1、Unit 2 A lifes work 教案设计单元主题本单元主题语境是“人与自我”，涉及的主题语境内容是工匠精神。本单元介绍了历史上不同时期不同领域的杰出人物在各自的职业生涯中对于工匠精神的理解和践行。本单元的内容从庖丁解牛的故事开始，依次介绍了美国著名摄影师Bill Cunningham、京剧表演艺术大师梅兰芳、“两弹一星”元勋科学家邓稼先、于敏和钱学森，故宫钟表修复师王津以及“样式雷”家族。本单元旨在通过工匠精神这一话题，引入相关词汇与语法结构，实现单元总目标，即引导学生在了解这些名人的事迹后，能学习他们的工匠精神，克服困难，迎接挑战，培养钻研探索的精神，发现自己的人生价值，用无怨无悔的
2、精神去实现人生理想。单元目标1. 语言能力目标能够综合运用各种语言技能，读懂与工匠精神有关的话题，恰当运用所学词汇及表达谈论和描述各领域杰出人物对工匠精神的践行和传承。2. 文化意识目标能够了解中外各行各业优秀人物的精神品质，学会做人做事，深化对本单元主题的理解，树立“坚持不懈、精益求精”的人生态度。3. 思维品质目标能够通过比较、分析、联系实际生活，有逻辑、有层次地介绍杰出人物的生平事迹，实现知识和思维能力的拓展与迁移。4. 学习能力目标能够通过运用各种学习策略，在自主学习、合作学习与探究式学习的过程中，不断监控、评价、反思和调整自己的学习内容和过程，提高分析和解决问题的能力，提高自己的理解
3、能力和表达能力。Starting out板块教学设计（建议时长1015分钟，教师可根据教学实际酌情调整。）课型Viewing + Speaking主题语境人与自我优秀品质，正确人生态度内容分析一段视频呈现了关于中国古代庖丁解牛的故事，介绍了庖丁在多年的解牛生涯过程中通过反复实践总结出的技巧和经验。三幅图分别呈现了Albert Einstein、Frank Lloyd Wright和Johannes Brahms三位名人及他们有关“工匠精神”的名言，旨在导入话题，激活学生已有的语言、背景信息，激发学生对话题的兴趣，为整个单元的学习活动预热。 教学目标1. 学生通过视频了解中国古代经典故事中的工匠
4、精神。2. 学生通过阅读名人名言了解他们对于成功的要素和个人品质的理解。3. 学生能够通过“看”、“读”、“听”，对“工匠精神”形成初步认识，并能简单表达自己的观点和看法。教学重点1.引导学生通过观看视频材料，理解庖丁成功解牛的关键和技巧。2. 引导学生通过阅读名言，了解名人对于成功要素的理解。教学难点1. 引导学生观看视频，记录信息要点和归纳主旨大意；2. 引导学生反复朗读名言，讨论名言传递的信息，并表达自己的观点。教学策略视听说法Teaching contentsProceduresPurposes Teachers activityStudents activityActivity 11
5、. T lists some new words that appear in the video and helps Ss to understand the meanings of the words.2. T plays the video and asks Ss the questions in Activity 1.3. T plays the video again and asks Ss to answer the questions in Activity 2 individually before checking the answers in the class.1. Ss
6、 read the new words and try to understand the meanings of these words with the Ts help.2. Ss watch the video, take notes about the key information and answer the questions in Activity 1.3. Ss watch the video again and answer the questions in Activity 2.Get into the topic and get the initial understa
7、nding of the topic “craftsmanship”Activity 21. T introduces the related information about the three famous people and their quotes.2. T asks student representatives to answer the question.3. T asks Ss to read the quotes individually and try to translate them into Chinese.4. T presents three English
8、explanations to the quotes and asks Ss to match the explanations with the quotes. And asks Ss to answer the other questions in Activity 2.1. Ss listen to the teachers introduction and talk about Question 1 in Activity 2.2. Ss share their ideas about the question after the student representatives giv
9、e the answers.3. Ss read the quotes individually and try to translate the quotes.4. Ss read and match the English explanations given by the Twith the quotes as fast as they can. And answer the other questions. Arouse Ss interest in the topic and inspire them to think deeply about craftsmanship.Under
10、standing ideas板块教学设计（建议时长3035分钟，教师可根据教学实际酌情调整。）课型Reading + Speaking主题语境人与自我优秀品质，正确人生态度，生命意义，社会责任内容分析本文是一篇新闻特写。文章介绍了美国传奇街拍摄影师Bill Cunningham的专业精神和人生哲学。读前活动让学生比较Bill Cunningham和一般时尚摄影师的不同，旨在构建学生与课文话题及内容的联系，为课文学习做铺垫。读中活动对读前活动的推测进行验证，帮助学生了解课文大意。读后活动则通过主旨大意归纳、细节理解和开放式问答等活动，启发学生深入思考，探究主题意义。教学目标1. 学生通过推测和略
11、读，获取课文大意，并根据课文内容准确理解课文标题和作者的写作意图；2. 学生通过精读，分析文章的总体结构，学习对比描述的写作方法；3. 学生通过把课文内容和自身生活实际相联系，思考Bill Cunningham的人生哲学并从中获得启发和鼓励，加深对工匠精神的理解，同时进一步思考如何在学习上和生活上努力付出、精益求精并取得成功。教学重点引导学生通过运用预测，精读、略读等多种阅读技能，准确理解主旨、标题及作者的写作意图。教学难点引导学生根据作者对比的写作方法和文章的叙述结构，深入思考Bill Cunningham的人生哲学，深化对工匠精神的理解。教学策略Task-Based Learning &
12、Problem-Based LearningTeaching contentsProceduresPurposes Teachers activityStudents activityActivity 11. T organises group-work and asks Ss to have a discussion about the messages conveyed by the pictures and predict the contents of the reading.2. T asks Ss to do teamwork and talk about Questions 1,
13、 2, 3 in Activity 1.3. T asks student representatives to report the answers and encourages them to give supporting reasons.4. T asks Ss to read the passage and later discuss whether the answers have changed. 1. Ss look at the pictures and predict the contents of the reading based on the messages con
14、veyed by the pictures.2. Ss do teamwork and have a discussion about Questions 1, 2, 3.3. Student representatives report the answers on behalf of their teams and give supporting reasons.4. Ss read the passage and later discuss whether the answers have changed or not.Lead to the topic and inspire Ss t
15、o think about the differences and train their ability to make prediction about the contents of the reading.Activity 21. T asks Ss to read the four subtitles individually and choose the right title.2. T asks Ss to share their answers and explain the reasons.1. Ss read the four subtitles and choose th
16、e title they think right.2. Ss report their answers to the class and explain the reasons.Train Ss reading skills of getting the main idea and finding out the supporting details.Activity 31. T asks Ss to read the directions and information in Activity 3 and make sure they understand the intention of
17、the activity.2. T asks Ss to work in pairs and complete the diagram according to the passage.3. T asks Ss to choose representatives to share the answers.4. T asks Ss to think of at least five words or expressions to describe Bill Cunningham and give their reasons.1. Ss read the directions and inform
18、ation in Activity 3 individually and figure out the intention of the activity.2. Ss work in pairs, read the passage carefully and complete the diagram.3. Ss choose the representatives to share the answers.4. Ss think of at least five words and expressions to describe Bill Cunningham and give their r
19、easons based on the information in the diagram.Improve Ss ability to grasp the structure and key information of the passage and understand the writers writing intention.Think & Share1. T divides Ss in groups and asks them to discuss the questions in this part.2. T invites some Ss to answer the quest
20、ions, meanwhile encourages the others to carry out open discussion and give comments when necessary, so as to make them think deeply about the theme of the passage.1. Ss discuss the two questions in groups and then share their ideas with the class.2. Ss carry out open discussion, listen to others op
21、inions, voice their answers out and think deeply about the theme of the passage under the guidance of the teacher.Train Ss ability to think deeply, learn to dig the hidden information of the passage and express their ideas in a logical way.Using Language板块教学设计（建议时长8090分钟，教师可根据教学实际酌情调整。）课型Reading + L
22、istening + Speaking主题语境人与自我优秀品质，正确人生态度，公民义务与社会责任内容分析本部分包括语法部分Predicative Clauses和听说部分The spirit of craftsmanship。语法部分介绍了英语表语从句的用法，由两个小语段组成。第一个小语段介绍了Ruth Bancroft和她的花园，第二个小语段介绍了我国著名京剧表演艺术家梅兰芳及他的艺术贡献。听说部分的材料是两段和传统手工艺相关的语篇，分析了传统手工艺逐渐失传的现状，号召人们保护传统手工艺，帮助学生构建描述传统手工艺的词汇和表达，使学生在真实语境下进行思考和交际运用，全方位提高综合语言运用能力
23、。 教学目标1. 学生能够在教师的引导下，发现并总结表语从句的构成形式和基本用法。2. 学生能够进一步理解表语从句的特点和意义。3. 学生能够根据需要在真实情境中恰当地运用表语从句。4. 学生能够运用相关的词汇和表达描述传统手工艺的现状及体现工匠精神的品质。教学重点引导学生学会运用表语从句及描述传统手工艺的词汇和表达。教学难点引导学生学会根据语境恰当地运用表语从句和相关词语。教学策略交际教学法、任务型教学法Teaching contentsProceduresPurposes Teachers activityStudents activityActivity 11. T asks Ss to
24、 read the sentences，pay attention to the bold parts and answer Question 1.2. T asks Ss to read the sentences again, thinking about Question 2 and find out the similarities and differences by comparing the example sentences.3. T guides Ss to sum up the usage of predicative clauses.4. T asks Ss to loo
