1、外研賓語八年級(jí)上Module 11 The weather全模塊教親I. Teaching objectives 教學(xué)目標(biāo)II. Teaching materials analyzing 教材分析技能目標(biāo)聽Listen for information in a weather forecast.說Talk about weatherAsk questions to showsurprise讀Read a passage about weather to match photos with description of the weather寫Write advice and give reas

2、ons using because, so and but語目標(biāo)功 能 句 式Talk about weatherWhat will the weather be like?It may not even be cold, just wet. And it might be windy.It may bequite cool, so itMl probably be hot and sunny.Come on, better getgoing!Its freezing, isn it?Yes, its really cold.Will it be snowy?It may not even b

3、e cold just now. And it might be windy.ItMl probably be hot and sunny.It may be quite cool.詞匯.重點(diǎn)詞匯cloud, shower, degree, temperature Joke, wet, might, windy, probably, sunny, cool, dry, cloudy, camera, umbrella, pleasant, from time to time, fall, possible, shine, depend.認(rèn)讀詞匯centigrade, freezing, sno

4、wy, swimsuit, northwest, southeast, compared, stormy, best, railcard, truly語法Possibility： may, might,probably本單元以Education為話題，設(shè)計(jì)了三個(gè)局部的內(nèi)容。旨在通過單元教學(xué)使學(xué)生學(xué)會(huì)談 論天氣和氣象信息；了解美國各地區(qū)的氣候情況；學(xué)會(huì)表述驚訝；能用關(guān)聯(lián)詞and, so, but 寫一篇短文，表達(dá)建議，并給出理由；能準(zhǔn)備關(guān)于到中國來旅游的最正確時(shí)間的建議。Unit 1談?wù)撎鞖饧捌錁?biāo)志和氣象信息，談?wù)摬煌瑖液偷貐^(qū)的天氣狀況，重點(diǎn)學(xué)習(xí)和天 氣有關(guān)的詞匯以及情態(tài)動(dòng)詞may, migh

5、t和副詞probably表示可能性的用法。Vocabulary and listening中設(shè)計(jì)了 6個(gè)活動(dòng)。1要求把表示天氣狀況的詞匯與相應(yīng)圖標(biāo) 配對(duì)。2聽天氣預(yù)報(bào)錄音，選出正確的信息。3倆倆合作，糾正圖表中不正確的信息。4要 求聽讀一段談?wù)撊粘；顒?dòng)與天氣狀況的對(duì)話。5聽關(guān)于春節(jié)天氣預(yù)報(bào)的錄音完成表格。6根 據(jù)對(duì)話內(nèi)容選擇正確的表達(dá)。Pronunciation and speaking中7聽錄音學(xué)習(xí)句子不同語調(diào)所 傳達(dá)的不同含義并對(duì)所給句子做出判斷。8利用活動(dòng)2中正確信息，描述天氣情況。9對(duì)不 同時(shí)間內(nèi)天氣狀況做出預(yù)測(cè)。I canft find my watch. It may be in

6、your bag.我找不到我的手表了，它可能在你的包里。He may be a soldier.他可能是個(gè)軍人。maybe和may be有時(shí)可以互換。He may be in the office. ( =Maybe he is in the office.)他或許在辦公室。You may be right. ( =Maybe you are right.)你或許是對(duì)的。IL Best time to visit the USAAs the USA covers several micro-climates it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when th

7、e best time to visit is. Depending on your tastes and interests the USA can be visited year-round. The summer tourist season tends to run from Memorial Day (late May) to Labor Day (early September) with the peak period being mid June to the end of August.May or June is generally ideal as air fares a

8、re less expensive than in July and August, the hours of daylight are at their maximum, the weather is usually mild, and recreational facilities are operating but not too crowded. September is also well worth considering. Florida, the most visited destination for travellers, is warm throughout the ye

9、ar and hot in the summer months. If you do not like temperatures too high the best time to visit would be December to March.Autumn (Fall) is the perfect time to see New England when many states come alive in orange, red and yellow.The first couple of weeks of October are the most spectacular.III. Be

10、st time to visit AustraliaWhen is the best time to travel through Outback Australia?11 is a question that I hear asked a lot There is no simple answer to it.It depends mostly on where you want to go. The Outback in Australia is huge and spans several climate zones. (We will look at them on this page

11、.)It also depends on what kind of activities you are interested in and by which means you travel. The weather will be of more importance if you want to go camping. Or if your car doesnt have air conditioning. Or if you want to go swimming.In my opinion any time is a good time to visit the Australian

12、 Outback. There will always be a part of Australia for which the time you chose is just perfect.The Arid Regions of Outback AustraliaThe weather in arid inland Australia is characterised by extremes, hot days and freezing nights. Overall there are hotter days and milder nights in summer, compared to

13、 bearable days and freezing nights in winter. You choose. Of course keep in mind that the seasons are opposite to the northern hemispheres.I should mention here that the temperatures alone dont tell the whole story. Humidity is a huge factor as well. The drier the heat the less you will feel it. Les

14、s humidity and cloud cover also means that heat is not retained at night. You can have very hot days but the nights are still pleasantly cool. Very hot in Alice Springs feels a lot better than somewhat hot in Darwin. Always look at temperature and humidity, like this map does.Having said that, the d

15、riving distances in Outback Australia are huge and if you are driving you will spend a lot of time in your vehicle.If you want to drive through Outback Australia in summer do yourself a favour and make sure the car has air conditioning.Ill tell you a secret” for how to deal with the heat Drink, drin

16、k, drink! Water, that is, not sweet sodas. If you go for walks always take a water bottle. As I said above, you dont feel the heat much if it is dry, but you will lose even more moisture. Drinking enough water is the single most important thing you can do to feel well in higher temperatures! It can

17、make all the difference.Northern Outback AustraliaNorthern Outback Australia is tropical and has a distinct dry and wet season. The dry season from April/May to Septembei/October is considered to be the best time for travel with pleasant day temperatures and mild nights. Beginning and end of fthe Dr

18、y* can be hot and humid, with temperatures up to 35 (95F) and above. On the plus side there are less tourists and lower prices.The Wet is considered by many locals to be the best time of the year in the Outback in Australia.It is the breeding season and wildlife abounds. Our red world gets covered i

19、n a lush green lacework of fresh vegetation and all the waterfalls in our favourite swimming spots are raging.Of course it doesnt rain every day, most rains happen in the evening or wee hours of the morning. The lightning show accompanying the tropical thunderstorms has to be seen to be believed.How

20、ever, travel can be restricted. The many unsealed roads in Outback Australia are closed, and even highways get cut off at times. It is something I would only recommend to people who have a lot of time. (And did I mention another reason why we locals love the Wet? We have the place to ourselves again

21、.)Unit 2學(xué)習(xí)關(guān)于美國各地區(qū)差異很大的氣候狀況的課文，學(xué)習(xí)一些外國地名的讀法； 能用because, so, but寫短文，提供建議并給出理由。Reading and vocabulary中1閱讀介紹美國各地氣候狀況的短文，描述圖片中內(nèi)容。2 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容完成句子。3閱讀表示建議的句子，說出理由。Writing中4要求將兩欄中句 子配對(duì)。5用because, so, but提出參觀所在城鎮(zhèn)時(shí)的建議并說明理由。Unit 3在練習(xí)中復(fù)現(xiàn)本單元重點(diǎn)詞匯、句型和語法；讀關(guān)于The wettest place的文章; 準(zhǔn)備關(guān)于到中國來旅游的最正確時(shí)間的建議。2聽錄音，選擇正確的月份和句子。3用所給

22、詞匯填空。4倆倆合作，根據(jù)提示完成 句子。5用完成句子。6用括號(hào)內(nèi)所給的詞匯完成句子。7對(duì)話談?wù)撟约浩匠Ｗ龅氖录翱赡?會(huì)做的事。8描述圖片中溫度計(jì)所示度數(shù)含義。9用表示天氣狀況的詞補(bǔ)充句子。10倆倆合 作，詢問溫度、天氣狀況。11用所給的詞填空介紹英國天氣狀況的短文。Around the world介紹了世界上最潮濕的地方。Module task要求準(zhǔn)備關(guān)于到中國來旅游的最正確時(shí)間的建議。其中12-13要求學(xué)生閱 讀一封Email并回答下列問題。13根據(jù)提示完成信件。Class types and periods課型設(shè)計(jì)與課時(shí)分配Period 1 Listening and speaking

23、(Unit 1)Period 2 Reading and writing (Unit 2)Period 3 Language in use(Unit 3)Teaching plans for each period分課時(shí)教案Period 1 Listening and speakingTarget language 目標(biāo)語言Words & phrases生詞和短語cloud, shower, degree, temperaturejoke, wet, might, windy, probably, sunny, cool, dry, cloudy, centigrade, freezing,

24、snowyKey sentences 重點(diǎn)句子 Its freezing, isn,t it?It may not even be cold, just wet. And it might be windy.What will the weather belike?Itmaybequitecool, so itMIprobablybehotand sunny.Come on, better getgoing!Ability goals能力目標(biāo)Enable students to listen to and talk about weather.Teaching important/diffic

25、ult points 教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)The usage of may, might and probably.Teaching methods教學(xué)方法Task-based learning.Teaching aids教具準(zhǔn)備A projector, some pictures and a tape recorderTeaching procedures and ways教學(xué)過程與方式Step I Lead-inShow some pictures to help students learn some new words about weather.T: Weather has an import

26、ant effect on our lives. If we are planning a trip or just getting dressed in the morning, we always have to know what the weather will be like. Weather changes with different seasons and times. Look at the picture above. Whats the weather like?Its sunny.S: Ifs cloudy.S: Its raining.S: Its flashing.

27、Show the words about the weather.cloud, rain, showers snow storm, sun, windAsk students to read the new words. Make sure they know the meaning of each word. Then ask them to do activity 1.Help students match the words with the symbols.Step II ListeningIn this procedure, ask students to listen to the

28、 tape and check the correct information in the table. If the information is wrong, correct it.T :If we want to know weather information, we may listen to weather forecast. Please listen to a forecast and check the correct information in the table.Play the tape. Then check the answers with students.A

29、sk students to listen to the dialogue in activity 4.T: Spring Festival is coming. Do you want to see friends at Spring Festival? Of course we do. So it is very important to listen to the weather forecast during the Spring Festival. Tony is going to England during the Springfestival. What will be the

30、 weather like? N ow listen and find outAsk students to listen to the tape and then fill in the blanks in activity 5.Check the answers.Step III ReadingIn this procedure, ask students to read the dialogue and do activity 6 as a competition to see if the sentences are true or false.Read the dialogue ag

31、ain and do activity 6. Check if they are true or false. Let s have a competition between boys and girls. If you stand up and correct the question correctly first, you will get a star. Those who get more stars will be the winner.Sample:Ifs always cold and wet in February in England.True.Ifs often fre

32、ezing in February in England.False. It may not be cold, just wet. And it might be windy in England.Step IV Pronunciation and speakingIn this procedure, ask students to listen to the tape and help students find out the different connotation of different of intonation.After listening, ask students to

33、read these sentences loudly and then decide if the speaker is asking a question or showing surprise.Check the answers.SpeakingAsk students to work in pairs and give a forecast for China according to activity 2.T: In this lesson, we have learnt many different types of weather. We can use some words t

34、o describe the weather. Lets report a weather forecast for China according to activity 2. Now work in pairs and make a weather forecast. We can use may, might, probably to describe something we are not very certain of.Ask some pairs to show their report before the class.One sample version:Tomorrow m

35、ay be sunny. It may be rainy next week. It might be very cold next month.Step V HomeworkAsk the students to learn and remember the new words and expressions of this unit.Ask the students to finish activities 13 on page 152.Period 2 Reading and writingTarget language 目標(biāo)語言Words & phrases生詞和短語 camera,

36、umbrella, pleasant, from time to time, fall, swimsuit, northwest, southeast,comparedKey sentences 重點(diǎn)句子The USA is a very big country to visit, so choose carefully the places to see and the time to gBring a good map because you may want to travel around.Its a good idea to bring your camera because you

37、 may want to take photos of the autumn leaves.If s pleasant to visit Alaska in July and August but it might be cool in the evening.So remember to wear some warm clothes.Any time you like!Ability goals能力目標(biāo)Enable students to talk about the weather in the USA.Teaching importandifficult points 教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)How

38、to talk about the weather in the USA.Teaching methods教學(xué)方法Reading and writing.Teaching aids教具準(zhǔn)備A projector or some pictures and some small pieces of paper, a tape recorderTeaching procedures and ways教學(xué)過程與方式Step I RevisionIn this procedure, students will revise some new words and do pair work to pract

39、ice the sentence： What will the weather be like tomorrow?Show some pictures to the class and ask some students to write the following words on the blackboard.sunny, cloudy, snow, freezing, temperature, cool, dry, shower, wet, snowy Then askthemto workin pairs, andtalkaboutthe weathertoday andtomorro

40、w. Sample dialogue:Whats the weather like today?lt9s cloudy.What will the weather be like tomorrow?It may be rainy./lt will probably be rainy.Ask some pairs to actin front of the class.After this, present the Reading by practice Whens the best time to. in pairs.T: Its sunny/cloudy/rainy.today. Butwh

41、en is the best time to visit ourtown/city? Why? (Write the question on the blackboard) Lefs have a discussion in pairs.Sample dialogue:When is the best time to visit ourtown/city?S2:1 think September is the best time.Why?Because its not too hot or cold at that time.Ask some pairs to actin front of t

42、he class.Step II ReadingInthis procedure, ask students to listen and read the passage. Make sure they can describe the photos according to the passage.T:LikeChina,thereare many beautiful places in the USA. The weather isdifferent in these places. Now listen to a passage introducing the weather in th

43、e USA. Books closed! Listen to the tape and decide what you can see in the photos.Askthestudentstolistentothetape.Afterlistening,askthestudentstohavea discussion about the photos ingroups.Ask some students to have a report.Sample reports:S:lt might be autumn in Picture 1 because the trees start to c

