英语人教版八年级下册unit9.docx

Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum ?Teaching Plan on Section B by WenyanPurpose: To introduce Ss to the topicCulture Focus: Places of great interests the Terracotta Army, the Great Wall, the Birds Nest, the Palace Museum, Chinese food in Western countries, Sentences Patten: Have you visited the Palace Museum? Have you been to the Great Wall? Have you tried Chinese food?Teaching Tips: 1.pick out information. 2.read through information that they are supposed to listen for and pick out in the conversation 3. give Ss practice in listening for specific informationOptional Approach: 1.Taking notes 2.play the recording,and have Ss take notes 3.have Ss check their notes with their partner 4. have Ss open their books and do the activity 5.play the recording again and give Ss chance to check their answersGroup work: 1.Pair work about different places and things 2.writing practice Ss use target language 3.Brainstorn:discuss what they know about SingaporeSingapore: city, state, island, or country? Singapore is unique in the sense that it is a sovereign city-state and an island country.they follow the same law,have one form of government, and they share common languages,religious beliefs and ways of life.An island country is defined as a country made up primarily of one or more islands or parts of islands, Singapore consists of more than 60 islands, including the main islandReading: 1.Scanning the main points 2. underline the reason for visiting Singapore 3.make sure that Ss dont read everything in detail 4.share their answers with the partnerQuestion:1.Divide the class in half 2.Have one group stand in a circle,facing outwards 3.Have each student in the other group stand opposite a Ss in the first group 4.Give Ss some time to think about this 5.To allow Ss to demonstrate comprehension of the reading passageHow much do you remember?1. Books closed.ask Ssto fill in the blanks from the memory2. Fill in the missing words as they read aloud to each other3. Allow Ss to refer to the notes they made if necessaryTo give Ss practice in using the target language in writing1. Read the article again to see how the writer shows the reader various things about the country and makes it sounds exciting.2. Useful phrases to help themSample writing:Have you ever been to Sydney.Australia?It is the state capital of New South wales,and is a wonderful,modern city with a population of more than four million people.Sydney was established in 1788 as the first British colony in Australia.If you go to Sydney, you can visit the famous UNESCO world Heritage Site-the Sydney Opera House, and maybe watch a performance there.the Sydney Opera House was opened in 1973.and is now one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world.You should also pay a visit to Bandi Beach.many people say it is Australias most famous beach.there are many things you can do.including learning to surf or scuba dive.have you ever seen a shark feeding up close?if you visit the Sydney Aquarium, you can go on the glass bottom boat ride and see a shark feeding in the perfect sa