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授课教材
人教版八年级下册
授课题目
Unit 6 Crossing Culturer.
Section B (1a-1e)
课时
课型
第 4 课时
阅读课
主题情境
人与社会
教学材料分析Teaching Material Analysis
Teaching Material Analysis
This reading lesson is based on Nancy’s email in Section B (1a–1d), where she shares her first-party experience in France and offers practical advice on arrival time, gifts, dress, and conversation topics. Activities move from pre-reading topic prediction (1a) to locating topic sentences (1b), answering detail-focused questions (1c), and completing a mind map to organise French party etiquette (1d). The tasks combine skimming and scanning skills with functional language for giving advice, while encouraging students to compare French and Chinese social customs in a meaningful, real-life context.
教学目标Teaching Aims
Language Competence:
Identify topic sentences in a paragraph; extract key details from the email; use target language (e.g., should/shouldn’t, arrive early/late, bring a gift) to discuss party manners.
Thinking Quality:
Analyze the structure of Nancy’s email (topic sentences, details); evaluate cultural differences critically.
Learning Capability:
Use mind maps to organize information; collaborate in pairs to give advice.
Cultural Awareness:
Understand French party customs (arrival time, gifts, dress, conversation topics); compare with Chinese party culture.
教学重点
Key Points
Identify topic sentences in Nancy’s email.
Extract key details about French party manners (arrival time, gifts, dress, conversation topics).
Use should/shouldn’tto give advice on party etiquette.
教学难点
Difficult Points
Accurately identify topic sentences (understanding their role in a paragraph).
Apply reading strategies (skimming, scanning) to comprehend the email deeply.
Compare and contrast French and Chinese party cultures fluently.
教学方法
Teaching Methods
PWP Mode, task-based and communicative approaches
教学工具
Teaching Aids
Multimedia projector, blackboard, handouts, recording device
教学过程 Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Lead-in (5 mins)
Brainstorming (1a)
Show the 1a checklist (arrival time, table manners, how to dress, etc.). Ask: “What do you think is important when attending a party in a foreign country?”Let students tick and discuss in pairs.
Step 2 Pre-reading (5-6 mins)
Show the email’s “To/From/Subject” (Nancy → Diana, Re: How’s life in France?). Ask: “What do you think Nancy will write about? Will it be easy or difficult for her in France?”
Step 3 While-reading (20-22 mins)
Activity 1: Skim for Topic Sentences (1b)
Students read Nancy’s email quickly. Task: “Underline the topic sentence of each paragraph.”(Guide: Topic sentences give the main idea; e.g., Paragraph 1: “They helped me to learn more about the customs here after I had some embarrassing experiences at a party last month. I’d like to share some tips with you.”)
Activity 2: Scan for Details (1c)
Students read again. Answer 1c’s questions:
How did Nancy feel at the beginning?(A little lonely.)
What were her three mistakes?(Arrived early, didn’t bring a gift, dressed too simply.)
What shouldn’t you ask in France?(Personal questions: age, family, marriage, money.)
Why speak French?(To develop closer relationships; it’s important in their culture.)
What can we learn?(Be open - minded, learn local customs, ask for advice.)
Activity 3: Mind Map (1d)
Complete the mind map with tips from the email:
Arrival time: Don’t arrive early; on time or a few minutes late.
Gifts: Bring a gift (chocolates/flowers).
How to dress: Dress for the occasion.
Conversation topics: Avoid personal questions; food/culture are safe.
Getting along: Speak French when possible.
Step 4 Post-reading (10-12 mins)
Activity 1: Pair Work (1d Extension)
In pairs, use the mind map to brainstorm tips for Chinese parties. Give examples:
A: What should I take to a Chinese party?
B: You could take fruit or flowers. Also, arrive on time.
Activity 2: Cultural Comparison
Discuss: “How is a French party different from a Chinese party? List 2 - 3 differences.”(e.g., French: arrive late; Chinese: arrive on time; French: dress formally; Chinese: more casual, etc.)
Step 5 Summary (3 mins)
Recap: “Today we read Nancy’s email about French party manners. We learned to find topic sentences, extract details, and give advice. Remember: When in a new culture, observe, ask, and adapt!”
作业设计 Homework Design
Basic Task:
Retell Nancy’s email (key points: feelings, mistakes, tips) to a partner.
Write 3 - 5 sentences about one Chinese party custom(e.g., “At Chinese parties, we usually arrive on time. We often bring fruit or snacks...”).
Extended Task:
Interview a foreign friend (or use online resources) about their country’s party customs. Write a short report (50 - 80 words) comparing with Chinese parties.
板书设计 Blackboard Design
教学反思
Teaching Reflection
Successes: Students actively participated in brainstorming and pair work. Most could identify topic sentences and extract key details. The mind map helped organize information clearly.
Challenges: Some students struggled to distinguish -ing/-edadjectives (not in this lesson, but related to prior grammar); a few had difficulty comparing cultures fluently. Need more scaffolding (e.g., sentence frames) for comparison tasks.
教学评价Teaching Evaluation
Formative: Observed participation in discussions, accuracy of topic sentence identification, and quality of pair work output.
Summative: Assessed homework (retelling, writing) for content accuracy and language use. Most students met basic requirements; extended task showed varying levels of research and comparison skills.
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