内容正文:
教学设计
课程基本信息
学科
英语
年级
七年级
学期
春季
课题
Unit 1 Home(Pronunciation)
教学目标
1. Knowledge Aims
Students will be able to identify and understand the concept of syllables in words, including single - syllable, double - syllable, and multi - syllable words. For example, they can tell that “home” is a single - syllable word, “kitchen” is a double - syllable word, and “balcony” is a multi - syllable word.
Master the rules of syllable division in English words. For instance, know that when two consonants come between two vowels, the consonants are usually split, like in “hap - py”. And when a single consonant comes between two vowels, the consonant usually goes with the second vowel, such as in “stu - dent”.
Recognize the influence of word forms (singular and plural) on syllable changes. Realize that some words add an extra syllable when changing from singular to plural, like “box” (one syllable) to “boxes” (two syllables).
2. Ability Aims
Be able to accurately divide syllables in new words and pronounce them correctly. When encountering new words, students can apply the learned rules to read them out with proper intonation and stress.
Improve students' reading fluency. By mastering syllable division and pronunciation, students can read texts more smoothly, with natural pauses and connections between words.
Develop students' listening comprehension ability related to syllables. They can distinguish different syllable patterns in spoken English, which helps them better understand what they hear.
3. Emotional Aims
Cultivate students' interest in English pronunciation learning. Make them realize that correct pronunciation is an important part of learning English and can enhance their communication ability.
Boost students' confidence in speaking English. Through continuous practice and improvement in pronunciation, students will be more willing to speak English in class and in daily life.
重难点
1. Teaching Key Points
The concept and classification of syllables. Make sure students clearly understand what a syllable is and how to categorize words according to the number of syllables.
Rules of syllable division. Teach students the common rules of dividing syllables in words so that they can apply these rules to new words.
Practice of syllable - based pronunciation. Guide students to practice pronunciation based on syllable division, including correct intonation, stress, and the connection between syllables.
2. Teaching Difficult Points
Helping students overcome the interference of mother - tongue pronunciation habits. Since Chinese and English have different pronunciation systems, students may unconsciously transfer Chinese pronunciation habits to English. For example, the pronunciation of some English vowels is quite different from Chinese vowels, and students need to be guided to correct these habits.
Applying syllable rules flexibly in various situations. Although students learn the rules, it is difficult for them to use these rules accurately and flexibly in different words, especially in complex words and when reading texts. Also, making students understand the changes in syllables caused by different word forms (such as singular, plural, verb tenses) and being able to pronounce them correctly is a challenge.
教学过程
教学环节
学习活动(包含设计意图)
Lead - in (5 minutes)
Greet the students as usual.
Play a short video about different homes around the world. In the video, people introduce their homes in English, using words and phrases such as “house”, “flat”, “garden”, “balcony” etc.
After the video, ask students some simple questions, such as “What kind of homes did you see in the video?” “Can you name some of the words they used to describe their homes?”
Design intention: The video can quickly attract students' attention and create an English - learning atmosphere. By asking questions, it can arouse students' interest and activate their prior knowledge related to the topic of “home”.
Presentation (12 minutes)
Introduction of Syllables
Use a simple example, like the word “apple”. Write it on the blackboard and say, “When we say 'apple', we can feel two parts, 'ap - ple'. Each of these parts is called a syllable.” Then show some more single - syllable words like “cat”, “dog”, “cup” and double - syllable words like “table”, “window”, “river” on the PPT. Let students read these words aloud and try to feel the syllables.
Explain the concept of syllables in more detail: A syllable usually contains a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u) or a vowel - like sound. Sometimes, a consonant (like “l”, “m”, “n”) can also form a syllable with a weak vowel sound. For example, in the word “bottle”, the “tle” part is a syllable with a weak vowel sound.
Design intention: Starting with simple and familiar words can help students easily understand the new concept of syllables. By combining visual (PPT) and oral explanations, students can better absorb the knowledge.
Rules of Syllable Division
Show some words on the PPT and divide their syllables step by step while explaining the rules.
When two consonants come between two vowels, divide the consonants. For example, for the word “happy”, divide it as “hap - py”.
When a single consonant comes between two vowels, the consonant usually goes with the second vowel. For example, for the word “open”, divide it as “o - pen”.
When there is a consonant cluster (two or more consonants together), the cluster usually stays together. For example, for the word “street”, divide it as “street” (it is a single - syllable word with a consonant cluster “str”).
Let students practice dividing syllables of some words in their exercise books, and then check the answers together.
Design intention: By showing examples and guiding students to practice, they can gradually master the rules of syllable division. The process of checking answers together can help students correct their mistakes in time.
Practice (15 minutes)
Group Activity 1: Syllable Division and Pronunciation
Divide students into groups of 4 - 5. Give each group a set of cards with words related to “home” written on them, such as “bedroom”, “living - room”, “kitchen”, “bathroom”, “neighborhood” etc.
Ask group members to take turns to pick a card, divide the syllables of the word on the card, and then pronounce the word. Other members in the group listen carefully and correct if there are any mistakes.
The teacher walks around the classroom, providing guidance and help when necessary. For example, if a group has difficulty dividing the syllables of the word “neighborhood”, the teacher can remind them of the rules and help them analyze the word.
Design intention: Group work can encourage students to actively participate in learning. By taking turns to practice, students can get more opportunities to speak and correct their pronunciation. The teacher's guidance can ensure that students practice correctly.
Group Activity 2: Singular and Plural Syllable Changes
Give each group another set of cards with singular and plural forms of some words, like “box - boxes”, “book - books”, “family - families”.
Ask students to read the words in each pair, and discuss in groups whether there is a change in the number of syllables when the word changes from singular to plural.
Each group selects a representative to report their findings to the whole class.
Design intention: This activity can help students pay attention to the influence of word forms on syllables. Through group discussion and reporting, students can deepen their understanding of this knowledge point and improve their communication and cooperation skills.
Production (10 minutes)
Play a short English poem about home on the audio. The poem contains words with different syllable numbers. For example:
My home is nice,
It has a yard so wide.
My room is cozy,
With a bed inside.
Let students listen to the poem carefully for the first time, just to get a general sense of it.
Then play the poem again, and this time ask students to listen and clap their hands according to the syllables of each word. For example, when they hear “My home”, they clap twice; when they hear “is nice”, they clap twice again.
After that, divide the class into two parts. One part reads one line of the poem, and the other part reads the next line, trying to read with the correct syllable rhythm.
Design intention: Using a poem can make the learning process more interesting. The activities of clapping hands and reading in turns can help students further practice syllable - based pronunciation and improve their reading fluency.
Summary and Homework (3 minutes)
Summary
Review the key points of this class with students, including the concept of syllables, the rules of syllable division, and the influence of word forms on syllables.
Ask students if they have any questions or difficulties, and answer them.
Design intention: Summarizing can help students review and strengthen the knowledge they have learned in class. Answering students' questions can ensure that they have a clear understanding of the content.
Homework
Ask students to find 10 new words related to “home” in their textbooks or other English reading materials, divide their syllables, and write them down in their notebooks.
They need to record themselves reading these words and send the audio to the teacher through the class - group app.
Design intention: The homework can help students consolidate the knowledge of syllable division and pronunciation. Recording and sending audio can let the teacher better monitor students' learning progress and pronunciation.
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