1. To master some basic vocabulary and use the proper words to describe the land. 2. To learn the grammar: the use of “it” as subject Step 1 revision and presentation
New Zealand
Period 3
(一)明确目标
1. To master some basic vocabulary and use the proper words to describe the land.
2. To learn the grammar: the use of “it” as subject
Step 1 revision and presentation
(二)整体感知
Step 1 revision and presentation
1. Revise the text “New Zealand” asks the students to describe the location of the island and the natural beauty.
2. When we describe the land, we usually use some use some nouns and some adjectives
(三)教学过程
Step 2 word study
Let the students look at the word webs. Make sure the students know the meaning of these words. Then let them talk in pairs about the different kinds of land. Allow them enough time to write down the sentences in their notebooks.
A sample version:
Some parts of southwestern China has a very beautiful landscape with green hills and mountains, some parts of northeast are covered with thick forests. In the west there is a large area of deserts. But in cities, there is not enough grassland because of a large population.
Step 3 grammar
Write the following sentences on the blackboard;
A it is April 1st today.
B it is raining heavily
C it is interesting to vi
