Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world Lesson 4教学设计-2025-2026学年冀教版八年级英语上册

Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world Lesson 4 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will master vocabulary related to the Amazon Rainforest and travel (e.g., rainforest, adventure, discover, explore, float, local cultures, hidden treasures) and understand the advertisement about a 5 - day trip to the Amazon Rainforest. Students will be able to comprehend the advertisement, answer questions, complete emails, and write about a 5 - day forest travel plan. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading and writing skills: Extract information from the advertisement to complete tasks and write travel plans. Enhance speaking and collaborative skills: Discuss rainforests and travel experiences with partners. 3. Affective Objectives Help students appreciate the beauty and richness of the Amazon Rainforest, inspire them to explore natural wonders, and foster an interest in travel and cultural exploration. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases Amazon Rainforest - related words: rainforest, adventure, discover, explore, float, local cultures, hidden treasures Travel - related words: destination, services, travel plan Key phrases: home to, miss out on 2. Key Sentence Patterns Talking about the Amazon Rainforest trip: “Join us on an exciting 5 - day adventure to the Amazon Rainforest! It’s the largest rainforest on the earth.” “During the adventure, we will have exciting activities. You will: meet playful monkeys and colourful birds; explore the largest rainforest, home to many plants and animals; float on the Amazon River and look for animals that live nearby; discover the interesting local cultures; search for hidden treasures in the jungle.” Describing travel services: “If you join our tour, you’ll enjoy: delicious daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners; professional hotel service; expert local guides for 5 days; transportation as listed; activities as listed.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Understand the advertisement about the Amazon Rainforest trip, master related vocabulary and phrases, and complete reading tasks. Challenging Points: Writing a detailed 5 - day forest travel plan with clear activities and descriptions. III. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm - up & Lead - in Activity: Rainforest Discussion Ask students two questions: “Have you been to any rainforests?”, “How much do you know about rainforests?”. Let students share their answers. Step 2: Reading & Comprehension Activity 1: Advertisement Reading and Question Answering Have students read the advertisement and answer questions A - C: · A: How many activities are included in the 5 - day trip to the Amazon Rainforest? (Five activities: meet monkeys and birds, explore the rainforest, float on the Amazon River, discover local cultures, search for hidden treasures; plus three activities in the Galapagos Islands: take a boat trip, ride a bike, shop at markets.) · B: What destination will you visit besides the Amazon Rainforest? (The Galapagos Islands.) · C: What services are provided if you join the tour? (Delicious daily meals, professional hotel service, expert local guides for 5 days, transportation as listed, activities as listed.) Check answers to ensure students grasp the main content of the advertisement. Activity 2: Email Completion about Amazon Trip Guide students to read the advertisement again and complete Danny's email to Jenny about his Amazon Rainforest trip. Step 3: Writing & Sharing Activity: 5 - Day Forest Travel Plan Writing Invite students to suppose they are going on a 5 - day trip to a forest and write about their travel plan, including activities for each day. Then have some students share their travel plans with the class. Step 4: Discussion & Summary Activity: Travel Experience Discussion Ask students to discuss in groups about their dream travel destinations and what they would like to do there. Then invite groups to share their ideas. Activity 2: Lesson Summary Recap key vocabulary and phrases (Amazon Rainforest and travel - related terms), the content of the advertisement about the Amazon trip, and the structure of writing a travel plan. Step 5: Homework Assignment Assign homework: (1) Polish your 5 - day forest travel plan and share with classmates. (2) Research more about the Amazon Rainforest and share interesting facts in the next class. IV. Assessment In - class: Assess students’ performance in reading comprehension tasks, email completion, writing, discussion participation, and ability to express travel plans and rainforest knowledge. Homework: Evaluate students' polished travel plans and their research findings to see if they can reflect on and appreciate the Amazon Rainforest and travel. V. Design Purpose Skill Integration: Combine reading (comprehension), writing (travel plan, email), speaking (discussion, sharing), and research skills to deepen understanding of the Amazon Rainforest and travel. Real - life Application: Use discussion, writing, and homework to help students connect with their travel interests and enhance their appreciation for natural wonders and cultural exploration. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 6 A trip to the Amazon Rainforest Key Vocabulary & Phrases: rainforest, adventure, discover, explore, float, local cultures, hidden treasures, destination, services, travel plan, home to, miss out on Advertisement Summary: 5 - day Amazon trip: meet monkeys/birds, explore rainforest (home to many plants/animals), float on Amazon River, discover local cultures, search for hidden treasures. Also visit Galapagos Islands: boat trip, bike ride, shop at markets. Services: delicious meals, professional hotel service, expert guides, listed transportation/activities. Homework: Polish travel plan & research Amazon facts. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $