Unit 8 Follow your interests-Section 1 Experiencing and understanding language-Reading 教学设计 2024-2025学年沪教版英语七年级下册
Unit 8 Follow your interests-Section 1 Experiencing and understanding language-Reading
The reading passage in this unit is a personal narrative written by Patrick Moore, a British amateur astronomer. The story begins with the author's interest in stars being sparked when he received a book about stars from his dad at the age of eight. He used to go outside with his mom on clear nights to observe the sky, which looked like black velvet with countless diamonds. Different star groups were seen in various seasons, and the shooting stars added to the beauty. As he grew more interested, he asked numerous questions. His parents, though not always having the answers, were patient and encouraged him to find answers in the library. This led him to read a lot on the topic. Eventually, his interest in studying stars became his lifetime career. Through this story, students can learn about the process of turning an interest into a career and the importance of curiosity, patience, and support.
教学目标 | Students will be able to master the key words and phrases related to hobbies and careers, such as "lifetime interest", "used to", "be curious about", "be patient with", "astronomer", "extremely", etc. Students can understand the main idea and detailed information of the reading passage, including the development of Patrick Moore's interest in astronomy. Students will learn to use the simple past tense and "used to" structure to describe past experiences and habits. |
教学重难点 | A. Key Points Key vocabulary and phrases: Make sure students can correctly understand, pronounce, and use words and phrases related to the topic. Reading comprehension: Guide students to understand the text structure, main idea, and details of the reading passage, and help them summarize the process of Patrick Moore's hobby development. Grammar: Teach students the correct usage of the simple past tense and "used to" structure. B. Difficult Points Abstract vocabulary: Some words like "extremely", "lifetime", etc. may be difficult for students to fully understand in terms of both meaning and usage. Teachers need to provide more examples and explanations. Inferential understanding: Helping students to infer the author's feelings, attitudes, and the underlying meaning behind the text, such as why Patrick Moore's parents' encouragement was so important. |
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| Applying grammar in context: Students may have difficulties using the simple past tense and "used to" structure accurately in different contexts. Teachers should design more practical exercises to reinforce this. |
A. Vocabulary
hobby (n.) - an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working
Example: My hobby is reading books.
interest (n.) - a feeling of wanting to learn about or do something
Example: She has a great interest in music.
lifetime (n.) - the period of time during which someone is alive
Example: This is his lifetime achievement.
astronomer (n.) - a scientist who studies space and the objects in it, such as the planets, stars, and galaxies
Example: He dreams of becoming an astronomer.
extremely (adv.) - very; to a very high degree
Example: It is extremely cold today.
curious (adj.) - eager to know or learn something
Example: The children are curious about the new toy.
patient (adj.) - able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when dealing with difficulties or waiting for a long time
Example: Teachers should be patient with students.
appear (v.) - to start to be seen or to be present
Example: A rainbow appeared in the sky after the rain.
shine (v.) - to send out or reflect light; to be bright
Example: The sun shines brightly.
B. Phrases
used to - something that happened regularly in the past but no longer happens
Example: I used to go to school by bike.
be curious about - to want to know about something
Example: She is curious about the history of this place.
be patient with - to treat someone in a kind and understanding way, especially when they are slow or make mistakes
Example: Parents should be patient with their children.
find out - to get information about something
Example: We need to find out the truth.
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