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Unit 2 Inspiring People 大单元整体设计
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
总课时
6
单元名称
Unit 2 Inspiring People
单元主题
讲述鼓舞人心的人物及其事迹,学习人物品质、职业成就与精神力量,树立榜样意识,培养敬佩、感恩与奋斗精神
教材分析
本单元围绕 “杰出人物与榜样力量” 展开,Section A 谈论敬佩的人物、职业与成就;听说素材涉及袁隆平、法拉第、居里夫人、司马迁、牛顿、图灵等中外名人;语法重点为 It is / was + adj. + of / for sb. to do 与强调句型;Section B 阅读介绍钟扬等励志人物;写作任务为写一篇介绍自己敬佩的人的短文。语篇类型包含对话、人物介绍、说明性文章,突出 “人与社会” 主题,落实品格育人与文化自信。
学情分析
1. 知识基础:学生已掌握一般过去时、现在完成时,能进行简单人物描述。
2. 认知特点:对名人故事、榜样事迹兴趣浓厚,愿意表达敬佩与观点。
3. 薄弱点:人物评价句型单一;复合句与固定句型运用不熟练;阅读人物传记时信息提取不完整。
单元整体框架
话题主线:认识励志人物 → 描述成就与品质 → 学习评价句型 → 阅读传记故事 → 写作介绍榜样 → 成果展示
语言主线:职业 / 品质词汇 → 评价句型 → 强调句 / 不定式结构 → 阅读技能 → 人物写作
素养主线:语言运用 → 批判思维 → 文化品格 → 学习能力
单元内容分析
(一)主题大观念
1. 励志人物凭借坚持、创新、勇气、责任改变世界,值得学习与传承。
2. 中外科学家、思想家、英雄都有可贵品质:curious, brave, creative, hard-working, never give up。
3. 榜样力量激励青少年树立理想、勇于追梦、服务他人与社会。
(二)语言大观念
1. 词汇:inspiring, admire, pioneer, brave, creative, wisdom, courage, research, discover, develop 等。
2. 句型:Who do you admire? He/She is ... because ...; It’s + adj. + of/for sb. to do ...
3. 语法:It is/was…of/for sb. to do;It is/was…that… 强调句型。
4. 技能:听懂人物介绍;口头描述榜样;阅读提取人物信息;写作介绍励志人物。
核心素养
(一)语言能力
1. 掌握职业、品质、成就类核心词汇与短语,准确运用于听说读写。
2. 熟练运用本单元句型谈论敬佩的人物、理由与事迹。
3. 掌握重点句型结构,能读懂人物传记并完成简短写作。
(二)思维品质
1. 通过对比分析人物品质,培养归纳、评价与逻辑思维。
2. 依据事实评价人物,培养客观判断与批判性思维。
3. 借助思维导图梳理人物生平,提升结构化思维。
(三)文化意识
1. 了解中外杰出人物贡献,尊重多元文化,增强文化自信。
2. 学习科学家与榜样精神,树立责任与担当意识。
3. 理解 “榜样” 的共通价值,形成正确价值观。
(四)学习能力
1. 学会利用图表、关键词梳理信息,提升自主学习能力。
2. 在小组讨论中交流分享,提升合作与表达能力。
3. 读写结合,强化语言输出,提升学以致用能力。
教学重难点
教学重点
1. 描述人物品质与职业成就的核心词汇与句型。
2. 掌握:It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
3. 听懂、读懂并介绍励志人物的事迹与精神。
教学难点
1. It’s of /for 句型的正确区别与使用。
2. 运用正确时态与句型完整介绍人物。
3. 理解强调句型并在书面表达中准确运用。
单元课时规划
Period 1:Section A 1a–1c 听说课 —— 认识励志人物,谈论敬佩的人
Period 2:Section A 2a–2d 听说课 —— 人物成就与句型操练
Period 3:Section A 3a–Grammar Focus 读写语法课 ——It 句型重点突破
Period 4:Section B 1a–1e 阅读课 —— 励志人物传记阅读
Period 5:Section B 2a–3d 写作课 —— 写一篇介绍榜样的短文
Period 6:Review & Project 复习展示课 —— 榜样墙展示
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 1: Talk About People We Admire (Section A 1a–1c)
课型
Listening & Speaking Lesson
教材分析
This is the opening lesson of Unit 2. It covers Section A 1a–1c. Students learn to match great people with professions, listen to speeches about admired people, and talk about who they admire and why. It focuses on vocabulary of professions and descriptive adjectives. It lays the foundation for the whole unit’s topic, words and sentence patterns.
