英语人教版八年级上册Unit5-2b.docx

Lead-inT: You had an English class just now, and the next one is also English. Do you feel a little bit tired? Some said “Yes”; some said “No.” Anyhow, lets relax for a moment. A guessing game might be a good choice. Look and listen!T shows a short passage and asks the Ss to guess “Who is he?”Ss: Monkey King.T: Bingo! You are smart! Then what do you know about Monkey King? Lets check it out!T checks the answers to the multiple choice about Monkey King.T: Monkey King is from China so you know him very well. However, today we will learn about another cartoon character. Now, look at this. Who has ears like these? Ss: Mickey Mouse.T: Got it! Do you like Mickey? (T shows a picture of Mickey.) Did you watch any cartoons about Mickey? Well, today well know more about this special mouse. Please open your books and turn to page 37.Reading First, please read the passage as quickly as possible and match the keys words with each paragraph. Two minutes is offered.T writes down “Birth Growth Fame” on the blackboard.(2 minutes later) Now, Who can do the match work? You are expected to say like this: Paragraph 1 is about.Ss say the answersT: Well down. Paragraph 1 is about Mickeys birth, so When was Mickey born(出生)?In which movie did Mickey first appear? Who was the man behind Mickey? Lets listen to the first paragraph and think about these questions. T plays the audio file of Paragraph 1.T: Now who can tell me the answers.1. When was Mickey born(出生)? In 1928.T writes down “in 1928” on the blackboard.2. In which movie did Mickey first appear? Steamboat Willie. It was the first cartoon with sound and music. (That is to say, before Steamboat Willie, cartoons had no sound and music. ) Lets enjoy a clip of the first film with sound and music. Youll love it.T plays the film.T writes down “Steamboat Willie” on the blackboard.3. Who was the man behind Mickey? Walt Disney.Walt Disney is the man behind Mickey. T writes down “behind.” on the blackboard.In other words, Walt is Mickeys father. Do you know this beautiful lady? This is Lilian Disney. She is the woman behind Walt. Behind a successful man, there is a great woman. Im such a woman.She is Walts wife. She helped Walt a lot. That was why Walt could make 87 cartoons with Mickey in the 1930s.Ss say the phrase.T writes down “in the 1930s” on the blackboard.T: Within 10 years, Mickey appeared in 87 cartoons. How popular he was! Why was Mickey so popular at that time? Please read Paragraph 2. 90 seconds.T writes down “87 cartoons” on the blackboard.(90 seconds later)T: Whos got the answer?Ss: B&CT: Excellent job. Mickey was always ready to face any danger. T writes down “be ready to ” on the blackboard.How about you? Maybe you wont be always in danger. However, are you always ready to face difficulties? Yeah, we should and have to learn to face anything difficult. And now Im ready to play a film of Mickey. Are you ready to watch how Mickey face danger and win at last? Ss: Yes.T: After watching the film you need to complete the short passage. Now, lets watch.T plays the film of Mickey. T: (After watching) What do you think of the film? Was it interesting? Okay, its time to fill in the blanks. 90 seconds for you. You can discuss it with your classmates if you have difficulties.(90 seconds later)T: Who wants to try? Each student says one sentence.Ss say the answer.T: You did a good job. As you see, Mickey was brave. Why did brave Mickey get so many fans? (T shows pics of Great depression) In the 1930s, lots of American people lost their jobs and they were worried. But when they saw Mickey, they became happy. They got power from Mickey to face difficulties in their lives.Peoples love made him popular. Especially in 1978, something important happened to Mickey. Read paragraph 3 and find the event. One minute for you.T writes down “in 1978 a star on the HWOF” on the blackboard.(One minute later)T: Whos got the answer. Ss:T: Great! You know the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Here it is (T shows a picture of the Walk). There are many visitors every day. Mickeys got a star. Do you know a Chinese who also has a star on it? Jackie Chen/ Bruce Lee. So far weve learned a lot about Mickey. Can you introduce Mickey now? I offer you some key words and you can have a discussion with your classmates. After one and half a minute Ill ask one or two students to introduce Mickey.( 90 seconds later, Ss introduce Mickey)You are so good! Okay, there is another brief introduction to Mickey. Please read together. (Ss read together)ProducingToday, weve learn about two cartoon characters Monkey King and Mickey. Think about your favorite cartoon character and tell me his or her name. Its okay to name it in Chinese.Ss tell T their favorite cartoon characters.T: Thank you for telling me your favorite cartoon character. Now you are expected to introduce a cartoon character in groups. I show you some. If you can introduce some other cartoon characters, thats better. (T shows five cartoon characters.) This is.You can tell others about their look, friend, personality, hobby and so on. Remember these requirements: 1. Each group introduces one cartoon character. （每组介绍一个卡通人物）2. Each student introduces one aspect. （每人介绍一方面)3. One student writes and presents the whole introduction.（一人记录并展示）4. Each group introduces at least 3 aspects of him. （每组至少介绍人物三个方面）4 minutes for you.Ss present their work.T: All of you did a good job. The cartoon characters you introduce have one thing in common with Mickey. What is it? Yes, they are brave enough to face any diffi