Unit 2 Growing pains and gains Reading 课件 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

Cindy Words and expressions pm. /piː 'em/ promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ tonight /tə'naɪt/ interrupt /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ realise /ˈrɪəlaɪz/ lamp /læmp/ 下午（用于表示钟点的数字） v. 许诺，保证；n. 保证，承诺 adv. （在）今晚 v. 打断（某人的）讲话，打扰 v. 知道，明白，意识到 n. 灯 Cindy Words and expressions blouse /blaʊz/ pale /peɪl/ attach /ə'tætʃ/ wrist /rɪst/ policewoman /pəˈliːsˌwʊmən/ elderly /ˈeldə(r)li/ plot /plɒt/ point /pɔɪnt/ n. 女衬衫 adj. 苍白的 v. 系，绑 n. 手腕 n. 女警察 adj. 年老的，渐老的 n. 情节 n. 要点，中心意思 Growing pains and gains Understanding ideas Unit 2 Understand the main plot and the conflict between the son and mother in the play by reading the text and answering questions.(学习理解) 01 Learn the key words and expressions, analyze the characters' feelings and viewpoints by discussing what kind of person the son is and giving advice to both characters. (应用实践) 02 Reflect on the importance of communication and understanding between parents and teenagers in similar situations. (迁移创新) 03 By the end of this lesson, we will be able to: Learning Objectives Tick from the list.What do your parents expect from you? I should always keep my promises. I should never go home late. I should always make my parents proud. I should never make my parents worried. 遵守我的承诺 担心 自豪 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Let’s share your experience with us. How would your parents feel if you didn’t meet their expectation期待？ 不要回家太晚 Cindy Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary 1.Can you guess their relationship? Mother and son. 2. What happened to the mother and the son? There might be a problem between them. 3.How did they feel? The son may be upset, and the mum may be worried/disappointed. Look and answer. n. 关系 adj. 沮丧的 adj. 担忧/失望的 Cindy Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary ( )What kind of the text is it? A. A story B. A letter C. A play D. A blog Characters 人物 Stage directions 舞台提示 用[ ]或( )标注 Dialogue 对话 Setting 场景 10:27 pm. in the living room Curtains Stage 舞台幕布 戏剧 Cindy This includes the events leading up to the main problem. Rising Action Background This includes the introduction of characters and setting. When the problem reaches the high point. Climax When the characters work to solve the problem. Falling Action How things end up in the story. Ending Story Mountain Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary [Mum is sitting in the living room, worried. The clock reads10:27 pm. The son runs through the door, out of breath.] Son: (breathing quickly) I'm back... Mum: Look at the time! Do you remember your promise? Son: (in a low voice) Yes, I promised to be back before 9 tonight. But... Mum: (interrupting) A deal is a deal! The promise wasn't kept, so you can't stay out late next time. Son: Mum, please listen... I was heading back at 8:30. Mum: Then why are you late? Son: On my way back, I realised that my phone was at Jiacheng's house. I had to go back to get it. Mum: Why did it take that long to get your phone? Son: Halfway back, I noticed an old woman under a street lamp. She was wearing a thin blouse and it was cold. She looked pale. I asked her if she needed help. She said she was lost. Mum: So you sent her home? Son: No! She couldn't tell me her address. Mum: Then what did you do? Son: I checked and saw that a yellow band was attached to her wrist. It had her information on it. But I couldn't call her family without my phone. So I gave her my jacket and took her to the nearest police station. I waited with her until she was taken home by a policewoman. After that I ran to pick up my phone and came home. Mum: Oh, what a night! I'm sorry for being cross with you. But why didn't you phone me from the police station? Iwas so worried! Son: Oh, I didn't think of that... Sorry. Mum... Mum: Now I understand. I'm very proud of you. Beginning Rising action Climax Falling action Ending Cindy 1 [Mum is sitting in the living room, worried. The clock reads10:27 pm. The son runs through the door, out of breath.] Son: (breathing quickly) I'm back... What time was it? Where does the play happen？ How did Mum feel at first? Who are the characters？ In the living room 10:27 pm She felt worried. Mum, son, an old woman Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy 1.What is the problem between the mother and son? 2. Why was he late? 3.What was wrong with the old woman? 4. What did he do for the old woman? 5. How did Mum feel after hearing the story? 00 05 ： Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Son: (breathing quickly) I'm back... Mum: Look at the time! Do you remember your promise? Son: (in a low voice) Yes, I promised to be back before 9 tonight. But... Mum: (interrupting) A deal is a deal! The promise wasn't kept, so you can't stay out late next time. The son didn’t keep his promise. He was late for home. 1.What is the problem between the mother and son? 说到就要做到 回来 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Son: Mum, please listen... I was heading back at 8:30. Mum: Then why are you late? Son: On my way back, I realised that my phone was at Jiacheng's house. I had to go back to get it. Mum: Why did it take that long to get your phone? Son: Halfway back, I noticed an old woman under a street lamp. She was wearing a thin blouse and it was cold. She looked pale. I asked her if she needed help. She said she was lost. Mum: So you sent her home? Son: No! She couldn't tell me her address. Mum: Then what did you do? 2. Why was he late? Because he noticed and helped an old woman. 