Unit 3 Same or Different Section B Vocabulary in Use 教学设计 2025-2026学年人教版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 3 Same or Different Section B Vocabulary in Use 教学设计 The vocabulary in this part is rich and diverse. It includes words that describe personal characteristics, such as "alike", "straightforward", "honest", "direct", "humorous", which enable students to vividly depict people's personalities. Words like "mirror", "novel", "interest", "sense", "humour", "opinion" are also introduced, allowing students to talk about various aspects of life and personal viewpoints. In addition, words related to the concept of difference and similarity, such as "difference", "similarity", "less", play a crucial role in making comparisons. For instance, students can use these words to discuss whether friends should be similar or different, as presented in previous sections. The content may also involve exercises and activities that require students to apply these words in context. They might be asked to complete sentences, write short passages, or engage in group discussions, all of which aim to improve their ability to use the vocabulary accurately and fluently. 教学目标 0. Students should master the new vocabulary introduced in Section B. They need to be able to spell, pronounce, and understand the meanings of words like "alike", "mirror", "interest", "novel", "difference", "humour", "sense", "less", "straightforward", "opinion", "honest", "direct", "similarity", "friendship", etc. For example, they should know that "alike" means having a resemblance, and "novel" refers to a long fictional story. 0. Comprehend the usage and collocations of these words. For instance, understand how to use "have an interest in" to express one's interest in something, or know that "thanks to" is used to indicate the cause of something positive. They should also be familiar with phrases like "be similar to", "be different from", "make a difference", "in one's opinion", and be able to use them correctly in sentences. 0. Strengthen the understanding of comparative adjectives and adverbs in the context of this new vocabulary. They can use words like "less" in comparative structures, such as "He is less outgoing than his brother." 教学重难点 0. Mastering the new vocabulary and being able to use it accurately in various contexts, especially when discussing the similarities and differences between friends or other people and things. 0. Understanding and correctly using phrases and collocations related to the new vocabulary. For example, using "thanks to" correctly in a sentence like "Thanks to my friend's help, I passed the exam." 0. Using comparative structures with the new vocabulary, such as "less" in comparative sentences. 0. Being able to express one's own opinions on the topic of friendship, similarities, and differences using the learned vocabulary. 1. New Words 0. alike /əˈlaɪk/adj. 相像的；adv. 相似地. E.g., The two sisters look alike. They behave alike too. 0. mirror /ˈmɪrə(r)/n. 镜子；写照. E.g., A true friend is like a mirror, reflecting your best qualities. 0. interest /ˈɪntrəst/n. 业余爱好；兴趣；v. 使感兴趣. E.g., She has a great interest in painting. The movie interests her a lot. 0. novel /ˈnɒvl/n. 小说. E.g., He is reading a novel about adventure. 0. difference /ˈdɪfrəns/n. 差异；不同. E.g., There are many differences between the two cultures. 0. humour /ˈhjuːmə(r)/n. 幽默；幽默感. E.g., His sense of humour always makes us laugh. 0. sense /sens/n. 理解力；感觉；v. 意识到；感觉到. E.g., She has a good sense of direction. I sense that something is wrong. 0. less /les/adj. 较少的；更少的；adv. 较少地；更少地；pron. 较少；更少. E.g., I have less time to play games now. She talks less than before. 0. straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/adj. 坦率的；诚实的. E.g., He is a straightforward person and always says what he thinks. 0. opinion /əˈpɪnjən/n. 看法；意见. E.g., In my opinion, we should go there by bike. 0. honest /ˈɒnɪst/adj. 诚实的；正直的. E.g., An honest person always tells the truth. 0. direct /dəˈrekt; daɪˈrekt/adj. 率直的；直接的. E.g., His direct way of speaking sometimes makes people uncomfortable. 0. similarity /ˌsɪməˈlærəti/n. 相似之处. E.g., There are many similarities between the two languages. 0. friendship /ˈfrendʃɪp/n. 友谊；友情. E.g., True friendship lasts forever. 1. Phrases and Expressions 0. be similar to 与…… 相似. E.g., Her dress is similar to mine. 0. be different from 与…… 不同. E.g., My lifestyle is different from my parents'. 0. thanks to 幸亏；由于. E.g., Thanks to your help, I passed the exam. 0. in common 共同；共有. E.g., They have a lot in common, such as their love for music. 0. learn from each other 互相学习. E.g., We should learn from each other to improve ourselves. 0. make a difference 有影响；起作用. E.g., Your support can make a difference in my life. 0. in one's opinion 依某人看来. E.g., In his opinion, this book is very interesting. 教学过程 1. Warming - up (5 minutes) 0. Begin with a "Guess My Friend" game. The teacher starts by saying, "I'm thinking of a friend. This friend is very friendly and always has a big smile. They are good at playing basketball." Students raise their hands to guess who the teacher's friend might be. After a few guesses, if no one gets it right, the teacher gives more clues. 0. Then, divide students into pairs. Each student in the pair takes turns to describe their friend without saying the name, and the partner tries to guess. This activity gets students thinking about how to describe their friends using adjectives and sets the stage for learning new vocabulary related to friendship and comparison. 3. Vocabulary Presentation (10 minutes) 0. Use flashcards to introduce new words one by one. For example, show the flashcard with the word "similar" and say, "Look at this word. It's pronounced /ˈsɪmələ(r)/. When two things are similar, they have some things in common. For instance, 'My bag is similar to yours' means our bags have some shared features." 0. For the word "similarity", explain, "This is the noun form of'similar'. We use it to talk about the fact of being similar. For example, 'There are many similarities between these two stories'." 0. Present other words like "different", "mirror", "interest", "novel", "humour", "sense", "less", "straightforward", "opinion", "honest", "direct", "similarity", "friendship" in the same way, providing clear definitions, examples, and pronunciations. 0. After presenting all the words, read the words aloud again, and have students repeat after you. Pay attention to their pronunciation and correct any mistakes. 4. Vocabulary Practice (15 minutes) 0. Activity 1: Word Matching (5 minutes) Distribute worksheets with two columns. In the first column, there are the new words, and in the second column, there are their definitions or examples. Students need to match the words with the correct items in the second column. For example: Words Definitions/Examples similar having some things in common mirror something that reflects an image interest a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something ... ... After 3 - 4 minutes, check the answers as a class. 0. Activity 2: Sentence Completion (5 minutes) Show sentences on the PPT with blanks for students to fill in with the new words. For example: 1. My friend and I have many __________ (similarities). We both like reading novels. 1. She is a very __________ (straightforward) person. She always says what she thinks. 1. In my __________ (opinion), friends should be honest with each other. Have students work individually first, and then ask them to share their answers with their partners. Finally, go through the answers as a whole class. 0. Activity 3: Group Discussion (5 minutes) Divide students into groups of four. Pose a question to each group: "What kind of friend do you think is the best? Use the words we just learned to explain your opinion." For example, a student might say, "I think an honest friend is the best. An honest friend will always tell me the truth, even if it's hard to hear. Also, a friend with a good sense of humour can make me laugh when I'm sad." Walk around the classroom to listen to their discussions and offer help if needed. 5. Contextual Application (10 minutes) 0. Present a short passage on the PPT about two friends. The passage contains some of the new words. For example: "Tom and Jerry are good friends. They are quite different in many ways. Tom is more straightforward, while Jerry is a bit more reserved. However, they share a great interest in playing basketball. They often play together at the park. Tom thinks Jerry is like a mirror to him in some aspects, as they both value honesty in friendship. In Jerry's opinion, their differences make their friendship more interesting." 0. After students read the passage, ask them questions like: 5. How are Tom and Jerry different according to the passage? 5. What similarity do they have? 5. Why does Tom think Jerry is like a mirror? 0. Have students answer the questions in groups. Then, ask each group to choose a representative to share their answers with the class. 6. Summary and Homework (5 minutes) 0. Summary: Summarize the new vocabulary learned in this class. Review the meanings, pronunciations, and some key examples of words like "similar", "different", "interest", "opinion", etc. Emphasize how these words can be used to describe friends and friendships. 0. Homework: 1. Ask students to write a short paragraph about their best friend. They should use at least five of the new words learned in class. For example, "My best friend is very similar to me in many ways. We both have a strong interest in painting. He is also an honest and straightforward person. In my opinion, our friendship will last forever because we respect each other's differences." 1. Encourage students to find English articles or stories about friendship. They should underline any of the new words they find and write down the sentences where these words are used. This will help them see how the vocabulary is used in different contexts. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$