy. The people arguing might be angry or frustrated.” Then, briefly review the main topics covered in the unit, such as sharing, expressing oneself, and understanding others. T: “In this unit, we have learned a lot about getting along with others. Who can tell me one of the important points we learned about sharing?” Ss: “Sharing can make people happy and build good relationships.” B. Knowledge Review (10 minutes) Vocabulary Review Write some key words and phrases on the blackboard, such as “argue over,” “get along with,” “since,” etc. Ask students to make sentences using these words and phrases. T: “Now, I want you to use the phrase ‘argue over’ to make a sentence. Raise your hands if you have an answer.” Ss: “My parents sometimes argue over which TV program to watch.” Grammar Review - Present Perfect Tense Use some examples from the unit to review the present perfect tense. Write sentences like “The Giant has been away for a long time.” on the blackboard. Ask students to analyze the structure and usage of the present perfect tense in these sentences. T: “Look at this sentence. What does the present perfect tense here tell us? When did the Giant leave? And is he still away?” Ss: “The Giant left in the past, and he is still away.” Then, give students some simple exercises to practice the present perfect tense, such as filling in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. C. Group Discussion (15 minutes) Divide students into groups of 4 - 5. Assign each group a common problem in getting along with others, such as “arguing over small things,” “not being able to express one's true feelings,” or “not understanding others' perspectives.” T: “Now, I will divide you into groups. Each group will get a problem related to getting along with others. Your task is to discuss possible solutions to this problem.” In the groups, students discuss possible solutions to the assigned problem. Encourage them to use the knowledge and language they have learned in the unit. They can refer to the texts, dialogues, and grammar structures they have studied. Ss in groups discuss: “If we are arguing over small things, we should listen to each other first. Maybe we can also try to see things from the other person's perspective.” Each group elects a representative to present their discussion results to the class. Group representatives: “Our group's problem is arguing over small things. We think the most important thing is to calm down first. Then, we can talk about our feelings and try to find a compromise.” D. Writing a Guide (10 minutes) Guide students to start writing a guide for getting along with others. Provide them with an outline: Introduction: Stating the importance of getting along with others. For example, “Getting along with others is crucial in our daily lives. We spend most of our time with family, friends, classmates, and colleagues, so having good relationships is essential for our happiness and success.” Body: Describe one or two common problems and their solutions. For instance, “A common problem is arguing over small matters. When this happens, we should take a deep breath and listen to the other person's opinion. We could also try to find a middle ground.” Conclusion: Mention how good relationships can change your life. Such as “Good relationships can bring us joy, support, and a sense of belonging. They can make our lives more meaningful and fulfilling.” While students are writing, walk around the classroom to offer guidance and answer their questions. Help them with grammar, vocabulary, and the organization of their writing. E. Summary and Homework Assignment (5 minutes) Summary Summarize the key points of the class, including the review of vocabulary, grammar, and the discussion about getting along with others. T: “Today, we reviewed the important vocabulary and grammar in this unit. We also discussed common problems in getting along with others and found some solutions. Remember, good relationships are built on sharing, expressing ourselves, and understanding others.” Homework Assignment Ask students to complete their guides for getting along with others at home. They can add more details, examples, or personal experiences to make their guides more practical and interesting. T: “For your homework, please finish writing your guides. You can also draw some pictures or add some real - life stories to make them better.” 教学反思 After this class, students showed an active attitude during the group discussion and writing activities. They were able to recall and use the vocabulary and grammar learned in the unit to discuss relationship problems and write their guides. However, some students still had difficulties in using complex sentence structures accurately in their writing, such as relative clauses and object clauses. In future classes, more exercises and examples related to these sentence structures should be provided. Also, during the group discussion, some students were a bit shy to express their opinions. Teachers need to create a more inclusive and encouraging atmosphere to make every student feel comfortable sharing their thoughts. 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