25、k for more examples of predicative clauses in the reading passage.1. Ss read the sentences, think about the bold parts in the sentences and answer Question 1.2. Ss read the sentences again with Question 2 in mind and try to find out the same function and different characteristics in the example sent
26、ences with the teachers help.3. Ss check answers together, sum up the usage of predicative clauses and find out more examples.Train Ss learning ability to sum up the grammatical rules.Activity 21. T gives a brief introduction to Ruth Bancroft.2. T plays the tape and asks Ss to get the main ideas of
27、the listening.3. T asks Ss to complete the sentences according to the listening in Activity 2.4. T asks Ss to read the sentences they complete and check the answers.1. Ss listen to the introduction and get familiar with the topic.2. Ss listen to the tape and sum up the main idea of the listening.3.
28、Ss listen carefully and finish the sentences in Activity 2.4. Ss read the sentences and check the answers together.Use predicative clauses in a real context to get better understanding of them.Activity 31. T asks Ss to read the short passage and pay attention to the underlined sentences. 2. T asks S
29、s to rewrite the underlined sentences into the sentences with predicative clauses using correct related words.3. T invites some students to read their rewritten sentences and check the answers.1. Ss read the passage and focus on the underlined sentences.2. Ss rewrite the underlined sentences into th
30、e sentences with predicative clauses.3. Ss read and share their rewritten sentences and check the answers together.Improve Ss ability to use predicative clauses correctly by creating their own sentences.Activity 41. T asks Ss to brainstorm the names of some artists that they like or are familiar wit
31、h.2. T asks Ss to work in groups and talk about the life and contributions of the artists that they like or are familiar with.3. T asks Ss to introduce an artist written at least five sentences using predicative clauses where appropriate.1. Ss think fast and tell the names of the artists that come i
32、nto their minds. 2. Ss work in groups and introduce the life and contributions of the artists.3. Ss introduce an artist including his or her life and contribution using predicative clauses where appropriate.Train Ss ability to transfer and innovate what they have learnt in a real language context.Ac
33、tivity 5-71. T creates a real context related to the topic to help Ss to review the relevant vocabulary. 2. T guides Ss to read and understand the four sentences in Activity 5.3. T plays the tape and asks Ss to finish the task in Activity 5.4. T plays the tape again and asks Ss to finish the task in
34、 Activity 6 by detailed information; and then work in pairs to have a discussion about the information they get related to traditional crafts.5. T divides Ss into groups and asks them to talk about the meanings and pragmatic function of the listed expressions and finish Activity 7.1. Ss review usefu
35、l words and relevant phrases with the help of the real context.2. Ss read the sentences in Activity 5 and try to understand the meanings.3. Ss listen to the tape, finish the task, discuss the answers in groups and check the answer.4. Ss listen to the tape again, take notes about the detailed informa
36、tion and finish Activity 6; and then do pair-work to talk about traditional crafts using the information they get.5. Ss work in groups and talk about the meanings and pragmatic function of the listed expressions and finish Activity 7.Train Ss ability to listen for details and understand the intentio
