My first ride on a train第三课时一、教材分析In this period, we’re going to learn cultural corner, it will tell us something about the Maglev, then we’ll do the exercises in the workbook.二、教学目标1. 知识与能力目标Learn some useful expressions.2. 过程与方法Train the students’ reading ability.3. 情感态度与价值观Get the students to know something about Maglev.三、教学重点Learn and master the following useful expressions: at a speed...magnetically levitatedattend the opening ceremony四、教学难点How to help the students understand the passage correctly.五、教学策略1. Fast reading and careful reading to understand the passage exactly.2. Pair work or group work to make every student work in class.六、教学准备1. a tape recorder2. a multimedia七、教学环节Step 1 Greetings（一）课堂导入T: What kind of train is the fastest one in the world? Where is it? Have you ever been to Shanghai? Do you know anything about the Maglev. Today let’s learn the Maglev—the fast train in the world (on blackboard).（二）课堂讲授Fast-reading1. Some new words: magnetically levitated vacuumrail ceremonytrack souvenir2. Play the tape for the students to listen. First get them to look at the questions (on the screen).Q1: What are the main differences between a magnetically levitated train and an ordinary train?Q2: What are the advantages of traveling on a Maglev train?3. Get the students to answer them individually or in pairs.4. Teacher gives the suggested answers: (1) It is faster, less noising and uses less energy.(2) You travel very quickly and quietly. The train uses less energy.Careful-reading1. Get the students to read by themselves, with carefulness, ask them to pay attention to their...
