Unit 6 understanding ideas 课件 2025-2026学年外研版英语八年级下册

该初中英语课件围绕“24节气”（以芒种为例）展开，通过Brainstorm提问、Pre-reading观察画作预测节气、词汇学习（如“谷物”“穗”）及结构分析（童年回忆、历史影响、现代意义），搭建从预测到细节理解的学习支架，帮助学生逐步深入文本。 其亮点在于融合文化意识与语言能力培养，结合老树诗画的童年割麦场景及传统活动（如立春吃春饼），增强学生家国情怀；设计细节阅读任务（表格填空、问答）和思维问题（如“画作受欢迎的原因”），提升语言理解表达与分析推断能力。学生能在文化体验中提升英语能力，教师可借助结构化活动高效教学。

教学目标 设计思路 1 Brainstorm: The 24 Solar Terms are a traditional Chinese calendar system. They serve as a guide for farming and daily life. They help people understand and follow nature’s changes. This makes them popular for their cultural meanings. What are these? They are 24 solar terms. What do you know about 24 solar terms? Grain in Ear. Pre-reading Look and predict. 1. What can you see in the painting? I can see trees,golden fields and wheat. We can also see farmers harvesting crops 2. What season is it? It is summer 3. What solar term is the passage about? It is about Grain in Ear, also known as MangZhong Read for gist What may the passage be about? 谷物 穗 芒种 种植带穗作物的时节 Grain in Ear. Pre-reading What do you want to know about the passage? e.g: I wonder(want t know) who Lao shu is? what,when,where,why, how, if , whether Who’s Lao Shu? Who’s Lao Shu? Who’s Lao Shu? 本名刘树勇，视觉文化评论家。他的诗画集《老树画画》，以独特的笔触展现了对乡村生活的怀念与日常生活的哲思，其中对二十四节气的描绘尤受大众喜欢。 老 树 Read for structure: My childhood memory of Grain in Ear The “Fifth Great Invention of China” and its present meanings The influence of the 24 Solar terms on the vilagers in Lao shu’s hometown and Laoshu himself. The features of Grain in Ear Nature Sound Colour Smell People Actions Lively birds sang sweetly in the trees. Under the blue sky, golden fields shone like the sun. The wind blew, sending sweet smells into the air. Villagers hurried to the fields. Adults were busy cutting the wheat. Children raced behind to pick up the ears. People live in harmory with nature. Read Para.1 and complete the table. beautiful, peaceful, lively… busy, energetic, happy… Read for details Writing Tip 1: To make the passage vivid,the writer use_________________ and _______ 2. Why does the writer start with such vivid scene? To attract reader’s attention. What adjectives can you use to describe the nature and people? 8 How do 24 Solar Terms influence different groups of people? Read for details Groups of people Past influence of the 24 Solar Terms Villagers in Lao Shu’s hometown The 24 Solar Terms guided both their _______________ and _________. The terms helped them understand why ______________ at certain times, and how they ___________. Lao Shu The 24 Solar Terms ________ him when he grew up and left his hometown. He feels ______ when a new term is set to begin. He longed to share these feelings in his _________________. farming activities daily lives things happened should react followed excited paintings and poems This is one of the best memories of my childhood. I grew up in the countryside of Shandong Province. Most of the villagers there lived by farming. The 24 Solar Terms meant so much to them. The changes of the terms guided both their farming activities and daily lives. The terms helped them understand why things happened at certain times, and how they should react. When I grew up and left my hometown, the 24 Solar Terms followed me. I always feel excited when a new term is set to begin. I longed to share these feelings in my paintings and poems. Para. 2 sb/sth mean so much to sb; sth is important to sb 造句：土地对农民而言意义非凡 Land means so much to farmers. 阳光对植物而言意义重大。 Sunshine means so much to the plants. 2 This is one of the best memories of my childhood. I grew up in the countryside of Shandong Province. Most of the villagers there lived by farming. The 24 Solar Terms meant so much to them. The changes of the terms guided both their farming activities and daily lives. The terms helped them understand why things happened at certain times, and how they should react. When I grew up and left my hometown, the 24 Solar Terms followed me. I always feel excited when a new term is set to begin. I longed to share these feelings in my paintings and poems. Why does the writer create paintings and poems about the Solar Terms? Read and answer. Because the Solar Terms are deeply connected to his childhood memories and emotions, and he wants to share these feelings with others through art. Read for details Why is Lao Shu happy about the popularity of his paintings? Because many people, especially the young, are taking a new interest in the ancient wisdom. 