Unit2developing ideas(reading)课件2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级上册

该初中英语课件围绕“六尺巷”故事展开阅读与写作教学，通过插图互动问题导入，引导学生观察图片、预测人物关系，搭建从视觉感知到文本分析的支架，衔接故事背景、诗歌解读与语言点学习。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与思维品质，以六尺巷故事传递礼让美德，结合诗歌分析培养家国情怀，互动问题如“为何鞠躬”引导学生推断与评价。采用分层阅读和结构化写作指导，提升语言能力，助力教师高效教学，学生深化文化理解与表达能力。

Reading for writing Six chi away, but closer together Six chi away, but closer together 1. Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional chinese units, Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. 2. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply 3. After reading it,the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi.And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. 4. Hundreds of years have passed since then and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind.Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. came, they opened it to find a poem inside. Prediction Look at the picture and answer the questions. Use the words and expressions to help you. What can you see in the picture? What do you think is their relationship? reach an agreement argue over dividing line neighbour give up kindness I can see two men standing outside the walls. There is a narrow lane between the houses.  Maybe they are friends/neighbours/strangers. Why do they bow to each other? Maybe they are saying hello to each other. What do you think the story is about? reach an agreement argue over dividing line neighbour give up kindness 1. Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional chinese units, Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. 2. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply 3. After reading it,the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi.And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. 4. Hundreds of years have passed since then and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind.Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. came, they opened it to find a poem inside. Fast reading What‘s the main idea of the passage? A. A famous narrow lane in China and its origin (起源). B. Two families in Qing Dynasty argued over a dividing line. C. A poem helped two families solve the lane problem. Read the story and check your answers. How many parts are there in this passage? The introduction of Six-chi Lane The origin of Six-chi Lane (the problem) The origin of Six-chi Lane (the solution) The influence of Six-chi Lane More information about Liu Chi Xiang Boys and girls, this morning, a ‘time - traveler’ gave me this letter. It’s from hundreds of years ago! Let’s unlock the mystery together.” 1. Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional chinese units. Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. Careful reading Read this part carefully and answer the following questions. Where is Liuchixiang in the story? What’s special about the lane? It is in Tongcheng, Anhui. It is perhaps the most famous narrow lane in China. Introduction 2. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. Careful reading Read this part carefully and answer the following questions. the problem What did the two families argue about? Who did the Zhang family ask for advice? They argued over the dividing line between their houses. The Zhang family asked their relative, Zhang Ying for advice. Who is Zhang Ying? A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. 1. How do you understand “ as a gift” and “as time continues to drift in the poem? 2. What rhymes can you find in the poem? 3. What’s the effect of these ryhmes? as a gift：Giving away freely. It means giving three chi of space to the neighbor. as time continues to drift：As time passes. It implies that compared to the passing time, the three - chi space is unimportant. Rhymes make the poem sound pleasing(令人愉快的） and easy to remember. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. When his reply came, they opened it to find a poem inside. A letter from far away just for a wall Is not right or good at all Three chi to your neighbour as a gift Is nothing as time continues to drift. Why does the writer use the poem in this story? The writer uses the poem to show the lesson in an impressive(令人印象深刻的) way. The poem feels special and wise, so the lesson feels bigger and deeper. Learning to think Writers may use other people’s words to make their ideas stronger and more believable. Understanding them helps us know the theme better. 3. After reading it,the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi.And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. Careful reading Read this part carefully and answer the following questions. the solution What suggestion did the Zhang family receive? What did the Zhang family do then? How did the Wu family behave? Zhang Ying suggested they give three chi to their neighbour as a gift. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. They gave up another three chi. 4. Hundreds of years have passed since then and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind.Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. Careful reading Read this part carefully and answer the following questions. the influence What do the people of Tongcheng remember as they walk down the lane? They remember how kindness encourages more kindness. Language points 1. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. 当地的两户人家，张家和吴家，因为两家的分界线起了争执。 the Zhangs and the Wus对名词短语two local families进行具体解释说明。 例如： ① My friend, John, loves football. ② Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. 