Unit5 Focusing on culture课件 2025-2026学年沪教版英语八年级下册

Warm-up Background information Notes “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane” was written by Xie Chengqiang. The song is about Xu Xiujuan. She devoted her life to protecting red-crowned cranes and died at the age of 23. What is the name of the song? What is the song about? Why would a song about cranes make people cry? What do you think happened to the girl in the song? 请教师自行搜索《丹顶鹤的故事》歌曲视频 The story of the red-crowned crane Have you ever heard the song “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane”? You may think it is about a rare bird. In fact, it is about a girl called Xu Xiujuan. Xiujuan was born in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province, in 1964. Her father looked after red-crowned cranes at the local nature reserve. These tall, slim-necked birds are a symbol of luck, long life and loyalty, but they are now among the rarest crane species in the world. Xiujuan loved birds and started helping her father with his work at 17. At first, it was hard, but later she became very good at taking care of them. When she hatched her first cranes, she was only a teenager. When she was 21, Xiujuan was offered a job at a nature reserve in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. She carefully packed three red-crowned crane eggs and took them with her to Yancheng. The trip was long but Xiujuan made sure the eggs were warm and safe. Xiujuan worked hard at the nature reserve. She not only cared for cranes, but also looked after swans and other bird species. Whenever a bird became sick, she would stay with it day and night until it was strong enough to fly again. One day in 1987, two swans went missing. The workers in the nature reserve looked everywhere for them. Xiujuan was alarmed, and searched for them for two days and nights. Since it is typical of swans to feed in the wetlands, she decided to look for the birds there. She was hungry and thirsty, and her body was sore from swimming, but she continued searching in the water for many hours. Finally, she was too tired to return to the shore. Xiujuan lost her life. She was only 23. Later, a song called “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane” was written in memory of Xiujuan and her courage and dedication. 3 4 While-reading Read the story and complete the story map. What is the song about?         What were the key events in her life? Why was the song written? A girl called _________ Level A The story of the red-crowned crane In 1964 When she was 17 When she was 21 One day in 1987 In memory of ________ and her courage and dedication. Xiujuan ___________ in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province. Xu helped her father ___________ ______________at the local nature reserve. Xu ___________________. Xu __________________________ ____ from Zhalong to Yancheng. Xu died when she was ________ __________________________. Xu Xiujuan was born look after red-crowned cranes hatched her first cranes took three red-crowned cranes eggs searching for two missing swans Xu Xiujuan Have you ever heard the song “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane”? You may think it is about a rare bird. In fact, it is about a girl called Xu Xiujuan. Xiujuan was born in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province, in 1964. Her father looked after red-crowned cranes at the local nature reserve. These tall, slim-necked birds are a symbol of luck, long life and loyalty, but they are now among the rarest crane species in the world. Xiujuan loved birds and started helping her father with his work at 17. At first, it was hard, but later she became very good at taking care of them. When she hatched her first cranes, she was only a teenager. When she was 21, Xiujuan was offered a job at a nature reserve in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. She carefully packed three red-crowned crane eggs and took them with her to Yancheng. The trip was long but Xiujuan made sure the eggs were warm and safe. Xiujuan worked hard at the nature reserve. She not only cared for cranes, but also looked after swans and other bird species. Whenever a bird became sick, she would stay with it day and night until it was strong enough to fly again. One day in 1987, two swans went missing. The workers in the nature reserve looked everywhere for them. Xiujuan was alarmed, and searched for them for two days and nights. Since it is typical of swans to feed in the wetlands, she decided to look for the birds there. She was hungry and thirsty, and her body was sore from swimming, but she continued searching in the water for many hours. Finally, she was too tired to return to the shore. Xiujuan lost her life. She was only 23. Later, a song called “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane” was written in memory of Xiujuan and her courage and dedication. What is the song about? Why was the song written? What are the key events of her story? While-reading Read the story and complete the story map. What is the song about?         What were the key events in her life? Why was the song written? A girl called Xu Xiujuan Level B 教材78页 文章图片 The story of the red-crowned crane In 1964 When she was 17 When she was 21 One day in 1987 In memory of Xiujuan and her courage and dedication. Xiujuan was born in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province. Xu helped her father look after red-crowned cranes at the local nature reserve. Xu hatched her first cranes. Xu took three red-crowned cranes eggs from Zhalong to Yancheng. Xu died when she was searching for two missing swans. Have you ever heard the song “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane”? You may think it is about a rare bird. In fact, it is about a girl called Xu Xiujuan. Xiujuan was born in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province, in 1964. Her father looked after red-crowned cranes at the local nature reserve. These tall, slim-necked birds are a symbol of luck, long life and loyalty, but they are now among the rarest crane species in the world. Xiujuan loved birds and started helping her father with his work at 17. At