【教学设计】Module 4（英语外研必修四）.docx

外语教学与研究出版社 必修四 畅言教育 Module 4 Great Scientists 本课时编写：马鞍山二中郑蒲港分校 朱惠 Lesson 1 Introduction and Reading教材分析This module focuses on great scientists. And in this lesson, students will learn a reading material about Yuan Longping, a famous Chinese scientist, and his contributions to China and the world. 教学目标By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:(1) know about Yuan Longping and his contributions;(2) enhance reading abilities;(3) improve students quality.教学重难点Students know about Yuan Longping and understand his great contributions.课前准备Multimedia.教学过程Step 1 Warm-upShare some pictures of famous scientists at home and abroad. Then ask students some questions related to the scientists contributions.1.Which scientist discovered that objects in water are lifted up by a force that helps them float?2. Who wrote a book explaining how animals and plants developed as the environment changed?3.Who invented the way of giving electricity to everybody in large cities?4. Who is known as Chinas “father of hybrid rice”?【设计意图】图片帮助学生导入本节课的话题great scientists。问题设置为竞答的方式增添课堂活跃的氛围。Step 2 Fast reading1. Read the text and divide it into four parts.Part 1: In the rice growing world, Yuan Longping is a leading figure.Part 2: As a boy, Yuan Longping likes asking questions in school.Part 3: Yuan Longping began his experiment from an early age and succeed in discovering a new plant in 1970.Part 4: the positive effects of Yuan Longpings discoveries.2. Tick the topics mentioned in the passage.Education BirthplaceChildhood HabitExperiments AchievementsMarriage Hobbies【设计意图】这两个任务旨在帮助学生快速获得主旨大意以及关于袁隆平的主要信息的概括。Step 3 Careful readingl Decide whether the statements are true or false.1.China produces more rice than any other country.2. Yuan Longping asked a lot of questions at school.3.He developed a new kind of fast-growing rice.4.The government helped him in his research.5. The new rice replaced vegetables in 50 thousand square kilometers.6. the new rice is now grown in other countries, such as Pakistan.Question:l What was the key to feeding people, in Yuan Longpings opinion?l Three tasks:1. Read the first two paragraphs and do the cloze test.In a hungry world, _ is the _ food and it is grown in many other countries besides China. In the _world, Yuan Longping is a _. Yuan was _ in China and showed great interest in _ from an early age. As a young boy, he was called “_”.2. Read Paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 and retell Yuans experiments using the following words.3. Read the last two paragraphs and answer the question:What are the results of his discoveries?【设计意图】这一环节的问题意在让学生获得文本中的细节信息，对袁隆平和他的具体贡献有进一步的了解。Step 4 RetellingRetell the story of Yuan Longping by using the key words.1. Rice- growing world Yuan Longping leading figure. 2. Brought up nickname 3. From an early age interested in plants .4. Young teacher experiment crop breeding 5. Key to feeding people more rice produce it more quickly 6. The Only One way Cross plants a new planta higher yield 7. In 1970 sterile male rice plant 8. As a result of production rose exported 【设计意图】复述环节可以帮助学生完整将输入的信息转化为输出。给学生提供关键词，旨在帮助学生更顺畅地完成复述。Step 4 DiscussionWhat can we learn from Yuan Longping?What do you think makes a scientist?【设计意图】 启发学生对伟大科学家优良品质的关注和学习，帮助学生形成良好的科学素养以及更好地发展。Lesson 2 Language points教材分析In the reading material, there are many words and expressions related to Yuan Longping and his contributions. While focusing on the important language points, students can also appreciate the qualities and spirits of a great scientist in a better way.教学目标By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:(1) master “bring up”, “the key to doing sth”, “by doing sth”, “experiment with”, “as a result of”引导名词性从句, 独立结构;(2) apply the knowledge to practical use.教学重难点Students write a short passage by using what theyve learnt.课前准备Multimedia.教学过程Step 1 Lead-inYuan Longping was born and _ in China. He thought that _ was to have more rice and to produce it more quickly. He thought there was only one way to do thisby _(cross) different species of rice plant, and then he could produce a new plant which could give a higher yield than either of the original plants. First Yuan Longping _ different types of rice. _ Yuan Longpings discoveries Chinese rice production rose by 47.5 percent in the 1990s. 【设计意图】一方面巩固上节课所学的文本内容，另一方面导入本节课的语言点学习。Step 2 New words and expressions1. bring up原文再现：Yuan Longping was born and brought up in China.袁隆平出生在中国，并在此长大。Translation:他的小女儿是由她婶婶抚养长大的。His little daughter was brought up by her aunt.bring in原文再现：Researchers were brought in from all over China to develop the new system.