小学英语四年级下册《module8 unit2the capital of america is washington, d.c.》（一起点）

New Standard EnglishBook8 Module8 Unit2 The capital of America is Washington, D.C.ContentThe topic of this Module is about geographical direction. This is the second period of Module 8. Washington D.C. and geographical locations of North American countries are the main content. Language FunctionStudents can judge and describe directions by maps.Teaching aims1. Aims on the knowledge(1) Students can listen, speak and read the words “east, west, south, north, speak and Washington D.C.”, as well as listen, speak, read and write “New York, Los Angeles, Canada and Mexico”. (2) Students can master the basic sentence patterns “The capital of _ is _. _ is in/to the east/west/north/south of _.” Those are the key points and difficult points.(3) Students can understand the context and know the basic information of North American geographical directions.(4) Students can listen, repeat and retell the text.2. Aims on the abilities(1) Students can introduce the geographical locations of American cities and three North American countries by using “in/to the east/west/north/south of”. (2) According to a Chinese map, students can introduce Chinese cities with partners. (3) Students can introduce a community and be able to design a new one by themselves.3. Aims on the emotionEnable students to know the background culture of North America, especially America, so as to enrich the knowledge of students and broaden their horizons. Teaching proceduresStep 1: Warm-up and review1. Watch a video about America.2. Review the locations of Los Angeles and New York.Step 2: Presentation and practice1. Observe the map of America and find the location of Washington, D.C, then try to introduce it. Washington, D.C. is in the east of America. 2. Learn more about Washington, D.C.Watch the CD-ROM.The capital of America is Washington, D.C.Students can understand the meaning of “capital” and try to use it.3. Try to be a tour guide to introduce Washington, D.C4. Introduce the background culture of Washington, D.C. 5. Know the language people in America speak and explain the reason. Watch the CD-ROM.People in America speak English.Students can understand the meaning of “speak” and try to use it.6. Learn how to use a compass and know the new words “north” and “south”. 7. Learn the locations of Canada and Mexico.Watch the CD-ROM. Pair work: Canada is to the north of America. Mexico is to the south.8. Distinguish the difference between “to the east/west/ north/south” and “in the east/west/ north/south”.9. Chant.10. Listen and repeat.11. Fill in the blanks.Step 3: Consolidation and extension1. Activity book P32 12. Introduce some Chinese cities. A: Wheres _?B: _ is to the east/west/ north/south of Zhengzhou.3. Introduce a community.A: Wheres _?B: _ is to the east/west/ north/south of the school.4. Design a new community and try to introduce it.Look at my new home._ is to the east/west/ north/south of my home.How beautiful!Step 4: SummaryFeedback the information about America, Canada and Mexico with students. Step 5: Homework(1)Listen to the tape and read the text 3 times.(2)Try to introduce America, Canada and Mexico briefly. (3)Go on finishing the design of the new community and try to talk about it with friends. B