2. What did comments say below Lao Shu’s posts? They shared similar memories and feelings about the 24 Solar Terms. 3. What does the popularity of the paintings show? It shows that the ancient way of dividing time stays close to our hearts and the ancient wisdom of the I didn't know how popular the paintings would become. I'm so happy that many people, especially the young, are taking a new interest in the ancient wisdom. In the hundreds of comments below my posts, others shared similar memories and feelings. Now people may be moving away from farming. However, the ancient way of dividing time stays close to our hearts. Para. 3 Read for details The 24 Solar Terms are known as the “Fifth Great Invention of China”. They help people understand why nature works this way. Many of the 24 Solar Terms bear social and cultural meanings, too. People celebrate their arrival with traditional activities. For example, many people still eat spring pancakes at Start of Spring and dumplings at Start of Winter. The ancient calendar has never disappeared from the life of the Chinese. Groups of people Present Influence of the 24 Solar Terms People today meaning Nature: Culture: Activities People celebrate their arrival with________________. For example, many people still eat ______________at Start of Spring and __________at Start of Winter. spring pancakes dumplings traditional activities They help people understand why nature works this way. Many of the 24 Solar Terms bear social and cultural meanings. Para. 4 Read the Para. 4 carefully and answer the questions. 4 The 24 Solar Terms are known as the “Fifth Great Invention of China”. They help people understand why nature works this way. Many of the 24 Solar Terms bear social and cultural meanings, too. People celebrate their arrival with traditional activities. For example, many people still eat spring pancakes at Start of Spring and dumplings at Start of Winter. The ancient calendar has never disappeared from the life of the Chinese. What are the 24 Solar Terms known as? Fifth Great Invention of China 中国的第五大发明 Why are the 24 Solar Terms known as a great invention? Because they help people understand nature and bear China’s social and cultural meanings Why does the writer mention spring pancakes and dumplings? To show that the Solar Terms still play an active role in people’s lives today. Why are the 24 Solar Terms important to people? Think and share The 24 Solar Terms guide people’s farming activities and daily lives. They help people understand nature’s changes and know how to react to them. Many of the 24 Solar Terms also bear social and cultural meanings. Watch and read Read and Answer In what aspects（方面） does the writer describe his memory of Grain in Ear? Scene: sound colour smell actions What did 24 Solar Terms mean to the farmers and Lao Shu? To farmers: guided, helped To Lao Shu: followed, longed to share From the eyes of Lao Shu Past Present What do people think of 24 Solar Terms now and why? Many people : take a new interest Reasons: shared, stay close to Why is it called “Fifth Great Invention of China” and its meanings Reasons: help understand, bear Celebrations: traditional activities 设计意图：通过以问题带动思维，通过思维导图，帮助学生理清文章结构，梳理文章关键信息，形成结构化认识。 Read and Retell Childhood memory of Grain in Ear Scene: sound colour smell actions Farming guide and personal bond To farmers: guided, helped To Lao Shu: followed, longed to share From the eyes of Lao Shu Past Present The ancient wisdom in modern time Many people : take a new interest Reasons: shared, stay close to The “Fifth Great Invention of China” and its meanings Reasons: help understand, bear Celebrations: traditional activities a They are the only way to understand the changing of the weather through the year. b They stay part of people's lives, even though fewer people are farmers. c Most people don’t understand them, so they need to be studied by experts. Choose Lao Shu’s idea about the 24 Solar Terms. 