Unit 8 Making a Difference Section B 1a-1e 课件 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“Making a Difference”主题，聚焦演讲语篇结构（hook、body、call to action）及核心词汇（volunteer、rescue等），通过Prediction环节的图片讨论激活学生经验，引出蓝天救援队演讲主题，再经文体识别、特征分析等活动搭建学习支架，帮助学生掌握演讲结构与内容。 其亮点在于融合语言能力、文化意识与思维品质，通过分层阅读任务和思维导图提升语言理解与逻辑梳理能力，借助蓝天救援队案例培养社会责任感，通过核心句子讨论锻炼价值判断。学科方法如语篇结构分析和情境化写作任务，助力学生提升语言技能与价值观，为教师提供系统教学资源。

Section B How does helping others make a difference? (1a-1e) Unit 8 Making a Difference 1 通过本节课的学习，同学们将能： 1. 在阅读中掌握演讲文本的核心词汇(volunteer，rescue，emergency，teamwork，call to action等)与语篇结构(hook，body，call to action)。 2. 理解演讲(speech)的结构——开头引入(hook)、主体叙述(body)、结尾号召(call to action)。梳理演讲的叙事逻辑，分析演讲的语篇特征，完成分层阅读任务；结合语境回答细节问题，并探讨志愿服务的意义。 3. 理解蓝天救援队的奉献精神，树立“助人即助己”的价值观，激发志愿服务意识。 学习目标 Prediction Look at the pictures of some Blue Sky Rescue volunteers and discuss the questions. Q1: What do you think the volunteers in blue are doing? Q2: Have you heard any stories about Blue Sky Rescue? They are helping people in need, rescuing the injured, teaching kids safety knowledge. Today we’ll read a speech by a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer. Let’s find out his story and the power of helping others. Yes, I heard that Blue Sky Rescue saved many people in natural disasters. 3 What type of writing is this passage? A. Narrative (记叙文) B. Expository (说明文) C. Argumentative (议论文) D. Speech To know about the features of a speech A speech can start with a hook to make the audience curious about what the speaker will say next. A story, an interesting fact, or even a question can be a hook. A speech can also include a call to action by encouraging people to do something. What is the main purpose of this speech? A. To tell a scary personal story. B. To introduce the work of Blue Sky Rescue and call for volunteers. C. To describe natural disasters. 1. What kind of hook does the speaker use? 2. Which paragraph includes a call to action? The speaker uses a personal story as a hook. The last paragraph includes a call to action. → (work/experience/difficulties) Greeting Body Call to action → Hook (personal story) Read the speech again. Write the correct paragraph number next to each paragraph summary. 1b 1c ____The speaker shares what he has learnt from his volunteer experience. ____The speaker tells a story about how he got to know Blue Sky Rescue. ____The speaker invites the audience to volunteer with Blue Sky Rescue. ____The speaker greets the audience and thanks them. ____The speaker talks about the work the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers have done. 1 2 3 4 5 1. The speaker became a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer in 2008.( ) 2. Blue Sky Rescue only operates in China.( ) 3. The speaker was paid for his work as a volunteer.( ) 4. Teamwork is important for successful rescues according to the speaker.( ) 5. The speaker asks the audience to join Blue Sky Rescue as volunteers.( ) Read the statements and write T or F . F F F T T He signed up in 2009. They also helped in the Philippines, Türkiye... It’s voluntary, so they aren’t paid. a. done willingly, without being forced or paid b. a serious, dangerous situation that needs immediate action c. get ready for the most difficult or dangerous possible situation d. the ability of a group of people to work well together 1. emergency 2. voluntary 3. teamwork 4. prepare for the worst Match the words and the meanings . 1d Read again and answer the questions. 1.When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue? Why did he join the organization? 2.What has he learnt from his volunteer experience? 3.What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face? 4. Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger? 5.What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have? 1d Read again and answer the questions. 1.When did the speaker join Blue Sky Rescue?Why did he join the organization? 2.What has he learnt from his volunteer experience? 3.What are some difficulties the Blue Sky Rescue volunteers face? In 2009.Because he was thankful that Blue Sky Rescue team saved him and his friends, and he wanted to help others too. He has learnt many practical life-saving skills, the power of teamwork and the value of every life. They may face dangerous situations during rescues. They aren’t paid and often go without food or sleep. 1d Read again and answer the questions. 4. Why is the speaker willing to put his life in danger? 5.What qualities do you think a Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have? Because he wants to save as many people as he can. To the people they’ve saved and their loved ones, he knows they are their heroes. And that makes everything they do worth it. A Blue Sky Rescue volunteer should have the courage to rush into danger, team spirit to work efficiently, and life-saving skills to provide aid to people in need. Finish the Mind Map A personal story Our volunteer work My feeling and learning In 2008, my friends and I were in the mountains. One of us a bad head injury. After some time, the Blue Sky Rescue team us. And we them. In 2009, I up with BSR, and I've been a ever since. We have taught children and how to stay safe. We've also people during emergencies. In 2013, we even ________ in places as far away as Türkiye! I have learnt lots of practical life-saving from my volunteer experience. Most of all, I have realized the of every life. is the key to successful rescues. hiking got saved/found thanked signed volunteer adults rescued helped skills value Teamwork Finish the Mind Map The call to action We often volunteer without or sleep. Facing so many difficulties, we still rush into . To the people we've saved and their loved ones, I know we are their heroes. And that makes everything we do it. Are you willing to join us a volunteer ? Together, we can make a . We can learn_______________________________________________________ from this speech.(qualities) food danger worth as difference courage, selflessness, teamwork, love for life, social responsibility 1e How do you understand the sentences below? Discuss your opinions in groups. Help others,help yourself. Today you,tomorrow me. The rose in your hand, the sweet smell in mine.. When you help others, you can also gain something for yourself (e.g., skills, happiness, or help in return when you need it). Bad things can happen to anyone at any time, so we should help each other because we might be the one in need someday. Helping others brings joy and satisfaction to the giver as well as the receiver. Discussion and Understanding Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can light up the night. Together, we can make a better world. How to call to action Language points 1. sign up 报名；注册；签约 I signed up with Blue Sky Rescue in 2009, and I’ve been a volunteer ever since.我2009年报名加入了蓝天救援队，从那以后一直是一名志愿者。（原文再现） signed up 动词短语，常用于报名参加活动、课程等场景 【常见搭配】sign up for (报名参加) sign up as a volunteer (报名成为一名志愿者) sign up online (在线注册) 例：① I signed up for a yoga class at the community center. 我在社区中心报名参加了瑜伽课。 ② She signed up as a volunteer for the charity event. 她报名成为这次慈善活动的志愿者。 ③ The company signed up three new players for the basketball team. 这家公司为篮球队签约了三名新球员。 ④ You need to sign up online to get a membership card. 你需要在线注册才能获得会员卡。 1. You can _____________ the summer camp by filling in the form on the school website. 2. My sister wants to ___________________ at the animal shelter during the holiday. 3. We need to __________ the workshop on first aid before next Friday. 4. It’s convenient to ______________ for the concert tickets without going to the ticket office. 5. He _____________________ the local charity organization to help people in need. sign up for / sign up as a volunteer / sign up online sign up online  sign up as a volunteer  sign up for  sign up online signed up as a volunteer 对点练习 选词填空 2. practical adj. 实用的；实际的；有实践经验的；注重实际的 Working as a volunteer has taught me many practical life-saving skills. 作为志愿者的工作教会了我许多实用的救生技能。（原文再现） practical adj.含义：(1) 实用的；实际的：强调能在现实中使用、有实际用途，而非理论上的。 (2) 有实践经验的；注重实际的：形容人或方法脚踏实地，能解决问题。 例：① She has a lot of practical experience in teaching.她在教学方面有丰富的实践经验。 ② We need to be practical about how much time we have.我们需要实事求是地看待我们有多少时间。 practice名词/动词，练习；实践；惯例。名词指反复做某事以提高技能，或实际行动；动词指练习。 例：① Practice makes perfect.熟能生巧。 ② I practice the piano every day.我每天练习钢琴。 对点练习 用practical或practice的适当形式填空 1. It’s important to combine theory with . 2. He is a very person who always finds a way to solve problems. 3. I need to my presentation before the meeting. 4. This new software is very for editing photos. 5. Regular is the key to mastering a foreign language. practice practical practice practical practice 3. It has also helped me understand the power of teamwork because it’s the key to successful rescues.这也让我明白了团队协作的力量，因为这是救援成功的关键。（原文再现） teamwork 团队合作，不可数名词，是team和work的合成词，在书面表达中可用于描述合作精神 【常见搭配】 good teamwork (良好的团队合作) the importance of teamwork (团队合作的重要性) teamwork spirit (团队精神) successful 成功的，形容词，由success (n.) + -ful构成 n. success v. succeed adv. successfully 【常见搭配】 successful person (成功人士) successful attempt (成功的尝试) be successful in (在······方面成功) 对点练习 请用success的正确形式完成下列句子 1. If you work hard and never give up，you in the end. 2. Her new restaurant was a great ；it was always full of customers. 3. The doctors operated on the sick child yesterday. 4. To be a learner，you must develop good study habits. 5. Whether we can finish the task on time depends on your ability .  will succeed  success  successfully  successful  to succeed 4. worth adj. 值得；有价值 And that makes everything we do worth it.这让我们所做的一切都变得值得。 （原文再现） worth adj. 值得；有价值，后接名词或动名词。常用结构：be worth + n./doing 区分：worth (有······价值的)、worthy (值得的，需接of) 【常见搭配】 be worth doing (值得做) be worth the effort (值得付出努力) be worth money (值钱) 例：① This car is worth $20,000. 这辆车价值2万美元。 ② The book is well worth reading. 这本书非常值得一读。 ③ He is worthy of our respect.他值得我们的尊敬。 用worth或worthy填空 1. This problem is well _________ discussing. 2. She is _________ of being called a hero. 3. How much is this necklace _________? 4. He has made a _________ contribution to the society. worth worthy worth worthy 对点练习 worth 形容词 / 名词，表经济价值，后接 n./doing value 意思：价值；重视 名词：the value of … ······的价值 动词：value sth. 重视某物，表抽象价值，强调重要性 This old watch isn't worth much money.（经济价值） It has great sentimental value.（抽象价值） worth 与 value 辨析 用 worth 或 value 填空 1. This old painting is of great __________. 2. The film is well __________ seeing. 3. We should __________ our time. 4. Is this car __________ 100,000 yuan? 5. He doesn’t know the __________ of health. worth value value value worth 1. The two __________ (gentleman) offered their seats to the elderly. 2. Her keys have been ________ (miss) since yesterday. 3. Volunteering is a _________ (practice) way to help the community. 4. The project was very __________ (success). 5. She is very kind and ________ (will) to work for the organization for free. 一、用括号里所给单词的正确形式填空 gentlemen missing practical successful willing Exercises 27 1. We need to stay calm in an __________ situation. 2. With small daily actions, we can still _________________ in the world. 3. He is just an __________ person, but he has a big heart. 4. It's important to ______________ the worst when you go hiking. 5.  ___________ he joined the volunteer team, he has been very active. 二、选择合适的单词或短语完成句子 ever since, emergency, prepare for, make a difference, ordinary emergency  make a difference ordinary prepare for Ever since 28 1. We were so thankful that they found us! We were very __________ to them for finding us. 2. The work is difficult. It's voluntary, so we aren't paid. The work is difficult and __________, because we do it without getting paid. 三、句子改写（同义转换）  grateful voluntary Helping others not only supports those in need but also 1.________ (bring) positive changes to ourselves. In 2.________(today) busy world, where everyone seems to be on the go, taking time to learn 3.__________ (救命的) skills 4.________ first aid shows great responsibility. Whether you're performing for an 5.__________ (观众) or simply helping a neighbour, you can realize the effect of your actions. Volunteering, even in small ways, allows us to provide 6._________ (自愿的) support to our community. Such familiar work is truly 7.________ (值得) our time and teaches us the true 8.________ (价值) of giving. 四、根据提示或用所给词的适当形式填空 brings today's like life-saving audience voluntary worth value 30 MUST DO: Answer the questions from 1d in complete English sentences, with no fewer than 5 sentences. CHOOSE TO DO: Imitate the speech structure of this text and write a short speech of 30-50 words on the topic “How I help others in my life”, including a hook and a simple call to action. HOMEWORK Thanks 32 null 175872.0 $