教学设计:
Unit 6: Great Storytellers
Lesson 1: Introduction to Great Storytellers
Objective:
- To introduce the topic of great storytellers
- To develop listening and speaking skills through a discussion
- To activate prior knowledge about famous storytellers
Materials:
- Pictures of famous storytellers
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Listening activity handout
Procedure:
1. Warm-up (10 minutes):
- Show pictures of famous storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen, J.K. Rowling, Roald Dahl, and Shakespeare.
- Ask students if they know who these people are and what stories they have written.
- Elicit responses from students and write them on the chart paper.
2. Pre-listening activity (10 minutes):
- Hand out the listening activity handout to students.
- In pairs, students discuss the questions on the handout.
- Monitor the pairs and provide any necessary language support.
3. Listening activity (15 minutes):
- Play the audio file for the listening activity.
- Students listen and answer the questions on the handout.
- After listening, check the answers as a class.
4. Discussion (15 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups.
- In their groups, students discuss the following questions:
- Who is your favorite storyteller? Why?
- What qualities make a great storyteller?
- Encourage students to use the new vocabulary and expressions introduced during the listening activity.
5. Whole class discussion (10 minutes):
- Select a few groups to share their ideas with the whole class.
- Write key points from the discussion on the chart paper.
- Facilitate a class discussion by asking follow-up questions or inviting students to give examples to support their opinions.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Summarize the key points from the discussion.
- Emphasize the importance of storytelling in different cultures and throughout history.
- Preview the upcoming lessons on different types of storytelling, such as folktales and myths.
Assessment:
- Monitor students' participation during the discussion and provide feedback as necessary.
- Collect and review the listening activity handout for understanding of the audio material.
- Informally assess students' speaking skills throughout the lesson.
Extension:
- Assign a short writing task for homework where students write a paragraph about their favorite storyteller and why they like their stories.
- Encourage students to do further research on their favorite storyteller and prepare a short presentation for the next lesson.