高中英语 Unit2 The United Kingdom Period 2优秀教案 新人教版必修5.docx

1、高中英语 Unit2 The United Kingdom Period 2优秀教案 新人教版必修5Period 2Reading The General Idea of This PeriodThis period is the highlight of the whole unit.It lays emphasis on reading and understanding.First the teacher should check if the students have mastered the new words and expressions by asking them to f

2、ill in the blanks of some sentences by using some of the words and phrases that will appear in the reading passage.This part can help the students to learn words and expressions by heart in a certain language situation. Then in Pre-reading part, the students are asked to distinguish the differences

3、between the UK, Great Britain and England.Hence, the teacher can lead to the topic of the historical influence on geography in the country.Provided with two simple questions: “Did the countries of the UK unite peacefully or by war?Where should we go if we want to appreciate some historical attractio

4、ns of the UK?”, the students will read the passage fast and find the answers directly in the passage.Next, the students will first listen to the tape with their textbooks closed.In order to make this step efficient, the teacher will provide them with five statements based on the passage.While listen

5、ing, the students should judge whether these statements are true or false.If it is false, the students should correct it. Then the students will be given several minutes to read the passage silently.They should divide the passage into three parts and write the main ideas of each part.In order to hel

6、p the students understand the passage better, the teacher can provide some comprehending exercises , including answering some questions, paraphrasing some difficult sentences.As to the second , third and sixth paragraphs, the students will finish two tables, analyzing the details .The purpose of thi

7、s step is to train the studentsability of reading comprehension, which is a very important skill.At last, the students will do a speaking task in pairs.One acts as a visitor to England and the other acts as a native Englishman.The visitor is asking the native some questions about the geography the U

8、nited Kingdom.This part not only helps the students to revise what the have learned in this part but also provides them with an opportunity to speak in English. Teaching Important PointsImprove the students reading ability. Train the students ability to grasp key information while listening. Teachin

9、g DifficultiesKnow about the UKs historical influence on the geography. Know about the historical treasures left by the invaders. Teaching Aidsa tape recorder a projector the blackboard Three Dimensional Teaching AimsKnowledge Aimsdebate, clarify, legal, relation, convenience, attraction, influence,

10、 collection, construct, puzzle, educational, roughly, industrial, historical break away from, leave out, divide.into., be linked to, to ones surprise, as well as, be known as, look around, keep ones eyes open, make ones trip worthwhile There is no need to debate any more about why different words ar

11、e used to describe the four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile! Ability AimsLearn some detailed information about the United Kingdom. Improve the students reading ability. Train th

12、e students ability to grasp key information while listening. Train the students speaking ability. Emotional AimsTrain the studentsability to cooperate with others. Know about the UKs historical influence on the geography. Know about the historical treasures left by the invaders. Teaching ProcedureSt

13、ep 1 GreetingsGreet the students as usual. Step 2 RevisionT: At the beginning of this period, I will check if you have mastered the new words and phrases in this unit.Please finish the following sentences using some words and phrase in this unit.Please pay attention to the forms of the words and phr

14、ases.1.The UK_four countries. 2.Many people find the geography of the UK_ . 3.Unless the money is paid immediately we shall be forced to take_ action. 4.The printer has_two lines from this paragraph. 5.Janet has a very good _of foreign coins. 6.I dont want to_you.You must decide for yourself. 7.It i

15、s difficult to_a bad habit. 8.The explanation in the note_ the difficult sentence. 9.Shopping bags are provided for the customers _. 10.It takes about two years to_a large bridge.(Give the students several minutes to think about them.)Suggested answers:1.consists of2.puzzling3.legal4.left out5.colle

16、ction6.influence 7.break away from8.clarified9.convenience10.construct Step 3 Pre-reading T: In the first period, you have learned a brief introduction to the UK.Do you know the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? S: I find their relationship puzzling. T: The official

17、name of the country is“The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Great Britain is the name of the island northwest of France and east of Ireland that can be divided into three regions: England, Wales and Scotland.There

18、fore, England is part of Great Britain, which is part of the United Kingdom.The puzzling situation was caused by the history.In this unit we will learn about the historical influence on the geography of the country.Step 4 Fast ReadingT: Read the passage entitled“Puzzles in Geography”, and answer the

19、 following questions.1.Did the countries of the UK unite peacefully or by war? 2.Where should we go if we want to appreciate some historical attractions of the UK? (Give the students several minutes to read the passage silently, and answer the questions.) (The teacher checks the answers with the who

20、le class.) S: The countries united peacefully instead of by war. S: We should go to some older but smaller towns to appreciate some historical attractions.T: Excellent. Step 5 Listening and Understanding T: Now Ill play the tape for you to listen.While listening, please find out whether the followin

21、g statements are true or false. True or False Questions: 1.When Wales and England united, the country was named Great Britain. 2.The northern part of Ireland broke away to become an independent country. 3.The countries in the UK have developed their own educational and legal systems. 4.Most people i

22、n London live in the South. 5.The Normans influenced the vocabulary and place-names of the North of London.(The teacher plays the tape.) Suggested answers: 1.FalseBecause Great Britain was the name given when England and Wales were joined to Scotland. 2.FalseBecause it was the southern part of Irela

23、nd that broke away to form its own government. 3.True. 4.True. 5.FalseBecause the Normans left castles and words for food, while the Vikings influenced the vocabulary and place-names of the North of London. T: You have done a very good job. Step 6 Detailed ReadingT: Now I will give you several minut

24、es to read the passage again.While reading, please try to divide the passage into three parts and write down the main idea of each part. (Students read the passage and finish the task.) S: Part 1: Paragraph 1 The introduction to the topic. Part 2: Paragraph 2-5 The historical influence on its geogra

25、phy. Part 3: Paragraph 6 Historical treasure left by the invaders. T: Look at the first sentence in Paragraph 1, “There is no need to debate any more about why different words are used to describe the four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.”Can you say it in another way?Try to

26、 fill in the blanks in the sentence: It is _ to _ any more about why people _ different words to describe the four countries. S: It is unnecessary to argue any more about why people use different words to describe the four countries.T: Read the second part.T: Here is the national flag of the United

27、Kingdom.What is it called? S: The Union Jack.T: Here are the descriptions of the flag.Read it. Blue field with the red cross of St George (England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of St Patrick (Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of St Andrew (Scotland)

28、.It is properly known as the Union Flag, but commonly called the Union Jack.The design and colors (especially the Blue Ensign) have been the basis for a number of other flags including other Commonwealth countries and their constituent states or provinces, as well as British overseas territories. T:

29、 Which country is left out?Why? S: Wales.Wales was linked to England in the 13th century AD, so when people refer to England, it is included as well.T: Have you found out how the four countries joined together?Use the information from the passage to fill in the blanks.The Formation of the United Kin

30、gdom: _S: England Wales joined England (13th century A.D.) England, Wales joined Scotland (1603) England, Wales, Scotland got Northern Ireland connectedT: Often will use England to stand for the UK.One of the reasons is that England is the largest of the four countries.So England is divided into thr

31、ee zones.Do you know the three zones?S: The South, the Midlands and the North. T: Yes.Look at the map in part 2 on Page 11.Draw lines across to show the zones of the South, Midlands and North of England.Then put each town or city into its correct zone. S: York, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield belong to the North. S: Birmingham and Coventry belong to the Midlands. S: Plymouth, Brighton, Reading and London belong to the South. T: You did quite a good job. T: Do you have any questions about Part 2? S: What does “those” mean in the sentence “For those you