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Topic Unit 1 Animal Friends
Period Section B How are animals part of our lives (2a~reflecting)
Teaching Aims 1. Students will describe animals using adjectives (cute, strong, friendly) and phrases (a symbol of good luck), aligning with language ability. 2. Students will write and revise a short passage about their favorite animal or pet, demonstrating learning capacity. 3. Students will design an ideal zoo map with logical animal placements and explanations, fostering critical thinking. 4. Students will discuss animal protection strategies ( reducing waste, supporting conservation), reflecting cultural awareness.
Important points 1. Animal Description Vocabulary - Adjectives: friendly, clever, beautiful, strong. - Functional phrases: “They can...”, “They are...”, “I like them because...”. 2. Writing Structure -Four key questions:Appearance, Characteristic, Abilities, Reasons for preference.
Difficult Points 1. Organizing ideas coherently in writing. -Solution: Use a structured template (appearance → characteristic → abilities → reasons). 2. Applying peer feedback to improve grammar and logic. - Solution: Guided peer review checklist (spelling, grammar, logic, meaning).
Teaching procedures
Activities Justification
Step 1. Warm-up & Vocabulary Activation (5 mins) - Activity: Show images of penguins, elephants, and guide dogs. Ask: “What adjectives describe these animals ” “ What they can do ” Step 2. Guided Writing Practice (15 mins) Task 1: Model Analysis - Display the example passage about “Kitty the Cat” - Analyze structure: 1. Introduction: Name & appearance. 2. Personality & abilities. 3. Reasons for liking. Task 2: Structured Writing - Students write about their favorite animal/pet using the template: 1. What does it look like (white fur, big eyes...) 2. What is it like (friendly, smart...) 3. What can it do (catch mice, climb trees...) 4. Why do you like it (makes me happy...) Step 3. Peer Review & Editing (10 mins) - Group Work: Students exchange drafts and use a checklist to edit: - Correct spelling - Proper grammar - Logical flow - Meaningful content - Teacher Support: Circulate to address common errors (eg:“It have” → “It has”). Step 4. Creative Task: Zoo Design (10 mins) - Group Activity: Design an ideal zoo map. - Include: Animal zones (lion area, penguin lake), facilities (gift shop). - Explain:“Why should these animals stay here ” (Sharks need large pools). - Presentation: 1-2 groups share their zoo maps. Class votes for the most creative design. Step 5. Reflection & Homework (5 mins) - Discussion:“As students, how can we protect animals ” Brainstorm actions (reduce plastic use). - Homework: - Revise the animal passage based on peer feedback. - Write 3 sentences: “My ideal zoo has... because...”. List student responses (penguins – cute, swim; elephants – strong, symbolic).
Blackboard Design Writing Template 1. What does it look like - Color, size, features. 2. What is it like - Personality (friendly, clever). 3. What can it do - Abilities (swim, climb). 4. Why do you like it - Reasons (fun, helpful). Peer Review Checklist - Spelling - Grammar - Logic - Meaning

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