Unit 4 Honesty（Discovery）课件 2025-2026学年沪教版（五四学制）七年级英语下册

Unit 4 Discovery Honesty 第六课时 初中英语沪教版（五四学制）七年级下册 Learning objectives 通过本课时学习，学生能够： 1. 理解关于诚信的名言，体会诚信在不同文化中的重要性； 2. 运用所学表达对诚信的观点，培养批判性思维能力； 3. 发挥创造力，设计并创作关于诚信的新格言； 4. 深入思考诚信的重要性，培养正确的价值观，在生活中自觉践行 诚信原则。 重点 重点 Watch and answer Watch the video and answer some questions. 1. What is the story about? It’s about honesty. 2. Who broke the flower pot? 3. What did Luca do then? The fish Luca. He apologised for telling a lie and told the truth. Free talk Do you know any other stories about honesty? Can you share them with us? Think and answer What do you know about this famous person? Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas greatly influenced Chinese culture. He believed in the importance of morality, respect, and good behavior in all relationships. His teachings emphasized virtues like honesty, kindness, and responsibility. Confucius also valued education and believed that anyone could improve through learning. His thoughts are collected in a book called the Analects, and they continue to guide people in China and around the world, promoting harmony and respect in society. Confucius Think and answer What do you know about this famous person? Albert Einstein, a world-famous scientist, was born in Germany in 1879. He developed the theory of relativity, like the special and general ones. His equation E = mc² is well-known. This idea helped explain many scientific phenomena, including how the sun produces energy. He won the Nobel Prize in 1921. Besides science, he cared about world affairs. Einstein passed away in 1955. He is considered one of the greatest scientists of all time. Albert Einstein Think and answer What do you know about this famous person? Mark Twain is a famous American writer. He wrote classic works like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His stories, full of humor and satire (讽刺), vividly show life in America. Twain used simple yet powerful language, making his books loved by readers of all ages around the world. He is considered one of the greatest writers in American history, known for both his humor and social commentary. Mark Twain Think and answer What do you know about this famous person? George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright. He is best known for his plays like Pygmalion, Man and Superman, and Saint Joan. Shaw’s writing often focused on social issues, such as class inequality, gender, and education. He used humor and wit to criticize society and challenge traditional ideas. Shaw won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 for his outstanding work in drama. His plays are still performed around the world today, and he is considered one of the most important playwrights of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. George Bernard Shaw Read and match Read the quotes about honesty and match them with the people and the times. Keep what you say and carry out what you do. Confucius 551 BCE–479 BCE Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. Albert Einstein If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Mark Twain 1835–1910 The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. George Bernard Shaw 1856–1950 551 BCE–479 BCE 1879–1955 Read and answer Read the quote and answer the following questions. Keep what you say and carry out what you do. — Confucius (551 BCE–479 BCE) 2. What does this quote mean? 3. Do you think it’s important to keep what you say and carry out what you do? Why? 1. What’s the Chinese for this famous quote? 言必信，行必果。 It means we should be true to our words and actually do what we promise. Yes, it’s important to be honest and do what you say because it builds trust with others and makes relationships stronger. Read and answer Read the quote and answer the following questions. Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. — Albert Einstein (1879–1955) 2. What does this quote mean? 3. Do you agree with the quote? Why? 1. How do you understand “is careless with the truth in small matters”? It means telling small lies about something that is not very important. If someone is not honest in small things, he/she is less likely to be honest when dealing with important things. Yes, because trust is built on honesty, no matter how big or small the situation is. Read and answer Read the quote and answer the following questions. 2. Why does telling lies make it harder to remember things? 3. Have you ever told a lie and found it hard to remember what you said? Share your experience with us. 1. What does it mean when the quote says, “you don’t have to remember anything”? The truth is simple and doesn’t change, so you don’t have to make up stories and remember them. Because lies often contradict each other. When you lie, you have to remember what you said before. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. — Mark Twain (1835–1910) Read and answer Read the quote and answer the following questions. 2. Why do you think a liar might find it difficult to trust others?? 3. How can a liar regain trust? 1. What does the quote mean? It means that when someone often lies, he/she starts to lose trust in others. Because when they are lying, they may believe everyone else is also lying. To regain trust after lying, a liar must be honest from now on and show changes through actions. The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. — George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950) Discuss and share Work in pairs and discuss which of the quotes is the most impressive to you and give your reasons. Which of the quotes is the most impressive to you? I think the quote “The liar’s punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else” is the most impressive. Why? Because ... Think and share Do you know some other quotes about honesty? Those who make easy promises are surely lacking in good faith. — Laozi (around 571 BC - 271BC) If one is trustworthy in small matters, then great trustworthiness can be established. — Han Feizi (around 280 BC - 233 BC) Think and share Do you know some other quotes about honesty? Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. — Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826) A person without trust is not capable of achieving anything. — Confucius (551 BCE–479 BCE) Discuss and share Work in groups. Discuss and design your own proverbs about honesty. You can write them down on a piece of paper and then share them with the class. Requirements: You should write no less than two proverbs. Your proverbs should be easy to understand. Your proverbs should show your understanding of honesty. Your proverbs should be creative, not an exsiting one. Let’s enjoy Summary reflect on my own actions and practice the values of honesty. 2 1 After learning this lesson, I can 3 express my views on honesty and create new proverbs about it. understand the quotes from four famous people. Homework 1. Write a short essay about your own understanding of honesty. Use at least one quote you learned or created in this lesson and share it in the next lesson. 2. Search the Internet for more famous quotes about honesty. Bye-bye! Lavf58.28.100 $