Unit 5 Play by the rules-Starting out 教学设计 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

Unit 5 Play by the rules-Starting out This unit focuses on the theme of "rules", which belongs to the category of "Man and Society", specifically related to the sub - theme of "History, Society and Culture". The "Starting out" part serves as an introduction to the unit. It uses pictures and famous sayings to arouse students' initial thoughts about rules. By observing the pictures, students can identify different situations where rules are applied, such as in a school library, on a road, or in a public park. The famous sayings about rules further stimulate students' thinking about the significance and essence of rules, laying a foundation for the in - depth exploration of various rules in the following parts of the unit. 教学目标 Students will be able to master the key words and phrases related to rules, such as "rule", "follow", "break", "in order to", "take out", "turn around", etc. They can understand and use some common sentence patterns about expressing rules, like "Rules are there for us to follow!" and "Everyone knows the rules. They aren't just on the wall but also in our minds and hearts." 教学重难点 1 Key Points Key vocabulary and phrases related to rules and how to use them correctly in sentences. Understanding the importance of rules and being able to express it in English. 2 Difficult Points Helping students deeply understand the significance of rules in different aspects of life and guiding them to form a correct attitude towards rules. Teaching students to use the learned knowledge to analyze and solve practical problems related to rules in real - life situations. 1 Key Words and Phrases Nouns: rule, noise, seat, passenger, sign, responsibility, belt, station, honesty, respect Verbs: follow, break, reduce, turn, take, avoid, ask Phrases: in order to, so as to, take out, turn around, take a breath, look after, get in touch with, be aware of, be careful with, turn to... for help 2 Key Sentence Patterns Rules are there for us to follow! Everyone knows the rules. They aren't just on the wall but also in our minds and hearts. I covered my ears in order to block the noise. I asked him to stop. Avoid posting personal information online. 3 Grammar Focus Infinitive of purpose: To + verb 原形 /in order to + verb 原形 /so as to + verb 原形. It is used to express the purpose of an action. For example, "I went to the library to borrow some books." "She gets up early in order to catch the first bus." "He runs every day so as to keep fit." 教学过程 1 Lead - in (5 minutes) Activity 1: Picture Discussion Show students some pictures of different scenes, such as a traffic intersection with traffic lights, a classroom with students sitting quietly, and a zoo with "Do not feed the animals" signs. Ask students to work in pairs and discuss the following questions: What can you see in the pictures? What rules are there in these places? Why do we need these rules? Invite several pairs of students to share their ideas with the whole class. 2 Presentation (15 minutes) Activity 2: Vocabulary Teaching Present the new words and phrases related to rules on the blackboard or through PPT. Teach students the pronunciation, meaning, and usage of each word and phrase. For example, when teaching the word "rule", show some common rules in English, like "No smoking", "Keep quiet", and explain how to use "rule" in sentences, such as "We should follow the school rules." For the phrase "in order to", give examples like "I study hard in order to get good grades." and ask students to make their own sentences. Activity 3: Famous Sayings about Rules Show students some famous sayings about rules, such as "Nothing can be done without norms or standards." and "Good order is the foundation of all things." Explain the meaning of these sayings in simple English and let students think about what they imply about rules. Ask students to share any similar sayings they know in Chinese or English. 3 Practice (15 minutes) Activity 4: Listening Practice Play a short recording about a person's experience on a bus where some people break the rules. The recording can include details like someone playing loud music, a child kicking the seat in front, etc. Before playing the recording, give students some questions to guide their listening, such as: What happened on the bus? How did the speaker feel? What did the speaker do? After playing the recording, ask students to answer the questions. Check the answers together and play the recording again if necessary. Activity 5: Speaking Practice Divide students into groups of four. Each group is given a situation card, which describes a scenario where rules are involved, such as a school sports meeting, a shopping mall, or a movie theater. Students in each group need to discuss and make up a dialogue about the situation. They should mention the rules in that place, what might happen if someone breaks the rules, and how to deal with rule - breakers. Invite some groups to come to the front of the class and act out their dialogues. The rest of the class listens and can ask questions or give comments after the performance. 4 Production (7 minutes) Activity 6: Writing Practice Ask students to write a short passage about a rule they think is very important in their daily lives. They should include the following aspects: What the rule is. Where and when it is usually applied. Why it is important. What will happen if people break the rule. Walk around the classroom to offer help and guidance while students are writing. After they finish writing, ask some students to read their passages aloud. Give praise and suggestions for improvement. 5 Summary and Homework (3 minutes) Activity 7: Summary Summarize the key points of this class with students, including the new words, phrases, sentence patterns, and the understanding of rules. Ask students to share what they have learned and what they think is the most important thing about rules. Activity 8: Homework Ask students to find more information about rules in different countries and cultures. They can search for relevant information on the Internet or in books and prepare to share it in the next class. Let students make a poster about a rule they care about. The poster should include pictures, words, and explanations, and they can use colors to make it more attractive. 教学反思 After this class, students showed great interest in the topic of rules. The use of pictures, sayings, and various activities effectively motivated students to participate in class discussions and practices. However, there are still some aspects that need improvement. During the listening practice, some students had difficulty catching all the key information, which may be due to the limited vocabulary and listening skills. In the future, more listening materials with different levels of difficulty should be provided, and some pre - listening guidance on key words and possible content should be strengthened. In the speaking and writing practice, although most students could complete the tasks, there were still a few students who had problems expressing their ideas clearly. For these students, more individual tutoring and basic language training are needed. 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