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第五课时Section B(1a-1f) & Vocabulary in Use
1、 Teaching Objectives
In this class, students will:
l. understand and analyze the befits of the new railway for local Kenyans by reading for details and answering comprehension questions.
2. discuss how the changes influence people’s lives and learn to summarize information in a structured table.
3. think critically about how countries can work together to build a better world.
2、 Teaching Advice
Lead-in
1a
1. Show a picture of a high-speed train and and a picture of an old, slow train, then ask the questions: Which one do you prefer? Why? What are benefits of fast train?
2. Ask students to work in pairs and discuss the questions in 1a. The teacher can write some key words, such as convenient, save time, transport food, business, and travel on the blackboard to help them answer the questions.
Pre-reading
1b
1. Have students look at the title and the picture and discuss the question in 1b.
2. Let them scan the text to check their predictions.
While-reading
Skim Reading
1. Have students read the text quickly and choose T or F.
· The text is mainly a story about a Kenyan businessman’s travel experience. (F)
· The new railway was built only by Kenyan engineers. (F)
· The main idea of the text is to show how a new railway has brought positive changes to Kenya. (T)
Careful Reading
1. Ask students to work with a partner. Make a chart to compare the old railway and the new one, then list the new railway’s influence on local people’s lives.
2. Invite some pairs to share their answers. Write some key information on the blackboard.
1c
1. Ask students to find the numbers in the text and match the numbers with the information.
2. Check the answers with the class.
1d
1. Let students read the text again and answer the questions.
2. Check the answers with the class.
1e
1. Guide students to read each paragraph and complete the table with key information.
2. Check the answers with the class.
Post-reading
1f
1. Put students into small groups. Give them some time to discuss the two questions. The teacher can provide some background knowledge to them if necessary.
2. Walk around the classroom, listen to their discussions, and provide help with vocabulary or ideas.
3. Invite 3-4 groups to share their ideas with the class.
4. Give brief feedback and praise their efforts.
Vocabulary in Use
2a
1. Present a compound word example to students and break down how it is formed.
2. Ask them to use a word on the left and a word on the right to create a compound word. Encourage them to create more.
3. Invite some students to share their answers and show them more compound words.
2b
1. Ask students to read the words in the box and make sure they understand the meanings.
2. Have them complete the sentences with the words in the box.
3. Check the answers with the class.
2c
1. Let students read the passage and introduce the background knowledge to them.
2. Have them complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
3. Check the answers with the class.
4. Have them work in groups of fours and discuss what other stories they know about China’s environmental achievements.
5. Choose some groups to share their stories.
Summary
Ask students to summarize what they have learned in this lesson.
Homework
Finish the related exercises in the books produced by Youyi.
Blackboard Design
Write the useful expressions and language points on the blackboard.
Teaching Reflection
The lesson successfully guided students to understand a real-world example of how changes in infrastructure improve lives. Students were engaged in the discussion about international cooperation. However, some struggled to express their ideas fluently in English during the discussion. Next time, I will provide more sentence starters and vocabulary support to help them speak more confidently.
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