学情分析
Students in Grade 9 know some famous people and basic job words. They can talk about people in simple sentences. But they lack words to describe personalities and achievements. They are interested in stories of great people and willing to share their ideas.
教学设计思路
Lead-in with famous people pictures → Learn professions and personality words → Do 1a matching task → Listen and match speakers with people → Listen and complete notes → Pair work to talk about admired people → Summary and homework. Follow “input—practice—output—application”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master words of professions: writer, historian, professor, scientist, chemist, physicist, researcher.
2. Catch key information about people and their achievements in listening.
3. Use basic sentences to talk about who you admire and give reasons.
Thinking Quality
1. Connect people with their professions to develop logical thinking.
2. Describe people’s qualities to improve inductive thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn about great people at home and abroad and respect them.
2. Understand the spirit of inspiring people and set life models.
Learning Ability
1. Take notes while listening to improve listening skills.
2. Practice in pairs to improve cooperative Learning Ability.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Words about professions and people’s qualities.
2. Sentences: Who do you admire? I admire ... because ...
Difficult Points
1. Catch detailed information about people’s achievements in listening.
2. Use correct words to describe people’s qualities clearly.
教学方法
Task-based Language Teaching; Situational Teaching; Cooperative Learning; Listening Training
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Pictures of famous people; Word cards; Audio; Worksheets
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Greet students and show pictures of famous great people: Yuan Longping, Marie Curie, etc.
2. Ask: Who is he/she? What does he/she do?
3. Lead to the topic: Today we learn Unit 2 Inspiring People.
1. Greet the teacher.
2. Watch pictures and answer questions.
3. Know the unit topic clearly.
设计意图
Arouse interest; activate background knowledge; lead in the topic naturally.
2. New Learning (15 mins)
1. Teach new words: professions and qualities. Explain and practice reading.
2. Activity 1a: Ask students to match people with professions. Walk around to help.
3. Listening 1b: Play audio; ask students to match speakers with people.
4. Listening 1c: Play audio again; guide students to complete notes; check answers.
1. Learn new words; read and remember.
2. Finish 1a matching task.
3. Listen and match 1b.
4. Listen and fill in 1c notes; check answers.
设计意图
Learn key vocabulary; train listening for general and detailed information.
3. Practice (12 mins)
1. Present useful sentences:A: Who do you admire?B: I admire ... because ...
2. Organize pair work to practice according to 1c information.
3. Walk around to encourage students and correct mistakes.
4. Invite volunteers to show their dialogues.
1. Learn and read sentence patterns.
2. Practice in pairs.
3. Speak actively and ask for help.
4. Volunteer to show dialogues.
设计意图
Train oral English; consolidate words and sentences; improve confidence.
4. Consolidation & Extension (5 mins)
1. Ask: Who is your idol? Why do you admire him/her?
2. Give hints: hard-working, brave, creative, wise.
3. Ask some students to share in class.
1. Think about their own idols.
2. Use learnt words to talk about reasons.
3. Share with classmates.
设计意图
Connect to real life; improve ability to express personal ideas.
5. Classroom Summary (2 mins)
Lead students to summarize:1. New words of professions
2. Sentences about talking about admired people
3. Listening skills
Follow the teacher to review key points.
设计意图
Help students form a clear knowledge structure.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Copy new words 5 times and recite them.
2. Read and recite key sentences.
Improving
1. Write 3 sentences about people you admire.
2. Listen to 1b & 1c and read aloud.
Advanced
1. Interview family members about their admired people.
2. Take notes and prepare to share next class.
Write down homework and finish by levels.
设计意图
Consolidate learning; meet different levels of students.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Inspiring People Period 1
Words: scientist, physicist, chemist, historian, writer, researcher
Useful Sentences:— Who do you admire?— I admire ... because he/she is ...