从全国各地引进研究者来发展这一新的体系。Translation:该公司决定请一支新的管理队伍。The firm decided to bring in a new management team.Other expressions related to “bring”: We mustbringdownthe cost of doing business. Changesin the way people live bring about changes in the jobs that they do. Choose to be with the people whobringoutthe best in you.2. the key to doing sth原文再现：He thought that the key to feeding people was to have more rice and to produce it more quickly.他认为解决人们吃饭的关键是有更多的米，并且更快地生产。Similar words: answer, solution, trip, entrance如：a trip to Japanthe answer/key/solution to the question/problem the entrance to the theatre3. by doing sth原文再现：He thought there was only one way to do thisby crossing different species of rice plant, and then he could produce a new plant which could give a higher yield than either of the original plants.他认为只有一种方法通过杂交不同品种的水稻，然后他能够生产出一种新的品种，产量高出原来任何一种植物。Translation:他通过帮助他人获得尊重。He earns his respect by helping others.4. experiment with原文再现：First Yuan Longping experimented with different types of rice. Translation:不要用这种危险的药物做实验。Dont experiment with such dangerous drugs.5. as a result of原文再现：As a result of Yuan Longpings discoveries Chinese rice production rose by 47.5 percent in the 1990s.由于袁隆平的发现，中国水稻产量在20世纪90年代上升47.5%。as a result of = because ofTranslation:由于得到了警告，因此没有人受伤。As a result of warning, nobody was hurt. Expressions related to result: as a result result in result fromPeople were warned. _, nobody was hurt.His carelessness _ the failure.The failure _ his carelessness.【设计意图】通过原文再现、拓展和高中形式的练习，帮助学生掌握和运用所学的知识。Step 3 Practice1. His idea of having weekly family meals together, which seemed difficult at first, has _ many good changes in their lives.2. So far, the scientist _every kind of material.3. _ their efforts, they got the first prize.4. The key _ success is hard work.5. Only by _(make) more efforts can we make greater progress.【设计意图】帮助学生巩固所学知识。Step 4 Pair workWork with your partner and try to write a short passage by using at least three of the expressions youve learnt today.【设计意图】该步骤侧重输出，学生通过这一练习，增强对语言点的运用能力，同时也增强用英语表达的能力以及培养想象力。Lesson 3 Grammar教材分析This unit focuses on the passive voice. In this part, students will learn the form of passive voice and how to apply the knowledge to practical use.教学目标By learning this lesson, students will be able to:(1) master the form of the passive voice;(2) apply the passive voice to practical use;(3) raise the awareness of scientific spirits.教学重难点Students apply the passive voice to practical use properly.课前准备Multimedia.教学过程Step 1 Lead-inFilling in the blanks:a. Rice _ also _(grow) in many other countries.b. Researchers _(bring) in from all over China.c. The research _(support) by the government.【设计意图】由上节课内容导入到本节课的话题，学生在熟悉的话题和内容中，自然过渡到新知识的学习。Step 2 Passive voiceForms:be done: had been done; was/were done; am/is/are done; have/has been done; will be donePresent examples together with relevant pictures.Deng Jiaxian, Chinas famous physicist, _(admire) by people. He was born in 1924 and died in 1986.Many great discoveries _(make) in the past 100 years.I believe the experiment _(do) successfully tomorrow with the help of Mr. Zhang.【设计意图】 围绕本单元主题，帮助学生不断在情境中操练被动语态。Step 3 Important points1. 可接双宾语的动词变被动 带有双宾语的主动句，变被动句时，一般把“人”提前做主语；如需用物做主语则将“物”提前到“人”的前面加to或for.e.g. 1) I gave him a book yesterday. He _(by me) yesterday.A book _(by me) yesterday. 2) My mother bought me a birthday cake.I _(by my mother).A birthday cake _(by my mother).2.接动词原形做宾补的动词变被动语态 使役动词(let, have, make等)或感官动词(hear, see, watch,notice等)在主动语态中后面接的动词不定式省略to，改为被动语态时一定要补上to。 1) They made us do all kinds of work. We _ all kinds of work. 2) I heard him sing in the next room. He _ in the next room.3.及物动词短语变为被动语态时，介词或副词不可省略（take care of, look for, look after, laugh at, break into, put off等）1）John turned on the radio.The radio was turned on by John.2）Grandma takes care of my sister.My sister is taken care of by Grandma.【设计意图】重难点突出，以帮助学生对于被动语态的掌握更具条理性，从而更好地理解被动语态的使用。Step 4 Practice1. 每天都有新的问题被处理。New problems are dealt with every day. 2. 明年将种许多树。Many trees will be planted next year.3. 计划将会执行。The plan would be carried out.4. 昨天下午这个问题在会上正在被讨论。The question was being discussed at the meeting yesterday afternoon. 5. 那时收音机刚刚发明。Radios had just been invented then.4. 昨天下午这个问题在会上正在被讨论。The question was being discussed at the meeting yesterday afternoon. 5. 那时收音机刚刚发明。Radios had just been invented then.【设计意图】 对被动语态进行练习，学生完整地进行输出，以达到巩固的目的。Lesson 4 Listening and Speaking教材分析The listening material is about a quiz show which is about great scientists information. By listening to the material, students listening abilities can be enhanced and they can also gain information about some great scientists. As to the speaking part, students can communicate with each other about great scientists information.教学目标By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:(1) get the detailed information in the quiz show;(2) improve the listening and speaking abilities;(3) raise interest in science and scientists;(4) communicate with their partners smoothly and actively.教学重难点(1) Get the detailed information in the listening material.(2) Conduct the role-play.课前准备Multimedia.教学过程Step 1 Lead-inLook at the picture and answer the following questions.1. What is happening in the picture?2. What do you think the listening text is about?【设计意图】图片导入以及鼓励学生预测听力内容，以帮助学生结合生活实际，更顺畅地进入听力的状态。Step 2 Listening1. Listen and find out the answers to the following questions.(1) Whats the name of the quiz show?(2) What round of the quiz is it?(3) What is the subject of this round?(4) Who are the contestants?(5) How many questions are there in this round?(6) How many points have they got before/after this round?2. Listen again and complete the questions from the quiz.(1) When was Einstein _?(2) When was the special theory of relativity _?(3) What award was Einstein _?(4) What book is Stephen Hawking _?(5) What is a “black _”?(6) Who _ black _?(7) How are black _?3. Listen to the tape again and fill in the blanks.Q.M: Boys and girls, were into the second round of “Superquiz”, and the subject of this round is “Great Scientists”. In this round, the first person to answer the question _. If hes wrong, he _ a point, and the question _. At the moment, Matthew and Rachel are _, with 36 points each. First question: What is Einstein known for?(buzzer)M: _.Q.M: Correct. When was Einstein born?(buzzer)M: 1880.Q.M: Wrong. Rachel?R: 1879?Q.M: Correct. The special theory of relativity _ in 1905. _?(buzzer)M: Einstein.Q.M: Correct. Einstein was given an important award in 1921. _?(buzzer)M: Was he given the Nobel Physics Prize?Q.M: Yes, he was. Well done. Next question: What book is Stephen Hawking famous for?(buzzer)R: “_.”Q.M: Correct. When was it published?(buzzer)R: 1988.Q.M: Correct. What is a “_”?(buzzer)M: Its a star that has collapsed in on itself.Q.M: Correct. Who discovered black holes?(buzzer)M: They _ Einstein.Q.M: No, they were not discovered by Einstein, they were discovered by Fred Hoyle. _? (silence) Rachel?R: Pass.Q.M: Matthew?M: Theyre measured by the _ that come from them.Q.M: Wrong, they arent measured by light waves, theyre measured by the radiation that comes from them.Q.M: No, they were not discovered by Einstein, they were discovered by Fred Hoyle. _? (silence) Rachel?R: Pass.Q.M: Matthew?M: Theyre measured by the _ that come from them.Q.M: Wrong, they arent measured by light waves, theyre measured by the radiation that comes from them.Q. M: _. Do you know the name of the his disease?(buzzer)R: Motor neuron disease. He sits in a _ and he speaks _.Q.M: Correct. And at the end of this round Matthew has thirty-nine points and Rachel has forty-one points!【设计意图】帮助学生进一步细致地梳理听力文本，从而更好地理解文本中的信息。Step 3 Speaking1. Work in pairs. Think of a famous scientist or inventor. Find the answer to these questions. When and where was he born? Why was he famous? Where did he live and work? When did he discover/invent.? Now think of some more important facts about his life.2. Work with another pair. Pair A: Ask yes/no questions to discover who Pair B is describing.Example: was he born in the twentieth century?Pair B: Answer Pair As questions. Dont say the name of your famous person.3. Change roles when you are ready.【设计意图】建立在听力文本的基础上，学生进行拓展训练。学生在这个环节，不仅口语表达的能力得到提升，同时对Great scientists这一话题进一步探讨，获得更多信息。Lesson 5 Cultural Corner教材分析In this part, students will learn a passage, which focuses on rockets. By reading the material, students can learn the history of rockets and the use.教学目标By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:(1) get the information about rockets;(2) enhance reading and speaking abilities;(3) know how to introduce an invention;(4) raise interest in science.教学重难点Students get the detailed information about rockets and know how to introduce an invention.课前准备Multimedia.教学过程Step 1 Lead-inAsk students look at the title and guess what the article may be about.【设计意图】通过看标题预测文章内容，提高学生接下来阅读的兴趣以及增强阅读的效果。Step 2 Fast readingOrder the following main idea of each paragraph.Main idea of each paragraphOrderFirst rockets were used in battles in China and then it was spread to Europe.What rockets are used for today.Rockets were also used in other ways.When rockets were invented and how the idea of rockets was born.【设计意图】帮助学生快速掌握文本的主要信息，理清文章的结构。Step 3 Careful reading1. True or false(1)