Unit5电子教案牛海燕Unit5 Theme parks【温馨寄语】If you don’t learn to thinkwhen you are young, youmay never learn. 如果年轻时就没有学会思考，那么就永远学不会思考。

【学习目标】（1）语言知识目标是：明确主题公园的概念，了解世界著名的主题公园，掌握娱乐项目及有关主题公园的词汇（文章中黑体部分）(2) 能力目标：是在围绕主题公园的话题,在连贯的听读说中训练学的逻辑思维能力和快速反应能力(3) 德育目标：引导学生了解主题公园及其他相关户外活动，理解其主题内涵；激发学生热爱生活，积极进取，合作创新。

【学习重、难点】本节课的重点是让学生理解主题公园的概念以及世界著名的主题公园话题: Talking about theme parks.语言: amuse, amusement , variety, various, shuttles, charge, admission, profit , sourvenir, brand, sneaker, come to life, minority, fantasy, get close to难点理解是主题公园是娱乐，又不仅仅是娱乐。

【教学过程】本课通过Lead-in 、Skimming 、Scanning 、Discussion、Summary 五步骤培养学生的分析和概括能力。

Teaching proceduresThe First and Second Periods Warming up , Pre-reading and ReadingStep 1 Lead-inShow some pictures of “ Bungee jumping”“Roller-coaster rides” “Free-fall rides” and ask“What are they ?”“Where can you see them ?Then introduce Theme Park. *What kind of park is it, a traditional park or a theme park?Learn some new words:1.At the entrance gate: admission by ticket only.------They’ll charge you for admission.2. Inside the park:The theme parks provide us with a variety of things to see and do, including rides,boats, a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster , merry-go-round, slide, bumper car,etc.3.----What can remind you of your visit several years later?---- Photos andsouvenirs4. They make a profit by the charges for admission and by selling souvenirs in their shops.Step 2. Warming up Cooperative discussion:1. Have you ever been to some parks?2. What will you enjoy in the park, in your opinion according to the pictures? ( sit chatting,play chess,play games, listen to birds’ singing or just relax a bit.)There are many kinds of parks in the world.Look at the pictures of some world parks in your textbooks and imagine what you may do there.* A garden in Suzhou --a traditional Chinese parkhave a walk in our spare timeto escape busy lives for a while and relax ourselvesto enjoy beautiful scenery*Hyde Park--- a Western public park the most well-known park in the worldused to be a hunting park for the Royal family in the 18th CenturyBest-known for the speaker’s Corner*World Waterpark in Canadatake part in all kinds of activities in water*DisneylandThe oldest and the most popular park in the worldenjoy the exciting activities thereget close to the life-size cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald DuckStep 3 Pre-reading1.What do you suppose a theme park is ?2.What do you think you can see in a theme park?(1.It is a kind of amusement park which has a certain theme –that the whole park is based on. 2.buildings, castles, statues, rare animals and birds, and so on.)Step 4 Reading ----- Theme Parks –---- Fun and More Than Fun1. Predict : Read the title and the pictures on P. 34 and PredictWhat is the meaning of the title “ThemePark –Fun and more than fun”?(The title means that theme parks are fun to visit, but that they can also be educational and can offer useful information.)2. Skimming Fast read and answer: What activities can we take in a theme park?Amusement park: Bumper car Merry-go-round slide bungee jumping Free-fall rides Horror films Pirate ship Ferris wheel roller coaster3.Scanning Read again and you will find various theme parks are mentioned in the passage . Then what are they ?Theme parks: Sports themepark History theme park Culture theme park Marine or Ocean theme Park Future park Science theme park Disneyland4.Careful reading and find the main idea of each paragraph:THEME PARKS---- entertaining/ educationalPara.1 Traditional parks are places to go for relaxation and to have time away from our busy lives.Para.2 Theme parks are different They’re large and full of things to do, see and buy.Para.3 Theme parks are built around a single idea or theme. One example is a sports park.Para.4 Another kind of theme park ishistorical more and cultural and can be educational.Para.5 Disneylandwas the first theme park. It is based on the fantasy life and characters of Disney’s films.Para.6 Some examples of educational theme parks include sea world parks and science parks.Read para. 1 Q: 1.What do parks provide people with ?(Parks provide people with a place to amuse themselves and to escape their busy lives for a while.)2. Do theme parks have a certain idea ?(Yes,they do. Theme parks have a certain idea that the whole park is based on.)3. What’s the oldest theme park in the world ?(The oldest theme park in the world is Disneyland.)5. Read through the last four paragraphs and find the theme parks mentioned and then fill in the form below.Theme ParksWhat can visitors do?sports theme parkSports to play or watch; physical exercise and athletic competition, buy sports equipment or clothing.History theme parkSee how ancestors dressed, worked and lived.Culture theme parkSee how special groups dress today, what they eat and what the homes look like; cook culture food, take pictures in the special clothing.History theme parkSee how ancestors dressed, worked and lived.Culture theme parkSee how special groups dress today, what they eat and what the homes look like; cook culture food, take pictures in the special clothing.DisneylandSee characters from Disney films; exciting rides, visits to castles and see how the early settlers in America lived. Ocean ParkSee and swim with dolphins and learnabout ocean life.Science theme parksTake part in experimentsFuture ParkGo on imaginary trip to space and experience life in the futureStep 5 Discussion 1:Discuss three purposes for building theme parks and then fill in the form below.purpose-----------Explanation1 to entertain----There’re many rid es to go on and shows to see.2 to educate----Visitors can learn about history, cultures and science.3 to make profits----Admission fees are charged, extra payment is required for rides and shows, and souvenirs andbrand-name items are sold.Step 6 Further discussion 2. Each group choose one of the following:1.Pair Work----InterviewHas your partner ever tried any activity mentioned above? Why or why not?2 Suppose you could visit one of the theme parks mentioned in the text ,which one would choose and why?3..Which activity does your partner prefer in an amusement park? Why?4. If you have enough time and money, would you like to go traveling to see the natural beauty of the country or go to the theme park to enjoy yourselves? Step 7 Learn the language points.Step 8 P .39 Writing &P.40 Speaking: You are a guide in Hong KongDisney.Your partner is a tourist. Make an introduction of each place and show him/her the way there.Step9. Homework:1）.Read the passage carefully and underline some words, phrases or sentences which you don’t understand.2).Retell the text.3）Designing group workWhat is the name of your theme park ? What is the theme ? Any attractions ? What do you want to show visitors and teach visitors?The Third Period Learn about language 该部分主要着重于词汇和语法的训练。