设计意图：总结归纳文章大意，理解作者对24节气的态度。 Complete the notes with the words and expressions from the passage. farming guided farming activities daily lives excited paintings taking a new interest nature cultural 设计意图：梳理文章主要内容，巩固目标语言的掌握。 将“Grain in Ear ”这三个单词横排，毛笔字效果，有点国风感，白色背景 Think and share As a student, what can YOU do to help keep the 24 Solar Terms alive? Learn about them I can read books or watch videos to know more about the 24 Solar Terms. For example, I can learn what people eat or do at each term. Share with others I can tell my friends or classmates interesting stories about the Solar Terms. I can also share them on social media like WeChat or Douyin. Create something Like Lao Shu, I can draw pictures, write poems, or make handworks about the Solar Terms. This helps more young people know and love them. From the eyes of Lao Shu It was an early morning of Grain in Ear. Lively birds sang sweetly in the trees. Villagers hurried to the fields. Under the blue sky, golden fields shone like the sun. The wind blew, sending sweet smells into the air. Adults were busy cutting the wheat. Children raced behind to pick up the ears. This is one of the best memories of my childhood. I grew up in the countryside of Shandong Province. Most of the villagers there lived by farming. The 24 Solar Terms meant so much to them. The changes of the terms guided both their farming activities and daily lives. The terms helped them understand why things happened at certain times, and how they should react. When I grew up and left my hometown, the 24 Solar Terms followed me. I always feel excited when a new term is set to begin. I longed to share these feelings in my paintings and poems. I didn't know how popular the paintings would become. I'm so happy that many people, especially the young, are taking a new interest in the ancient wisdom. In the hundreds of comments below my posts, others shared similar memories and feelings. Now people may be moving away from farming. However, the ancient way of dividing time stays close to our hearts. The 24 Solar Terms are known as the “Fifth Great Invention of China”. They help people understand why nature works this way. Many of the 24 Solar Terms bear social and cultural meanings, too. People celebrate their arrival with traditional activities. For example, many people still eat spring pancakes at Start of Spring and dumplings at Start of Winter. The ancient calendar has never disappeared from the life of the Chinese. Pay attention to the expressions. 芒种 活泼的鸟儿 婉转啼鸣 mean … to sb. 对某人来说意味着…… 匆匆赶往田间 金色的麦田 像太阳般闪耀 be busy doing sth. 忙于做某事 捡拾麦穗 长大；成长 在农村 以务农为生 24节气 指引着他们的农事活动和日常生活 在特定时节 离开家乡 即将发生 long to do sth. 渴望做某事 如此……以至于 对……产生新的兴趣 古老的智慧 远离…… 贴近 以……而闻名 中国第五大发明 承载着社会和文化意义 吃春饼 立春 立冬 古老的历法 从……中消失 设计意图：总结文章重点短语，理解掌握语言的运用。 Translate the expressions into English. 1. 芒种 2. 活泼的鸟儿 3. 婉转啼鸣 4. 匆匆赶往田间 5. 金色的麦田 6. 像太阳般闪耀 7. 忙于做某事 8. 捡拾麦穗 9. 长大；成长 10. 在农村 Grain in Ear lively birds sing sweetly hurry to the fields golden fields shine like the sun be busy doing sth. pick up the ears grow up in the countryside 11. 以务农为生 12. 24节气 13. 对某人来说意味着…… 14. 指引着他们的农事活动和日常生活 15. 在特定时节 16. 离开家乡 17. 即将发生 18. 渴望做某事 19. 如此……以至于 20. 对……产生新的兴趣 21. 古老的智慧 live by farming the 24 Solar Terms mean … to sb. guide both their farming activities and daily lives at certain times leave hometown be set to long to do sth. so… that take a new interest in the ancient wisdom 22. 远离…… 23. 贴近 24. 以……而闻名 25. 中国第五大发明 26. 承载着社会和文化意义 27. 吃春饼 28. 立春 29. 立冬 30. 古老的历法 31. 从……中消失 move away from close to be known as the Fifth Great Invention of China bear social and cultural meanings eat spring pancakes Start of Spring Start of Winter the ancient calendar disappear from Lavf61.7.105 Bilibili VXCode Swarm Transcoder v1.3.27 $