Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world Lesson 2 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 2 A home to wild animals 教学设计 I. Teaching Objectives 1. Knowledge Objectives Students will master vocabulary related to Hoh Xil and wildlife (e.g., natural heritage, ecological importance, plateau landscapes, snow - capped mountains, Tibetan antelope) and understand the interview about Hoh Xil as a home to wild animals. Students will be able to comprehend the interview, judge true or false, answer questions, and complete passages about Hoh Xil. 2. Ability Objectives Improve reading and writing skills: Extract information from the interview to complete tasks. Enhance speaking and collaborative skills: Discuss Hoh Xil's features and wildlife protection in groups. 3. Affective Objectives Help students appreciate the natural beauty and ecological importance of Hoh Xil, inspire them to care about wildlife protection, and foster a sense of responsibility towards preserving natural wonders. II. Language Knowledge 1. Key Vocabulary & Phrases Hoh Xil - related words: natural heritage, ecological importance, plateau landscapes, snow - capped mountains, Tibetan antelope Key phrases: World Natural Heritage List, headwaters, wildlife protection 2. Key Sentence Patterns Introducing Hoh Xil: “Hoh Xil is a special place in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Just like its meaning ‘beautiful girl’ in Mongolian, Hoh Xil is famous for its amazing natural beauty and its unique ecological importance. It entered the World Natural Heritage List in 2017.” Describing landscapes and wildlife: “Follow our camera and you can see the breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow - capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands.” “There are more than 230 different kinds of animals, such as brown bears, wolves, and eagles. The most famous one is the Tibetan antelope.” 3. Key and Challenging Points Key Points: Understand the interview about Hoh Xil's natural beauty and wildlife, master related vocabulary and phrases, and complete reading tasks. Challenging Points: Expressing opinions about Hoh Xil's importance and wildlife protection clearly. III. Teaching Procedures Step 1: Warm - up & Lead - in Activity: Picture Prediction Show students the picture at the bottom of the page and ask: “Look at the picture and predict what the passage is about.” Let students share their predictions. Step 2: Reading & Comprehension Activity 1: Interview Reading and True/False Judgment Have students read the interview and write true (T) or false (F) for statements A - B. Check answers to ensure students grasp the main content of the interview. Activity 2: Interview Reading and Question Answering Guide students to read the interview again and answer questions A - C: · A: What are the natural landscapes like in Hoh Xil? (Breathtaking plateau landscapes, beautiful snow - capped mountains, deep blue lakes, and green wetlands.) · B: What does the interview tell us about the wildlife in Hoh Xil? (There are more than 230 different kinds of animals, such as brown bears, wolves, eagles, and the famous Tibetan antelope. Thousands of Tibetan antelopes travel through Hoh Xil between May and August every year.) · C: What makes Hoh Xil a wonderful place? (The surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife.) Activity 3: Passage Completion about Hoh Xil Ask students to read and complete the passage about Thegyal's work at Hoh Xil Protection Station with options A - D. Step 3: Discussion & Sharing Activity: Wildlife Protection Discussion Invite students to discuss in groups about the importance of protecting Hoh Xil and its wildlife. Then have some groups share their ideas with the class. Step 4: Summary & Homework Activity 1: Lesson Summary Recap key vocabulary and phrases (Hoh Xil - related terms), the content of the interview about Hoh Xil's natural beauty and wildlife, and the importance of wildlife protection. Activity 2: Homework Assignment Assign homework: (1) Write a short passage about why Hoh Xil is worth protecting. (2) Share your passage with family and talk about wildlife protection. IV. Assessment In - class: Assess students’ performance in reading comprehension tasks, passage completion, discussion participation, and ability to express about Hoh Xil and wildlife protection. Homework: Evaluate students' passages about Hoh Xil protection and their discussions with family to see if they can reflect on and appreciate nature and wildlife protection. V. Design Purpose Skill Integration: Combine reading (comprehension), writing (short passage), speaking (discussion, sharing), and collaborative skills to deepen understanding of Hoh Xil and wildlife protection. Real - life Application: Use discussion, writing, and homework to help students connect with the importance of protecting natural habitats and wildlife. VI. Blackboard Design Unit 6 A home to wild animals Key Vocabulary & Phrases: natural heritage, ecological importance, plateau landscapes, snow - capped mountains, Tibetan antelope, World Natural Heritage List, headwaters, wildlife protection Interview Summary: Hoh Xil: special place in Qinghai - Tibet Plateau, meaning “beautiful girl” in Mongolian, entered World Natural Heritage List in 2017. Has breathtaking landscapes (plateau, snow - capped mountains, blue lakes, green wetlands). Home to over 230 animal kinds (brown bears, wolves, eagles, Tibetan antelope — thousands travel through from May to August yearly). Wonderful place with surprising landscapes and diverse wildlife. Homework: Write about Hoh Xil protection & share with family. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $