Unit 3 The seasons-Section 4 Extending and developing competencies-Focusing on culture 教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版英语七年级上册

Unit 3 The seasons-Section 4 Extending and developing competencies-Focusing on culture This section, "Focusing on culture", mainly focuses on introducing the 24 Solar Terms in China. It begins with an explanation of how the traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 parts based on the position of the sun in the sky, each part starting with a solar term. It further elaborates on how these solar terms follow the changes of seasons and weather. For example, it divides the year into four seasons with "Start of Spring", "Start of Summer", "Start of Autumn", and "Start of Winter", and each season is then divided into six parts, each lasting about 15 days. The text also emphasizes the great significance of the 24 Solar Terms in daily life, such as guiding farmers in their agricultural activities, and their important role in traditional Chinese culture, including various celebration ways and special local dishes associated with them. 教学目标 Students will be able to understand and remember key words and phrases related to the 24 Solar Terms, such as "solar term", "Start of Spring", "harvest", etc. They can master the basic knowledge about the 24 Solar Terms, including their origin, division method, and significance. 教学重难点 1 Teaching Key Points The origin and division of the 24 Solar Terms. The important role and significance of the 24 Solar Terms in daily life and traditional Chinese culture. 2 Teaching Difficult Points Helping students deeply understand the cultural connotations behind the 24 Solar Terms and how they reflect the wisdom of the Chinese people. Guiding students to express their understanding and feelings about the 24 Solar Terms in English accurately and fluently. 1 New Words and Phrases solar term 节气 lunar calendar 农历 position [p z n] n. 位置 divide [d va d] v. 划分 Start of Spring 立春 Start of Summer 立夏 Start of Autumn 立秋 Start of Winter 立冬 harvest [ h v st] n. & v. 收获 celebration [ sel bre n] n. 庆祝 special local dishes 特色地方菜肴 2 Key Sentences The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Each of the seasons is divided into six parts, and each part lasts about 15 days. The solar terms are very useful in daily life. For example, they help farmers decide when to plant their crops. 教学过程 1 Lead - in (5 minutes) Show students some pictures about different seasons, such as blooming flowers in spring, people swimming in summer, falling leaves in autumn, and children playing with snow in winter. Then ask students: "We know there are four seasons in a year. But do you know how the Chinese people in ancient times divided a year more precisely?" Guide students to think about the unique way of dividing time in Chinese culture. 2 Pre - reading (10 minutes) Introduce some background knowledge about the Chinese lunar calendar briefly. Explain that in addition to following the moon, the Chinese calendar also follows the sun. Write the words "lunar calendar" and "solar term" on the blackboard and teach students to read and understand them. Divide students into pairs. Let them discuss and share what they know about the 24 Solar Terms in Chinese, like the names of some solar terms they are familiar with. Then invite several pairs to share their ideas with the whole class. 3 While - reading (15 minutes) Fast - reading: Ask students to read the text quickly and answer the following questions: How many solar terms are there in a year in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar? What are the four solar terms that divide the year into four seasons? After students finish reading, check the answers together. Careful - reading: Let students read the text again carefully. This time, ask them to underline the sentences that describe the origin, division method, and significance of the 24 Solar Terms respectively. Then, guide students to analyze and understand these sentences. For example, for the sentence "The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 parts, based on where the sun is in the sky.", explain the structure "divide... into..." and the meaning of "based on". After that, ask students to fill in a form on the blackboard about the key information of the 24 Solar Terms, including origin, division, and significance. 4 Post - reading (10 minutes) Group discussion: Divide students into groups of four or five. Give each group a topic related to the 24 Solar Terms, such as "The influence of the 24 Solar Terms on modern life", "The cultural traditions associated with a certain solar term", etc. Let students discuss in groups and take notes. Then, each group selects a representative to give a presentation in front of the class. Role - play: Set a scenario: Suppose there is a foreign friend visiting China and is very interested in the 24 Solar Terms. Let students play the roles of Chinese tour guides and introduce the 24 Solar Terms to the foreign friend. Encourage students to use the knowledge they have learned in the text and add some creative ideas. 5 Summary and Homework (5 minutes) Summary: Summarize the main content of this class with students, emphasizing the key points of the 24 Solar Terms, such as origin, division, and significance. Review the new words, phrases, and key sentences learned in this class. Homework: Ask students to write a short passage about their favorite solar term, including its name, time, characteristics, and the reason why they like it. The passage should be at least 80 words. Encourage students to search for more information about the 24 Solar Terms on the Internet or in books and share it with their classmates next class. 教学反思 After this class, I think there are both positive and negative aspects. On the positive side, the lead - in with pictures successfully aroused students' interest and curiosity, making them eager to learn more about the unique time - division method in Chinese culture. The group discussion and role - play activities provided students with more opportunities to practice speaking English, and most students actively participated in these activities, which improved their communication skills. However, there are also some areas that need improvement. During the while - reading part, some students had difficulty understanding the complex sentences about the cultural connotations of the 24 Solar Terms. In the future, I should use more simple and vivid examples to help them understand. Also, in the group discussion, some groups spent too much time on unimportant details and did not fully express their main ideas. Next time, I will give more specific guidance on how to organize their discussion and presentation. Overall, through continuous reflection and improvement, I hope to make my teaching more effective and engaging for students. 2 / 37 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 学科网(北京)股份有限公司 $$