Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 第五课时 Section B(2a– Reflecting) 教学设计 2025-2026学年人教版八年级英语下册

Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature Fifth Period Section B(2a-Reflecting) Topic Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature Fifth Period Section B(2a-Reflecting) Teaching Content Read the advertisement text about the Great Barrier Reef and extract numerical figures and descriptive words; rewrite the notes on Qinghai Lake into complete sentences; create advertisements for natural wonders. Lesson Type：Lecture Lesson Period：1 Total Periods Teaching Material Analysis：This lesson focuses on 2a-Reflecting, integrating reading and unit reflection. Taking the 2a reading passage about natural wonders as the core, it guides students to sort out key information, and combines reflection tasks to review unit knowledge, strengthening comprehensive language application and helping students summarize learning experiences and feelings about nature. Student Learning Situation Analysis：Based on the first four periods, students have mastered the unit’s vocabulary, grammar and basic skills. They can finish simple reading tasks but are weak in sorting out reading information and reflecting on learning, needing guidance to improve summary and reflection abilities. Core Literacy (Teaching) Objectives： 1. Language Ability: Master key information in the 2a passage, sort out its main idea, and use learned language to finish reflection tasks and express views on natural wonders and learning experiences. 2. Thinking Quality: Improve reading induction and logical summary ability through information sorting and reflection. 3. Cultural Awareness: Deepen love for natural wonders, strengthen environmental protection awareness and form a positive attitude. 4. Learning Ability: Develop the habit of summarizing and reflecting, and improve the ability of integrating unit knowledge. Key Teaching Points：Master the core content of the 2a passage, sort out key information, and finish unit reflection tasks with learned language. Difficult Teaching Points：Sort out reading information logically and express personal learning reflection and views on natural wonders accurately. Teaching and Learning Methods：Teaching Methods: Reading Guidance Method, Task-based Teaching Method; Learning Methods: Intensive Reading, Summary and Reflection Method. Teaching Preparation:Multimedia courseware, 2a reading materials, information sorting lists and unit reflection task sheets. Preview the pre-class preparation section of this period in Learning Method Vision Teaching Process Design Revision Step 1 Lead- in 1. Show pictures of Lake Baikal, the Great Barrier Reef, and Qinghai Lake. Ask:“What do you know about these natural wonders? Share 1-2 facts with your partner.” 2. Invite 2-3 groups to share. The teacher supplements:“Today we' ll learn how to describe these wonders with precise words and structures.” Step 2 Work on 2a 1. Review and Define: Read aloud and understand the words from the box. 2. Match and Check: Complete the activity individually, then review answers as a class. Step 3 Work on 2b 1. The teacher models:“How deep is the Mariana Trench? It's about11,000 metres deep.” 2. Students use words(long, high, deep, low, fast, soon) to create 6how- questions (e. g. How long is the Yangtze River?). 3. Groups review sentences. 1-2 creative sentences are shared. Step 4 Work on 2c 1. Complete and Review: Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box. Then, review answers and explain the reasoning. 2. Teach Vocabulary: Demonstrate the usage of key words (located,freshwater, type, attract, curious, traveller) with examples. Step 5 Work on 3a 1. Skim: What is the ad mainly about?(Discuss best answer) 2. Scan and Complete: Reread and finish the specific task the teacher assigned individually. 3. Check: Review answers together. Step 6 Work on 3b 1. Discuss prior knowledge of Qinghai Lake. 2. Introduce the task: using notes to write sentences. 3. Students use the notes in 3b to write complete sentences individually. 4. In pairs, students compare and discuss their sentences. 5. Share sentences with the class and provide corrective feedback. Step 7 Work on 3c教学笔记 1. Task: Write an ad for Qinghai Lake or another natural wonder. 2. Plan: Choose a wonder and list key details (What, Where,Features, Reasons). 3. Share: Exchange ideas in pairs for feedback. 4. Model: Demonstrate persuasive language (e. g. “Imagine ...”,“Don't miss...”). 5. Present: Volunteers read their ads to the class. Step 8 Work on 4a,4b and 4c 1. Divide into groups. Choose a wonder (e. g. Amazon Rainforest,Victoria Falls) and complete: 4a: Research and record information (name, location and size, plants and animals, special facts). 4b: Create a poster(catchy title, clear info, visuals, creative decorations). 4c: Present posters(using numbers, comparatives/ superlatives. e. g. The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth. ). 2. The teacher circulates to guide, emphasizing“accuracy + visual appeal.” Step 9 Work on Reflecting Have students reflect on the reflection questions, then guide them through answering. Step 10 Summary Summarize the key words and phrases of this period. Step 11 Homework Write a short essay: My Favourite Natural Wonder. 【Class Exercises】 根据句意，用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空。 curious, travel, nature, include, alive 1. My uncle is a traveller —— he has visited many countries. He has rich travel experience. 2. We are happy to find the old tree in the park is over 100 years old but still alive . 3. This book includes many interesting stories. It's for children. 4. The little boy is curious about why the sky is blue. His father is explaining it to him patiently. 5. It's natural for children to ask questions about the world. It's good⋯ for their development. 【Blackboard Design】 Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature 第五课时 Section B(2a– Reflecting) 单词: risky, southern, curious, traveller, natural, coast, include,sand, alive 句型:1. How far is it from your home to school? 2. How heavy is a blue whale? 3. How large is your country? 4. How often do you exercise? 【Homework Assignment】 Finish the corresponding after-class exercises of this period. Students complete the exercises of this period in Learning Method Vision and are required to finish them earnestly to consolidate the learned knowledge. Teaching Reflection 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $