高中英语外研版 (2019)必修 第三册Unit 5 What an adventure!教案

Objectives:

To introduce and explore different types of adventure and their characteristics

To develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills

To encourage critical thinking and discussion on the benefits and risks of adventure

Materials:

Textbook:《外研版（2019）高中英语必修第三册》Unit 5

Handouts: Worksheets, Discussion questions, Vocabulary lists

Audio and Video materials: Video clips of different types of adventure, interviews with adventurers

Procedure:

Warm-up (15 mins)

Introduce the topic of adventure and ask students to share their own experiences or dreams of adventure.

Play a short video clip of an adventure activity, such as skydiving or bungee jumping, and ask students to discuss their impressions and reactions to the clip.

Discuss as a class the benefits and risks of adventure.

Vocabulary (30 mins)

Introduce and explain the key vocabulary from the unit, such as adrenaline, expedition, gear, etc.

Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to create sentences or short paragraphs using the vocabulary.

Provide handouts with the vocabulary list and examples of sentences for students to refer to.

Listening and Speaking (60 mins)

Play interviews with adventurers or experts on different types of adventure, such as mountain climbing, scuba diving, or long-distance hiking.

Ask students to take notes while listening and prepare a short summary of the speaker's main points.

Divide students into small groups to discuss the following questions:

What is the main message of the interview?

What are some of the key characteristics of the type of adventure discussed?

How does this type of adventure benefit or challenge the adventurer?

Have each group present their summary and answers to the class.

Reading and Writing (60 mins)

Assign a reading task from the textbook, such as an article about a famous adventurer or a personal account of an adventure trip.

Ask students to read the text and prepare a short summary.

Divide students into pairs or small groups to discuss the following questions:

What is the main message of the text?

How does the author describe the adventure or adventurer?

What are your thoughts on the adventure or adventurer presented in the text?

Have students write a short essay on the topic of adventure, using examples from the reading and the discussions.

Reflection and Conclusion (15 mins)

Ask students to reflect on what they have learned in the lesson and how it relates to their personal lives.

Conclude the lesson with a group discussion on the benefits and risks of adventure, and how students can pursue adventure in a safe and responsible way.

Assessment:

Students' participation in group discussions

Quality of sentences and short essays using the vocabulary

Quality of summary and analysis of the interviews or reading

Reflection on personal connection and application of what was learned.

Exercise:

Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions.

Expedition a. the process of discovering new places

Adrenaline b. a type of hormone that makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body for action

Gear c. equipment or tools used for a particular activity

Challenge d. a difficult task or situation that tests a person's abilities

Answers:

a

b

c

d

Watch a video clip of an adventure activity and answer the following questions.

What is the name of the activity and where does it take place?

What gear or equipment is necessary for the activity?

What are the benefits and risks of the activity?

Answers:

Answers may vary depending on the video clip chosen.

Read an article about a famous adventurer and answer the following questions.

Who is the adventurer and what is their most famous adventure?

What challenges did the adventurer face during their adventure?

How did the adventurer's experience change them?

Answers:

Answers may vary depending on the article chosen.

Homework:

Choose an adventure activity that you are interested in, and research the gear and equipment necessary for it. Write a short essay on what you have learned.

Watch a documentary about an adventurer or adventure activity, and write a short critique of the documentary.

Choose a famous adventure, such as climbing Mount Everest or crossing the Sahara desert, and create a presentation or poster to share with the class. Include information on the challenges faced, the gear and equipment used, and the benefits and risks of the adventure.