新起点六年级上册英语第三单元Animal World思维导图
《新起点六年级上册英语第三单元Animal World思维导图》
中心主题:Animal World
I. Vocabulary(词汇)
A. Animals (动物)
- 1. Mammals (哺乳动物):
- Lion (狮子): Habitat, diet, characteristics, social behavior
- Tiger (老虎): Habitat, diet, characteristics, conservation status
- Elephant (大象): Habitat, diet, characteristics, ivory trade
- Monkey (猴子): Different types, habitat, diet, intelligence
- Giraffe (长颈鹿): Habitat, diet, unique features (long neck)
- Bear (熊): Different types (polar bear, brown bear), habitat, hibernation
- Kangaroo (袋鼠): Habitat, unique features (pouch), diet
- Zebra (斑马): Habitat, stripes (function), social behavior
- Wolf (狼): Habitat, pack behavior, hunting strategies
- Whale (鲸): Different types, habitat, communication, migration
- Dolphin (海豚): Intelligence, communication, echolocation, conservation
- 2. Birds (鸟类):
- Eagle (鹰): Habitat, hunting techniques, symbolism
- Owl (猫头鹰): Nocturnal habits, hunting techniques, different species
- Penguin (企鹅): Habitat (Antarctica), swimming abilities, diet
- Parrot (鹦鹉): Ability to mimic sounds, different species, habitat
- Swan (天鹅): Habitat, gracefulness, migration
- Ostrich (鸵鸟): Largest bird, flightless, habitat, speed
- Peacock (孔雀): Plumage, display behavior, habitat
- 3. Reptiles (爬行动物):
- Snake (蛇): Different types (poisonous/non-poisonous), habitat, movement
- Crocodile (鳄鱼): Habitat, hunting techniques, dangers to humans
- Turtle (乌龟): Habitat (sea/land), longevity, shell
- Lizard (蜥蜴): Different types, habitat, camouflage
- Chameleon (变色龙): Camouflage, habitat, unique eyes
- 4. Insects (昆虫):
- Butterfly (蝴蝶): Life cycle (caterpillar to butterfly), beauty
- Bee (蜜蜂): Pollination, honey production, social structure (hive)
- Ant (蚂蚁): Social structure (colony), hard work, communication
- Grasshopper (蚱蜢): Habitat, jumping ability, diet
- Ladybug (瓢虫): Beneficial insect, appearance, diet
- 5. Fish (鱼类):
- Shark (鲨鱼): Different types, habitat, hunting techniques, dangers to humans
- Goldfish (金鱼): Habitat (aquariums), appearance, popularity as pets
- Tuna (金枪鱼): Size, speed, commercial fishing
- Salmon (鲑鱼): Life cycle, migration, importance to ecosystems
- Eel (鳗鱼): Shape, habitat, migration
B. Adjectives (形容词): Describing Animals
- Big, small, tall, short, long, short
- Fast, slow, strong, weak
- Beautiful, ugly, cute, dangerous
- Wild, tame, domestic
- Colorful, spotted, striped
- Furry, scaly, feathery
C. Verbs (动词): Actions of Animals
- Run, jump, fly, swim, crawl, climb
- Eat, drink, sleep, hunt, play, sing
- Roar, bark, meow, chirp, growl
- Migrate, hibernate
D. Habitats (栖息地):
- Forest (森林): Trees, wildlife, ecosystems
- Ocean (海洋): Marine life, coral reefs, currents
- Desert (沙漠): Arid climate, adapted animals, cacti
- Jungle (丛林): Dense vegetation, diverse wildlife, rainforests
- Grassland (草原): Grasses, grazing animals, wide open spaces
- Arctic (北极): Cold climate, ice, polar bears, seals
- Mountains (山): Elevation, rocky terrain, unique wildlife
- Rivers (河流): Freshwater, aquatic life, ecosystems
- Lakes (湖): Freshwater, aquatic life, surrounding ecosystems
II. Grammar(语法)
A. Comparative Adjectives (比较级形容词):
- Using "than" to compare two animals: "A lion is bigger than a cat."