3.What was wrong with the old woman? 迷路 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Son: I checked and saw that a yellow band was attached to her wrist. It had her information on it. But I couldn't call her family without my phone. So I gave her my jacket and took her to the nearest police station. I waited with her until she was taken home by a policewoman. After that I ran to pick up my phone and came home. ① I checked and saw that a yellow band was attached to her wrist. 4. What did he do for the old woman? ② I gave her my jacket and took her to the nearest police station. ③I waited with her until she was taken home. 被系着 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Mum: Oh, what a night! I'm sorry for being cross with you. But why didn't you phone me from the police station? I was so worried! Son: Oh, I didn't think of that... Sorry. Mum... Mum: Now I understand. I'm very proud of you. 5. How did Mum feel after hearing the story? She felt sorry for being cross with her son and she was also proud of him. 错怪 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Choose another suitable title for the play. a. Remember what I taught you. b. Always help the elderly. c. Please listen to me. Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary 请记住我所教的 帮助老人 请倾听我 Cindy Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary a. Sorry b. Nervous c. Worried d. Curious e. Angry f. Proud (breathing quickly) I'm back... Mum, please listen... I didn't think of that... Sorry,Mum... Look at the time!/A deal is a deal! So you sent her home?/ Then what did you do? I'm sorry for being cross with you. Now I understand. I'm very proud of you. a c d e f b a Choose the right feeling words. adj. 抱歉 adj. 紧张的 adj. 担忧的 adj. 好奇的 adj. 生气的 adj. 自豪的 Cindy 观看视频，熟悉课文 Lead in Pre-reading While-reading Post-reading Summary Cindy Lead in While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Setting Characters Plot Place: the living room Time:10:27 pm. Son and mum Beginning Climax Ending Rising action Falling action ①Son came home late. He __________his promise. Mum was_________. ②The son explained. He noticed______________, gave her _________and took her to the _________. ③Mum knew the _______. She understood everything now. ④Mum said _____for being cross with him.The son said sorry for not ______her ⑤Mum was very ______of her son. worried didn’t keep an old woman jacket police station truth sorry proud phone Cindy Lead in While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Group Activity: Role-play the Play Activity Goals Practice reading the dialogue aloud. Understand and express the characters' feelings. Enhance teamwork and communication skills. Time Allocation Preparation: 3 minutes Performance: 1-2 minutes per group Activity Steps Grouping:Work in groups of 4. Role Assignment:A(Mom/policewoman), B(Son), C(Old Woman), D(Commentator). Task:Act out a 1-minute short play. Show emotions. Presentation:2 groups perform in front of the class. Voting:Vote for "Best Actor" and "Best Team". Cindy Lead in While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Best Actor Best Team Checklist (评价标准) Good preparation. (准备充分) Fluent language. (语言流利) Reasonable rules. (规则合理) Proper manners. (仪态得体) Cindy Lead in While-reading Post-reading Summary Pre-reading Cindy Homework 1. Retell the plot of the play to your parents. 2. Share what you have learnt from the play. Must do: Choose to do: Cindy THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Don't hesitate to ask any questions! Cindy [Mum is sitting in the living room, worried. The clock reads10:27 pm. The son runs through the door, out of breath.] Son: (breathing quickly) I'm back... Mum: Look at the time! Do you remember your promise? Son: (in a low voice) Yes, I promised to be back before 9 tonight. But... Mum: (interrupting) A deal is a deal! The promise wasn't kept, so you can't stay out late next time. Son: Mum, please listen... I was heading back at 8:30. Mum: Then why are you late? Son: On my way back, I realised that my phone was at Jiacheng's house. I had to go back to get it. 气喘吁吁 回来 一诺千金 下次 往回走 在某人回去的路上 意识到 回去 显示；阅读 Cindy Mum: Why did it take that long to get your phone? Son: Halfway back, I noticed an old woman under a street lamp. She was wearing a thin blouse and it was cold. She looked pale. I asked her if she needed help. She said she was lost. Mum: So you sent her home? Son: No! She couldn't tell me her address. Mum: Then what did you do? Son: I checked and saw that a yellow band was attached to her wrist. It had her information on it. But I couldn't call her family without my phone. So I gave her my jacket and took her to the nearest police station. I waited with her until she was taken home by a policewoman. 迷路 把她送到... attach sth. to 把某物系到...上 take sb. to....把某人送到.. wait with sb. 陪某人等待 Cindy After that I ran to pick up my phone and came home. Mum: Oh, what a night! I'm sorry for being cross with you. But why didn't you phone me from the police station? Iwas so worried! Son: Oh, I didn't think of that... Sorry. Mum... Mum: Now I understand. I'm very proud of you. 捡起 因...而抱歉 对...生气 为...骄傲 $