高中英语人教版 (新课标)必修3&4Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note教学设计

课题

Period 5 Listening and Talking & Assessing Your Progress & Project

单元

Unit 3 Diverse Cultures

学科

English

教材

分析

During this period, the class will focus on listening, talking, assessing and projects.

Students are expected to get the insight into ethnic minorities

The teachers would consolidate and check what students have learnt in this unit.

教学目标与核心素养

1. Learn and master the key words and phrases.
2. Train the students’ ability to use the words and phrases in this unit.
3. Enable the students know about ethnic minorities.
4. Encourage students to know more about diverse culture.

重点

1. Master the usage of key words and phrases.
2. Improve the students’ insight of ethnic minorities.

难点

Let students master how to show they are listening when have a conversation.

教学过程

教学环节

教师活动

学生活动

设计意图

Daily routine

Step 1

Warm up

Teacher greets the whole class as usual.

-  Activate students and remind them to concentrate.

Step 2

Preview check

Teacher asks students the meaning of words, phrases and knowledge points learnt last lesson.

Students answer the questions loudly together.

-  Check the teaching situation of last lesson quickly.

-  Help students consolidate the knowledge points.

Lead-in

Step 3

Video

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Do you know what this saying means in Chinese?

When you travel to another place, what customs should you pay attention to?

Customs you shouldn’t break in other countries.

After getting the information and the meaning of the new words, answer the questions.

-  Use pictures to catch students’ attention.

-  Expand their horizons and spark their interest.

Step 4

New words

Teacher explains the meaning of the new words, and asks students to translate the meaning of the whole sentence.

Which day is the rubbish collection?

collect v.

What percentage of women return to work after having a baby?

= proportion

She likes everything neat and tidy.

= tidy

-  Teach the meaning of new words.

Step 5

Let’s play

T choses students to answer the questions.

1. Here are three __________ a day from the post box on the corner.
2. The __________ of live births continues to increase.
3. You have such _________ handwriting.

keys:1. collections 2. percentage 3. neat

-  Familiarize the new words

-  Clear the tackle of next step.

Viewing and Talking

Step 6

Let’s listen

Teacher shows the questions and asks students to answer.

Look at the photos below and guess what ethnic minority groups might be talked about.

The first two photos are of Miao villagers in Guizhou and the last photo is of Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou.

Justin met a new friend while travelling in Guizhou. Listen to their conversation and complete the summaries below.

Part 1

Justin and __________ watched some __________ people play the __________. The instrument has a history of over __________ years and it is even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry. Then they watched the __________. Justin wanted to buy some hand-made ___________ accessories as souvenirs. He was told that the price will depend on the percentage of ____________.

Part 2

They will go to a pretty _________ minority village called _________. They will see the _________ and the __________. They may also see a performance of ___________.

keys:

1. Wu Yue, Miao, lusheng, 3000, lusheng dance, traditional/silver, silver
2. Dong, Zhaoxing, drum towers, wind and rain bridges, the Grand Song of the Dong People

Extension

Video: Legend behind Chinese ethnic groups

Do the practice.

-  Familiarize students with the context.

-  Exercise students’ listening skills.

Step 7

Showing you are listening

Exactly!

No way!

Great! / Super!

You're right!

You're kidding!

That's interesting.

I see.

Really?

Wow!

I know what you mean.

I can't believe it!

Tell me about it!

Students learn how to express.

-  Get the tips of expression.

-  Improve their talking skill.

Step 8

Pair Work

Work in groups. Imagine Justin is telling some friends about his trip to Guizhou. One of you is Justin and the rest of you are his friends. Ask Justin questions about his trip and experience. The following expressions may help you.

Example:

Phil: So, Justin, how was your trip to Guizhou?

Justin: It was great. I went to this Miao village.

Robyn: I see. What was that like?

Justin: People were dressed up in these wonderful ethnic costumes, and some men were playing a musical instrument called a lusheng.

Bill: Tell me about it!

Justin: The lusheng is made of bamboo, and it was invented more than 3,000 years ago.

Phil: Wow! That's interesting.

Justin: Yes, it is. Then I bought some souvenirs made out of silver.

Robyn: You're kidding! Were they expensive?

Justin: Well, these weren't that expensive. They don’t really have that much silver in them.

Use what they have learnt to discuss with their partner.

-  Practice their listening and talking skills.

-  Share their ideas and broaden their horizons.

-  Practice their team work sprit.

Assessing Your Progress

Step 9

Let’s assess

Complete the following sentences using the correct forms of the words in the box.

1. The population of this district is quite _________, with immigrants from many countries _________ here.
2. When Columbus landed in the New World, he _________ the land for Spain.
3. The famous bar street is located in the _________ area of the city. A large number of restaurants and cafes have opened along the street since 2000.
4. I don't think a man’s main __________ in life is to earn as much money as possible. My dream is to live a more meaningful life.
5. It was confirmed that a _________ earthquake __________ at 6:37 p.m. on Saturday evening in Hebei Province, causing no damage.
6. She really did a _________ job. I must _________ that she is the best designer I have ever met.
7. We have a range of gifts to _________ all tastes, and we also have a program that can make it quicker and easier for you to _________              from our products.
8. He arranged all the books in a neat row and then put his _________ clothes away.

keys:

1. diverse, setting
2. claimed
3. downtown
4. mission
5. mild, occurred
6. super, admit
7. suit, select
8. folded

Simplify the underlined sentences using ellipsis.

A: We've got to write a paper on music in the US. Do you have any ideas about what kinds of music are popular there? I only know hip-hop seems popular.

B: Yeah. Hip-hop is generally popular in the US, but different parts of the country listen to different types of music.

A: Can you give an example of this?

B: Well, for example, in southern US, they have their own culture.

A: So, do you mean they have something like a subculture?

B: Right. The history in that region has given them a different identity.

A: Country music is popular there, right?

B: Well. Not only is country music popular in the south, but blues, rock and roll, bluegrass, and jazz are popular in the south as well.

A: Ah, of course they are popular! I forgot about New Orleans jazz!

keys:

1. Any ideas what’s popular there?
2. For example? / Like a what?
3. You mean a subculture? / So, like a subculture?
4. Not only country music, but blues, rock and roll, bluegrass, and jazz as well.
5. Ah, of course!

Role-play the conversation. Pay attention to how ellipsis is used.

Answer the questions.

-  Assess their level of knowledge.

-  Consolidate knowledge structure.

Project

Step 10

Travel brochure

Create a travel brochure

Imagine you are working in a Chinese travel agency and you are supposed to create a travel brochure for foreign travelers so that they can experience diverse cultures in China.

Search online for more information and then write out your travel brochure. Use the information from this unit and the example below to help you.

New cultures, new experiences

Welcome to the United States, one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world!

Here, you can visit historical attractions and learn more about the cultural traditions of different ethnic groups.

African Americans

Tennessee: Visit the National Civil Rights Museum to listen to first-hand accounts of life before the American Civil War.

Louisiana: Explore Trem6, New Orleans, the oldest African American neighborhood in the United States, and enjoy amazing performances in the hometown of jazz music.

Asian Americans

California:

• Explore the oldest Chinatown in North America, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of San Francisco.

• Take a boat ride to Angel Island and visit the state park to find out more about the experiences of the first Asian immigrants to the United States.

Native Americans

Washington: Make a trip down to the National Museum of the American Indian, the first national museum that showcases Native American heritage.

New Mexico: Learn more about Native American arts, crafts and traditions by participating in the Gathering of Nations, the largest gathering in North America with representatives from hundreds of tribes.

Present your travel brochure to the class. Then vote on which trip your class would like to take.

Learn how to prepare the project.

-  Help students to master practical skills.

Step 11

In groups. discuss these questions.

1. How long will the travelers stay in China?
2. What kind of activities Will they be interested in?
3. Which provinces or cities should be introduced? What cultures are these places famous for?
4. What attractions do these places have?

Step 12

Language points

Teacher explains the language points and makes some exercise.

1. collection n. 作品集；收集物；收藏品

tax collection 征税

collection of data 数据收集

He collects stamps and has a very good ________．

A. election

B. collection

C. gathering

D. get-togethers

keys: B

2. percentage n. 百分率；百分比

He percentage has risen by 2% this year, ________ that of last year.

A. comparing 

B. comparing with

C. compared 

D. compared with

keys: D

3. neat adj. 极好的；整洁的；整齐的

Your house is always so neat. How do you ______ it with three children?

A. manage

B. serve

C. adapt

D. construct

keys: A

-     Help students know about the knowledge points deeper.

-     Let students know how to use these words and phrases.

Step 13

Exercise

Teacher asks students to fill the gap together.

Match the words with the definitions.

1. the process of building things like houses, bridges, or roads
2. the typical weather conditions in a certain area
3. after an event that has been mentioned
4. very different from each other
5. a small amount of food that is eaten between main meals
6. a hard white material used for making cups, plates, etc.
7. to be right or good for somebody or something
8. a large area of land
9. a simple drawing that shows where something is, how something works, etc.
10. to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part

keys:

1. construction
2. climate
3. afterwards
4. diverse
5. snack
6. china
7. suit
8. region
9. diagram
10. fold

Step 14

Reflecting

What did you learn about cultural diversity in this unit?

What else would you like to know about different cultures around the world?

What was the most interesting thing that you learnt in this unit?

What problems did you have in learning this unit?

-  Think about the questions

-  Make students think about what they have learnt.

-  Help

Summary and Homework

Step 15

Summary

Teacher leads students to have a summary of this lesson.

Language points

collection, percentage, neat

Others:

Customs you shouldn’t break in other countries

How to show you are listening.

Create a travel brochure.

Follow the teacher’s thinking flow and read the words and phrases loudly.

-  Consolidate students’ knowledge.

-  Form knowledge system.

Step 16

Homework

Perfect your travel brochure.

Take notes.

-  Consolidate students’ knowledge and prepare for the following lesson.

板

书

Unit 3 Diverse Cultures

Period 5 Listening and Talking & Assessing Your Progress & Project

Language points

collection, percentage, neat

Others:

Customs you shouldn’t break in other countries

How to show you are listening.

Create a travel brochure.