Teaching Design: "The Story of the Man from Zheng Who Bought Shoes" in English
Introduction
"The Story of the Man from Zheng Who Bought Shoes" is a classic Chinese fable that teaches the importance of practicality and flexibility. This lesson aims to introduce students to the story, enhance their understanding of Chinese culture, and improve their English language skills. Let's dive into the teaching design for this engaging narrative!
Lesson Objectives
- Language Skills: Students will be able to read, understand, and retell the story in English.
- Cultural Awareness: Students will gain insight into traditional Chinese values and customs.
- Critical Thinking: Students will ++++yze the moral of the story and apply it to real-life situations.
Materials
- English translation of the story
- Pictures or videos related to the story
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with key vocabulary
Teaching Procedure
Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Start the class with a brief discussion about shoes, asking students to share their favorite types of shoes and why.
- Use this as an opportunity to introduce new vocabulary related to shoes (e.g., sneakers, sandals, boots).
Introduction to the Story (10 minutes)
- Begin by showing a picture or video related to the story to spark students' interest.
- Introduce the characters and setting in English.
- Summarize the main points of the story in simple English.
Reading the Story (15 minutes)
- Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a section of the story to read aloud.
- Encourage students to use the flashcards to help with pronunciation and vocabulary.
- After each group reads their section, discuss the content and clarify any misunderstandings.
Vocabulary Building (10 minutes)
- Go through the key vocabulary from the story using the flashcards.
- Have students practice using the new words in sentences.
Activity: Role Play (15 minutes)
- Divide the class into pairs and assign each pair a character from the story.
- Instruct them to act out a scene from the story, focusing on the dialogue.
- Encourage students to use the new vocabulary and phrases they've learned.
Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)
- Facilitate a class discussion about the moral of the story.
- Ask students to share their thoughts on the importance of practicality and flexibility.
- Encourage them to relate the moral to their own lives.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Recap the main points of the lesson.
- Ask students to retell the story in their own words, using the vocabulary they've learned.
- Assign a homework task, such as writing a short essay on the moral of the story or creating a poster that illustrates the story.
Asses++ent
- Observe students' participation in class discussions and activities.
- Evaluate their ability to read, understand, and retell the story in English.
- Assess their use of new vocabulary and their application of the story's moral to real-life situations.
By following this teaching design, students will not only learn about the story of the man from Zheng who bought shoes but also develop their English language skills and cultural awareness. 📚✨
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