Unit 1 Look it up!（Focusing on culture）课件 2025-2026学年沪教版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 1 Look Look It it up! up! Lesson 5 Focusing on culture 英语沪教版八年级上册 Learning objectives 通过本课时学习，学生能够： 掌握重点主题词汇，如 educational, volume, editor, record等。 01 理解并描述百科全书的历史和发展，包括中国的Huanglan、Yongle Dadian以及西方的Encyclopaedia Britannica。 02 增强对中西方百科全书发展的认识，理解百科全书在不同文化中的作用和意义，提高中华文化自信和增强对全球多元文化的理解和尊重。 03 重点 重点 Free talk Have you ever read any encyclopaedias? What are they about? Think and guess Which one is the first encyclopaedia in China? Which one is the largest encyclopaedia in history? Which one is the oldest English-language encyclopaedia? Read and learn The Encyclopaedia Britannica is a world-famous encyclopaedia. It is the oldest English-language encyclopaedia. The first edition was published in , and since then there have been editions. Read the notes about the Encyclopaedia Britannica on page 15 and fill in the blanks. 1768 15 The passage is mainly about the ________ of encyclopaedias as an _______________. Read and predict Tip: You can get some clues about the main idea from the title, subtitle and the pictures provided. history educational tool A. Argumentation B. Narration C. Exposition Read and finish What is the TEXT TYPE of this passage? Task 1 A. History of encyclopaedias in China and Europe. B. General introduction of encyclopaedias, including their origin, functions and types. C. The enduring importance of encyclopaedias. Introduction: Para.1 ____ Body: Para.2 & Para.3 ____ Conclusion: Para.4 ____ Divide the passage into different parts and summarize the main idea of each part. B A C Task 2 Read and fill Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks. Encyclopaedias: an educational tool with a long history Introduction Origin: comes from a ____________ that means “_______________”. Function: contains information about different subjects. Types: ___________________, paper encyclopaedias. online encyclopaedias Greek word general education History in China History in Europe Huanglan Yongle Dadian one of the ______ encyclopaedias. was created around __________. probably the ________ encyclopaedia in history. was completed in _____ and had over _______ volumes. The earliest known encyclopaedias in Europe the Encyclopaedia Britannica one of the ___________ encyclopaedias written by the _______ in the ______ century BCE. first 220 CE largest 1408 11,000 Greeks 4th first modern Encyclopaedias: an educational tool with a long history Body Read and fill Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks. Significance recording providing tool world played an important role through history in __________ and _________ information. a useful _____ which helps us learn about the ______ that we live in. Encyclopaedias: an educational tool with a long history Conclusion Read and fill Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks. Read and answer Read Para.2 carefully and answer the questions. Question 1: What is implied by the word “volumes” when referring to encyclopaedias? “Volumes” implies that encyclopedias are multi-book sets. Question 2: According to the text, which encyclopaedia might be considered the largest in history? Why? The Yongle Dadian is considered the largest due to its over 11,000 volumes. Question 3: What subjects were covered in the entries of the Huanglan and Yongle Dadian? History, art, and science. Read and answer Read Para.3 carefully and answer the questions. Question 1: How were early Greek encyclopaedias similar to early Chinese encyclopaedias? They included works by different scholars. Question 2: What changes did the editors of the first modern encyclopaedias make? What do you think of this change? The editors of the first modern encyclopaedias organized the entries in alphabetical order, making it easier to find a subject quickly. I think it’s useful. Discuss and share Group discussion 1: How have encyclopaedias evolved over time? 4th Century BCE 1408 220 CE 1768 Now days The earliest known encyclopaedias in Europe Huanglan Yongle Dadian Encyclopaedia Britannica online Encyclopaedia Discuss and share Group discussion 2: Why are encyclopaedias considered an educational tool? Encyclopaedias are considered educational tools because they provide comprehensive and authoritative(全面而权威) information on different subjects, which helps us learn about the world we live in. Online encyclopedias keep improving with technology, providing up-to-date information and multimedia tools that make learning more interesting and easier to access. Example: Time of creation Influence Encyclopaedias in China Encyclopaedias in Europe Compare and discuss Group work: Compare and contrast the development of encyclopaedias in China and Europe. What impact have they had on the recording and provision of information? Around 220 CE — Huanglan 1408 — Yongle Dadian 4th century BCE (Greeks): the earliest known encyclopaedias in Europe Centuries later: Encyclopaedia Britannica played an important role through history in recording and providing information still a useful tool help us learn about the world that we live in Create and share Group work: Making a poster! Discuss in groups about the future of encyclopaedias in the digital age, and then make a poster to introduce it. Example Read and complete Complete the sentences with the words below. Change the form if necessary. editor　　 order　　 organize　　 record Before you start writing, you need to _____________ your ideas. Writers __________ important information about science, art and other subjects in the Huanglan and Yongle Dadian. _____________ need to check all facts very carefully. The words in a dictionary are usually in alphabetical ___________. organize recorded Editors order I can describe the historical development of encyclopaedias in both China and Europe. I can apply reading strategies to understand complex texts about encyclopaedias. I can use a mind map to organize information about encyclopaedias effectively. I can creatively present insights about the future of encyclopaedias through a poster. Check and reflect 01 02 03 04 Summary Key Words: educational, volume, Huanglan, Yongle Dadian, Encyclopaedia Britannica Key info: Encyclopaedias, originating from ancient China and Greece, have evolved into comprehensive educational tools that have significantly contributed to the recording and dissemination of knowledge across different cultures and historical periods. Skills: Practice reading comprehension by identifying the origin, development, and significance of encyclopaedias. Homework 1. Base: Write a brief summary of the article. Focus on the main points about the origin, development, and significance of encyclopaedias. 2. Practice: Use a mind map or a table to compare Huanglan and Yongle Dadian with the Encyclopaedia Britannica in terms of the contents, purposes, and historical impacts. 3. Expand: Find out more information about the Yongle Dadian and share your findings with your classmates. Bye Bye ! ! bye bye $$