教材内容分析

This module is one of the "new target English" series Go for it! Unit 4 is in the first volume of grade 8. The content of Unit 4 is closely connected with the content of Unit 3. The topic of Unit 4 is "the town you live in", which is discussed in the original, comparative and especially the superlative degree. At the same time, students learn to recommend their favorite things to others and learn about others' preferences. Because the content is close to students' real life and the town which they live in is a familiar place for students, students will be very interested in the topic. Also, because the materials come from students' real life, their desires and appeal to express will improve learning efficiency accordingly. The focus of Unit 4 is to be able to discuss and compare personal preferences and master the variation rules of superlative. Through studying this unit, students can make use of the original level, comparative level and the highest level to compare and discuss. This unit is separated into 5 classes.

单元重点、难点

Teaching important points:

1.Learn to understand and use superlatives. 

2.Develop the ability to discuss preferences and make comparison.

3.Learn the key sentences and some new words. 

4.Cultivate students' interest in grammar.

5.Master the variation rules of superlatives of adjectives and adverbs.

6.Exercise the ability to screen useful information.

Teaching difficult points:

1.Learn the spelling of superlatives of polysyllabic adjectives and adverbs and the use of superlatives. 

2.Master the pronunciation of superlatives of adjectives and adverbs

3.Use superlatives and comparatives of adjectives and adverbs to compare things.

Form the ability to screen useful information.