Unit 2 Lesson 8 A Universe of Thought 教学设计 2025-2026学年冀教版英语九年级全册

Lesson 8: A Universe of Thought 一、Teaching Objectives Language Competence: Students can master key words and phrases and understand the structure of simple past tense sentences. Cultural Awareness: Students learn about Albert Einstein's contributions to science and the significance of the Nobel Prize. Thinking Quality: Students can think about the importance of making mistakes and persisting in thinking through Einstein's sayings. Learning Ability: Students can improve their reading and speaking skills by discussing and retelling Einstein's story. 二、Teaching Key Points Master key words and phrases and understand the structure of simple past tense sentences. 三、Teaching Difficult Points Help students understand the abstract concept of "relativity" simply. Guide students to express their thoughts about mistakes using Einstein's sayings. 四、Teaching Aids PPT, pictures of Einstein and Princeton University. 五、Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm-up - Greet the students. - Show a picture of Einstein and ask: "Do you know this man? What do you know about him?" Let students share their answers. Step 2: Pre-reading - Teach new words: universe Albert Einstein lifetime solve theory relativity Switzerland Pioneer Nobel Princeton nuclear weapon conclusion false - using simple definitions and examples. - For example: A pioneer is someone who is the first to do something new. The Nobel Prize is a very important award." Step 3: While-reading - Fast reading: Ask students to read the passage quickly and find out the main idea. - Careful reading: Divide the passage into parts ("Einstein's early years", "Einstein, the teacher", "Einstein's sayings") and ask students to read each part carefully. Then ask questions about details: - When was Einstein born? - Where did he teach? - What did his last letter ask people to do? Step 4: Post-reading - Group discussion: Let students discuss in groups: What can we learn from Einstein's sayings? How do you feel about making mistakes now? ※辨析： die, dead, dying和death 1） die 作动词，意为“死亡”强调动作，为非延续性动词，不能和表示一段时间的状语连用。 eg：Li Ming’s father died in 2020. 李明的爸爸死于2020年。 2） dead 意为“死的，无生命的”，为形容词，作表语和定语，强调状态。当有时间段时，用be dead，不能用die。 eg：The dog is dead. 狗死了。 3） dying die的现在分词，也可作形容词，意为“垂死的”，常用作定语或表语。 eg：The dog is dying. 这只狗正垂死挣扎。 4） death die的名词形式，意为“死，死亡”。 eg：The death of his pet made him very sad. 他宠物的死使他很伤心。 - Retelling: Ask some students to retell Einstein's life story using the key points. Step 5: Summary and Homework Summary: -Review the key words, sentences and main content of the lesson. Homework: - Write a short passage about "What I learn from Einstein". - Find more information about other Nobel Prize winners. 六、Blackboard Design 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$