Unit 3 Be strong, be brave-B Reading and critical thinking 教学设计 - 2025-2026学年沪外教版英语八年级上册

Unit 3 Be strong, be brave-B Reading and critical thinking This unit focuses on the theme of "Be strong, be brave", and the reading passage is likely to present stories or examples related to people showing strength and bravery in the face of difficulties. It may include details about the challenges they encountered, the process of how they overcame them, and the lessons learned from these experiences. Through this reading, students will be exposed to various language expressions and sentence structures related to describing events, emotions, and actions. 教学目标 1. Language Knowledge Students will be able to understand and master key vocabulary and phrases related to the theme, such as "be strong", "be brave", "face difficulties", "overcome challenges", etc. They will be able to recognize and use different verb tenses, especially past continuous tense, to describe actions happening in the past. Students will learn useful sentence patterns for expressing opinions and feelings about the stories in the reading. 2. Language Skills Improve students' reading skills, including skimming for the main idea, scanning for specific details, and inferring the meaning of unknown words from the context. Develop students' speaking skills by discussing the reading content, sharing their own opinions and experiences related to strength and bravery. Strengthen students' writing skills by guiding them to write a short summary or a personal reflection based on the reading. 3. Emotional and Value Objectives Inspire students to be strong and brave in their daily lives when facing difficulties. Cultivate students' empathy and understanding towards people who have overcome challenges. 教学重难点 1. Key Points Comprehend the main idea and key details of the reading passage. Master the key vocabulary, phrases, and sentence patterns related to the theme. Practice and apply reading strategies such as skimming and scanning. 2. Difficult Points Understand and use the past continuous tense correctly in different contexts. Analyze and evaluate the characters' behaviors and qualities in the reading passage from a critical perspective. Organize thoughts and express opinions clearly in speaking and writing activities. 1. Vocabulary Nouns: strength, bravery, difficulty, challenge, courage, hero Verbs: face, overcome, show, prove, encourage Adjectives: strong, brave, difficult, challenging, fearless Phrases: be strong, be brave, face difficulties/challenges, overcome obstacles, have the courage to do sth., give up, in the face of 2. Grammar Past Continuous Tense: Structure: was/were + verb - ing Usage: To describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. For example, "When the accident happened, she was walking on the street." 3. Sentence Patterns "It is + adj. + to do sth." For example, "It is important to be brave in the face of difficulties." "Sb. shows sth. by doing sth." For example, "He shows his strength by never giving up." 教学过程 1. Warming - up (5 minutes) Show some pictures of famous people who are known for their strength and bravery, such as firefighters saving people from a burning building, athletes breaking records after hard training. Ask students: "Who are these people? What do you think of them? Why do you think they are strong and brave?" Let students share their thoughts briefly. 2. Pre - reading (10 minutes) Present the title of the reading passage "Be strong, be brave" and ask students to predict what the passage might be about. Encourage them to think about possible stories or examples related to the title. Introduce some key vocabulary and phrases that will appear in the reading passage. Use pictures, actions, or simple explanations to help students understand their meanings. For example, when teaching "face difficulties", show a picture of a person looking determined while facing a problem. Then do a quick vocabulary quiz, such as asking students to match the words with their meanings or use the words to fill in simple sentences. 3. While - reading (15 minutes) Skimming: Let students read the passage quickly (about 2 - 3 minutes) and ask them to find the main idea of the passage. Then ask several students to share their answers. Guide them to look at the title, the first and last paragraphs, and the topic sentences of each paragraph to get the main idea. Scanning: Ask students to read the passage again more carefully. Present a series of questions related to specific details in the passage, such as "What was the main character doing when the challenge came?", "How did he/she feel at first?", "What did he/she do to overcome the difficulty?" Let students scan the passage to find the answers. After they finish, check the answers together. In - depth Reading: Analyze some important sentences in the passage. Focus on the grammar, vocabulary usage, and sentence structures. For example, if there are sentences using the past continuous tense, explain how it is used in that context. Ask students to imitate the sentence patterns to make their own sentences. Discuss the characters in the passage. Analyze their qualities, such as why the main character is considered strong and brave. Encourage students to find evidence from the text to support their opinions. 4. Post - reading (10 minutes) Group Discussion: Divide students into groups of 4 - 5. Give each group a topic related to the reading, such as "Have you ever faced a difficult situation? How did you show strength or bravery?" or "What can we learn from the story to be stronger and braver in our lives?" Let students discuss in their groups for about 5 minutes. Then ask each group to select a representative to share their discussion results with the whole class. Writing Activity: Ask students to write a short summary of the reading passage or a personal reflection on the theme of strength and bravery. Provide them with some writing tips, such as using the key vocabulary and sentence patterns they have learned. Give them about 5 minutes to write. After they finish, ask several students to read their writing aloud, and give some brief comments and suggestions. 5. Summary and Homework (5 minutes) Summary: Summarize the key points of this class, including the main idea of the reading passage, the important vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns. Also, emphasize the importance of being strong and brave in our lives. Homework: Ask students to write a more detailed composition about a real - life story of strength and bravery. They can choose a story from their own experiences, their family members', or friends'. The composition should be at least 100 words. Encourage students to read more stories related to positive qualities like strength and bravery to expand their reading. 教学反思 After this class, I will reflect on the following aspects. First, in terms of students' participation, I will check if most students actively engaged in the discussions, reading activities, and writing tasks. If some students were less involved, I need to consider how to design more inclusive activities in the future to encourage their participation. For the teaching content, I will evaluate whether the key vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills were effectively taught. If students still have difficulties in understanding the past continuous tense or using the new vocabulary correctly, I may need to arrange more practice exercises in the next class. Regarding the achievement of teaching objectives, I will see if students can truly understand the theme of strength and bravery and be inspired by the reading. If not, I should think about adjusting my teaching methods, such as using more vivid examples or real - life stories to make the content more relatable. In addition, I will also reflect on the time management. Whether the 45 - minute class was well - paced, and if there were any parts that were too rushed or too long. Based on these reflections, I can make improvements for future classes to better meet the needs of students and achieve better teaching results. 2 / 37 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $