Other countries, other cultures科目: 英语 主备人: 备课日期： 课 题Other countries , other cultures第 课时计划上课日期教学目标Train students ability of reading comprehension of the project教学重难点Understand the main content of the project教学流程内容板书关键点拨加工润色Step1. GreetingStep2 RevisionStep3. Presentation1.Engage students interest by showing them an abstract of the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Conduct this activity as follows:In which country was the 2000 Olympic Games held?What was its theme song?What did the Aborighinal dance mean?When watching, you may guide students attention to the country and its culture. This might help them understand the article better.2. organize students into groups of four and conduct a survey about how many of them think Australia is a sporting nation. Encourage students to give reasons to support their ideas. Conduct the activity as follows:When we talk about Australiam, what would come to your mind?When we talk about Australian people, what would you think of/Do you agree that Australia is a sporting nation? Why or why not?3. Guide students to focus on the reading material and answer the following questioins:What sports are popular in Australia/Why are they so popular?Present a chart as follows to help them understand each sport.SportExamplesWhy popularWater sportSwimming, surfing, sailingMost of the population live near the coastThe sun shines most of the timeA long coasline full of beachesA two-day weekend to enjoy the outdoorsBall gamesTennis, cricket, rugby, soccer, footyWell-equipped facilitiesAfter-school lessons are givenEncouragement from parents and teachersOthers Horse racingLong historyA sport to watchAlmost everyone involved4. organize students into small groups to prepare a presentation about Australia as a sporting nation. Ask them to use the figures and examples in the reading passage.5. ask several groups to report their presentation to class.作业布置Do the exercises in the workbook.教学心得