Unit 6 The power of plants Starting out 表格式教案 外研版（2024）七年级上

Starting out 　　　　　Study of the Text　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 What: It presents an overview of the amazing world of plants and invites students to consider many benefits of plants. It begins with a question about knowing facts about plants and asks whether students find plants amazing. The text then shows pictures of people engaged in various activities related to plants, such as shopping at a market and building with wood, and prompts students to answer questions about these scenes. Why: It aims to foster students’ curiosity and appreciation for the power of plants by highlighting their numerous applications in everyday life. The text encourages students to think critically about the role of plants in our society and their potential contribution to humans. How: The text is presented as a reading comprehension exercise, featuring a mix of open-ended and multiple-choice questions. It employs simple sentence structures and vocabulary that are appropriate for junior high school students. The key sentence patterns used include present tense statements and questions, such as “What are the people doing ” and “What can plants do for us ”. 　　　　　Teaching Objectives　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1.use words and expressions in the unit to describe plants. 2.use the simple future tense to talk about the benifits of plants. 3.describe the importance of plants. 　　　　　Teaching Process　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Teaching Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation 1.To use words and expressions in the unit to describe plants. Step 1　Lead-in Display a picture and ask students to discuss what they observe and encourage them to use specific plant-related terms from the unit. Check if students correctly use plant-related terms. Purpose To engage students in observing and describing the scene depicted in the picture, focusing on the use of vocabulary related to plants. 2.To use the simple future tense to talk about the benifits of plants. 3.To describe the im-portance of plants. Step 2　Discussion 1.Show a series of pictures, depicting various plants that benefit humans and the environment. 2.Ask students to answer questions about what plants can do for us and how they might benefit us in the future. Assess whether students can articulate the significance of plants in their presentations and discussions. Purpose To deepen students’ understanding of the role and importance of plants, and to make them practise using the simple future tense to discuss plants’ benefits. Homework Required: Copy and practise phrases related to plants and their benefits, and focus on correct vocabulary and sentence structures. Optional: Share knowledge about plants and their importance with others, and use the simple future tense to describe plants. 　　　　　Teaching Reflection　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　　　　 ... ...