Unit 1 starting out and understanding ideas 课件2025-2026学年外研版七年级英语下册

The Secrets of Happiness A Journey with Charlie Unit 1 | Starting out & Reading 1.7.2013 Hello everyone! Today, we are going to start a wonderful journey with Charlie to explore 'The Secrets of Happiness'. Get ready for some fun and interesting activities! ‹#› Let's watch the video！ 1.7.2013 Let's start with a simple question: What makes YOU happy? Is it playing games with friends, eating your favorite ice cream, or spending time with your family? Take a moment to think and share your ideas with a partner. ‹#› What makes YOU happy? Is it...? Playing games? Having fun with friends or online Eating ice cream? Enjoying your favorite sweet treat Family time? Sharing moments with loved ones Getting presents? Receiving surprises and gifts 1.7.2013 Let's start with a simple question: What makes YOU happy? Is it playing games with friends, eating your favorite ice cream, or spending time with your family? Take a moment to think and share your ideas with a partner. ‹#› Find the "Happy" Secret! Holidays and having fun Afternoons in the park Playing games with friends Parties and birthday presents Your happy smile What's the secret in the poem? (Hint: Look at the first letter of each line!) 1.7.2013 Now, let's read a fun poem. Can you find the secret message hidden in it? Look closely at the first letter of each line. What word do they spell? That's right, it spells 'HAPPY'! ‹#› A Wise Man's Words "You can't laugh at the same joke again and again. So why do you cry over the same problem again and again?" What do you think? Share your ideas! 1.7.2013 Here's a wise saying to think about. It tells us not to keep thinking about our problems. What do you think this means? Discuss with your group and share your thoughts. ‹#› Have you heard of Charlie? What do you know about the story? Share what you already know about "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Have you seen the movie or read the book before? What do you think the story is about? Based on the title and the poster, predict what adventures Charlie might have in the chocolate factory. 1.7.2013 Now, let's meet Charlie! Have you heard of the story 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'? What do you know about it? Let's share what we think the story is about. ‹#› Reading & Thinking (Part 1) Story Excerpt "I put down Charlie and the Chocolate Factory... Charlie's happy family was the most magical part of the story. Charlie's home was a small house... the freezing wind swept across the floor all night long." Let's Think 1. How was Charlie's family's life? (Rich or Poor?) 2. What words tell us they were poor? (small house, only bed, watery soup...) 1.7.2013 Let's read the first part of the story together. After reading, please think about the two questions on the right. How was Charlie's family's life? And what words in the text tell us that? ‹#› Reading & Thinking (Part 2) "To my surprise, the family were happy together... The whole family forgot about their hungry and poor life. This touched me greatly... love, in fact, is the key to happiness." Deep Thinking 1 Why was Charlie's family happy even though they were poor? (Because they had ________.) 2 What is the "key to happiness" according to the writer? (________ is the key to happiness.) 1.7.2013 Now, let's read the second part of the story. After reading, focus on the two questions on the right. They are the key to understanding the theme of happiness in this story. ‹#› Share Your Happy Moment! Activity Task In pairs, talk about a happy moment with your family or friends. Use the sentence pattern: "I was happy when..." Example "I was happy when my parents had a birthday party for me. We ate cake and played games together." 1.7.2013 Now it's your turn to share! In pairs, talk about a happy moment you had with your family or friends. Use the sentence 'I was happy when...' to start your story. ‹#› Exercise 1: Choose the Best Title What is the best title for the review? A. Money can buy everything B. Charlie's family was very poor in things, but rich in love. C. A boy with a happy power 1.7.2013 Now, let's do the first exercise. What do you think is the best title for this book review? Choose from a, b, or c, and be ready to explain your choice. ‹#› Exercise 2: Complete the Mind Map Charlie's Happy Family Comments It is a(n)______story. Charlie's______was the most magical part. Details Where they lived: a(n)______house with only one bed at the side of a big town. What they ate: They never had______and always ate watery cabbage soup for dinner. What they did together: Charlie sat with his grandparents in bed and______their stories in the evenings. How they felt: The family were______together. Conclusion ______can move us, change us and give us a life full of______. 1.7.2013 Let's summarize the story with a mind map. Work with your partner to complete the blanks with the correct words from the story: amazing, happy family, small, enough food, listened to, happy, Love, happiness. ‹#› Exercise 3: Discuss and Share Topic:"Happiness comes from things like money." Do you agree? Why or why not? A (Agree) Money can buy necessities like food and a big house, making life more comfortable and easier. B (Disagree) True happiness comes from love, family, and good health—these are things money can't buy. Group Discussion & Vote Now! 1.7.2013 Now, let's have a deeper discussion. Do you agree that happiness comes from things like money? Why or why not? Share your opinions in groups and be prepared to present your ideas to the class. 参考答案：1. No, I don't. Money can make life better in some ways, but it doesn't always make us happy. In my experience, having good relationships with others can bring me happiness. 2. To me, the words mean that love makes life good and enjoyable. ‹#› Our Happy Journey Happiness can be found in simple things. Love is the key to true happiness. Sharing happy moments makes us happier. 1.7.2013 Let's summarize our happy journey today. We learned that happiness can be found in simple things, that love is the key to true happiness, and that sharing our happy moments with others makes us even happier. ‹#› Thank You! Thank You for Sharing Your Happiness! See you next time! 1.7.2013 Thank you all for sharing your happiness and ideas today! It was a wonderful lesson. See you next time! ‹#› $