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Unit
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Heroes
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Talk about heroes
discover their qualities
prepare for a local hero video
Who is a hero? A hero may be someone brave, responsible, helpful or ordinary — someone who makes life better for others.
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Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to…
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掌握核心词汇与表达
hero, admire, brave, courage, responsibility, improve, local hero 等。
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理解“hero”的两种含义
能区分公众意义上的英雄与个人心中的英雄,并表达自己的观点。
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描述英雄品质并进行口头表达
能回答 Who is your hero? Why is he / she your hero?
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初步运用定语从句 who
能用 who 介绍英雄人物,为单元后续“本地英雄短视频”任务做准备。
目标导向
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Look and say
What can you see in the picture?
a statue · mountains · trees · a blue sky
What does the title “Heroes” make you think of?
bravery · sacrifice · responsibility · helping others
观察导入
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Warm-up — What makes a hero?
Brainstorm
brave
helpful
kind
responsible
hard-working
selfless
A hero is someone who…
Think and talk
Can only famous people be heroes?
Can ordinary people be heroes?
Who are the heroes around us?
Tip: Give a reason with because.
话题激活
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Key words and expressions
hero
英雄;楷模
a local hero / a national hero
admire
钦佩;仰慕
I admire him very much.
brave
勇敢的
do something brave
courage
勇气
show great courage
responsibility
责任
take responsibility in difficult situations
improve
改善;提高
improve people’s lives
词汇铺垫
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Unit overview
What will we learn in this unit?
• talk about heroes
• use attributive clauses with who
• describe qualities of heroes
• make a short video about a local hero
Main question: What makes a hero?
单元整体
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Read the dictionary entries
Definition 1
A hero is someone who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by many people.
关键词:public influence
→ more about public heroes
→ many people admire them
Examples:
soldiers, firefighters, scientists, doctors…
词典释义1
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Read the dictionary entries
Definition 2
If you describe someone as your hero, you mean that you admire that person very much, usually because of a certain quality or skill that he or she has.
关键词:personal admiration
→ more about personal heroes
→ you admire a quality or skill
Examples:
my mother, a teacher, a doctor, an athlete…
词典释义2
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Compare the two definitions
Definition
Focus
Who admires him / her?
Examples
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great actions
many people
soldiers / scientists
2
qualities or skills
you personally
parents / teachers / friends
Conclusion:
A hero can be someone admired by the public, or someone special to you personally.
比较归纳
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Answer the questions
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Which one do you agree with more?
There is no single correct answer. Encourage students to explain why.
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In your opinion, what is a hero?
A hero is someone who helps others and makes the world better.
Useful sentence patterns
• I agree with Definition 1 / 2 more.
• In my opinion, a hero is someone who…
• I think a hero should be…
• I admire … because…
课本问答
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Look at the picture
What kinds of heroes can you see?
doctor · nurse · parent · office worker / public servant
Message: Heroes are not always on the battlefield. Many heroes are around us in everyday life.
课本活动2
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Who is your hero?
Question 1
Who is your hero?
My hero is my mother / father / teacher / doctor / firefighter / athlete…
Question 2
Why is that person your hero?
Because he / she is brave, kind and always helps others.
Sentence frame
My hero is ________.
He / She is my hero because ________.
He / She always ________.
I admire him / her because ________.
表达支架
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Qualities of heroes
Brave
not afraid of danger
Helpful
ready to help others
Responsible
takes responsibility
Selfless
puts others first
Hard-working
keeps trying
Kind
cares about people
A hero is not only someone who is famous, but also someone who has great qualities.
品质积累
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Language focus — attributive clauses with who
A hero is someone who has done something brave.
who 引导定语从句,修饰前面的 someone / people / person 等,说明“这个人是什么样的人”。
My hero is a doctor who helps sick people.
We admire people who improve others’ lives.
A hero is someone who takes responsibility in difficult situations.
Try: Say one sentence about your hero using who.
语法渗透
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Speaking task — Introduce a hero
Choose one level and speak for 30–60 seconds.
Basic
My hero is…
He / She is…
I admire him / her because…
Improving
My hero is a person who…
He / She often…
That is why…
Challenge
A hero is someone who…
My hero shows…
He / She inspires me to…
Tip: Use at least one adjective and one sentence with who.
分层输出
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Group discussion
Can ordinary people be heroes?
Yes
They help others in everyday life.
Yes
They can be brave in difficult moments.
Yes
They work hard to improve people’s lives.
Yes
They may inspire us through small actions.
Report: In our group, we think ordinary people can / cannot be heroes because…
合作探究
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Mini project — A local hero
Unit task preview
By the end of the unit, you will make a short video about a local hero.
Today, think about:
• Who is your local hero?
• What does he / she do?
• Why is he / she a hero?
• What qualities does he / she have?
Simple planning card
Name: __________________
Job / role: ______________
Reason: _________________
Qualities: _______________
Sentence with who: ________
__________________________
任务预热
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Summary
WHO IS A HERO?
Meaning
A hero may be a public hero or a personal hero.
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Qualities
Heroes are brave, kind, responsible and helpful.
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Language
Use who to describe people and talk about heroes.
A hero is someone who makes the world better in big or small ways.
课堂小结
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Homework
Basic 基础
朗读并背诵 hero, admire, brave, responsibility 等词汇;口头回答 Who is your hero?
Improving 提升
写 60 词左右短文:My hero,并至少使用 1 个 who 定语从句。
Extend 拓展
采访一位你身边的“普通英雄”,记录其事迹,为后续短视频任务收集素材。
Remember: Heroes may be far away, but they may also be right beside us.
分层作业
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Thank you!
Be inspired by heroes.
Become a better person.
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