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Lesson 28: Mysteries of Butterfly Migration
一、Teaching Objectives
Language Competence:
Students can master the new word , understand the passage about butterfly migration, and express opinions on biological mysteries and conservation.
Cultural Awareness:
Students learn about the amazing migration of North American butterflies, the importance of ecological conservation, and develop respect for nature.
Thinking Quality:
Students can analyze the passage, raise questions about biological mysteries, and think critically about human impacts on nature.
Learning Ability:
Students improve reading comprehension, note-taking, and group discussion skills through interactive activities.
二、Teaching Key and Difficult Points
Key Points:
1.Master the new word: fantastic.
2.Understand the main content of the passage about butterfly migration.
Difficult Points:
1.Explain the butterfly migration process and its mysteries in English.
2.Discuss environmental protection measures related to butterfly conservation.
三、Teaching Methods
Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Reading and Discussion Method
Visual Aids Method
四、Teaching Aids
PPT Flashcard Video clip about butterfly migration
五、Teaching Procedures
Step1. Warm-up
- Greeting: "Good morning, class! Look at the picture of butterflies. How do you feel? Do you think they are beautiful?"
- Questioning: Ask, "What do you know about butterflies? Have you ever seen a butterfly migration?"
Step2. Presentation
- New Word Teaching:
- Show the flashcard of "fantastic". Explain its meaning ("very good, amazing") and usage with examples:
The movie is fantastic!
We had a fantastic time at the park.
Fantastic adj. 奇异的→fantastically adv.奇特地
- Let students read the word aloud and make their own sentences.
- Passage Introduction: Introduce Dr. Chip Taylor and the North American butterfly he studies. Ask, "What do you think is fantastic about this butterfly?"
Step3. Reading
First Reading:
Let students read the passage silently and answer: "How far does the butterfly travel south in fall?" (About 4,000 kilometres.)
Second Reading:
Read the passage paragraph by paragraph. Explain key sentences and concepts
Fantastic facts about the butterfly have been drawing Dr . Taylor ' s attention .
关于这种蝴蝶奇异的事实一直吸引着泰勒博士的注意。
The butterflies that return to the south are the great - great grandchildren of the butterflies that left for the north .
返回到南方的这些蝴蝶是飞向北方的蝴蝶的玄孙们。
Scientists still don ' t understand how the butterflies know when to fly south .
科学家依然弄不明白这种蝴蝶是怎样知道何时飞往南方的。
This is both puzzling and interesting for many scientists .
这对许多科学家来说既令人费解又很有趣。
- Comprehension Questions:
Why does Dr. Taylor worry about the butterflies?
What improvements have been made to protect the butterflies?
Step4. Practice
- Word Practice: Use "fantastic" to complete sentences:
1. The fireworks show last night was ______. (fantastic)
2. We had a ______ trip to the zoo. (fantastic)
- Summary Practice: Let students work in pairs to summarize the main points of the passage. Then invite some pairs to share their summaries.
Step5. Production
Group Discussion:
Divide students into groups to discuss:
What other mysteries of nature are you interested in?
How can we protect these natural wonders?
Each group presents their ideas.
Writing Task:
Let students write a short letter to Dr. Taylor, expressing their thoughts on butterfly migration and asking one question about the mysteries mentioned in the passage.
Step6. Summary and Homework
Summary:
Recap the new word "fantastic" and the main content of the butterfly migration passage. Emphasize the importance of conservation. Homework:
- Review the passage and new word.
- Search for another biological mystery and share it in the next class.
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