Unit 8 How do you make a banana milk shake?单元阅读2b说课稿（全英文）【人教版八年级上册英语】

I. Analysis of material Content overview This reading material is from Unit 8 of the English textbook for Grade 8 (People's Education Edition). It mainly introduces Thanksgiving in North America, including its date, significance, and traditional food. The text also provides a detailed recipe for making a turkey dinner, which is a typical Thanksgiving dish. The reading text is divided into two parts. The first part gives a general introduction to Thanksgiving, such as when it is celebrated in the United States and Canada, and what people usually do during this festival. The second part focuses on the process of making a turkey dinner, using a series of sequential adverbs like "First," "Next," "Then," "When," and "Finally" to describe the steps clearly. Text features Vocabulary: The text contains some new words and phrases related to festivals and food, such as "Thanksgiving," "turkey," "gravy," "mashed potatoes," "pumpkin pie," etc. These words are essential for students to understand the text and expand their vocabulary. Sentence structure: The text uses a variety of sentence structures. In the first part, there are simple sentences and compound sentences to describe the festival. In the second part, the text uses a series of imperative sentences with sequential adverbs to describe the cooking process, which is helpful for students to learn how to express procedures. Cultural background: The text reflects rich Western cultural connotations, enabling students to understand the cultural traditions of Thanksgiving in North America. It is a good material for cross - cultural communication education. II. Analysis of students Cognitive level Grade 8 students have a certain foundation in English learning. They have learned some basic English grammar and vocabulary. They can understand simple English texts and express their ideas in English to some extent. However, for some complex sentence structures and cultural - related knowledge, they may need more guidance. In terms of reading skills, students at this stage have mastered some basic reading methods, such as skimming and scanning. But they may still have difficulties in understanding long and complex texts, especially texts with rich cultural backgrounds. Interest and motivation Students at this age are curious about foreign cultures. They have a certain interest in Western festivals like Thanksgiving. This text can arouse their interest in learning due to its relevant cultural content. However, some students may lack motivation in English learning because they find it difficult to learn English grammar and remember words. Teachers need to use interesting teaching methods to stimulate their learning motivation. Learning style Most Grade 8 students prefer interactive and practical learning methods. They like group work, role - playing, and hands - on activities. They are willing to express their opinions in class and participate in classroom discussions. Teachers should design teaching activities acco ... ...