江苏省东台市唐洋镇中学八年级英语上册《Unit 5 Birdwatching》(第八课时)Main task学案.docVIP

《Unit 5 Birdwatching》（第八课时）Main task学案 【学习目标】 1. To know the use of an application form and letter. 2. To fill in an application form using one’s own information. 3. To write an application letter. 【学习重点】【学习难点】 To master the form of an application To write an application letter 【预习指导】 1 预习89页Part A ，用自己的相关信息填写表格 2 阅读90页B1部分内容，并分析各段落 3 对照生词表中的音标，自学该部分生词 Step 1 Lead-in 1. T: Good morning, boys and girls! As we know that many birds are in danger now. Do you want to do something to protect them? We can join in the Birdwatching Club. But we should fill in an application form first 2. If you do, you will have to fill in the application form. Students fill in it with their own information. 3 Check the answers with studens Step 2 Presentation 1. If you want to join the Birdwatching Club,it is not enough to fill in the form.The club also asks for an application letter. Here’s Amy’s letter to the chairperson. Listen to the tape and find the answers to the questions. 1 Who is the chairperson of the club? __________________________________________ MR Fan 2 How did Amy get interested in the club? __________________________________________ She listened Mr Fan`s talk last week 3 What are Amy’s favourite subjects? __________________________________________ PE and Science 4 What are her hobbies and interests? ________________________________________________ play volleyball ,sing and dance 5 Why does she want to become a birdwatcher? ________________________________________________ like birds and nature ,do something to protect birds ,know more about birds 2. Read the passage quickly. Step 3 Activities 1. Sum up the main idea of each paragraph. P1 Why does Amy write the letter? P2 Something about herself. school/grade/favorite subjects/interests and hobbies/clubs and activities to protect wildlife P3 Why would she like to join the club? 2. Discuss in groups to write an application letter using Amy’s letter as an example. Think about: 1 Why do you write