Qualities: brave, creative, wise, hard-working
教学
反思
Successes
1. Famous people pictures attract students; they take part in class actively.
2. Listening tasks are step-by-step; most students can finish them well.
Problems
1. Some students can’t pronounce profession words correctly.
2. Some students use simple reasons and lack rich expressions.
Improvements
1. Add more word drills and pronunciation practice next time.
2. Provide more adjectives and sentence structures for speaking.
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 2: More Inspiring People & Achievements (Section A 2a–2d)
课型
Listening & Speaking Lesson
教材分析
This Period continues Section A and includes 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d. It focuses on listening to conversations about great people such as Brunel, Florence Nightingale, Isaac Newton, and Alan Turing. Students learn to match people with their fields and achievements, and master more expressions to describe inspiring people. It further develops students’ listening and speaking skills and prepares them for the grammar study.
学情分析
Students have learned basic words about professions and simple sentences to talk about admired people in Period 1. They can do simple listening tasks but still have difficulties in catching detailed information about achievements. They are active in sharing idols but need more sentence structures to speak fluently.
教学设计思路
Lead-in by reviewing words and drills → Learn new words about achievements and qualities → Do matching activity in 2a → Listen to finish matching and note-taking tasks → Practice dialogue patterns → Discuss and share → Summary and homework. Follow “review—input—listen—practice—output”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master new words and phrases: pioneer, modern, develop, spread, nurse, engineer, physics, technology.
2. Catch detailed information about people’s achievements and fields through listening.
3. Use richer sentences to talk about who people admire and explain the reasons.
Thinking Quality
1. Connect people with their achievements to improve logical thinking.
2. Summarize common qualities of inspiring people to enhance inductive thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn about great Western pioneers and respect different cultures.
2. Understand the spirit of dedication and innovation and set positive attitudes.
Learning Ability
1. Take notes while listening to improve listening skills.
2. Take part in pair and group work to improve cooperative learning.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Vocabulary about achievements and fields: engineer, nursing, physics, pioneer, spread.
2. Listening for specific information about people’s achievements.
Difficult Points
1. Catch and record detailed information in long conversations.
2. Use complete and logical sentences to introduce inspiring people.
教学方法
Task-based Language Teaching; Listening & Speaking; Cooperative Learning; Step-by-step Training
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Pictures of great people; Audio; Word cards; Worksheets
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Review: Ask pairs to use “Who do you admire? I admire ... because ...” to practice for 1 minute.
2. Show pictures of Brunel, Florence Nightingale, Newton, Turing.
3. Ask: Do you know them? What are their achievements?
4. Lead to today’s topic: more inspiring people and their great deeds.
1. Review the dialogue quickly.
2. Look at pictures and try to describe.
3. Know the learning goal clearly.
设计意图
Review old knowledge; expand people’s images; arouse listening interest.
2. New Learning & Vocabulary (15 mins)
1. Teach new words: engineer, pioneer, nursing, physics, technology, modern, spread. Explain with pictures and examples; read aloud repeatedly.
2. Activity 2a: Ask students to match people with fields of work. Check answers.
3. Listening 2b: Play audio; ask students to match family members with admired people.
4. Listening 2c: Play audio again; guide students to circle correct words and complete notes. Check answers and explain key information.
1. Learn new words; read and memorize.
2. Finish 2a matching task.
3. Listen and finish 2b matching.
4. Listen carefully and complete 2c notes.
设计意图
Learn key vocabulary; train prediction and detailed listening abilities.
3. Practice (12 mins)
1. Present 2d dialogue patterns:A: Who do you admire?B: I admire ... He/She ...A: Why?B: Because he/she ...
2. Organize pair work to practice based on 2a–2c information.
3. Walk around to help, encourage and correct mistakes.
4. Invite 2–3 pairs to act out their dialogues.
1. Learn and repeat sentence patterns.
2. Practice dialogues in pairs.
3. Ask for help if necessary.
4. Volunteer to show dialogues.
设计意图
Consolidate listening information; train oral expression; improve speaking confidence.
4. Consolidation & Extension (5 mins)
1. Ask: What qualities make a person inspiring?
2. Give hints: brave, wise, creative, hard-working, kind.
3. Encourage students to share their opinions freely.
1. Think and summarize qualities.
2. Speak out simple English sentences.
3. Listen to others carefully.
设计意图
Cultivate correct values; improve thinking and expression.
5. Classroom Summary (2 mins)
1. Summarize new words and phrases about great people.
2. Review listening skills: catch names, jobs and achievements.
3. Emphasize learning from inspiring people.
Follow the teacher to review and take notes.