他们的亲戚张英在政府中担任高官。 2. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. 当地的两户人家，张家和吴家，因为两家的分界线起了争执。 argue over/about 就……争论 argue with sb about/over sth 和某人为某事争论 例如： ① They always argue over who should pay the bill. 他们总是争论谁应该付账。 ② He argued with his neighbour over the small piece of land between their farms. 他和邻居为农场之间的那一小块土地而争论不休。 4. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. 他们主动为邻居让出了三尺地。 step back意为“妥协，退让，后退”。 例如： ① The company decided to step back from the fight. 该公司决定退出这场争斗。 ② She learned to step back and give her children some space. 她学会了适当退后，给孩子们一些个人空间。 5. In return, they decided to do the same thing. 作为回报，他们决定做同样的事情。 in return意为“作为……报酬，作为……回报”。 例如： ① I helped her move, and in return, she cooked me dinner. 我帮她搬家，作为回报，她给我做了晚餐。 ② She wrote him a thank-you note, and in return, he sent her flowers. 她给他写了一封感谢信，作为回报，他送了她几束花。 6. And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. 于是，两家之间便形成了一条六尺宽的小巷。 这句话主语比较长，为防止句子头重脚轻，谓语came提到了主语the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses前面。 英文中有些句子没有宾语，且主语较长，可以把状语提前，而把主语放到谓语后面。 例如： ① On the table stood two glasses and an empty bottle. 桌上有两个玻璃杯和一个空瓶子。 ② After the party came a fireworks display in the garden. 聚会后花园里放起了烟花。 7. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind. 桐城人民的心中仍牢记着这首诗。 keep...in mind意为“把......放在心里，把……记在心上”。 例如： ① Please keep in mind the new rules when you visit the library. 当你参观图书馆时，请记住这些新规定。 ② He always ______________________________. 他总是牢记她的忠告。 8. Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. 每当人们走过这条小巷时，他们都会想起善意是如何激发更多的善意。 Whenever意为“无论何时，每当”。引导时间状语从句。 例如： ① Whenever you need help, just let me know. 无论什么时候你需要帮助，尽管告诉我。 ② Whenever we visit our grandparents, they cook a big meal for us. 每当我们去看望爷爷奶奶时，他们都会为我们准备一顿丰盛的饭菜。 1. Narrow lanes are very common in China. They are usually about two metres wide, or six chi in traditional chinese units, Most of them are nothing special. But Liu Chi Xiang (Six-chi Lane) in Tongcheng, Anhui, is perhaps the most famous one. 2. Its story started back in the Qing Dynasty. Two local families, the Zhangs and the Wus, argued over the dividing line between their houses. They couldn't reach an agreement. The Zhang family was angry. Their relative, Zhang Ying, had a position high up in the government. They wrote him a letter, asking for advice. When his reply 3. After reading it,the Zhang family felt ashamed. They stepped back three chi for their neighbour. This act deeply moved the Wu family. In return, they decided to do the same thing. They gave up another three chi.And so came the six-chi-wide lane between the two houses. 4. Hundreds of years have passed since then and the lane is still there. The people of Tongcheng still keep the poem in mind.Whenever they walk down the lane, they remember how kindness encourages more kindness. came, they opened it to find a poem inside. Think and share 1. What do you think the title means? The Zhang and Wu families each gave up three chi of space. Through this act of kindness and understanding, their relationship became closer. It shows that kindness can bring people together. More closer 2. What have you learnt from the story? Kindness can encourage more kindness.  We should be kind and tolerant.  We should use wisdom and kindness to communicate. Retell When did the story happen? Where did the story happen? Who were the main characters of the story? Read the passage again and retell the story. What problem did they face? How did they solve the problem? What does the story teach us about relationships? In the Qing Dynasty. In Tongcheng, Anhui Two local families，the Zhangs and the Wus They argued over ... and couldn’t ... The Zhang family wrote to Zhang Ying, ... After receiving ... from him, the Zhang family stepped back... In return, the Wu family ...... Kindness can encourage more kindness.  How to write When does the story happen? Where does the story happen? Who are the main characters of the story? Some useful expressions Last Monday after school / One lazy Sunday morning / During the last school trip, something interesting happened. That evening when the sky turned dark, I had an experience I won't forget. At the school cafeteria / In the park near my home / Outside the old bookstore on our street, it happened. My classmate Tom and I / My mom and I were just hanging out / My little brother was being silly, and then... How to write Some useful expressions Suddenly, [情况，如 I lost.../something broke/the plan changed] We found [问题，如 we couldn’t.../someone was.../there was a problem with...] [人物] and I [矛盾，如 disagreed about.../argued over.../didn’t know how to...] First, we [动作 1，如 tried to.../asked for help/talked about it] Then, with [方法 / 帮助，如 an idea/a little help/each other’s effort], we [动作 2，如 fixed it/solved it/figured it out] What problem do the characters face? How do the characters solve the problem? What does the story teach us about relationship? How to write Some useful expressions First, we [动作 1，如 tried to.../asked for help/talked about it] Then, with [方法 / 帮助，如 an idea/a little help/each other’s effort], we [动作 2，如 fixed it/solved it/figured it out] How do the characters solve the problem? What does the story teach us about relationship? It made me realize that [感悟 1，如 helping others is nice/being calm works] I learned that when [情境，如 things go wrong/people disagree], it’s good to [做法，如 try hard/talk calmly] After that, I [感受，如 felt happy/thought more about.../wanted to... next time] let’s write Write about your story with the help of the chart, null 63659.086 $