8A Unit 5 welcome to the unit.ppt

birds crane(s) red crown long thin legs long beak quiet and peaceful white feathers long neck peaceful and quiet can swim hook (钩子) hooked beak brownish feathers wide/ broad wings good eye-sight smart seagull(s) sparrow (s) swallow(s) colorful feathers Imitate(模仿) pronunciation of people coulorful feathers show off tall, long legs, long beak, long neck Long-winged, web-footed, white and grey or black feathers small, brown and grey feather Long pointed wings, forked tail, flies to northern countries in summer white feathers, long thin neck brownish feather, broad wings, hooked beak Does Eddie like real birds? What do you think of Eddie? If you’re Hobo, What will you say to Eddie? Do you like birds? Why? Are any birds in danger now? Which birds you know are in danger at present? Why are they in danger? What can we do to help them? Where do people often go birdwatching? Proverbs Kill two birds with one stone. He eats like a bird. Birds of a feather flock together. The early bird catches the worm. Further questions: ( Act it out) Group work: What problems do the birds have? Many people catch them and eat them. Some people keep them as pets. Some people change wetlands into farmlands and buildings. The air and the water are polluted (污染). … They’re terrific! What actions can we take to protect birds ? Discussion with your partners： Stop people from catching and eating them. Let the pet birds fly freely in the sky. Build more nature reserves for birds. Make our environment clean. … summary We should try our best to protect birds, animals and the environment. And only in this way, we can keep the harmony of man, animals and nature. Homework: 1. Try to look for more kinds of birds on the Internet. 2. Write a short passage about how to protect birds and wild animals. Thanks very much! Have a nice day ! Summary: Birds are our friends, we should love them and protect them. What’