设计意图
Help students form a complete knowledge framework.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Copy new phrases 3 times and recite.
2. Read listening scripts loudly.
Improving
1. Write 3 sentences about a great person you like.
2. Practice 2d dialogue with partners.
Advanced
1. Search for a short story of one great person.
2. Prepare to retell it next class.
Finish homework by levels.
设计意图
Consolidate listening and speaking; expand knowledge.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Inspiring People Period 2
Words: engineer, pioneer, physics, nursing, modern, spread
Useful sentences:— Who do you admire?— I admire ... because he/she ...
People & Fields:Isaac Newton → physics
Florence Nightingale → medicine
Brunel → railway
教学
反思
Successes
1. Review and lead-in connect well; students quickly enter learning state.
2. Listening tasks are clear and step-by-step; most students finish them well.
Problems
1. Some students cannot catch detailed information in listening.
2. Some students use simple sentences and lack rich expressions.
Improvements
1. Provide note-taking frames with blanks to help catch key points.
2. Offer more sentence structures and adjectives before speaking practice.
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 3: Grammar — It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth. (Section A 3a–Grammar Focus)
课型
Reading & Grammar Lesson
教材分析
This Period includes 3a (conversation about admirable people), 3b–3d (reading and speaking tasks), and Grammar Focus. It centers on the key structure: It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth. Students learn to distinguish of (personal qualities) and for (objective situations). They also practice the structure in describing inspiring people, which is the core grammar of Unit 2.
学情分析
Students have learned words and sentences about inspiring people. They can introduce people’s achievements simply but cannot use the fixed grammar structure correctly. They easily mix up of and for. They need clear rules, comparison, and step-by-step practice to understand and use the grammar.
教学设计思路
Lead-in by reviewing people’s qualities → Read 3a conversation and complete the chart → Summarize grammar rules of of vs for → Do controlled practice → Do communicative practice → Summary and homework. Follow “input—discovery—summary—practice—application”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master words: creative, brave, amazing, wise, full of courage, full of wisdom.
2. Understand and master the grammar: It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
3. Use the correct structure to talk about and praise inspiring people.
Thinking Quality
1. Compare two structures to improve logical and comparative thinking.
2. Summarize grammar rules to enhance inductive thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn from I.M. Pei, Wang Yaping and other pioneers.
2. Build correct values and admire noble qualities.
Learning Ability
1. Summarize rules independently to improve self-Learning Ability.
2. Practice in pairs to improve cooperative learning.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Grammar structure: It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
2. Reading for detailed information in 3a conversation.
Difficult Points
1. Correctly choose of (personal qualities) and for (objective situations).
2. Use the structure fluently to praise inspiring people.
教学方法
Grammar Inductive Method; Comparison Method; Task-based Teaching; Cooperative Learning
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Grammar chart; Worksheets; Blackboard; Word cards
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Review: Ask students to say two adjectives about inspiring people.
2. Show sentences: He is brave. He saved people.
3. Lead in: Today we learn a better way to praise people: It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
4. Show today’s topic clearly.
1. Review adjectives: brave, wise, creative…
2. Learn about the new structure.
3. Understand the learning goal.
设计意图
Review vocabulary; lead to grammar naturally; arouse curiosity.
2. New Learning: Reading 3a (15 mins)
1. Pre-reading: Teach new words: creative, courage, wisdom, balance.
2. While-reading: Ask students to read 3a quickly and finish the chart.
3. Check answers and explain the conversation.
4. Ask students to find and underline the key sentences of praise.
1. Learn new words; read and remember.
2. Read 3a and complete the chart.
3. Check answers and understand the dialogue.
4. Find and copy key sentences.
设计意图
Train reading skills; help students find target sentences for grammar learning.
3. Grammar Study & Practice (12 mins)
1. Present Grammar Focus sentences.
2. Summarize rules clearly:— of sb. → adj. describes personality (kind, brave, wise…)— for sb. → adj. describes situation (difficult, easy, important…)
3. Do exercise 1: Fill in of/for.
4. Do exercise 2: Rewrite sentences.
5. Walk around to help and correct mistakes.
1. Observe and compare sentences.
2. Take notes of rules.
3. Finish practice 1 and 2.
4. Check answers and correct mistakes.
设计意图
Let students find rules; master differences between of and for; strengthen grammar application.