44、hange colour. A white house stands behind the trees. It may be pleasant to live in the house.It might be hot summer in Picture 2 because there are many people swimming in the sea. And I can see a balloon.S:ltis winter now in Picture 3. There are a lot of snow in the street.Then askstudentsto read th

45、epassageandchecktheiranswers.You should choose time to visit some good places in the USA. Read the passage carefullyand fill in the table below.PlacesTimeThe reasonNew York and Washington DCMayandOctoberNew EnglandSeptemberCaliforniaDecemberThe northwest (Alaska)July and AugustSoutheast(T exas)Sprin

46、gandwinterAsk students to work in pairs to complete the table and report their answers. Then go through the answers with the students.Sample answers:PlacesTimeThe reasonNew York and Washington DCMayandOctoberBecause its not too hot then. In winter there s a lot of snow, too.New EnglandSeptemberThe w

47、eather starts to get cooler and the trees start to change color. And you can take photos of the autumn leaves.CaliforniaDecemberThe weather is fine all year. You can swim in the sea.The northwest (Alaska)July and AugustIt isnt very cold and there9s a lot of rain.Southeast(Texas)SpringandwinterBecaus

48、e its usuallyvery sunny here.Step III Careful readingIn this procedure, students will read the passage more carefully and slowly. Then they will do activities 2 and 3.Check the answers with the class.T: If you want to give your friends advice, you d better give your reasons at the same time. Now rea

49、d the passage again and find out the sentences of this type.Sample sentences:Bring an umbrella.Bring an umbrella because it might rain.Wear warm clothes.Wear warm clothes because it might be cool in the evening.Ask students to report their work.GameAsk students to do activity 4 by playing a game “Lo

50、ok for your friends”.T:When we give our friends advice, we should use because or so to say our reasons. Lets come to activity 4. Please read the sentences first, and then well play a game.Divide students into two groups and ask each group to write these sentences down on small pieces of paper. One g

51、roup writes down the first part numbered 1,2,3 . and the other the part with a, Then begin the game as follows: SI group draws one piece from Sa group and read the sentence, the other group must respond quickly by matching the two parts of the sentence and read out loudly.One sample:SI: You can come

52、 any time you like, but.Sa: But the best time to visit England is in spring.Step IV WritingIn this procedure, students will try to write some advice and give the reasons using so, but, because.T: Weve learned the best time to visit the USA from the passage. Whats the best time to visit your town? Wr

53、ite your advice and dont forget to give your reasons.Give students a few minutes to write and ask some students to read what they write before the class.Sample version:The best time to visit my town is in summer because the famous cypresses all become green. The mountains and rivers are very clear a

54、nd cool. And dont forget to bring your umbrellas because there might be rains any time there. Guess where my town is!Step V HomeworkAsk students tofinish activities 4-7 on page 153.find information about Sydney and New York.Period 3 Language in useTarget language 目標(biāo)語言Words & phrases生詞和短語possible, sh

55、ine, depend, stormy, best, railcard, trulyKey sentences 重點(diǎn)句子If s freezing, isnt it?Yes, its really cold.Will it be snowy?It may not even be cold just now. And it might be windy.Itll probably be hot and sunny.It may be quite cool.Ability goals能力目標(biāo)Enable students to use may, might and probably.T eachi

56、ng importandifficult points 教學(xué)重難點(diǎn)Make sentences using Its to do sth and sentences with may, might, probably and because, but, so.Teaching methods教學(xué)方法Task-based learning.Teaching aids教具準(zhǔn)備Some pictures and a tape recorderTeaching procedures and ways教學(xué)過程與方式Step I RevisionIn this procedure, check the ho

57、mework with students.Ask students to talk about weather and give advice and reasons.One sample:S: Whats the weather like in your town?S: In spring its very cool and there9s little rain.S: Whats the best time to visit your town?S: The best time to visit my town is in winter.S: Why?S: Because its not

58、cold in winter and theres a lot of snow in the mountains and people usually ski there.It might of great fun.Step II ListeningIn this procedure, ask students to listen to a short passage and finish activities 1 and 2.Do you know the city of Sydney? Where is it?Its in Australia.What do you know about

59、the city?It is the oldest city in Australia.What is the best time to visit the city?S: The best time to visit Sydney is in autumn, especially around March and April, with clear, warm days and mild nights. In Spring (September to November) theres more chance of rain, but it usually clears quickly. Av

60、erage temperatures are around 25 (77F), though it can get to over 40 (104F) in summer.Talk about the New York city with students in the same way. Then ask students to listen to the passage and do the exercises.Go through the answers with students.Step III Further practiceRevise Its. .to. in this mod