- Examples: taller, shorter, faster, slower, stronger, weaker, more beautiful, more dangerous
B. Superlative Adjectives (最高级形容词):
- Using "the" to describe the most: "The elephant is the biggest animal."
- Examples: the tallest, the shortest, the fastest, the slowest, the strongest, the weakest, the most beautiful, the most dangerous
C. Present Simple Tense (一般现在时):
- Describing animal habits: "Lions eat meat." "Birds fly." "Fish swim."
- Frequency adverbs (always, usually, often, sometimes, never): "Tigers usually hunt at night."
D. Can/Can't (能/不能):
- Describing animal abilities: "Eagles can fly very high." "Snakes can't fly." "Dolphins can swim fast."
E. Have/Has Got (有):
- Describing animal features: "Elephants have got big ears." "Zebras have got stripes."
III. Communication(交流)
A. Asking Questions About Animals:
- "What does a lion eat?"
- "Where does a penguin live?"
- "Can a dolphin swim fast?"
- "Does a zebra have stripes?"
- "What's the biggest animal?"
- "Which animal is faster, a tiger or a lion?"
B. Describing Animals:
- Physical appearance: "It has long legs and a short tail."
- Habitat: "It lives in the jungle."
- Diet: "It eats meat."
- Abilities: "It can run very fast."
C. Comparing Animals:
- "A giraffe is taller than a horse."
- "A cheetah is faster than a lion."
- "An elephant is bigger than a rhino."
D. Discussing Animal Conservation:
- Why some animals are endangered
- What we can do to help protect animals
- The importance of protecting habitats
IV. Reading Comprehension(阅读理解)
A. Types of Texts:
- Descriptive texts about animals
- Informational texts about animal habitats and diets
- Stories featuring animals
B. Key Skills:
- Identifying the main idea
- Understanding details
- Answering comprehension questions
- Summarizing information
V. Writing(写作)
A. Describing an Animal:
- Using adjectives to describe appearance
- Describing habitat and diet
- Describing abilities and behavior
- Writing a short paragraph about an animal
B. Comparing Two Animals:
- Using comparative adjectives
- Highlighting similarities and differences
- Writing a short paragraph comparing two animals
C. Writing a Report About Animal Conservation:
- Identifying endangered animals
- Explaining the causes of endangerment
- Suggesting solutions for protection
- Writing a short report about animal conservation
VI. Culture and Awareness(文化意识)
A. Animals in Different Cultures:
- Symbolism of animals in various cultures (e.g., lion - courage, owl - wisdom)
- Animals in folklore and mythology
- Animals as pets in different countries
B. Animal Conservation Organizations:
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- The Nature Conservancy
- Other local and international organizations
C. Ethical Treatment of Animals:
- Responsible pet ownership
- Animal rights
- The impact of human activities on animal populations
- The importance of respecting all living creatures
VII. Activities(活动)
A. Games:
- Animal charades
- Animal bingo
- "Guess the animal" game
- Animal Pictionary
B. Projects:
- Creating animal posters
- Building animal habitats in a shoebox
- Writing and performing a play about animals
- Researching and presenting on an endangered animal
C. Crafts:
- Making animal masks
- Drawing or painting animals
- Creating animal sculptures from clay or playdough
VIII. Assessment(评估)
A. Vocabulary Tests:
- Matching words to pictures
- Filling in the blanks
- Using vocabulary in sentences
B. Grammar Tests:
- Choosing the correct comparative or superlative adjective
- Using the present simple tense correctly
- Using "can" and "have got" correctly
C. Writing Assignments:
- Describing an animal
- Comparing two animals
- Writing a report about animal conservation
D. Oral Presentations:
- Presenting on an animal
- Sharing information about animal conservation efforts