【人教版小学英语四年级的英文教案】Lesson Plan: Unit 3 “My Friends” (Grade 4, PEPE)
I. Teaching Objectives:
1. Language Knowledge:
- Students will be able to understand and use the vocabulary related to describing people: tall, short, thin, fat, long hair, short hair, etc.
- Students will be able to ask and answer questions about their friends' appearances.
2. Language Skills:
- Listening: Understand simple descriptions of people.
- Speaking: Practice asking and answering questions in pairs or groups.
- Reading: Read a short passage about a friend.
- Writing: Write a short paragraph introducing a friend.
3. Emotional Goals:
- Encourage students to express themselves confidently.
- Promote positive relationships and respect for others.
II. Teaching Key Points:
- Vocabulary: tall, short, thin, fat, long hair, short hair
- Sentence Patterns:
- Is he/ she tall?
- He/ She is...
- What does he/ she look like?
III. Teaching Difficult Points:
- Correct pronunciation of words like "thin" and "fat".
- Differentiating between "tall" and "short", "long hair" and "short hair".
IV. Teaching Aids:
- Flashcards with pictures of different people
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio-visual materials (e.g., a short video or song about friends)
- Student worksheets
V. Teaching Procedures:
Step 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Greeting and review previous lesson.
- Play a quick game: “What’s Missing?” – Show a picture of a person with some features, then remove one feature and ask students to guess what is missing.
Step 2: Presentation (10 minutes)
- Introduce new vocabulary through flashcards and real-life examples.
- Use gestures and facial expressions to help students understand the meanings of words like "tall", "short", "thin", "fat".
- Teach sentence patterns through role-play:
- T: "Is he tall?"
- S: "Yes, he is." / "No, he isn't."
Step 3: Practice (15 minutes)
- Pair work: Students describe each other’s appearance using the new vocabulary.
- Group activity: Each group creates a “friend portrait” using drawings and labels.
- Listen and repeat: Students listen to a short dialogue and repeat after the teacher.
Step 4: Production (10 minutes)
- Students write a short description of a friend using the new vocabulary.
- Volunteers read their paragraphs aloud.
- Class discussion: What makes a good friend?
Step 5: Summary and Homework (5 minutes)
- Review key vocabulary and sentence structures.
- Homework: Draw a picture of your friend and write a short paragraph describing him/her.
VI. Assessment:
- Observe students during pair and group activities.
- Check written assignments for correct use of vocabulary and grammar.
- Provide feedback and encouragement to build confidence.
VII. Extension Activities (Optional):
- Watch a short video about making friends and discuss what they learned.
- Create a class poster titled “Our Class Friends” with student drawings and descriptions.
VIII. Reflection:
This lesson aims to build students’ confidence in describing people and encourages them to communicate effectively. By using a variety of teaching methods, including visuals, role-play, and writing, students can better understand and apply the language in real-life situations.