first, it was hard, but later she became very good at taking care of them. When she hatched her first cranes, she was only a teenager. When she was 21, Xiujuan was offered a job at a nature reserve in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. She carefully packed three red-crowned crane eggs and took them with her to Yancheng. The trip was long but Xiujuan made sure the eggs were warm and safe. Xiujuan worked hard at the nature reserve. She not only cared for cranes, but also looked after swans and other bird species. Whenever a bird became sick, she would stay with it day and night until it was strong enough to fly again. One day in 1987, two swans went missing. The workers in the nature reserve looked everywhere for them. Xiujuan was alarmed, and searched for them for two days and nights. Since it is typical of swans to feed in the wetlands, she decided to look for the birds there. She was hungry and thirsty, and her body was sore from swimming, but she continued searching in the water for many hours. Finally, she was too tired to return to the shore. Xiujuan lost her life. She was only 23. Later, a song called “The Story of the Red-Crowned Crane” was written in memory of Xiujuan and her courage and dedication. What is the song about? Why was the song written? What are the key events of her story? While-reading Group discussion Which words and expressions from the text show Xiujuan’s courage and dedication? Xu Xiujuan’s courage and dedication Line 7 – Xiujuan loved birds and started helping her father with his work at 17. Line 9 – When she hatched her first cranes, she was only a teenager. Lines 12-13 – The trip was long but Xiujuan made sure the eggs were warm and safe. Lines 15-16 – Whenever a bird became sick, she would stay with it day and night until it was strong enough to fly again. Lines 18–19 – Xiujuan was alarmed, and searched for them for two days and nights. Lines 20–22 – She was hungry and thirsty, and her body was sore from swimming, but she continued searching in the water for many hours What did Xu Xiujuan do when the two swans went missing? Would you do the same if you were her? Why or why not? While-reading Group discussion How did the people in the story protect animals? People What they did Xiujuan’s father Xu Xiujuan Workers in the nature reserve looked after red-crowned cranes at a local nature reserve in Zhalong helped her father with his work hatched eggs took three red-crowned cranes eggs to Yancheng cared for cranes and looked after swans and other bird species stayed with sick birds day and night until it was strong enough to fly searched for the two missing swans for two days and nights and died at the age of 23 looked everywhere for the two missing swans Post-reading Think and share Why did Xiujuan devote her life to cranes? What special contributions do conservation workers like Xu Xiujuan make? What tools can today’s conservation workers use to look for missing animals? What can we do to save endangered species from dying out? She loved birds, and she was also influenced by her father. He worked in a nature reserve and helped protect red-crowned cranes. They help these animals survive, and they also work to protect their habitat. They can use tools like drones and GPS. We need to stop harming the environment. If we work together, we can make the Earth a better place for all living things. Post-reading Retell the story Retell the story of Xu Xiujuan in your own words. Use the events in the timeline below to help you. When she was 17 helped her father with his work, took care of red-crowned cranes, and hatched her first cranes In 1987 lost her life while looking for two missing swans In 1964 was born in Zhalong, Heilongjiang Province When she was 21 worked at a nature reserve in Yancheng looked after cranes, swans and other bird species Later A song was written in memory of her. Exploring more Which other people are famous for their work with wildlife? Do some research online and share your findings with your classmates. Jane Goodall Scientist who studied chimpanzees Long Yongcheng Researcher who studied snub-nosed monkeys Xi Zhinong Wildlife photographer “The ultimate means of conservation is to build protected areas and national parks in people's hearts.” Self-assessment 评价内容 评分（1-5） 1. 我能读懂拯救濒危动物的故事。 1 2 3 4 5 2. 我能了解丹顶鹤的生态价值与文化象征。 1 2 3 4 5 3. 我能赏析课文中重点词句所表达的意思。 1 2 3 4 5 4. 我能分析徐秀娟等环保工作者的人物品质。 1 2 3 4 5 5. 我能理解人与自然、人与动物的和谐共生关系，意识到我们有责任保护濒危动物，保护我们的自然家园。 1 2 3 4 5 Homework 基础作业 模仿朗读课文。 与家人分享徐秀娟的故事。 设计一个保护丹顶鹤的英文海报，内容包括：丹顶鹤的生态价值和文化象征，生存环境和生存现状，濒危原因和保护措施。 拓展作业 上网查找一则环保人物的事迹，以小组为单位，与班级同学分享其事迹和感悟。内容包括人物简介，以及一个相关的互动环节，如保护成果小测验等。 Whenever a bird became sick, she would stay with it day and night until it was strong enough to fly again. 这个句子结构可分解为：时间状语从句（Whenever a bird became sick）+ 主句（she would stay with it day and night）+ 时间状语从句（until it was strong enough to fly again），形成“时间背景（鸟生病）—持续动作（照顾）—动作终止时间（鸟康复）”的逻辑链条。本句意为：“每当一只鸟生病，她就会日夜陪伴，直到它足够强壮可以再次飞翔。” day and night 夜以继日 The cast and crew worked day and night for weeks before the performance. Since it is typical of swans to feed in the wetlands, she decided to look for the birds there. 这个句子结构可分解为：原因状语从句（Since it is typical of swans to feed in the wetlands）+ 主句（she decided to look for the birds there），形成“已知事实（天鹅习性）—据此做出的决策（去湿地寻找）”的逻辑链条。从句中“it is typical of somebody / something to do something.”是固定句型，意为“做某事是……的典型特征”，此处指“天鹅在湿地觅食是其典型习性”。本句意为：“因为天鹅通常在湿地觅食，她决定去那里寻找。” typical /'tIpIkl/ adj. 典型的；有代表性的 Snowy winters are typical for Harbin. rare /reR(r)/ adj. 稀罕的；珍贵的 The birdwatcher was excited to see a rare species. slim /slIm/ adj. 苗条的；纤细的 Regular exercise and a healthy diet help me stay slim. alarmed /R'lA:md/ adj. 担忧的 She was alarmed when the car’s engine suddenly stopped. thirsty /'PF:sti/ adj. 渴的；口渴的 Hot weather makes me thirsty, so I always carry a water bottle in summer. sore /sO:(r)/ adj. 疼痛的；酸痛的 His arms were sore after lifting heavy boxes. nature reserve 自然保护区 Wolong is a large nature reserve with several panda bases for breeding and research. go missing 失踪；不见 My favourite shoes have gone missing! lose one’s life 牺牲生命；丧命 Many people lost their lives in the war. 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