4. Consolidation & Extension (5 mins)
1. Task: Use the new structure to praise inspiring people.
2. Give sentence frames:It is brave of Wang Yaping to walk in space.
3. Ask students to share in class.
4. Give feedback and praise.
1. Make sentences using the grammar.
2. Share with classmates.
3. Listen and learn from others.
设计意图
Use grammar in real context; improve output ability.
5. Classroom Summary (2 mins)
1. Summarize the grammar structure and rules.
2. Review key words of qualities.
3. Encourage students to learn from inspiring people.
Follow the teacher to review and take notes.
设计意图
Help students form a complete knowledge system.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Copy grammar rules and example sentences.
2. Recite Grammar Focus.
Improving
1. Finish all grammar exercises in Section A.
2. Write 4 sentences with It is … of/for …
Advanced
1. Summarize the difference between of and for.
2. Write a short comment on a great person using the grammar.
Finish homework by levels.
设计意图
Consolidate grammar; improve comprehensive application.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Period 3 Grammar
Structure: It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
✓ of sb. → adjectives about quality: brave, wise, kind, creative
✓ for sb. → adjectives about situation: difficult, easy, important, necessary
Examples:It is brave of her to teach in space.It is important for us to learn hard.
教学
反思
Successes
1. Clear comparison chart helps students master of vs for quickly.
2. Reading and grammar connect well; students learn in context.
Problems
1. A few students still mix up of and for.
2. Some students are shy to make sentences in public.
Improvements
1. Give a small “rule card” for quick review.
2. Give more encouragement and pair practice before sharing.
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 4: The Inspiring Seed Scientist — Zhong Yang (Section B 1a–1e)
课型
Reading Lesson
教材分析
This Period covers Section B 1a–1e, centered on the text The Inspiring Seed Scientist about Zhong Yang. It includes predicting, fast reading, careful reading, matching, and discussion tasks. Students learn words related to biology, research, and spirit; understand Zhong Yang’s great deeds and qualities; and train reading skills of finding main ideas and details. It carries forward the spirit of dedication and patriotism.
学情分析
Students have learned vocabulary about inspiring people and mastered the key grammar structure. They can read simple passages but have difficulties in finishing detailed information tasks and summarizing people’s spirits. They are deeply touched by Zhong Yang’s story and willing to express feelings.
教学设计思路
Lead-in with pictures of Zhong Yang → Learn new words related to science and research → Predict the topic → Fast reading for main idea → Careful reading for timeline and details → Match paragraphs with main ideas → Discuss his spirits → Summary and homework. Follow “predict—scan—analyze—express—think”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master new words: research, biology, seed, collect, protect, achieve, pioneer, devote.
2. Read and finish matching, filling, and timeline tasks to get detailed information of Zhong Yang’s story.
3. Use proper words and sentences to describe Zhong Yang’s spirits and achievements.
Thinking Quality
1. Sort out the timeline to improve logical and organized thinking.
2. Summarize Zhong Yang’s qualities to improve inductive thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn Zhong Yang’s spirit of dedication and patriotism.
2. Build correct values and admire Chinese inspiring people.
Learning Ability
1. Use predicting and summarizing strategies to improve reading skills.
2. Cooperate in groups to express and share ideas.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Vocabulary: research, biology, seed, collect, protect, pioneer.
2. Reading skills: finding main ideas, timeline, and detailed information.
Difficult Points
1. Understanding long sentences about research and collection.
2. Summarizing and expressing Zhong Yang’s spirits clearly and fluently.
教学方法
Task-based Teaching; Predicting & Scanning; Timeline Guide; Cooperative Learning
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Pictures of Zhong Yang; Whiteboard; Timeline worksheet; Audio
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Review: Ask students to make 2 sentences using “It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do”.
2. Show pictures and short introduction of Zhong Yang.
3. Ask: What is a seed scientist? What did he do?
4. Lead to today’s reading: The Inspiring Seed Scientist.
1. Review and make sentences actively.
2. Look and guess about Zhong Yang.
3. Know the reading topic clearly.
设计意图
Review grammar; create situation; arouse reading interest.
2. New Learning: Pre-reading & Vocabulary (15 mins)
1. Teach new words: research, biology, seed, collect, protect, achieve, pioneer, devote. Read and practice with pictures and examples.
