Book9_U1_Reading1教案设计.doc

Book 9_U1_资源库_教学设计牛津高中英语教学设计单元：Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures板块：Reading 1Thoughts on the design: 本节课是本单元的重点，阅读部分。这一部分主要考察的是学生的阅读能力，而且在内容上也是整个单元的中心部分。通过对加拿大的基本情况的描述灌输给学生加拿大的文化、地域、城市、特色等方面的知识，正呼应了这一单元的主旨：Other countries, other cultures。这节课的设计中，除了培养学生对英语的阅读能力，还在听和说两方面着手，以这篇文章内容为题材，从听、读、说和文化知识渗透4个方面培养学生多方面的能力，把学生的各个感官都调动起来，并且激发他们思考和组织语言的能力。Teaching aims: 1.After the reading comprehension, the students will be able to develop their reading skills;2.After the listening comprehension, the students will be able to develop their listening skills;After learning the information about Canada, the students will be able to know more about the culture, major cities, tourist attractions and other things in Canada, thus developing their interest in foreign cultures;After the discussion, the students will be able to develop their speaking skills, especially the ability to organize sentences.Teaching procedures: Step 1 Lead-in1. If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, what would you choose?The students may give the answers as follows:The great wallchopsticksThe Tiananmen SquareChinese TeadragonPanda2. Different countries have developed their different cultures over time. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience.(Show some pictures to the students)Look at the following pictures, and think about the question:If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of ?(1) The leaning tower of Pisa - Italy(2) Pyramid - Egypt(3) Tulip- Holland(4) Kimono- Japan(5) Venus- Greece(6) Statue of Liberty - American(7) Shakespeare - The UK(8) Football- Brazil(9) Kangaroo- Australia (10) Maple trees- CanadaStep 2 Fast-readingSo in todays class, we will learn something about Canada. But before that, lets do a quiz about this wonderful country. (Show some pictures) 1. Which is the national flag of Canada? 2. Which is the national flower of Canada?3. What are the official language(s) in Canada? A. English B. English and German C. English and French D. English and Spanish 4. What is the capital of Canada? 5. What is the national animal of Canada?Ok, I know youve known quite a lot about Canada, now, please open your books an turn to page2.Please read the passage quickly and think about the question.Which of the following are not mentioned?its leaders; modern cities; scenery; famous people; history; national symbol; locationStructure of this passageGeneral introduction - Para1 - LocationTreasures in Canada - Para2 - Scenery - Para3-7 - Modern cities - Para8- Niagara Falls - Para9 - History - Para 10- National SymbolConclusion - Para11 -the best country to live in Step 3 Careful reading Para. 1 Canada is one of the _ countries with fantastic _ _. To the north is _. It borders _ in the south, while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders _ and _.Para. 2Beautiful Sceneriesfrozen wastes;vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forestsPare.3-7Para. 8 Niagara FallsTrue or False1. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls. 2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle. Para. 9 What s the “gold rush”?In 1896,gold was discovered in the Klondike area north of Alaska ,so about one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortunes.1. Approximately one million people left their homes from around the world to seek their fortune. 2. As a large number of people were successful in the “gold rush”, they stayed and settled there. Para. 10 National Symbol(1) What is the national symbol of Canada?The maple trees(2) What does the maple tree supply?The maple trees supply Canadas most famous food - maple syrupStep 4 Consolidation1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China.B. Toronto is the largest city in Canada.C. Maple syrup is Canadas most famous food.D. Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996. 2. Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New World?A. Because its the largest French-speaking city in the world. B. Because Quebec was once lost to the British.C. Because its a port and the second largest city in Canada. D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 per cent French.3. Which of the following facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong?A. It is in the city of Edmonton. B. It is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world.C. It has an area of more than 20 football pitches.D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.4. Which of the following words can not replace the word named in the last paragraph?A. declared B. called C. considered D. titled Step 5 Discuss and writing(1) Introduce a country or a city you are familiar with, using the expressions listed as followed. second only to, average , locate , In addition to, seek, be home to, nearer to is.(2) Show what you h