37、n of listening material as well as their ability to express themselves by giving reasons to support their opinions.Activity 81. T presents pictures or videos to lead in the topic of traditional crafts.2. T asks Ss to read the passage individually and answer Questions 1 and 2 according to the informa
38、tion they get from the passage.1. Ss watch the pictures or videos and think about the topic.2. Ss read the passage, get the information and finish Questions 1 and 2 in Activity 8.Raise Ss awareness of protecting traditional crafts.Activity 91. T asks Ss to read and understand the text, focusing on t
39、he bold words and expressions.2. T asks Ss to read thetext again with the questions below and then divides Ss into groups to discuss these questions.3. T asks some groups to share their answers with other groups supplementing and assessing.1. Ss read the text and try to guess the meanings of the bol
40、d words and expressions according to the context.2. Ss search for the answers to the questions in the text and then share with their group members.3. Ss give their improved answers after the cooperation before listening to other groups opinions.Know about some words and expressions and the main idea
41、 of the passagethe 23 scientists contributions and their harsh conditions.Activity 101. T asks Ss to find the words and expressions about the qualities as many as possible in the text. 2. T divides Ss into groups to discuss how to put their findings into the boxes with four qualities.3. T chooses so
42、me students to show their ideas and then encourages other students to supplement or assess.4. T helps Ss brainstorm words or expressions about positive qualities in Activity 9 and put them into the boxes.5. T motives Ss to have a word competition among them, in which the winner presents more words o
43、r expressions.1. Ss find the qualities the scientists have in the text.2. Ss distinguish the words or expressions about qualities and put them into the right boxes.3. Some Ss give their answers while others voice their own opinions to modify.4. Ss think out other positive qualities, ones that are no
44、t mentioned in the text and add them into the suitable boxes.5. Ss try their best to come up with words or expressions about positive qualities scientists should have as many as possible, helping their own group to be the winner in the word competition.Having a better understanding of good qualities
45、 these scientists have.Activity 111. T assigns a task to Ss in pairs to introduce your favorite people with spirits of craftsmanship, using the words and expressions in Activity 10 as many as possible. 2. T encourages pairs of Ss to show their work, contributing to active interaction with each other
46、.1. Ss describe their favorite people who dedicate their life to their work using the words and expressions in Activity 10 as many as possible in pairs.2. Ss share their description with the class while learning from other peers.Consolidate and integrate the language and content learnt.Developing id
47、eas板块教学设计（建议时长8090分钟，教师可根据教学实际酌情调整。）课型Reading + Writing主题语境人与自我工匠的日常工作和精神内容分析本板块呈现了从另一角度反映单元主题的课文，语篇类型为记叙文，介绍了故宫博物院钟表修复师王津日复一日、争分夺秒地修复国宝级钟表文物的事迹；读写部分的范文是对“样式雷”家族的介绍。通过这一板块的学习，学生能够加深对工匠精神的理解，并且初步掌握说明文的写作内容和写作方法。教学目标1学生能够理解课文内容，了解到故宫博物院钟表文物修复的复杂和不易，感受到钟表修复师王津耐得住寂寞，兢兢业业地做着修复工作的工匠精神；2 引导学生联系自身实际，加深对本单元主
48、题意义的理解，启发学生理解工匠精神和“一生做好一件事”的意义；3 引导学生通过完成阅读任务和学习说明文的写作方法，运用所学内容写一篇说明文。教学重点引导学生读懂文章，了解故宫博物院钟表修复师王津日复一日、争分夺秒地修复国宝级钟表的事迹和对“样式雷”家族的相关情况，对更多的工匠和其精神有更深的理解。 教学难点引导学生注重语言在思维层面的内化和输出。教学策略交际教学法、任务型教学法Teaching contentsProceduresPurposesTeachers activityStudents activityActivity 11. T plays a video and asks Ss