2. Activity 1a: Ask: What do you think a seed scientist does? Discuss briefly.
3. Prediction: Ask students to predict what the text is about according to the title and pictures.
1. Learn new words; read and memorize.
2. Discuss 1a in pairs.
3. Predict the content of the text.
设计意图
Build vocabulary; activate background; practice predicting strategy.
3. While-Reading: Fast & Careful Reading (12 mins)
1. Fast reading: Ask students to read quickly and answer: Who is the story about? What did he do?
2. Careful reading 1: Match paragraphs with main ideas (1b). Check answers.
3. Careful reading 2: Fill in the timeline and events (1c). Play audio; help students find key information.
4. Explain difficult sentences about research and collection.
1. Read fast; get the main idea.
2. Finish matching task 1b.
3. Read carefully; complete the timeline.
4. Understand difficult sentences.
设计意图
Train skimming and scanning; help students grasp the story structure and details.
4. Post-Reading: Discussion & Extension (5 mins)
1. Organize group discussion: 1e- What made Zhong Yang admirable?- What can we learn from him?
2. Give sentence frames:He was... He devoted himself to...
3. Ask groups to share ideas.
1. Discuss in groups.
2. Use sentence frames to express.
3. Share with the class.
设计意图
Deepen understanding; cultivate emotional attitudes; improve expression.
5. Classroom Summary (2 mins)
1. Summarize new words and Zhong Yang’s spirits.
2. Review reading skills: predict, match, timeline.
3. Encourage students to learn from Zhong Yang.
Follow the teacher to summarize key points.
设计意图
Help students form a clear knowledge and spirit framework.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Copy new words and phrases.
2. Read the text 3 times loudly.
Improving
1. Retell Zhong Yang’s story.
2. Finish reading exercises.
Advanced
1. Write a short introduction of Zhong Yang (6–8 sentences).
2. Search for more inspiring Chinese scientists.
Finish homework by levels.
设计意图
Consolidate reading; improve cultural confidence.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Period 4 The Inspiring Seed Scientist — Zhong Yang
Words: research, biology, seed, collect, protect, pioneer
Timeline: 1964 born → 15 entered university → studied biology → collected seeds in Xizang → trained local students
Spirits: hard-working, devoted, responsible, inspiring
教学
反思
Successes
1. Timeline and clear tasks help students read and understand effectively.
2. Students are deeply moved by Zhong Yang and show strong respect.
Problems
1. Some students still struggle with long difficult sentences.
2. A few students cannot summarize spirits fluently.
Improvements
1. Provide key phrases and sentence frames before reading.
2. Give more time for pair discussion before sharing.
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 5: Write About a Person You Admire (Section B 2a–3d)
课型
Writing Lesson
教材分析
This Period is the writing lesson of Unit 2, including vocabulary building, model passage reading, outline making and short passage writing. Students learn to write an introduction to an inspiring person. The writing structure includes: who the person is, his/her basic information, achievements, qualities and reasons you admire him/her. It combines the vocabulary, sentence patterns and grammar of the whole unit to realize language output.
学情分析
Students have mastered words, expressions and the It’s…of/for sb. to do… structure. They can describe inspiring people orally but lack complete writing skills. They often lack clear structure, proper conjunctions and correct tense using. They need model guidance, clear outline and step-by-step writing help.
教学设计思路
Lead-in by sharing inspiring people → Learn word formation and vocabulary → Read and analyze the model passage → Learn writing structure and outline → Draft writing → Peer revision → Share and evaluate → Summary and homework. Follow “input—imitation—output—improvement”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master word formation: -ist, -er, -ian (scientist, historian, pioneer).
2. Understand the model passage and master the structure of writing about an inspiring person.
3. Write a complete and coherent short passage about a person you admire.
Thinking Quality
1. Sort out information by using an outline to improve logical thinking.
2. Analyze and summarize people’s qualities to improve inductive thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn excellent qualities of inspiring people and set up correct role models.
2. Enhance patriotism and admire Chinese inspiring people.
Learning Ability
1. Learn writing from a model to improve reading-to-write ability.
2. Self-check and revise to improve independent Learning Ability.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Vocabulary and useful sentences for introducing inspiring people.
