Unit 2 课时1 Starting out&词汇（课件）英语新教材外研版八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕外研版八年级下册Unit 2“Growing pains and gains”主题，聚焦成长相关词汇及运用。课堂导入通过全红婵案例Free talk引出“gains”，过渡到《绿山墙的安妮》视频及文本分析，构建从现实人物到文学作品的学习支架，帮助学生理解成长主题。 其亮点在于融合语言能力与思维品质培养，如“mistake”等词汇通过词块拓展（make a mistake）和微语境练习（It's alright to make a mistake...）提升语言运用能力，选择词汇描述成长（如challenge、confidence）促进分析与表达。Exercise结合主题短文填空强化迁移，助力学生提升词汇应用与主题理解，为教师提供系统教学资源，提高课堂效率。

Unit 2 Growing pains and gains 外研版八年级下册 (Starting out & New words) Contents Lead-in 1 Presentation 2 New words 3 Exercise 4 01. Lead-in Free talk: 1. Who is she? 2. What’s in her hand? 3.What has she gained? Quan Hongchan Gold medal and flowers Confidence/courage... 02. Presentation Free talk: 1. Do you know the book Anne Green Gables? 2.What were Anne’s growing trouble? Let’s enjoy the video. Know about the book. "Anne of Green Gables" is a classic novel written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Set in the beautiful and peaceful Prince Edward Island, it tells the heart warming story of Anne Shirley,an orphan girl with red hair and a vivid imagination. Anne is initially adopted by Matthewand Marilla Cuthbert, a middle -aged brother - sister pair who live at Green Gables. At first, they wanted a boy to help with the farm work, but Anne's arrival changes their lives in unexpected and wonderful ways. Know about the book. Anne's unique character shines throughout the story. Her love for nature, her constant chatter, and her big dreams make her an unforgettable character. She makes friends, overcomes difficulties, and grows into a confident young woman. This book not only offers an engaging story but also teaches valuable lessons about kindness, friendship, and the power of imagination. It has been loved by generations and is a must - read for those who enjoy stories full of warmth and charm. Choose two words to show your understanding of growth.Then share woth the class. challenge happyiness Loss learning confidence courage failure hope risk mistake fear responsibility 03. New words New words 1. mistake /mɪ´steɪk/ n. [C] 错误; 失误; 过错 (1) 犯错误 (2) 错误地;无意中 (3) 从错误中学习 词块拓展: 熟词生义: v.误会;误解;误以为 (1) 过去式 (2) 过去分词 微语境练词汇: (1) 犯错误没关系,因为这是我们学习和成长 的方式。 It's alright to because that's how we learn and grow. (2) I colored the sun purple mistake when painting, but it made the picture even more beautiful! by make a mistake by mistake learn from the mistake mistook mistaken make mistake New words 2. happy /´hæpɪ/ adj. 愉快的；高兴的；幸福的 (1) 不高兴的 (2) 幸福地;快乐地 (3) 幸福 (4) 乐于做某事 (5) 对......感到 (不)高兴/满意 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: Lily was always until her teacher taught her that is a choice that comes from our hearts. She encouraged Lily to focus on the good things in her life and to do things she enjoys. Lily learned that is contagious(具有感染力的) and by choosing to be , ,she can also be a good influence on others. (happy) unhappy happily happiness to happy to do sth to unhappy with unhappy happiness happiness happy New words 3. learn /lɜː(r)n/ v.学；学习；学会；获悉 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) 过去式&过去分词 (2) 学习者 (3) 从失败中学习/ 向其他人学习 (4) 学习汉语/英语 (5) 得知;获悉 (6) 学习(如何)做某事 (7) 自学 (1)As a lifelong , Cindy has that knowledge is power. (learn) (2)Today, many students are allowed to manage their lucky money because they are expected to learn (use) money wisely. learn by oneself to use learner learnt learnt learner learn from learn Chinese/English learn about learn how to do sth New words 4. confidence /´kɒnfɪdəns/ n. [U] 自信；信心 词形、词块拓展: (1) adj. 自信的 (2) adv. 自信地 (3) 重建信心 Feeling able to work out little problems builds the to work out bigger  once—it can improve your ability to deal with stress.（confident） 微语境练词汇:  confidence  rebuilt confidence confident confidently New words 5. courage /´kʌrɪdʒ/ n. [U] 勇敢；勇气；胆量；胆略 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) 鼓起勇气 (2) 表现得十分 勇敢 (3) 勇敢地做某事 (4) 有勇气做某事 (1) Sue always has great courage (face) difficulties and that's why we allrespect her. (2) It's important to admit your mistake courage.(盲填) work up have courage to do sth show great courage do sth with courage to face with New words 6. fail /´feɪl/ adj. 不及格；失败；未能（做到） 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) n. 失败 (2) （反）成功 (3) v.考试不及格 (4) 未能做某事 (1)Many people are afraid to take risks because they don't want to . However, is a natural part of the learning process. (fail) (2)The great people in the world aren't those whonever fail (achieve) their goals but those who can face failure bravely. failure succeed fail the text fail to do sth fail failure to achieve New words 7. hope /həʊp/ v .& n. [U,C] 希望，期望（某事发生） 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) 形充满希望的 (2) 绝望的 (3) 充满希望地 (4) 绝望地;无望地 (5) v.希望去做某事 (6) 希望得到某物 (7) 失去希望 (8) 抱着......的希望 (1)We all to get good grades at school. Even when we meet with difficulties, we shouldn't lose . And we believe that as long as we keep working hard, everything will certainly become .