(
课件网) 七年级下册Unit1 Animal Friends SectionB(1a-2b) How are animals part of our lives 2026年人教版七年级英语下册课件★★ By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: complete the mind map with the information from the post; write a post about your favourite animals with a clear structure; develop the awareness of protecting the animals Learning objectives Lead-in Have a guess Do you know what animal I like best It’s huge. It lives in Africa and Asia. It has a long nose. Watch a video Lead-in What do you know about elephants Share your ideas with a partner. 1a Elephants Looks Home Food Ability huge and grey; ears are big like fans; a long trunk long and sharp tusks Africa and Southeast Asia plants play soccer or music, draw very well, walk for a long time and never get lost, remember places with food and water Pre-reading While-Reading Read the passage to know more. Skimming Reading Look at the picture and answer the questions: 1. How many elephants can you see Two They are in the water in a forest. They are playing with each other. 2. Where are they 3. What are they doing Skimming Reading Read the passage quickly and choose: 1. What’s the type of the text A. Diary B. Story C. News D. Post You can see these signs on a website page. Skimming Reading Match the main ideas with each paragraph: what elephants are like how to save the elephants what elephants look like why Malee likes elephants Scanning Reading Scan paragraph 1 and answer: 1. Who wrote the post Malee. She is from Thailand. 2. Where is she from Culture Tip Malee是一个常见的泰国女名，在泰语里意思是“花”。 Scanning Reading Read paragraph 2 and answer: On 13 March. Because they are strong and clever. 1. What is Malee’s favourite animal 3. What do elephants stand for(象征，代表）in Thailand？ 4. When do Thai people celebrate Thai Elephant Day They are a symbol of good luck in Thailand. Click here to know more about Thai Elephant Day 2. Why does she love elephants The elephant. Culture Focus: Thai Elephant Day Scanning Reading Read paragraph 3 and answer: 1. What do elephants look like They are huge. They have large ears and long trunks. 2. What do elephants use to carry things 3. Can you guess what else they can do with their trunks They use their trunks. They can water the plants/ give performances... Scanning Reading Read paragraph 4 and answer: 1. What are elephants like Give your reasons. They are playful, clever and kind. 2. What other abilities do they have 3. What should we learn from elephants They can play and swim in the water, remember places and other elephants well, and help each other. We should look after and help each other. Scanning Reading Read paragraph 5 and answer: 1. Why are elephants in danger now Because people cut down too many trees and kill them for their ivory. 2. How can we help save elephants 3. Why is it important to protect the animals By saving the forests and not buying things made of ivory. ... ...