2. Writing structure: Basic information—Achievements—Qualities—Reasons
Difficult Points
1. Correctly use It’s…of/for sb. to do… and proper tenses in writing.
2. Use conjunctions to make writing coherent and smooth.
教学方法
Model-based Teaching; Outline Guided Method; Process Writing; Cooperative Revision
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Model passage; Outline worksheet; Blackboard; Color pens
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Review: Ask students to say something about Zhong Yang.
2. Free talk: Who is your favorite inspiring person?
3. Lead to today’s task: Learn to write a passage about a person you admire.
1. Review and speak actively.
2. Share their own idols.
3. Know the writing task clearly.
设计意图
Review knowledge; activate ideas; lead to writing naturally.
2. Vocabulary & Word Formation (15 mins)
1. Activity 2a: Teach word formation: -ist, -er, -ian. Circle correct words and make new words.
2. Activity 2b–2c: Fill in the blanks with proper words. Check answers and explain usage.
3. Summarize useful expressions for describing people.
1. Learn word formation rules; do exercises.
2. Finish 2b–2c; check answers.
3. Read and remember useful expressions.
设计意图
Build vocabulary; prepare enough language input for writing.
3. Model Study & Outline (12 mins)
1. Pre-writing: Ask students to read the model passage in 3a quickly. Answer: Who is introduced?
2. Careful reading: Complete the table in 3b. Analyze the writing structure step by step:① Who the person is② His/Her basic information③ His/Her achievements④ Qualities and reasons to admire
3. Teach useful sentences and conjunctions: and, but, because, so.
1. Read the model passage; get main information.
2. Complete the table; master the structure.
3. Take notes of key sentences and conjunctions.
设计意图
Learn from the model; provide clear structure and language support.
4. Writing & Revision (5 mins)
1. While-writing: Guide students to finish notes in 3c. Write a draft of 8–10 sentences following the outline.
2. Revision: Ask students to check in pairs: structure, tense, grammar, conjunctions.
3. Walk around to help and give suggestions.
1. Make notes; write the draft independently.
2. Check and revise with partners.
3. Ask for help when meeting
Problems.
设计意图
Guide step-by-step writing; improve writing quality by revision.
5. Sharing & Summary (2 mins)
1. Invite 2–3 students to share their passages.
2. Give positive feedback and evaluation.
3. Summarize writing structure, key sentences and points for attention.
1. Volunteer to share works.
2. Listen and learn from others.
3. Review key points of writing.
设计意图
Build confidence; improve appreciation and assessment ability.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Copy the model passage. 2. Correct your first draft.
Improving
1. Write a complete and tidy post (8–12 sentences).
2. Polish your language.
Advanced
1. Write a rich passage with conjunctions and proper grammar.
2. Prepare to show your post next class.
Finish homework by levels.
设计意图
Improve writing quality; encourage creative and logical expression.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Period 5 Writing: A Person I Admire
Word Formation: -ist scientist -er worker -ian historian
Writing Structure:
1. Who: He/She is…
2. Information: born, job, study…
3. Achievements: invented, developed, helped…
4. Reasons: brave, creative; It’s + adj. + of sb. to do…
教学
反思
Successes
1. The model passage and clear outline help students write logically.
2. Most students can use key sentences and grammar correctly.
Problems
1. Some students still make mistakes in tense and of/for structure.
2. Some passages lack conjunctions and are not fluent.
Improvements
1. Provide a simple revision checklist before writing.
2. Give more common conjunctions and example sentences.
Unit 2 Inspiring People 教案
科目
英语
年级
九年级
班级
授课时间
45
课题
Period 6: Unit Review & Project — Make a Wall of Inspiration
课型
Review & Project Lesson
教材分析
This Period is the unit review and comprehensive output lesson of Unit
2. It reviews vocabulary, phrases, grammar (It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do) and people-description sentences. The project Make a Wall of Inspiration requires students to collect, introduce and display inspiring people. It integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing and practical abilities to improve students’ comprehensive language use.
学情分析
Students have basically mastered all key knowledge of Unit 2, but some still confuse of and for; some cannot use rich expressions to describe people. They like group work and showing themselves, so group projects can improve their confidence and cooperation.
教学设计思路
Lead-in with video of inspiring people → Review vocabulary, phrases and grammar → Comprehensive consolidation exercises → Finish group project Make a Wall of Inspiration → Show posters → Summary and evaluation → Homework. Follow “review—consolidate—cooperate—show—improve”.
