牛津版八年级英语上册Unit6 Birdwatching教案
Teaching aims and demands:
1. To learn the common names of birds
2. To talk about birds on two aspects: characteristics and appearance.
3. To arouse the students’ interest in birds in the wild.
Key points:
To learn the common names of birds
Difficult points: To talk about birds on two aspects: characteristics and appearance.
Teaching aids: recorder and pictures
Teaching methods: Communication and description
Teaching procedures:
Step 1 Presentation
1. Talking about birds
Show the pictures of different kinds of birds and talk about them focusing on what’s special about the birds.
Learn the new words (Revise some old words at the same time, like wing/ feather/ beak)
2. The science teacher is showing the students some pictures of birds. She is also giving them descriptions of the birds. Match the pictures with the descriptions. Write the correct letters in the boxes.
Keys: b, a, d, c
Step 2 Practice
1. Show the pictures together and then get the students to give their names. Make sure all the students can read the names correctly.
2. Play a game: reading and guessing (guess what bird it is.)
e.g. I live in wetland. I am very tall. I have long beak, long neck and long legs. I have black and white feathers. Who am I? (a crane)
3. Ask students
Which is your favorite bird? Why?
Step 3 Production
Make up new conversations using Part B as a model and act them out.
Annie is asking Simon about birds. Work in pairs and talk about the birds you like.
Use the conversation below as a model. The information in Part A may help you.