内容正文:
Unit 8 Literature
兰州市第五十五中学教学设计
教学基本信息
单元名称: Unit 8 Literature
授课内容:Lesson 1 The Last Leaf
授课班级:高二(7)班
课型:阅读课
授课教师:陈艳春
指导教师:王亮
教学内容分析/文本分析
What:讲述了老画家Behrman用生命画下最后一片常春藤叶,拯救绝望画家Johnsy的故事。
Why:歌颂人性中的牺牲与奉献,探讨希望对生命的意义,展现欧·亨利式短篇小说的温情与讽刺。
How:通过象征、拟人、伏笔等手法,以线性叙事和意外结尾,构建出充满感染力的文学文本。
学情分析
本节课面向高二平行班,学生基础一般,已掌握本课核心词汇,但普遍存在阅读理解题干理解困难的问题。教学中重点强化特殊疑问句的拆解训练,引导学生读懂问题、主动探究;同时借助AI辅助手段,以生动易懂的方式帮助学生克服阅读障碍,提升阅读兴趣与能力。
教学目标
语言能力:掌握本课核心词汇短语,能在语境中运用;运用阅读技巧梳理文本,用英语复述情节、开展对话。
文化意识:了解欧·亨利及其写作风格,认识格林威治村艺术家生活,体会“牺牲与奉献”“希望与生命”的主题,感受人性光辉。
思维品质:能梳理故事时间线,分析因果关系;辩证评价人物行为,形成价值判断;推测情节走向,培养想象力;主动提问并探究文本答案。
学习策略:掌握寻读与精读技巧,学会“读题-定位-验证”解题方法;借助工具自主解决语言问题;在小组交流中完善思考。
教学重难点
教学重点:
1. 掌握核心词汇与特殊疑问句结构,能定位文本细节。
2. 梳理故事情节,认识主要人物与核心事件。
3. 提升信息提取能力,感知欧·亨利式结尾。
4. 理解“最后一片叶子”的象征意义,体会奉献精神。
教学难点:
1. 拆解特殊疑问句、理解题干逻辑。
2. 把握叶子的象征内涵与Behrman的牺牲意义。
3. 体会欧·亨利结尾的艺术效果,共情人物情感。
教学过程
Teaching contents(time)
Teacher’s activity
Students’ activity
Purposes
Warming-up & Lead-in(5 mins)
1. Show O.Henry’s works covers;
2. Ask 3 quick Qs about the author;
3. Introduce the topic of the story.
1. Answer the author’s Qs; 2. Recall O.Henry’s writing style of surprise endings.
Activate prior knowledge; arouse interest in the story.
Fast-reading
(8 mins)
1. Present 3 core Qs and 2 tasks;
2. Guide skimming/scanning skills;
3. Check answers and correct mistakes.
1. Read the text quickly;
2. Answer Qs and match main ideas with text parts;
Grasp the main plot and text structure; practice fast reading skills.
Careful-reading(15 mins)
1. Divide the text into 4 parts and present targeted Qs for each;
2. Guide close reading and key info locating;
3. Organize pair discussion for difficult Qs.
1. Read each part carefully; 2. Locate answers in the text;
3. Discuss in pairs and share answers with the class.
Analyze text details; understand character and plot development; practice careful reading.
Group Work & Post-reading
(7 mins)
1. Assign timeline completion in groups;
2. Present 4 multiple-choice Qs;
3. Guide analysis of the theme and characters.
1. Complete the timeline in groups;
2. Do the multiple-choice Qs independently;
3. Share opinions on Behrman’s character and the story’s theme.
Consolidate plot; deepen understanding of theme and characters; develop cooperation ability.
Summary & Assignment
(5 mins)
1. Briefly summarize key points (vocab, plot, theme);
2. Present compulsory and optional homework clearly.
1. Take notes of key points; 2. Clarify homework requirements (vocab accumulation, sentence-making, monologue writing).
Recap the lesson; arrange targeted practice to consolidate learning.
Teaching Reflection
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