核心素养目标
Language Ability
1. Master all vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns of Unit 2.
2. Correctly use It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do in real situations.
3. Finish a poster and give a simple English introduction about inspiring people.
Thinking Quality
1. Summarize and organize unit knowledge to improve inductive thinking.
2. Analyze and comment on inspiring people to improve logical thinking.
Cultural Awareness
1. Learn from inspiring people’s spirits and establish correct values.
2. Enhance patriotism and cultural confidence by learning Chinese models.
Learning Ability
1. Summarize knowledge independently and form good learning habits.
2. Cooperate in groups to improve communication and presentation skills.
教学重难点
Key Points
1. Review vocabulary, phrases and key sentences about inspiring people.
2. Master and use It is/was + adj. + of/for sb. to do correctly.
Difficult Points
1. Use the grammar structure correctly and flexibly.
2. Finish and show the poster smoothly and clearly in English.
教学方法
Review Method; Task-based Teaching; Cooperative Learning; Poster Presentation
教学工具
Textbook; Projector; Mind map; Task sheets; Poster paper; Colored pens
教学内容及过程
教学环节
教师活动
学生活动
1. Warm-up & Lead-in (5 mins)
1. Play a short video about Chinese inspiring people: Zhong Yang, Yuan Longping, Tu Youyou, Wang Yaping.
2. Ask: Who did you see? Why are they inspiring?
3. Announce today’s tasks: Review and make a wall of inspiration.
1. Watch the video and feel the spirits.
2. Answer questions and recall the unit.
3. Know today’s tasks clearly.
设计意图
Create emotional atmosphere; lead to review naturally; arouse interest.
2. Key Points Review (15 mins)
1. Vocabulary Review: Show mind map: jobs, qualities, achievements.
2. Phrases Review: admire, look up to, devote oneself to, come true, make contributions to.
3. Grammar Review: Show chart: of (personality) / for (situation).
4. Quick Practice: Fill in blanks; rewrite sentences; check answers at once.
1. Look at the mind map; recall words.
2. Read phrases together.
3. Understand the grammar chart; take notes.
4. Finish exercises and check answers.
设计意图
Review knowledge systematically; help students form a knowledge frame; master key points.
3. Comprehensive Practice (12 mins)
1. Organize group competition:① Correct mistakes② Make sentences③ Describe people quickly
2. Give scores and praise the winning group.
3. Explain common mistakes in grammar and expressions.
1. Take part in the competition actively.
2. Answer questions and get scores.
3. Understand and correct mistakes.
设计意图
Stimulate interest; consolidate knowledge; solve typical errors.
4. Project: Make a Wall of Inspiration (5 mins)
1. Introduce the project: Each group chooses one inspiring person and makes a poster.
2. Show the outline: Name; Job; Qualities; Achievements; Sentences.
3. Help groups prepare simple English sentences for presentation.
1. Know the project requirements.
2. Cooperate in groups; design and write the poster.
3. Prepare a short oral introduction.
设计意图
Integrate knowledge; improve cooperation and comprehensive language use.
5. Presentation & Summary (2 mins)
1. Invite 2–3 groups to show their posters and introduce the person.
2. Give evaluation and encouragement.
3. Summarize the unit: inspiring people, spirits, language points.
1. Show posters and give reports.
2. Listen and evaluate others.
3. Review the whole unit together.
设计意图
Improve presentation skills; enhance sense of achievement and emotional education.
6. Homework (1 min)
Basic
1. Review all words and phrases.
2. Correct all wrong questions.
Improving
1. Finish all unit exercises.
2. Write a short unit review.
Advanced
1. Make a beautiful poster: My Inspiring Person.
2. Prepare a 1-minute English speech.
Finish homework by levels.
设计意图
Consolidate learning; expand creativity & expression.
板书
设计
Unit 2 Period 6 Review & Project
Words: scientist, pioneer, brave, creative, wise
Phrases: admire, look up to, devote...to...
Grammar: It’s + adj. + of/for sb. to do sth.
Project: Wall of Inspiration
教学
反思
Successes
1. The mind map and competition make review lively and efficient; all students take part actively.
2. The project helps students apply what they’ve learned and receive emotional education.
Problems
1. Some students still mix up of and for in real use.
2. A few groups are too nervous to show fluently.
Improvements
1. Provide a small grammar card for students to check at any time.
2. Give more practice time and encouragement before presentation.
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