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Unit 4 Countries
Lesson 1 Where is your country?
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Hello, boys and girls! Welcome to a new unit. Look at this picture. The boy is exploring a big world map. Today, we're going to travel around the world and learn about different countries. Let's start with Lesson 1: Where is your country?
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Learning Objectives
01. Language Ability
听/说:熟练运用句型 "Where is your country?" 和 "Where are you from?" 进行流利的口语问答。
读/写:准确掌握并规范书写本单元核心四会单词,提升基础语言素养。
02. Cultural Awareness
了解中国、加拿大、美国等国家的地理位置、风土人情及基本国情,拓宽国际视野。
培养对多元文化的包容心与探索兴趣,建立初步的跨文化理解与认同。
03. Thinking Skills
通过地图准确识别主要国家的地理位置,建立空间认知与地理思维能力。
学会结合地理信息与语言表达,提升逻辑分析与综合运用知识的能力。
04. Learning Ability
积极参与课堂互动与游戏活动,勇于表达观点,提升自主学习的积极性。
通过小组合作完成学习任务,培养团队协作精神与沟通交流能力。
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Here are our goals for today. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about different countries, ask and answer questions about where a country is and where people are from. We will also learn some important words and improve our map-reading skills. Let's get started!
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Step 1: Warm-up & Lead-in
🎵 Let's Sing a Song!
"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"
He's got the whole world in His hands,
He's got the whole wide world in His hands,
He's got the whole world in His hands,
He's got the whole world in His hands.
🌟 Lead-in
Great singing! This song reminds us how big and beautiful our world is. It’s filled with many countries, each with its own unique culture and stories. Today, we’re going to learn how to talk about these amazing places and the people who live there.
🌍 Ready to explore? Let’s dive into the world of English and discover new cultures together!
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Let's start with a song to warm up. This song is called "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands". It reminds us how big and wonderful our world is. ... Fantastic! Our world is made up of many different countries. Today, we'll learn how to talk about them in English.
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Step 2: Presentation (新知呈现) - Key Words (四会单词)
Let's learn some important words about countries and directions. Let's read them together!
country (国家)
A nation with its own government and land.
China (中国)
Our motherland, located in East Asia.
Canada (加拿大)
A country in North America, known for maple leaves.
the U.S. (美国)
Short for the United States of America.
Australia (澳大利亚)
A country in the Southern Hemisphere.
map (地图)
A drawing showing the geography of a place.
east & west (东 & 西)
East is where the sun rises; West is where it sets.
south & north (南 & 北)
South is down on the map; North is up.
from (来自)
Used to show the place someone comes from.
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First, let's learn the key words for this unit. These are the "four skills" words, which means you need to be able to read, write, listen, and speak them. Let's read them together: country, China, Canada, the U.S., Australia, map, east, west, south, north, from. Repeat after me.
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Step 2: Presentation (新知呈现) - Key Sentences
01. Asking about a country's location
Q: Where is your country?
A: China is my country. It's in the east of Asia, a vast and beautiful land with a long history.
02. Asking where someone is from
Q: Where are you from?
A: I'm from China. I come from Shanghai, a famous international city by the sea.
Grammar Focus: Subject-Verb Agreement
Use 'is' with singular subjects (e.g., "China is...", "He is..."). Use 'are' with plural subjects or the pronoun 'you' (e.g., "You are...", "We are..."). This rule is fundamental in English grammar!
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Now let's learn our key sentences. To ask where a country is, we say "Where is your country?". For example, "China is my country. It's in the east of Asia." To ask where a person is from, we say "Where are you from?". The answer is "I'm from China." Pay attention to the use of 'is' and 'are'.
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Step 2: Presentation (新知呈现) - Learn the Dialogue
The map shows us where different countries are located around the world.
Let's discover where our friends come from!
Li Ming (China) — "China is my country. It's in the east of Asia, a land with a long history and rich culture."
Jenny (Canada) — "I'm from Canada, which is in the north of America. It's known for its beautiful forests and lakes."
Danny (U.S.) — "I'm from the U.S., which is next to Canada. Our two countries share a long border in North America."
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Now, let's listen to a dialogue between Li Ming, Jenny, and Danny. They are looking at a world map and talking about their countries. Please listen carefully. ... Now let's read the dialogue together. Pay attention to how they ask and answer questions about their countries.
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Step 3: Read and Learn - China
China: A Great Country
China is a vast and wonderful country located in the heart of Asia, boasting a history of over 5,000 years and a vibrant, diverse culture. Beijing, its capital city, is home to ancient treasures like the Forbidden City. One of the most famous symbols of China is the Great Wall, a magnificent structure built over centuries to protect the nation. Every year, millions of travelers from all corners of the globe visit China to admire its natural beauty and rich heritage.
Fun Fact: China is the world's most populous country and has the second-largest economy.
Map of China
A land of diverse landscapes and rich history, situated in Eastern Asia.
The Great Wall
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, a symbol of Chinese civilization.
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Let's learn more about our own country, China. As we can see from the map, China is in Asia. It's a country with a very long history. Beijing is its capital, and the Great Wall is one of its most famous landmarks. It's a great country that many people want to visit.
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Step 3: Read and Learn - Canada
Canada: A Country of Nature
Canada is located in North America, a land of breathtaking natural beauty with vast forests, towering mountains, and crystal-clear lakes. It is a country where nature thrives and diversity is celebrated. The capital city, Ottawa, blends modernity with rich history.
Location
North America
Capital
Ottawa
Languages
English & French
The Canadian Flag
The iconic red maple leaf represents the nation's pride and natural beauty.
