PuzzlesinGeograph1.docx

The Teaching Plan for Puzzles in Geography 段丽平 临汾市第一实验中学The Teaching Plan for Puzzles in Geography By Duan LipingTeaching ideology:The current teaching theory views reading as an interactive process which involves not only the readers knowledge of the material, but the whole knowledge of the language and the culture it conveys in general.The analysis of teaching materialThe teaching material is the reading passage of Unit 2, Module 5. The topic of this unit is a brief introduction of the United Kingdom, especially that of London. This passage mainly introduces how the United Kingdom was formed, the similarities and differences between the four countries and specific description of England and London. The passage is made up of 6 paragraphs. The first three paragraphs are mainly about the four parts of the United Kingdom. The fourth paragraph mainly talks about England while the last two paragraphs focus on London. The topic is complex and unfamiliar because it deals with the subjects of history and geography. There are also some new words and phrases in the passage. So the passage is a little difficult for the students. Teaching objectives:1. To enable the students to know about how the UK was formed geographically and historically. 2. To get the students to learn about the characteristics of England and London.3. To further develop the students cultural awareness and love for reading. 4. Some new words and structuresImportant points1. The students can learn about the history and geography of the UK.2. Some new words and structuresDifficult points1. To further develop the students cultural awareness and love for reading. Teaching and learning methods:discussion, reading, task-based teaching, cooperationTeaching procedures:Step 1 Pre-reading1. Show the Ss the map of the UK on P11 and let them say something about the referendum in Scotland on Sep. 18 this year. .2. Let the students explain the full name of the UK: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Step 2 ReadingPara 1: The teacher and the students read this paragraph together.Para2: 1. Let the students read the paragraph quickly to get the main idea.2. Ask the students to work in pairs and draw a timetable or a picture to show the process of the formation of the UK. 3. Let the students watch the flags on P10 and try to answer the following question: The Union Jack flag unites the flags of three countries in the United Kingdom. Which country is left out? Why?4. Ask the the students to retell the formation of the UK with the help of a map of the UK.Para.3: Skim the paragraph and fill in the blanks.This paragraph is about the _ and the _ of the four countries.Do the four countries work together in all areas? What are their differences? Can you list some?Para.4Ask the students to read and find out the three zones of England and their characteristics.The South the three zones of England The MidlandsThe NorthPara.5 &Para.6Ask the students to find out the importance of London and its invaders.The invadersThe influenceThe RomansThe Anglo-SaxonsThe VikingsThe NormansWhich group of invaders did not influence London? How do you know?Step 3 Post-reading Let the students ask questions if they have some misconceptions about the UK. Step 4 RecitingIf time permits, let the students recite the following sentences:1. Now when people refer to England you find Wales included as well.2. To their credit, the four countries do work together in some areas, but they still have very different institutions. 3. England is the largest of the four countries, and for convenience it is divided roughly into three zones.4. It is a pity that the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century do not attract visitors.5. You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom enjoyable and worthwhile.Step 5 Assignment1. Ask the students to prepare something interesting or extracurricular knowledge about the UK. They can bring postcards, booklets, pop music, etc.2. Ex.1and Ex. 2 on P12.The design of handwriting on the blackbo