Unit6 Lesson6 教学设计2025-2026学年冀教版英语八年级下册

  Return the Jade Intact to Zhao

课型

Understanding cultures

I Teaching Objectives​

1. Knowledge Objectives​

Students will be able to understand and use the key vocabulary: smooth, refuse, attack, brave, mention, palace, himself.

Students will comprehend the historical story Return the Jade Intact to Zhaoand its plot.

Students will learn to use reflexive pronouns​ (e.g., himself) correctly in sentences.

2. Ability Objectives​

Students will improve reading skills by understanding narrative texts.

Students will develop speaking skills through retelling the story and role-playing.

Students will enhance writing skills by summarizing the story or writing a character analysis.

3. Emotional & Cultural Objectives​

Students will appreciate the values of courage, wisdom, and diplomacy​ in Chinese history.

Students will learn about the cultural significance of historical stories.

Students will reflect on the importance of problem-solving and integrity.

II. Teaching Key Points​

Understanding the storyline and key events of Return the Jade Intact to Zhao.

Mastering the key vocabulary and using it in context.

Practicing reflexive pronouns through examples from the text.

III. Teaching Difficult Points​

Grasping the historical context and cultural nuances of the story.

Using reflexive pronouns accurately in spoken and written English.

Encouraging students to analyze character motivations and moral lessons.

IV. Teaching Procedures​

Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)​

Begin with a question: “Have you ever heard of a story where someone returns something valuable safely? What happened?”

Show an image of a jade piece or a historical scene to spark interest.

Introduce the topic: Today we will read a famous Chinese historical story about bravery and wisdom.

Step 2: Pre-reading (10 minutes)​

Present the key vocabulary: smooth, refuse, attack, brave, mention, palace, himself.

Use visuals and example sentences to explain each word.

Practice pronunciation and spelling.

Introduce the characters: Lin Xiangru​ (the diplomat), King of Qin, King of Zhao.

Predict the story based on the title and vocabulary.

Step 3: While-reading (20 minutes)​

First reading: Students read the story silently to get the main idea.

Answer: What is the jade? Why is it important? What problem does Lin Xiangru face?

Second reading: Read aloud in groups, focusing on dialogue and narration.

Highlight key events: Lin Xiangru offering to take the jade to Qin, his clever plan,