Unit 5 Play by the rules? Understanding ideas教学设计-2025-2026学年外研版（2024）八年级英语上册

Unit 5 Play by the rules Understanding ideas I. Teaching Objectives (1) Language Ability Comprehend the passage "Rules" and identify specific rule-breaking behaviors on the train (e.g., loud music, smelly food, seat-kicking) and the author’s emotional responses. Analyze the function of written rules (e.g., "Please be quiet") in public spaces using examples from the text. Discuss reasons for rule-breaking with sentences like "People might violate rules because...", "The sign reminds us to...". (2) Cultural Awareness Recognize that respect for public rules reflects social norms and consideration for others across cultures. Understand that written rules serve as a universal way to guide behavior in shared spaces. (3) Thinking Ability Evaluate the impact of rule-breaking on others (e.g., how loud noise affects fellow passengers). Infer underlying reasons for ignoring rules (e.g., lack of awareness, self-centeredness). (4) Learning Ability Use a table to organize details (behaviors, author’s feelings, responses) from the passage. Collaborate in discussions to propose solutions for encouraging rule-following. II. Teaching Key Points Vocabulary: violate, disturb, reminder, ignore, considerate, annoyed, frustrated. Sentence patterns: "The passenger... which made the author feel...", "The sign says '...' to remind people to...", "Some people break rules because...". Skills: Extracting specific details from a text, analyzing the purpose of public rules. III. Teaching Difficult Points Explaining the relationship between rule-breaking behaviors and their impact on others. Expressing complex reasons for ignoring rules in simple English. IV. Teaching Procedures (1) Warm-up: Review Predictions (5 mins) Activity: Revisit predictions from Lesson 1 about the passage "Rules". Ask: "What rule-breaking behaviors did we guess would be in the text Let’s check if we were right." Design Intent: Connect prior learning to the current lesson and activate engagement with the text. (2) While-reading: Analyzing "Rules" (15 mins) Activity 1: First Reading (Gist) Students read the passage quickly and answer: Where does the story take place What is the author’s main complaint Activity 2: Second Reading (Details) Complete a table with specific information from the text: Rule-breaking Behavior Author’s Feeling Author’s Response A man playing music loudly Annoyed Moved to another seat A woman eating smelly food Uncomfortable Covered nose with a scarf A child kicking the seat Frustrated Asked the parent to stop politely Activity 3: Third Reading (Deep Understanding) Highlight sentences about written rules in the passage (e.g., "A sign on the wall said 'Please keep quiet'") and discuss: Why are these signs placed in public spaces Did the rule-breakers notice the signs How do you know Design Intent: Guide students to grasp specific details and analyze the role of written rules. (3) Post-reading: Discussion & Analysis (15 mins) Activity 1: Group Discussion Discuss the following qu ... ...