Module 8 Unit 2 I took some pictures（教案）-2022-2023学年英语四年级下册-外研版（三起）.docx

Module 8 Unit 2 I took some picturesTeaching ObjectivesStudents will be able to:• Review and use the past tense to describe events that happened in the past.• Develop vocabulary related to photography and picture-taking.• Learn to write captions and short sentences to describe pictures.Teaching ProceduresWarm-up (5 mins)1. Review the past tense with the class by asking students to recall something they did yesterday. Write examples of their responses on the board.2. Introduce the topic by showing some pictures of different kinds of photographs to the class. Ask students to share what they think the pictures are about.3. Lead a discussion on the topic, such as asking why people take pictures, and what kind of memories can pictures preserve.Presentation (10 mins)1. Introduce the new vocabulary to the class related to photography and picture-taking. Write some key words on the board, and have students repeat and practice pronouncing them.2. Demonstrate and model writing captions and short sentences to describe pictures. Write some examples on the board, and have the students practice reading them out loud.Practice (25 mins)1. Divide the students into pairs or groups of three.2. Assign each group a picture and have them write sentences to describe what is happening in the picture. Remind them to use the past tense for events that have already happened.3. Encourage students to use the new vocabulary and to be creative with their sentences. Have them write the sentences on a piece of paper and present them to the class.Production (10 mins)1. Have each student take a picture with their phone or camera around the classroom or outside the classroom.2. Ask each student to use the new vocabulary to write a sentence or a short caption to describe the picture.3. Have the students form a circle, and take turns showing the pictures and reading their sentences to the class.Assessment (5 mins)1. Assess students’ ability to use the past tense during the activity.2. Check each student’s writing for proper spelling and sentence structure.Additional ResourcesYou can provide additional resources for the students to practice their usage of the past tense and their vocabulary related to photography and picture-taking, such as:• English language learning apps with photography themes.• Online articles about photography and different types of photographs.ConclusionThis class is designed to help students review and use the past tense while developing vocabulary related to photography and picture-taking. By the end of the class, students should be able to write captions and short sentences to describe pictures.。