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课件网) Welcome to the unit Unit 6 Seasons 八年级上册 What can you see in the pictures I can see trees in different seasons. Free talk Lead-in What will we do in this unit better understand the beauty and power of nature. describe our favourite seasons; learn interesting facts about weather and seasons around the world; read about weather and seasons; 2 4 1 3 In this unit, we will Weather and seasons What are the six pictures about They are about different types of weather. Weather and seasons foggy cloudy rainy windy snowy sunny Weather and seasons 1. What other types of weather do you know Dry, wet, icy, stormy, … Weather and seasons 2. What is the weather like in spring/summer/autumn/winter in your hometown and what can you do in each season It is warm and windy in spring. We can fly kites and plant trees. It is hot and sunny in summer. We can go to the beach to relax. It is cool and cloudy in autumn. We can go hiking and have a picnic. It is cold and snowy in winter. We can go skating and make snowmen. Listening Listen to Amy and Simon’s conversation in Part B on page 79 and answer the following questions. 1. What is Simon’s favourite season Why 2. What is Amy’s favourite season Why He likes autumn best. It is because the weather is very pleasant in autumn, and it’s the best time to play football outside. She likes summer best. It is because she can go swimming and enjoy ice cream. Role-play Read the conversation along with the recording and then read aloud in different roles. Talk about your favourite season, using Amy and Simon’s conversation as a model. Discussion A: Which season do you like best B: I like … best./My favourite season is … A: Why do you like it B: The weather is … It’s the best time to … A: Yeah, and … B: That’s true. It’s … So, which is your favourite season A: I like … best./My favourite season is … Because we can … What season is it in your hometown What is the weather like today Extension In my hometown, it’s winter now. It’s windy and cloudy today. Thank you!(
课件网) Reading Unit 6 Seasons 八年级上册 1. What is each season like in your hometown Use three words or phrases to describe each season. Spring: green, warm and fun. Summer: sunshine, beach and ice cream. Autumn: maple leaves, cool and fruitful. Winter: snow, cold and snowball fights. 2. Which season do you think is the most beautiful Give your reasons. I think spring is the most beautiful season because trees turn green and flowers bloom everywhere. Besides, I can watch bees and butterflies dance around the flowers. Pre-reading 1. What type of text is it A poem. 2. What is the poem about It’s about seasons. While reading Read the title of this part and look at the pictures on pages 80–81 and answer the following questions. 1. How many stanzas are there in the poem Four. 2. What seasons are the stanzas about They are about winter ... ...