The Rocky Mountains
Majestic peaks and lush forests make it a paradise for nature lovers.
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Next, let's fly to North America and visit Canada. This is the Canadian flag. Canada is known for its beautiful nature, with many lakes and mountains like the ones you see in the picture. Its capital is Ottawa, and both English and French are spoken there.
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Step 3: Read and Learn - The U.S.
The U.S.: A Country of Diversity
Located in North America, the United States is a nation celebrated for its cultural mosaic. Washington, D.C., serves as its capital, housing iconic symbols of democracy. The U.S. is a vibrant tapestry woven from immigrants worldwide, bringing diverse languages, traditions, and foods, making it a truly unique and dynamic place.
The Stars and Stripes
A symbol of freedom and unity across the nation
Statue of Liberty
A gift from France, representing liberty and hope
Fun Fact: The U.S. is often called a "melting pot" because it blends cultures from all over the world into a unique American identity, creating a rich and diverse society.
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Right next to Canada is the United States, or the U.S. Here is its flag. The capital is Washington, D.C. The U.S. is a country where people from many different cultures live together, making it a very diverse nation. The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of freedom there.
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Step 4: Practice (练习巩固) - Look and Answer
Look at the world map carefully and use your geography knowledge to answer the following questions about country locations.
01
Where is China?
Answer: China is located in the eastern part of Asia, on the western coast of the Pacific Ocean.
02
Where is Canada?
Answer: Canada is in the northern part of North America, the second largest country in the world by total area.
03
Where is Australia?
Answer: It is a country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere, known as the "island continent".
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Now it's time to practice what we've learned. Look at the world map. Can you tell me where these countries are? Let's start with China. ... Good! Now Canada. ... Excellent! And finally, where is Australia? ... Perfect! You're becoming great geographers.
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Step 4: Practice (练习巩固) - Pair Work
Find a partner and practice the dialogue below using the sentence structures we learned.
Student A
"Excuse me, where are you from?"
"Oh, really? I'm from [your country]."
Student B
"I'm from China, and you?"
"Wow, that's a great country!"
✨ More Practice Examples
🇨🇦 "I'm from Canada."
"I speak English and French."
🇺🇸 "I'm from the U.S."
"I live in California."
🇦🇺 "I'm from Australia."
"I love kangaroos!"
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Let's practice speaking. Find a partner and ask each other where you are from. Use the sentences we learned. For example, "Where are you from?" "I'm from China." You can pretend to be from different countries like Canada or the U.S. Let's begin!
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Step 4: Practice (练习巩固)
Fill in the Blanks — Complete the sentences with the correct words.
01. ______ is my country.
It's in the east of Asia. (Answer: China)
02. Jenny is from ______.
She loves maple syrup. (Answer: Canada)
03. Danny is from ______.
He lives in New York. (Answer: the U.S.)
04. Where ______ you from?
Plural subject. (Answer: are)
05. Where ______ his country?
Singular subject. (Answer: is)
💡 Remember: Use 'is' for singular nouns and 'are' for plural nouns or 'you'.
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Let's do some writing practice. Look at these sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct words. Pay attention to the use of 'is' and 'are'. ... Time's up! Let's check the answers together. How many did you get right?
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Step 5: Activity - Little Geographer
01 / Your Mission
Group Up: Form teams of 3-4 classmates and sit together.
Materials: Collect a blank world map and a set of country name cards.
Action: Stick each country name card onto its correct geographical location on the map.
02 / Show & Tell
Each group sends one representative to the front to introduce one country from your map to the class.
"Good morning everyone! This is Egypt. It’s in North Africa, and it’s famous for the Great Pyramids of Giza!"
🌍 Ready? Let’s explore the world together! 🌍
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Now for our final activity: "Little Geographer"! In your groups, you will receive a blank map and some country cards. Your task is to place the cards on the correct locations. After you finish, one person from each group will come up and show us your map, introducing one country. Let the game begin!
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Step 6: Summary (课堂总结)
What did we learn today?
01 / Key Words 核心词汇
🌏 国家: country, China, Canada, the U.S., Australia
🗺️ 方位与地图: map, east, west, south, north
📍 介词: from (表示“来自”)
02 / Key Sentences 核心句型
Q: Where is your country?
A: China is my country. It's in the east of Asia.
Q: Where are you from?
A: I'm from China.
Remember: Every country is unique and special. 世界上的每个国家都是独一无二且充满魅力的,我们要学会尊重和欣赏不同国家的文化与差异。
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Let's summarize our lesson. We learned many new words about countries and directions. We also practiced two very important questions: "Where is your country?" and "Where are you from?". Most importantly, we learned that our world is made up of many wonderful countries.
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Step 6: Homework (课后作业)
Must-do (必做作业)
Copy and memorize the key words for this lesson. (抄写并背诵本课的重点词汇)
Write three sentences about your country using the key sentences we learned. (用今天学的重点句型写三个关于你的国家的句子)
Optional (选做作业)
Draw a picture of your favorite country and write a few sentences about it. (画一幅你最喜欢的国家的画,并写几句话描述它)
Find a map of your province and learn its name in English. (找一张你所在省份的地图,并用英语学会它的名字)
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Here is your homework. For the must-do part, please copy and memorize the key words. Also, write three sentences about China using what we learned today. For extra practice, you can draw a picture of your favorite country or find your province on a map and learn its English name.
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Thank You!
Keep Exploring the World!
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That's all for today. You all did a wonderful job exploring different countries. Remember to keep learning and stay curious about our amazing world. Thank you, everyone! See you next time!
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