初中英语新译林版八上Unit1 Friendship (Welcome to the unit)课件

Welcome to the unitUnit 1 Friendship八年级上册Lead-in1. Look at the picture on page 6 and answer the following questions.How do the teenagers in the picture feel? Why do you think so?What’s the probable relationship between the teenagers in the picture? They seem happy because they are all smiling.They are probably friends.Lead-in2. Read the unit overview on page 6 and answer the following question.What will we do in this unit?better understand how important friends are.describe our best friends;learn what makes a good friend;read about some teenagers’ best friends;Lead-inThink about your best friends and answer the following questions.Who is your best friend? What is he/she like? What makes him/her so special?My best friend is Shirley. She is caring and trustworthy. She is special because she always stands up for me.MatchingabdcPracticeTalk about the qualities of good friends and the explanations in Part A using complete sentences.Good friends should be humorous, and they are good at telling jokes and making you laugh.…DiscussionDiscuss the following questions with your partner.What other qualities can you find in good friends? Can you explain your ideas?Version 1: Good friends should be respectful. They accept you for who you are.Version 2: Good friends should be generous. They are always willing to share things with you.Presentation1. Listen to the conversation in Part B on page 7 and complete the table below.Kindcaringsupport youHonestdon’t lie to youtrust themInterestingmake you happybecome a better personPresentation2. Read the tip in Part B and answer the following questions. How does Mr Wu ask for opinions?Mr Wu uses “What do you think …?” to ask for opinions.(2) What other expressions can you use to ask for opinions?What’s your thought on …?/What’s your opinion on …?/ What do you think of …?/How do you like …?/What is … like?Presentation3. Read the conversation and answer the following questions.How do the students express their opinions about good friends?They first talk about the qualities of good friends and then give further explanations.(2) How does each student show they agree with the previous speaker?Yes, true./That’s very important./I agree.Presentation(3) What other expressions can you use to express agreement?I couldn’t agree more./I think so too./You’re right./I feel the same way.(4) What expressions can you use to express disagreement?I see what you mean, but …/That’s an interesting view, but …/I’m not sure …/I don’t think so./I’m afraid I can’t agree.Practice1. Listen to the recording of the conversation and read along, and then read aloud in different roles.Practice2. Work in groups and talk about what qualities are important in good friends using the conversation in Part B as a model.A: What do you think makes good friends?B: Well, I think ...C: That’s true. They should .../That’s an interesting view, but …D: I couldn’t agree more./I’m not sure that that’s true. Good friends should ...A: I agree. And they …DiscussionDiscuss in groups of four and answer the following question.What role do friends play in our lives?Friends play important roles in our lives. They cheer us up when we are down, encourage us when we feel like giving up, and stand by our side when we need support. They also do activities with us and help create meaningful experiences. Friends listen to our problems, give advice and keep our secrets. Some friends even become role models for us.ProductionAs a friend, I am caring and helpful. I listen to my friends and understand them well when they have problems. I’m ready to give a helping hand any time.