1、1Lesson 47: The U.K. andAustraliaTeaching ContentsBook1Unit 8Countries around theWorldLesson 47: TheU.K. and AustraliaTypeReadingSpeakingPeriodOneAnalysisofthismaterialThislessonintroducesstudentstoanothertwoEnglish-speaking countries. Students will learn facts aboutthe U.K. and Australia including
2、what the national flaglooks like, what the capital of the country is, what thenational animal of the country is, and what some geologicalor historic landmarks of the country are. As well, studentswill be able to use directional words to describe the locationof both countries.Analysis of studentsStud
3、ents are in the first term of Grade 7. The new wordsare abstract for them to understand, so I explain these newwords by using of pictures. The students may feel a littledifficult learning the phrases. So its necessary to have morepractices via some games and activities. Consideringstudents different
4、 abilities, I design teaching activities ofdifferent levels. So the students can choose one that theycan do.TeachingAimsKnowledge& Skills1.Students are able to master four-skilled words andphrases: kangaroo, opera, tower, the sameas, in thecorner, the capital of, one of2.Students are able to master
5、some key structures andexpressions: It has the same colours as the flag of the U.S.Kangaroo is one of the national animals ofAustralia.3.The students get to know basic facts about the U.K. andAustralia.4.The students are able to talk about the U.K. andAustralia in English.Process &StepsTask-Based La
6、nguage TeachingThe CommunicativeApproachEmotionalattitude &Values1. Let students know more about English culture.2. Encourage students to introduce the U.K. and Australiain English.3. Students enjoy English and working together withothers.Teaching Importantand Difficult Points1.Master new words and
7、useful expressions about theU.K. and Australia.2.Learn more facts about both countries and how todescribe the U.K. and Australia in English.LearningApproachesSpeaking, listening, reading, short writing practice2Cooperative LearningTeachingAidsMulti-media player, Cards, PPTTeaching ProceduresProcedur
8、esActivitiesIntentions of the DesignClass Opening:GreetingGreet the students warmly. Helpstudents respond in an appropriateway.Warm-upandcreatearelaxing atmosphere.Step1: Lead-inGuess what. What countrys map is it?Stimulate Studentsinterests.And lead intothe new concept.Step2:PresentationShow some p
9、ictures about the U.K.and Australia on the screen. Letstudents get to know basic facts aboutboth countries.For the students to getsome basic informationabout the U.K. andAustralia. They arehelpful for students tolearn the main concept. Extension. Introduce more factsabouttheU.K.andAustralia,includin
10、g their delicious food, famousuniversities.Help students have abetter understanding ofthe U.K. andAustralia.Step3: PracticeHave the students read the lessonand finish off exercises on the screen.Check the answers as a class.Help students grasp thekey words. And developstudentsability to catchthe mai
11、n information inreading.Listen to the tape and ask studentsto read the lesson aloud bythemselves. Make the informationtrees of both countries.Develop studentsspeaking skills. Let themhave a general idea of thelesson.Group work. Find their friends andtalk about what they know about theU.K. andAustral
12、ia.Improve the sense ofcooperation and theability of communication.Step 4:SummaryInvite students to introduce somethingabout the U.K. and Australia. Andexplain key language notes.Help students retell thetext. Develop theirabilities of summarizingand expressing. Let themtalk about countries.Step5:HomeworkWrite a short passage about the U.K.and Australia.Involve writing intohomework.Class Closing:Enjoy a songEnjoy a video “London bridge isfalling down” and sing along with it.Help the students getinterested in English.
