Unit 2 Strong mind-B Following your own heart (Speaking)教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版（五四学制）英语七年级上册

Unit 2 Strong mind-B Following your own heart (Speaking) This speaking section in Unit 2 “Strong mind - B Following your own heart” is designed to encourage students to express their personal opinions and experiences related to the theme of following one's heart. Through various speaking activities, students will practice using relevant vocabulary, sentence patterns, and communication strategies. They will share their thoughts on making decisions based on inner feelings, as well as discuss real - life examples of people who have followed their hearts. The content aims to not only improve students' oral English skills but also promote their critical thinking and self - awareness. 教学目标 A. Knowledge Objectives Students will be able to master and use the key vocabulary and expressions related to the theme, such as “follow one's heart”, “make a decision”, “persist in”, etc. They will be able to correctly use sentence patterns for expressing opinions, such as “I think...”, “In my opinion...”, “As far as I'm concerned...”. B. Ability Objectives Students will be able to express their own opinions clearly and fluently in English when discussing the topic of following one's heart. They will be able to listen actively to their classmates' viewpoints and respond appropriately, improving their communicative and interactive abilities. Students will learn to organize their thoughts and present their ideas in a logical way during group discussions and individual presentations. C. Emotional Objectives By sharing and discussing personal experiences and opinions, students will be inspired to have the courage to follow their own hearts in life and make decisions bravely. Through group work, students will enhance their cooperation awareness and learn to respect different views from their peers. 教学重难点 A. Key Points Helping students to master and use relevant vocabulary, expressions, and sentence patterns for expressing opinions proficiently. Guiding students to share their real - life experiences and thoughts related to the theme in English, and organizing their ideas clearly. B. Difficult Points Encouraging students who are shy or less confident in speaking English to actively participate in speaking activities and express themselves freely. Training students to think critically and provide in - depth and unique viewpoints when discussing the topic, rather than just making simple statements. Vocabulary follow one's heart (v. phrase): to do what one truly wants to do based on one's inner feelings make a decision (v. phrase): to choose between different options persist in (v. phrase): to continue doing something firmly, not giving up easily dream (n.): a strong desire or aspiration courage (n.): the ability to do something brave, facing fear opportunity (n.): a favorable time or chance for doing something Expressions for Expressing Opinions I think... In my opinion... As far as I'm concerned... From my point of view... It seems to me that... Useful Sentence Patterns I think following one's heart is very important because it can lead to true happiness. In my opinion, we should have the courage to make decisions that follow our hearts. As far as I'm concerned, opportunities always favor those who follow their hearts. 教学过程 A. Warming - up (5 minutes) Greet the students as usual. Show a short video clip about a person who made a brave decision to follow his/her heart, such as a person quitting a well - paid but unfulfilling job to pursue his/her dream of traveling around the world. After watching the video, ask students some simple questions, like “What did the person in the video do?” and “Do you think his/her decision was right? Why or why not?”. This activity aims to arouse students' interest in the topic and lead in smoothly. B. Pre - speaking (10 minutes) Vocabulary Teaching Write the key vocabulary on the blackboard, such as “follow one's heart”, “make a decision”, etc. Explain the meaning and usage of each word or phrase through examples. For example, for “follow one's heart”, say “Jack followed his heart and decided to become an artist, although his parents wanted him to be a doctor.” Let students repeat the words and phrases several times to ensure they can pronounce them correctly. Sentence Pattern Drills Present the expressions for expressing opinions on the screen, like “I think...”, “In my opinion...”. Then give some simple topics, such as “favorite sports” or “best movies”. Ask students to form sentences using these expressions to express their opinions. For example, “I think basketball is the most exciting sport.” or “In my opinion, 'The Shawshank Redemption' is the best movie I've ever seen.” Call on several students to share their sentences and give them positive feedback. C. While - speaking (20 minutes) Pair Work Divide the students into pairs. Ask each pair to discuss the following questions: “Have you ever made a decision by following your heart? What was it? How did it turn out?” Each student in the pair should take turns to share their experiences, and the other one should listen carefully and ask some follow - up questions, like “Why did you make that decision?” After the discussion, invite several pairs to share their conversations with the whole class. Group Discussion Rearrange the students into groups of four. Provide each group with a list of scenarios, such as “You have the opportunity to study abroad, but your family is against it. What would you do? Follow your heart or listen to your family?” or “You want to join a school club, but your friends think it's a waste of time. How would you make a decision?” Each group should discuss these scenarios, express their opinions, and try to reach a consensus. Encourage students to use the vocabulary and sentence patterns they have just learned. Walk around the classroom to monitor the group discussions and offer help when necessary. After the discussion, ask each group to choose a representative to report their group's discussion results to the class. D. Post - speaking (10 minutes) Summary Summarize the key points of this speaking class, including the important vocabulary, expressions, and the main ideas shared by students during the discussions. Emphasize the importance of following one's heart and making brave decisions in life. Evaluation Evaluate students' performance in this class. Praise students who actively participated in the speaking activities, expressed their opinions clearly, and used the learned language correctly. Also, give some suggestions for improvement to those students who need more practice. For example, if a student was a bit nervous and made some grammar mistakes when speaking, encourage him/her to practice more and be more confident next time. Homework Assignment Ask students to write a short passage about “A time when I followed my heart”. They should include details such as what the decision was, why they made it, and the result. The passage should be at least 80 words. This homework can help students further consolidate what they have learned in class and improve their writing skills as well. 教学反思 Positive Aspects The video in the warming - up part successfully attracted students' attention and engaged them in the topic. Most students showed great interest and actively participated in the subsequent discussions. The vocabulary and sentence pattern teaching in the pre - speaking stage laid a solid foundation for students' speaking. They were able to use these words and expressions more fluently during the pair work and group discussion. The pair work and group discussion provided students with sufficient opportunities to practice speaking English. Through communication with their peers, students not only improved their oral English skills but also learned from each other's different perspectives. Areas for Improvement Some students were still too shy to express themselves freely in class, especially during the individual sharing part. In the future, more encouragement and more gradually - challenging tasks should be designed to help these students build up their confidence. During the group discussion, a few groups deviated from the topic slightly. Next time, more specific guidance and monitoring should be carried out to ensure that students stay on track. The time for the post - speaking summary and evaluation could be more flexible. Sometimes, more in - depth feedback could be given to students if more time was allocated. I will adjust the time arrangement in future classes to make the evaluation more comprehensive. 2 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$