英语：Unit2RobotsPeriod 8教案（新人教版选修7）Teaching goals1Talk about different types of robots by using expressions of supposition and belief.2Listen to three people talking about robot pets.3Write a diary from the robot pets point of view.Teaching proceduresStep 1Speaking taskAsk students to use their imagination in groups to discuss the types of robots that could be used in the future.Guide them to use the expressions below in the discussion.Sample：Robots can be found in the manufacturing industry，the military，space exploration，transportation，and medical applications.Well，for my conclusion I_guess that robots are the way of the future and will be used on a daily use without being controlled remotely or by a person.I_think there will be different robots for different uses.Some will be used for law enforcement and others will be used for constructive uses only.Others will be building cars，and the rest will be building the new schools we learn in and the houses we live in.Step 2Listening task1Before listening，ask students to look at the pictures of these robot pets on Page 59.In pairs，answer the following questions.(1)What kinds of animal do you think they are?(2)Would you like to own one？Which one？Give reasons.(3)Do you think having a robot as a pet is a good idea？Give reasons.Various answers are possible.Through asking students questions about the pictures，make sure students understand the following words they will hear in the listening text：wag，pat，flippers，purr and hiss.2Listen to Amanda，Victoria and Jamie talking about robot pets.Look at the pictures again and match them with the robots names.Aibo _Furby_Paro_Tama_Keys：Aibo Picture_2Furby Picture_1Paro Picture_3Tama Picture_43Ask students to fill in as much of the table on Page 60 as they can.Then listen to the first part of the discussion again and complete the table.Compare their answers with their partners.NameType of animalWhat it can doRobot 1Robot 2Robot 3Robot 4Suggested answers：NameType of animalWhat it can doRobot 1AiboDogCan walk，sit，lie down and wag its tail.Learns the name you give it and can answer when you call it.Develops its own personality.Can learn about 50 commands.Robot 2FurbyNot stated but looks like a bigeared birdLikes being patted.Speaks his own language，then gradually switches to English the more time you spend with him.Robot 3ParoSealCan open and close its eyes and move its flippers.Robot 4TamaCatCan recognize her own name.Purrs when patted.If you hit her she will give you an angry hiss.Gradually her behaviour changes and she develops her own personality.4.Listen to the second part of the discussion again.Tick the correct box for each question.AmandaVictoriaJamie1.Who doesnt understand why someone would want a robot as a pet？2.Who believes that robot pets are just toys？3.Who thinks that if someone thinks of the robot as a pet，then it is a pet？4.Who believes that you can make a robot happy？5.Who thinks that robot pets would be good for people who are unable to have a live pet？Keys：AmandaVictoriaJamie1.Who doesnt understand why someone would want a robot as a pet？2.Who believes that robot pets are just toys？3.Who thinks that if someone thinks of the robot as a pet，then it is a pet？4.Who believes that you can make a robot happy？5.Who thinks that robot pets would be good for people who are unable to have a live pet？Step 3Writing task1First ask students to imagine he or she is a robot pet which belongs to a child.(1)Think about what kind of child you belong to.Is it a boy or a girl？What is the child like？Is the child kind or not？Is the child sick or in good health?(2)What kind of robot pet are youAibo，Furby，Paro or Tama?2Write about one day in his/her life in his/her diary.Remember to write from the robot pets point of view and remember to follow these steps.(1)Collect their ideas in pairs or groups.(2)Write down the main ideas and supporting details.Here is an example.(3)Write the diary entry，paying attention to the use of conjunctions in their writing.MorningAfternoonOwnerPetOwnerPetgot up in bad moodcarried me by tailknocked me onto the floorleft me at homeangryhissed at ownerhissed morehad a peaceful time latergot home after schoolseemed happierwas nice to mepatted mepromised to take me to the park tomorrowwagged tailcouldnt stop purringloved the idea/was happywished he/she were always like that.Step 4HomeworkWrite a diary from the robot pets point of view.A sample：SunnyWednesdayI am very happy today，because this is the first day that I has spent with my owner，Susan.Susan is a 6yearold sick girl.She cannot go out with other children because of he