(hope) (2) Sarah dreams of being a singer and hopes (hold) a concert of her own someday. hopeful hopeless hopefully hopelessly hope to do sth hope for sth lose hope in the hope of hope hope hopeful to hold New words 8. risk /rɪsk/ n.& v. 危险；风险；冒险 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) 冒险做某事 (2) 冒着某人的生命危险去做某事 (3) 冒险 According to the study, then 4,000 steps a day can help people to live well into old age and can lower dying from diseases. the risk of take a risk risk doing sth risk one’s life to do sth New words 9. fear /fɪə/ n.& v. [U,C] 害怕；惧怕；担忧；担心 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) 恐惧地 (2) 为某人的生命/安全担忧 (3) 恐高 Although Mary to stand on high places, her friends still encouraged her to try rock climbing. With their support, she was able to get over her and finally reached the top successfully. (fear) in fear in fear of one’s life a fear of heights feared fear New words 10. responsible /rɪ´spɒnsəbl/ adj. 有责任心的，负责 词形、词块拓展: 微语境练词汇: (1) n. 责任；义务 (2) 对....有责任/负责任 Known as Yuyuqing online, Wan has won more than two million followers. “I feel a sense of   and honor to contribute, in my own way, to the spread of traditional culture,” she told China Daily. responsibility be responsible for responsibility 04. Exercise Exercise 一、单项选择 1．—I think reading is more important than speaking in our English study. —I don’t agree. Speaking is ________ reading. not as important as B．so important as C．less important than D．as important as 2．—Do you know ________ a wonderful football match and two basketball matches on July 15th? —Yeah. I am going to watch them on that day. A．there are B．there have C．there will be D．there will have 3．—What’s your plan for the winter holiday? —I ________ visit my grandparents in Gaochun if I have enough time. A．may B．must C．should D．need A C D Exercise 4．My cousin has decided ________ a volunteer at the Nanjing Museum next summer. A．be B．to be C．being D．been 5．If you want to be healthier, you should eat ________ junk food and do ________ exercise. A．less; more B．fewer; more C．less; fewer D．fewer; less 6．—Look! There’s a wallet on the ground. —It ________ be Lily’s. She lost hers this morning. A．must B．can’t C．need D．shouldn’t 7．The weather report says it will be much ________ tomorrow. Remember to wear more clothes. A．cold B．colder C．coldest D．the coldest B A A B Exercise 8．Wild animals are in danger. We should _________ more people to join in the wild animal protection activities. A．let B．make C．have D．encourage 9．Teachers always do what they can ________ us. I am deeply moved. A．help B．helping C．helps D．to help 10．Tom decides ________ a cooking course during the summer holiday to surprise his parents. A．take B．taking C．to take D．took C D D Exercise 二、短文填空 All the people are born with the          (able) to learn. If you want to do this well, it depends on your learning          (habit). Here are some good ones for you. First, you should develop interests          what you learn. Because your brain will be          (much) active if you are interested in something. And it can help you pay attention          it for a long time. Also, we need           (connect) knowledge with our interests.         (two), you should practice and learn from others. Remember, practice          (make) perfect. No one can succeed           working hard. What’s more, you need to develop your learning skills. You should find the best ways,          (like) taking notes and          (review) what you have learned. Of course, it’s          (importance) to ask questions,          knowledge comes from questioning. Anyway, learning is           lifelong journey. Just learn           (wise) and learn well. ability habits   in more to   to connect   Second makes   without   like   reviewing    important   because   a    wisely Exercise Last summer, I had a trip to Africa. While          (walk) in the forest, I saw a small group of giraffes walking through the forest. They were so beautiful. And I was so excited to see them. But do you know giraffes are in great danger now? In 1985, there were between 152,000 and 163,000 giraffes          (leave) in the world, and they lived in the plains and forests of Africa. “         number of giraffes has dropped by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s,” says a news report on endangered wild animals and plants. Why are there fewer and fewer giraffes? Because          (human) are cutting down many trees to build more houses. They are also killing the giraffes          (eat) their meat. A report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (世界自然保护联盟) says, “Giraffes          (die) out silently in the near future. And it is time for us          (do) walking   left The    humans to eat    will die to do    Exercise something for giraffes before it is too late.” People think giraffes are everywhere. Kids’ books are filled          giraffes in zoos. But giraffes are in great danger now. People should stop          (kill) off certain endangered wild animals          they should try their best to protect them. with   killing   and Thank you $