Unit 2 Getting along 第1课时课件 -外研版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 2 Getting along 第1课时 Starting out & Understanding ideas (Reading: 1— 4) Activity 1: Read and answer Read five sentences about “ getting along” and say whether you agree with the statements. Work in pairs and discuss the following question and sentences. Then say whether you agree with the statements. Activity 1: Read and answer They are about human relationships, covering how to treat others, respect differences, and the necessity of cooperation. I agree most with Confucius’. It’s a simple rule for empathy. Can you think of a situation where these quotes apply? Activity 2: Look and answer Do you know how to get along with others? Please talk about with your partners. Activity 2: Look and answer Yes, I do. Once, I had a fight with a classmate over a game rule during break time. Activity 3: Look and predict Look at the title and the picture on P20. What do you think this passage is about? When you have problems, you can use the words in Part l to help you. Activity 4: Fast reading Read the story to find out what the Giant does to his garden. ?What does the Giant do to his garden? _____ _____ The Giant first builds a high wall around his garden, and later knocks down the wall. ?Choose the message of the passage. a Never make friends with selfish people. b Anger leads to unhappiness. c Shared joy is a double joy. Activity 5: Intensive reading Complete the reading chart with the words and expressions from the passage. garden play angry spring looks outside selfish knocks down the children Work in groups and try to retell the story with the help of the completed reading chart. Activity 6: Think and share Answer the questions in “ Think and share”. 1. Because the Giant is selfish and drives children away. 2. He sees children make the garden lively again, realizing his selfishness. 3. The Giving Tree – it shows sharing brings joy, like the Giant learning to share his garden. Activity 6: Think and share Answer the questions in “ Think and share”. ?Why does the Giant initially prevent the children from entering the garden? _____ He is selfish and wants the garden for himself. ?How does the Giant's change affect the garden and the children? ?What message does the author want to convey through this story? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? ?If you were the Giant, what would you do? Why? _____ _____ _____ The garden regains spring (liveliness), and children get their playplace back. Message: Sharing brings joy; selfishness causes loss. Agree – the Giant’s happiness after sharing proves it. I’d let children play from the start – their presence makes the garden alive. Activity 7: Have a debate Each group will choose one controversial topic. Half of the group members will prepare arguments supporting the topic ,while the other half will prepare arguments opposing it. You will draw lots to decide which side you will present. Activity 7: Have a debate Work in groups to prepare your arguments. Present your arguments. Homework ... ...