Unit 5 Teamwork-A Great teams (Viewing and listening)教学设计 2025-2026学年沪教版（五四学制）英语八年级上册

Unit 5 Teamwork-A Great teams (Viewing and listening)

 

This unit focuses on the theme of teamwork. The viewing and listening part mainly presents students with materials related to great teams. Through watching videos and listening to dialogues or descriptions, students can observe how different teams cooperate, what roles each member plays, and the significance of teamwork in achieving common goals. The materials may cover various types of teams, such as sports teams, work teams, or volunteer teams, providing students with rich contexts to understand the concept of teamwork.

 

1. Vocabulary

cooperate (v.) - to work together with others for a common purpose

e.g. We need to cooperate closely to finish this project on time.

cooperation (n.) - the act of working together

e.g. Their cooperation led to the success of the event.

coordinate (v.) - to organize different parts or people so that they work well together

e.g. The manager needs to coordinate the work of different departments.

coordination (n.) - the process of organizing and making different things work together effectively

e.g. Good coordination among team members is crucial.

division of labor - the way work is divided among different people in a group

e.g. In our project, we have a clear division of labor.

team spirit - the feeling of loyalty and togetherness that a group of people have when they are working towards a common goal

e.g. Our team has a strong team spirit.

responsibility (n.) - the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something

e.g. Everyone in the team has his/her own responsibility.

2. Key Sentences

In a team, we should support each other.

Teamwork can bring out the best in each of us.

Only by working together can we achieve our goals.

Each member's contribution is important for the success of the team.

 

教学过程

1. Lead - in (5 minutes)

Greet the students and start the class.

Show some pictures of famous teams, such as the Chinese women's volleyball team, a software development team, and a volunteer team for environmental protection. Ask students: "Do you know these teams? What do you think they have in common?" Encourage students to express their initial ideas about teams.

Then, ask: "What comes to your mind when you hear the word 'teamwork'?" Write down students' answers on the blackboard. This activity can arouse students' interest in the topic and activate their prior knowledge.

2. Pre - viewing and listening (10 minutes)

Present the new vocabulary related to teamwork on the PPT. Explain the meanings and usages of each word or phrase through examples and simple explanations. For example, when teaching "cooperate", show a sentence like "Students in the group cooperate to finish the science experiment." and ask students to imitate and make