Lesson 21 The Fable of the Woodcutter教学设计- 2025-2026学年冀教版（2012）九年级英语全册

Lesson 21: The Fable of the Woodcutter I. Teaching Objectives Language Ability: Students can master new words , understand the content of the fable, and retell the story in English. They can also express their views on honesty logically. Cultural Awareness: Students recognize the cultural significance of fables and understand that honesty is a universal virtue across different cultures. Thinking Quality: Students develop analytical thinking by analyzing the plot and characters of the fable, and critical thinking by reflecting on the moral "Honesty truly is the best policy". Learning Ability: Students enhance collaborative skills through group discussions and improve creative thinking by composing short fables. II. Teaching Key Points 1.Master the usage of new words fable, moral, and honesty. 2.Understand the details of the fable "The Fable of the Woodcutter" and its plot development. 3.Grasp the moral lesson of the fable. III. Teaching Difficult Points 1.Retell the fable in English with correct logic and key details. 2.Express personal opinions on honesty in a coherent and persuasive way. 3.Create a short fable with a clear moral lesson. IV. Teaching Aids PPT, textbook, audio materials, pictures related to fables V. Teaching Procedures Step1. Warm-up & Lead-in - Greet the class and ask: “Do you like reading fables? What fables have you read before? Share with your partner.” - Invite 2-3 students to share their favorite fables. Then introduce the lesson topic: “Today, we will learn Lesson 21: The Fable of the Woodcutter, a fable about honesty. Let’s explore what happens in the story.” Step2. New Words Learning - Present the new words with definitions and example sentences: - fable: a fictional story, usually with animals or spirits, that teaches a moral lesson. Example: “The Fable of the Woodcutter is an interesting fable.” - admit admit to sth. 承认某事 admit doing sth. 承认做了某事 Admit to sb. 向某人承认 Admit that从句 - honesty: the quality of being truthful and not lying. Example: “The woodcutter is praised for his honesty. dishonesty n. 不诚实 ↑ honest adj.城实的 → n. honesty诚实→ adv.honestly诚实地 ↓反义词 dishonest adj.不诚实的→adv.dishonestly不诚实地 - Ask students to make sentences with these words and check their answers. Step3. Story Comprehension - Let students read the fable silently for 3 minutes. Then ask: Who is the main character? What happens to him? How does the spirit help him?” - Play the audio of the fable and have students read along. - Divide students into groups of four and assign roles . - Ask them to act out the fable, focusing on emotions and plot. - Ask comprehension questions: Why did the woodcutter cry? What did the spirit bring back first? Did the woodcutter take it? What is the moral of the fable? Step4. Group Discussion & Writing - Ask: “Do you think honesty is important? Why or why not? Share your ideas in groups. - After discussion, invite each group to share their opinions. Encourage them to use the new words and provide examples. - Guide students to create a short fable in groups. Remind them to include a main character, a problem, and a moral lesson. Step5. Presentation & Feedback - Invite each group to present their short fable. - Provide feedback on language accuracy, plot coherence, and moral clarity. Encourage classmates to ask questions or give suggestions. Step6. Summary & Cultural Connection - Recap the new words, the plot of "The Fable of the Woodcutter", and its moral. - Mention that fables exist in many cultures and always teach valuable lessons. Ask: “Can you think of a Chinese fable that teaches a moral lesson? Share it with the class.” Step7. Homework - Option 1: Retell "The Fable of the Woodcutter" to your family in English. - Option 2: Write a short fable about a animal that teaches a moral lesson like "being kind" or "working hard". - Option 3: Find another fable (Chinese or foreign) and write down its moral. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $