1、 3. To arouse the students interest in birds in the wild.Words and phrases:northern, go birdwatching, at the market, black feathers, fly to northern countries, long thin necks, broad wings, like the parrot bestLearning procedures:Step 1 Free talk1.Do you like birds?2.What bird do you like best?3.Wou
2、ld you like to go and watch the birds near the sea? Step 2 PresentationI. 1._ is to watch birds in their natural environment.The person who watches birds is called a_.2.Say the English names of some birds._. Talking about birds1.Show the pictures of different kinds of birds and discuss the parts of
3、the birds._2.Show a picture of a sparrow.Then answer the following questions:What does it look like?/Is it big or small?/Does it have beautiful feathers?/What colour are the feathers?/What about the beak?Is it short or long?(A sparrow is)3.Do Part A on Page75 4. Choose a kind of birds and describe i
4、ts appearance using the new words.(seagull , crane, sparrow, golden eagle, swan, swallow)_Step3 Practice1.Play a game（Work in groups）Reading and guessing (guess what bird it is.)e.g. I live in wetland. I am very tall. I have long beak, long neck and long legs. I have black and white feathers. Who am
5、 I? (_)2. Ask the students Which is your favorite bird? Why?Practice Part B on Page75 in pairsStep 4 ProductionMake up new conversations using Part B as a model and act them out.Step 5 Presentation1.Listen to the tape and find the answers to the following questions.1.)What is Eddie going to do?2.)Do
6、es he really love birds?3.)What kind of birds does he like best?2.Practice reading in pairs and try to act it outStep 6 Checking1. Translate into English.1、去观鸟_2、在.市场上_3、鼓励某人做某事_4、参加观鸟俱乐部_5、飞往北方的国家_6、在夏天_7、彩色的尾巴_2. Write a short article about your favorite bird (characteristics and appearance)_Homework:1. Remember the words and phrases.2.Look for more information about birds.3.Preview the new words in Reading (reading and reciting)a4.Read Birds in Zhalong twice and try to do Part C1 on Page 79.
